There is so much I could say... And won't. Being a proper lady and all.
But there are jokes in the comment thread on the post below. And some are actually funny.
Don't forget the draw for free books! Send me an email OR leave a comment (without your address & I'll get it from you later if you win) and tell me which book (or books if appropriate) you’d like to be entered to win… I’ll take entries until Monday night your time. Which basically means anything that comes in before Tuesday morning will be considered, because I'll be too lazy to check timezones, then I’ll draw winners. The trade-off is you have to give me your address if you win, which I promise not to send junk mail to, but if you’re an important person I may be forced to sell it on eBay.
The two books I have to give away are…
The Business of Dying by Simon Kernick.
&
A Question of Blood by The Author Otherwise Known As God
These are not used books - they're new, btw.
And since I know I have to make you all feel like you’re working for it, you have to answer a trivia question as well.
Que: What is the name of The Author Otherwise Known as God?*
THE FRAILTY OF FLESH
About Me
- Sandra Ruttan
- I am the author of What Burns Within, and The Frailty of Flesh,published by Dorchester. I’m also an editor with Spinetingler Magazine. My own work has appeared in Pulp Pusher, Crimespree Magazine and Out of the Gutter. Visit my my website for all the latest news.
OUT NOW!
Order from BARNES & NOBLE.
WHAT BURNS WITHIN?
"Well worth adding to any mystery collection."
-- Library Journal
"Ruttan manages to keep multiple leads and seconds on the same page admirably... the straight proceduralism from Ruttan serves the story well through the rewarding climax."
--Publishers Weekly
"A sizzling story by one of crime fiction's hot new voices."
-- Rick Mofina, internationally best-selling author of A PERFECT GRAVE
"This story features a triple mystery and three main characters, who are interesting not only for their tangled group dynamic but also as individuals. The subject matter obviously is very grim, but the occasional banter between the constables helps to take the edge off. This is a good start to a new series I think will appeal to a variety of mystery lovers."
--Fresh Fiction
"Sandra Ruttan writes with utter ferocity. Twists and turns that stun and dialog that absolutely crackles with wit and authenticity. With each page, Ruttan delivers the goods. WHAT BURNS WITHIN is a nonstop chiller of a mystery that keeps you turning the pages."
-- GREGG OLSEN, New York Times Bestselling Author of A WICKED SNOW
"Promising talent Ruttan sets her gritty new detective series in Vancouver. It has a hard-edged feel and intriguing characters. ...this is a good start to an intriguing series."
--Romantic Times Book Reviews
"Short and snappy chapters, terse dialogue, staccato delivery of minimalist descriptions -- Ruttan's style harks back to the classic hardboiled era....Ruttan is very much a shower rather than a teller: there are very few internal monologues to be heard in WHAT BURNS WITHIN, the subtleties of the characters' complex psychologies being drawn out through their interactions with their colleagues. That's a difficult skill to make invisible, but it's one of Ruttan's most effective weapons."
--Declan Burke, Crime Always Pays
"Ruttan effortlessly brings to life a varied cast of complex characters. She writes with tremendous passion, honesty and skill. This is a story you will care about."
-- Allan Guthrie, Edgar Nominated Author of KISS HER GOODBYE
“Ruttan combines devilishly clever plots with genuinely empathic characters..."
--Russel D. McLean, Crime Scene Scotland
"A totally mesmerizing narrative and a plot that burns off the page."
-- Ken Bruen, Shamus Award-Winning Author of THE GUARDS
“WHAT BURNS WITHIN reads like a favorite television series. A large cast, lots of dialogue to advance the plot, a great setting, and well-drawn characters make for a compelling police procedural.”
-- Anne Frasier, USA Today Bestselling Author of HUSH, SLEEP TIGHT & PLAY DEAD
Available on Amazon.
9 comments:
Not one to turn down free books, I'd love to be entered. I fear, however, I may be disqualified for never having read Ian Rankin. (Ducks, runs for cover.)
Still, no better way to start!
Chris, admission is the first step on the road to recovery. Or something like that. By the time I'm done with you you'll be enlightened.
;) You're entered.
Many thanks. Glad to see you're in better spirits...
Not to worry - I'm never down for long.
well i will put in my name for "gods" book .. i already started David on Ian's books so a free one (if i won) he'd love!
You're open to any recommendations?
DesLily, you're in.
mcewan, you're funny!
Dammit, I posted a comment earlier...swear! Then again, I could be wrong. I did manage to walk off and leave my purse at the mall today, so I'm admitting to an extra helping of scatter-brainitis.
Anyway, I'm ashamed to say I haven't read either of the authors you're offering. Okay, I started a Rankin novel (excuse me one of *god's*) and managed to lose it before I got past page 3. Um...I'm sensing a trend here. That's not good. Whatever, count me in!
Angie, I hope your head is stitched on!
And you're in. Dear me, you lost a Rankin book? Forget the comments and the purse... how did you lose a book?
And how have you managed to go all this time, on my blog, without reading Rankin? I must be slipping. Not promoting him enough lately. ;)
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