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At 10:02am on July 4, 2009, Preetham Grandhi said…
Hi Jack, I want to introduce you to my debut novel "A Circle of souls" which is a paranormal, murder, mystery thriller and a tale of justice and hope. Do visit www.acircleofsouls.com to read more about the book. Make sure you sign up to win an autographed copy of the book. Thanks for your time in advance.

Best regards

Preetham Grandhi

Early Endorsements for “A Circle of Souls”

Linda Fairstein, NYT Bestselling Author: "A fascinating debut - this novel takes the reader to the darkest places in the human soul, from a writer with the authenticity to lead us there. A stunning thriller and an important read."

Judge Judy Sheindlin, star of the Judge Judy Show: "The seminal work of this fine author kept me glued to my chair until the adventure was over and the mystery solved. A great read!"

Book Synopsis:

The sleepy town of Newbury, Connecticut, is shocked when a little girl is found brutally murdered. The town s top detective, perplexed by a complete lack of leads, calls in FBI agent Leia Bines, an expert in cases involving children.

Meanwhile, Dr. Peter Gram, a psychiatrist at Newbury s hospital, searches desperately for the cause of seven-year-old Naya Hastings devastating nightmares. Afraid that she might hurt herself in the midst of a torturous episode, Naya s parents have turned to the bright young doctor as their only hope.

The situations confronting Leia and Peter converge when Naya begins drawing chilling images of murder after being bombarded by the disturbing images in her dreams. Amazingly, her sketches are the only clues to the crime that has panicked Newbury residents. Against her better judgment, Leia explores the clues in Naya s crude drawings, only to set off an alarming chain of events.
In this stunning psychological thriller, innocence gives way to evil, and trust lies forgotten in a web of deceit, fear, and murder.
At 8:55am on April 30, 2009, Brian McGilloway said…
Hi Jack
Apologies for a massively delayed response to your comment. A new baby in the house has curtailed my Crimespace time! Thanks very much for your kind words about Gallows Lane. I'm so glad you enjoyed it and really appreciate your spreading the word about Borderlands. Much obliged!
At 4:26am on February 19, 2009, Dave Zeltserman said…
Jack, sounds like you will have a unique perspective for the book, and look forward to your thoughts on it. After finishing Pariah, I went back and read Shea's and Weeks', not wanting their books to influence mine. Shea's impressed me a being delusional, a small-time player who thought he was bigger than he was. Weeks' seemed mostly honest, although I think he was lying at parts to avoid murder charges. Anyway, you'll have to let me know what how you think Whitey is going to feel about Pariah if he ever gets his hands on it.
At 3:33pm on February 18, 2009, Dave Zeltserman said…
Jack, thanks for the note about Small Crimes. I think you're going to really like Pariah, especially being an ex-Bostonian. It's a completely different book than Small Crimes, more explosive and subversive, with a lot of Whitey Bulger/south Boston history mixed in.
At 4:12am on February 10, 2009, Reece Hirsch said…
Hey Jack -- I haven't read any Philip Kerr, so thanks for the recommendation. Since we seem to have pretty similar taste in writers, I will definitely check him out. Nice to find someone else who appreciates Ferrigno ....
At 1:09am on February 5, 2009, Reece Hirsch said…
Hi Jack -- Following up on Roger's comment, it would be a crime if people stop reading great McGuane books like The Bushwacked Piano and Panama. I even think McGuane's screenplays are underrated. Rancho Deluxe was on cable last week and I thought it was still funny (though admittedly a little dated). Best of luck with the crime novel! Reece
At 3:05pm on February 4, 2009, roger smith said…
I also love Harrison (although I've found his later books a bit tough to get into) -- haven't read as much Crumley as I should have . . . I'll look out for the Grofield books and The Grass Arena. Thanks for that. And I hope you enjoy Mixed Blood, if you get to read it. Give me some feedback if you have a moment.
At 9:24pm on February 3, 2009, roger smith said…
Hey Jack, I hear you about kicking the booze. I started doing yoga(!) and wrote a thriller. Worse things to do with your time. I'm also a McGuane fan, sad to read recently that he is better known for his fishing book than his novels . . .
At 4:43am on January 8, 2009, Dave Zeltserman said…
Hi Jack, thanks for giving Small Crimes a try. About the Pats, well, it just wasn't there year. Too many injuries. But they still showed a lot of heart, Cassel played great, and they were fun to watch. Next year!
At 12:04pm on January 7, 2009, Eric Stone said…
Hi Jack, Thanks, glad you enjoyed Living Room. I just finished the fourth in the series - Shanghaied - it will be out in June or thereabouts. Howard French's name sounds familiar. I was working in Asia from 1986-97 and I didn't know too many of the China correspondents. I was based in Hong Kong, but did most of my work in Indonesia, Thailand, Hong Kong itself and Korea.
At 7:39am on July 3, 2008, Eric Stone said…
Hi Jack, Yep, I like Daniel Woodrell a lot. I keep hoping to meet him one of these days when I go through St. Louis for a signing at Big Sleep Books - he's pals with the owner, Helen.

Unfortunately, unless there's a mystery bookstore where you live, at the moment the best bet for finding copies of Living Room is online at Amazon or B&N or from a mystery bookseller online. Hope you like it.
At 7:30am on July 3, 2008, Liam said…
Yeah, though I'm from the south, I think I have the northern mentality. Or I understand it pretty well. My protagonist, Erik O'malley, didn't rat his chink assassin girlfriend out, but split in the middle of a job with her and relocated to his uncle Jackie's pad in Charleston, SC. But his leaving ultimately got her pinched and forced the NYPD to take closer look at her and her mother's organization. Almost used Charlestown or Dorchester for his hometown instead of Southie.

What's your book about? Where in Boston does it take place? Charlestown?

Chasing the Dragon is finished, shipping it around to agents now. I'm currently working on its sequel, the second in a planned trilogy.

Haven't see In Bruges yet, but it's on my list. Big fan of Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson.
At 5:32am on July 1, 2008, Brian McGilloway said…
Hi Jack

Good to meet you and thanks for your message. I'm delighted you enjoyed Borderlands and appreciate your kind words. I hope Gallows Lane doesn't disappoint.
Very best wishes
Brian
At 5:24am on July 1, 2008, Eric Stone said…
I like your list of authors. Great to see Harry Crews and Loren Estleman there - two who I think are all too neglected.
At 11:20pm on June 28, 2008, Liam said…
I've been to Hilton Head once I think, maybe twice. Went to see a girl who decided she didn't like me anymore once I got there. Good way to waste two hours of your life.

I have not read those authors, but I've been meaning to check out Declan Hughes for awhile now. I have the first chapter of my newest book up on my page. It's about a guy from Southie and his torrid and tragic relationship with his Chinese assassin girlfriend. You should check it out if you have the time. I'll get cracking on that list of authors you left me.

Slainte,
Liam

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