All Blog Posts Tagged 'Jack' (30)

The Mammoth Book of Jack the Ripper Stories

I had great news recently. My short story The Ripper Legacy is in a new anthology published by Robinson/Little Brown on November 12. The Mammoth Book of Jack the Ripper Stories, edited by Maxim Jacubowski, includes stories by M. Christian, Carol Anne Davis, Stephen Dedman, Martin Edwards, Peter Gutteridge, William Meikle, Barbara Nadel, Nicky Peacock, Vanessa de Sade, Sarah…

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Added by John Moralee on November 17, 2015 at 12:34am — No Comments

Review - Furt Bent from Aldaheit, Jack Eden

Book Title: FURT BENT FROM ALDAHEIT

Author: Jack Eden

ISBN: 9781927182536

Series: Osgood Sneddon

Year of Publication: 2011

Publisher: Pear Jam Books

Location: New Zealand / Australia

Book Synopsis

His name isn't Furt Bent, and he isn't from Aldaheit. He's the persona that Osgood Sneddon invented for himself to rise above the mundane, and extricate himself from trouble when a moment's misunderstanding lands him on the wrong side of the law.…

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Added by Karen from AustCrime on January 16, 2013 at 3:51pm — No Comments

IN THE GRIT OF CRIME

Crime novels tend to vary. Not every other book is the same. Even if the story has some uncanny similarities to another book, the feel of it as a whole would be quite different. Every author has their own signature, of course, and they stamp down their own unique style on every piece of work they pen down. Even if we try to prevent it, a little bit of ourselves still bleed into our work. This makes any given author distinguishable from the next one.

However, crime novels vary…

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Added by James Fouche on March 29, 2012 at 6:00pm — No Comments

To Polish, Or Not To Polish?

King of Sorrow, my next novel, is nearing completion. Now I'm battling with two very serious dilemmas.

As always I call on the advice of other, more experienced authors than myself, those autors who have walked the line, who have lived to tell the tale. Here are the two obstacles:

1) Should I have the first 3/4 chapters polished by an editor before submitting sample chapters to publishers for consideration? I've heard this is a good idea, but it costs a…

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Added by James Fouche on February 23, 2012 at 11:00pm — 3 Comments

WHITECHAPEL: THE FINAL STAND OF SHERLOCK HOLMES (Coming July 2011)

NOTE: FREE 100 PAGE SAMPLE AVAILABLE FOR LIMITED TIME ONLY

EMAIL YOUR REQUEST TO: ApiarySociety@gmail.com

"It is a time for champions, little brother. It is your time." (Mycroft Holmes, WHITECHAPEL)

"My Sherlock Holmes…

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Added by Bernard J. Schaffer on June 12, 2011 at 4:35am — No Comments

REVIEW OF 1/1: JIHAD - BRITAIN BY DAVID COLES AND JACK EVERETT

Review by Geraldine Evans

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I found it impossible to put down and really wanted to know what happened next. The action moves from country to country in the build-up to the 1/1 New Year terrorist tragedies. With thousands dead at the hands of Islamic fundamentalists, the UK government has no answers. We watch as the Islamic fanatics plot more terror. It's time for a new party, a radical party, the Independents, led by Francis Raike, who promises…

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Added by Geraldine Evans on December 30, 2010 at 9:29pm — No Comments

Readers Review DEAD of KNIGHT-A Jack Staal Mystery and post to Amazon.com

'Dead of Knight' a Thrilling Mystery

By E. Chan (New York, New York )

I have to admit, I am a big mystery buff. And because it is my favorite genre of literature, I'll also admit that whenever I pick up a mystery book, I have absurdly high expectations for that book (which, sadly, are usually left unfulfilled).

Not this book. William Potter crafts his novel in a way that keeps the reader flipping the pages, eager for the next plot twist. The viewpoint of… Continue

Added by William R. Potter on December 30, 2009 at 9:31am — No Comments

Dead of Knight is a Recommended Read

Dead of Knight is a Jack Staal mystery. Jack is a detective in a fictitious town located in British Columbia, Canada. While Jack is carrying some baggage and having nightmares, he is on the trail of a murderer nicknamed “The Birthday Boy.” A special group (IHIT) established for major crimes denies that Jack could possibly be able of solving the crime.

Jack not one to give up, begins a… Continue

Added by William R. Potter on December 27, 2009 at 8:30am — No Comments

Fellow Author Featured at My Blog!

Our own award winning author, Brian L. Porter, of "A Study in Red -- The Secret Journal of Jack the Ripper" is spotlighted at my blog today. I hope everyone will come over and discover how this talented writer 'got inside' the mind of Jack the Ripper and created his secret journal. This book is simply sailing off the charts and if you haven't read it yet...what are you waiting on???

http://missmaesite.blogspot.com

See you there!

Added by Miss Mae on October 29, 2008 at 12:09am — No Comments

A Study in Red - A Chance to win a Copy

The cover design of 'A Study in Red - The Secret Journal of Jack the Ripper' has been nominated for 'Erin Aisliin's Book Cover of the Month', for Juiy 2008. One voter will win a copy of the winning nomination. In order to win a copy of the e-book version of 'A Study in Red' it is of course necessary that the book is the winner as the winning voter receives a copy of the winning book. Please support my nomination by going to… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on August 4, 2008 at 7:54pm — 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

'A Study in Red' is a Book of the Month!

The members of 'The Jack the Ripper Forums' www.jtrforums.com have made my novel 'A Study in Red - The Secret Journal of Jack the Ripper, their 'Book of the Month', and have opened a thread for discusssion of the book at http://www.jtrforums.com/showthread.php?p=47100#post47100

I'm flattered that, of all the books on the subject available to them for discussion, they have chosen mine for the first of this new feature on the forum. As the JTR Forum is one of the largest… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on June 30, 2008 at 10:27pm — 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

Highest Amazon position so far for 'A Study in Red'

'A Study in Red - The Secret Journal of Jack the Ripper' today reached number 13 in the Amazon UK bestselling Jack the Ripper book listings.

I'm delighted that the book continues to do so well and that the readers are enjoying it so much that they continue to add such great customer reviews to the sites of both Amazon.com and Amazon.co.uk

For the latest listing please see… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on May 20, 2008 at 1:47am — 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