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| Guppy Book of the Month |
Welcome to the next 'Guppy Book of the Month' post! I'm very excited about highlighting the books that I'll be receiving as part of my special Live Auction win at Malice Domestic 30. Each time I receive a book, I'll tell a bit about it and also a bit about the author. No promises as to when I'll get it read and my thoughts shared, but if it looks great to you, check it out at your local library or bookstore. Some of these books will be debuts and some will be from authors already established.
An accused killer insists she's innocent of a heinous murder.
A grieving journalist surfaces from the wreckage of her shattered life.
Their unlikely alliance leads to a dangerous cat and mouse game that will leave you breathless.
Who can you trust when you can't trust yourself?
There are three sides to every story. Yours. Mine. And the truth.
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And here's a little bit more about the story...taken from this author's website (media kit for Trust Me):
Trust Me begins with an introduction to a grieving journalist, Mercer Hennessey, trying to find a way to overcome her pain, and maybe even surface from the wreckage of her shattered life. She warily accepts an assignment to write the true-crime account of a riveting trial—much like the media-crazy Casey Anthony case that kept the country mesmerized and glued to the trial reporting. Did a beautiful young mother really commit the ultimate heinous murder?
The defendant insists upon her innocence, and Mercer, despite her intentions, begins to get sucked into the defendant’s story, getting closer and closer to the accused killer. But as she, and we, are compelled to find out what really happened, we see how perceptions can be upended, and that nobody may be trustworthy—even ourselves.
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| Photo by Iden Ford |
Hank Phillippi Ryan is an on-air investigative reporter for Boston's WHDH-TV, winning 34 EMMYs and dozens more journalism honors. The nationally bestselling author of 10 mysteries, Ryan's also an award-winner in her second profession—with five Agathas, three Anthonys, two Macavitys, the Daphne, and the Mary Higgins Clark Award.
On top of all else going on in this wonderful author's life, she is a gifted auctioneer at many mystery conventions. In fact, Hank is the person who encouraged me to bid and bid and bid on the Guppy Book of the Month prize. She just kept saying 'and a little more, a little more, a little...'. Finally, the very nice woman who was bidding against me threw in the towel and I won! I have been most delighted with my books and was thrilled to receive a very kind note in my copy of Trust Me. It feels good to support a great cause and also get so many fun books!
My deepest thanks to Hank Phillippi Ryan, who has remained involved with the Guppies and encourages writers everywhere. She really pays attention to questions and gives of herself and her expertise. Best wishes on the success of Trust Me! I am hearing such good things and reading wonderful reviews - TRUST ME...
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Oh, one more little tidbit I'll share or rather show. Look at the book cover below and see if you can make out a hidden word when Trust Me is turned on it's side...do you see it? Share below if you see something!
She's a great author and truly nice person. I met her several times at Book Expo. I'm hoping to read this book soonish and hope you do too.
ReplyDeleteI have now read it and liked it very much. Yes, she is indeed very nice. This new standalone is quite different for her, but it's very compelling. My review will be up next month.
DeleteHow lovely to have these super books arrive every now and then in the mail. Do you know when they're due to arrive or is it a complete surprise? I had 2 free sci-fi books arrive today from the publishers, BLCC, who do the vintage crime books. I knew they were coming but the fact that they *were* coming at all was a surprise when I got their email to alert me. They sent me two some months back and I thought that was that. No. It seems I am now on their list. Which makes me very happy.
ReplyDeleteHow fun, Cath! Hope you enjoy those 'surprises'. I don't know when they are due to arrive, but I do know that I'll get one or two each month. I try to slip these posts in when I can. I promised that I would highlight the books to help the authors get the word out about their works. As I noted above, some of them are just getting published for the first time and some are established authors. In either case, I know they are happy that new readers can find out about their creations. :-)
DeleteI see it...
ReplyDeleteIt's pretty clear when you're looking for it. However, I didn't notice it until it was pointed out on another blog. Ha!
DeleteI've bought several of Hank Phillipi Ryan's books but have somehow have never managed to actually read them. This looks really good!
ReplyDeleteIt was good, Katherine. I finished it a few days ago and my review will be up in October.
DeleteI have read several of her earlier books and really enjoyed them. And I have such great respect for the author. I think it's wonderful she "pushed" you to bid on this until you won! (What a neat trick with the cover! I love it.) I can't wait to read this one.
ReplyDeleteI've finished this one now and it's quite a tale for sure. I want to read further in her backlist before long.
DeleteI did not know she was an investigative reporter! I've never read one of her books but now I'm really curious. So cool that you won this and can't wait to see what books you'll get.
ReplyDeleteI'm having a good time getting all the books from these mostly new authors. Lots to read! LOL
DeleteI just saw this. I love that hidden word in the cover, which of course I did not see until you turned it but now is obvious.
ReplyDeleteYes, that's how I felt when I saw it on another blog. Wondered why I didn't see it before and I had the actual book in my hands. LOL
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