All Blog Posts Tagged 'Dragon' (21)

Review - The Sleeping Dragon, Miyuki Miyabe

Book Title:   THE SLEEPING DRAGON

Author: Miyuki Miyabe

ISBN:   9784770031044

Location: Japan

Publisher:   Kodansha International

Year of Publication:   2010

A fierce typhoon strikes Tokyo one night, flooding the city streets. Someone has unlawfully removed a manhole cover, and a little boy out searching for a lost pet goes missing, possibly drowned in the sewers. Is it murder or accidental? These events bring together a struggling journalist named Kosaka, who…

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Added by Karen from AustCrime on February 3, 2012 at 3:56pm — No Comments

Alex Matthews, giveaway, mystery short story & more in new KRL issue

In the new issue of Kings River Life we have some great mystery fun. There's a mystery short story by J.R. Lindermuth http://kingsriverlife.com/01/07/a-virtuous-thief-an-original-mystery-short-story/

An interview with mystery author Alex Matthews, a review of her book "Healer's Heresy" featuring her therapist sleuth & a chance to win a copy of the book…

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Added by Lorie Ham on January 8, 2012 at 3:21am — No Comments

I Quit--Does That Make Me a Bad Person?

I gave up on the second of the GIRL WITH/WHO series.

Yup.

I just don't care.

It's hard for me to like a protagonist who is so weird, so amoral, so flat.

It's irritating to me that someone did not edit out the thousands of details that (I guess) are supposed to add to the story but instead draw it out. I don't care how many T-shirts, cups, chairs, and bedsheets the woman bought.

I seldom like the "I'll get that person if it's the last thing I ever do" plotline.

I will… Continue

Added by Peg Herring on January 11, 2011 at 10:46pm — 5 Comments

Another Award for 'A Study in Red'

Though not the largest award in the world I am still pleased to say that 'A Study in Red - The Secret Journal of Jack the Ripper' was given the accolade of 'Erin Aislinn's Book Cover of the Week' for the week commencing 28th July 2008. It's always nice to be appreciated and this small award is just as important to me as any of the larger ones that the book has so far picked up. 'A Study in Red'… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on September 14, 2008 at 4:21am — 1 Comment

'A Study in Red' Still Holding Top Spot in Amazon.uk Chart

I'm absolutely delighted to see that 'A Study in Red - The Secret Journal of Jack the Ripper' continues to hold the number 1 slot in the Amazon UK chart which displays all Jack the Ripper books in their catalogue in order of 'best by average customer review.' The listings can be seen at http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/qid=1216816200/ref=sr_st?keywords=jack+the+ripper&rs=266239&page=1&rh=n%3A266239%2Ck%3Ajack+the+ripper&sort=reviewrank

This shows me that the readers are… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on July 23, 2008 at 11:51pm — No Comments

Great news for 'A Study in Red'. Audio Contract Signed.

I'm thrilled to be able to announce that I've signed a new contract with the publisher of my award winning novel 'A Study in Red - The Secret Journal of Jack the Ripper' which will see the book released later this year in audio book format. Double Dragon have themselves signed with a leading UK studio who will be producing their audio books to a very high standard, complete with sound effects, music, professional readers etc. I'm delighted that 'A Study in Red' will be given the… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on July 12, 2008 at 12:00am — No Comments

By request, An Excerpt from 'A Study in Red - The Secret Journal of Jack the Ripper'

In response to a request from Shawn Michel de Montaigne I'm posting a short extract from my current critically acclaimed novel, 'A Study in Red - The Secret Journal of Jack the Ripper'

What follows is the introduction and first chapter of the book. I'll be happy to post a further short extract at a later date, but for now, I hope this may whet a few appetites.

INTRODUCTION

The London of the 1880s differed greatly from the city of today. Poverty and wealth… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on July 3, 2008 at 4:30am — No Comments

Article in 'The Journal of The Whitechapel Society 1888', 'Whodunnit?...I Dunno!"

Soon after the release of my novel 'A Study in Red - The Secret Journal of Jack the Ripper', I was approached by the editor of the Journal of 'The Whitechapel Society 1888' and asked to write an article for their June issue, telling of the genesis of the book. The society, based in London, studies not only the crimes of Jack the Ripper, but the history of Victorian and Edwardian London in general. I felt privileged to be asked to contribute to the journal of this prestigious society, and the… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on June 27, 2008 at 9:00pm — No Comments

New Look Website for 'A Study in Red'

Having secured the Authors Lounge Cover Illustration Award for May, I decided it was time that the book's website got a revamp. The result is now on view at www.freewebs.com/astudyinred, and I'd like to invite anyone who is interested to take a peek at thier leisure.

Thanks again to all who voted in support of the book in the recent poll.

Please remember that you can still vote for 'Purple Death' in this month's poll for the June award at… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on June 15, 2008 at 11:02pm — No Comments

48 hours left in the Authors Lounge Cover Design Awards

There are now just two days left in which to cast votes in The Authors Lounge Cover Art Design Awards for May 2008.

I feel privileged that 'A Study in Red - The Secret Journal of Jack the Ripper' was lucky enough to be nominated. The artwork for the book was created by the highly talented Deron Douglas at Double Dragon Publishing, Markham, Ontario, and, if anyone who hasn't voted yet would care to do so, I'd appreciate any frinedly votes that may come my way. Pllease visit… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on May 30, 2008 at 1:01am — No Comments

Cover Art Design Awards - One Week left to Vote

There is now just one week left for voting in the Authors Lounge Cover Art Design Awards, May 2008.

I'm flattered that the cover of my novel 'A Study in Red - The Secret Journal of ~Jack the Ripper' received a nomination for the award, and wondered if I might ask my friends if they feel so inclined, to place a vote for my book on the voting page at http://www.talauthors.com/TAL/RomanceandMoreAwards.htm

Simply check the box next to my title and click on vote… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on May 25, 2008 at 1:52am — No Comments

A Number 1 Placing (of sorts) at Amazon UK

Amazon UK have a facility by which it is possible to view the positions of books within any category according to 'Average Customer Review' It doesn't mean a lot I know, but I'm gobsmackingly delighted that A Study in Red is currently number 1 when viewed in that list, which contains over 250 books on the subject.

Please see it at… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on May 20, 2008 at 4:30am — No Comments

Yet another 5 Star review for 'A Study in Red'

The readers of A Study in Red continue to give it some very good reviews. This short one just appeared on the Amazon UK site.

I'm delighted that people seem to be enjoying the book so much

Regards to all

Brian

Fantastic read, 15 May 2008

By Mrs. Doreen E. Oakley - See all my reviews

I could not put this book down, riveting and so well researched.Well done Brian I am on the lookout for more of your work.

Thanks

Doreen E… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on May 16, 2008 at 6:34pm — No Comments

'A Study in Red' at great prices!

A CK2S Kwips & Kritiques Recommended Read

Nominated for The Authors Lounge Cover Art Design Awards for May 2008, where voting is still open at http://www.talauthors.com/TAL/RomanceandMoreAwards.htm

A Study in Red - The Secret Journal of Jack the Ripper' is currently being offered at discounted prices on both sides of the Atlantic.

Buyers in the USA can currently pick up the book for $15.29, a… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on May 15, 2008 at 6:05pm — No Comments

Latest Customer Review - A Study in Red

Here's the latest review to appear on the Amazon.com (US) site. I particularly appreciate this lady's words as she appears to be something of a Ripper student who normally doesn't read fictional works on the subject. I read her other reviews of a number of ripper books and four stars appears to be her top rating for any of them

Regards to all

Brian

Worth it...., May 14, 2008

By Deborah K. Dobbins "Saucy" (Indianapolis, IN) - See all my… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on May 14, 2008 at 10:45pm — No Comments

A Study in Red - Top 20 Best Seller!

'A Study in Red' has this morning reached the heady heights of #16 in the Amazon.co.uk Jack the Ripper books bestselling listings, it's highest position yet. Yesterday it was at #41, so some serious sales have taken place in the last 24 hours to cause such a meteoric rise up the chart. I never thought my book would ever appear in a Best Seller list of any sort, so I'm more than thrilled with it's performance.

I'm delighted and amazed at such a sudden surge in interest in the… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on May 13, 2008 at 8:54pm — 1 Comment

A Glowing Endorsement for A Study in Red

The following message has appeared on the forums at Casebook.com, one of the world's leading sites dealing with research and information on the Jack the Ripper crimes of 1888. The writer of the message is the subscriptions manager of The Whitechapel Scociety 1888, another prestigious organisation which holds regular meetings in London for the purpose of studying the Ripper crimes and Victorian London's history in general. What a wonderful review!

Hi Brian

I too have… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on May 13, 2008 at 4:42am — No Comments

A Study in Red Now at W H Smith

UK Readers may be interested to know that 'A Study in Red' has at last been added to the catalogue of W H Smith. It can be ordered for home delivery or I understand that it is also able to be ordered for collection at your local W H Smith store. The book can be found at http://www.whsmith.co.uk/CatalogAndSearch/ProductDetails-A+Study+in+Red+-9781554045273.html&tab=1…

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Added by Brian L Porter on April 26, 2008 at 4:30am — No Comments

Fantastic new chart position on Amazon UK

Wow, 'A Study in Red' just rose to number 21 in the Amazon UK best selling Jack the Ripper book listings. This morning it was at 33, having reached number 27 earlier in the week. This is great although it can just as easily slip down the chart again by tomorrow or even tonight as I believe the listings are updated almost hourly according to sales records.

For now, though, I consider that a great position to have reached against so many very fine books by very illustrious authors. I'm… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on April 23, 2008 at 4:47am — No Comments

Yet Another Great Customer Review - A Study in Red

I was delighted to find yet another fantastic review of A Study in Red on the Amazon UK site this morning. I'm just so pleased that everyone who's reading it seems to be enjoying my humble offering. Here's the new one.

Brian

www.freewebs.com/brianlp

Five Stars: A Thrilling Study in Red!!, 11 April 2008

By Mr. Michael Covell "Mike Covell" (Hull) - See all my reviews

I was lucky enough to win this excellent book, otherwise I would have bought it… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on April 11, 2008 at 7:30pm — No Comments