“Christmas in July” is a term we’ve all
heard. From what I’ve read, it started in 1933 in Brevard, North Carolina at a
girls’ summer camp. Someone got the idea and it spread. In Australia and New
Zealand, people celebrate “an improvised yuletide holiday” in July because, for
them, it’s the winter season. Now, retailers use the term as an advertising
ploy to entice customers to spend more money.
In the spirit of the "season," I’m offering a paper copy of Unfinished Business, the second novel in my Malone mystery series, to someone who leaves a comment on this post.
The Westwood Strangler is dead.
Or so everyone believes.
Ann Kern is busy preparing for her favorite holiday. She’s especially looking forward to her sister’s annual Christmas visit. But, several things threaten to ruin her festive mood.
The National Weather Service issues a severe winter storm warning for the Cincinnati area, predicting blizzard conditions, and Ann worries that her sister and her new boyfriend won’t be able to make the drive from South Carolina.
Then, a woman is found strangled
in Ann’s neighborhood and everyone, including the police, assumes it’s the work
of a copycat killer. However, when two more women are murdered in their homes,
the police announce their conviction that the Westwood Strangler is responsible.
When Ann hears the news, the sense of safety and security she’s worked so hard to recapture since her attack on Halloween night, shatters. If the intruder who died in her apartment wasn’t the Westwood Strangler, who is? And, who will be the next victim?
Buy link:
http://www.amazon.com/Unfinished-Business-Malone-Mystery-ebook/dp/B00A8HNFH0/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1375015385&sr=1-2When Ann hears the news, the sense of safety and security she’s worked so hard to recapture since her attack on Halloween night, shatters. If the intruder who died in her apartment wasn’t the Westwood Strangler, who is? And, who will be the next victim?
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Happy Reading!
I'd like to thank everyone who left a comment this week.
I put all the names in a hat and the winner of a signed copy of "Unfinished Business" is Sharon Love Cook. Congratulations, Sharon. I'll be contacting you for your mailing address.
Unfortunately, there could only be one winner. To those of you who would like to read my book, I hope you'll click on the buy link above to order a copy in paper or Kindle format.
I'd like to thank everyone who left a comment this week.
I put all the names in a hat and the winner of a signed copy of "Unfinished Business" is Sharon Love Cook. Congratulations, Sharon. I'll be contacting you for your mailing address.
Unfortunately, there could only be one winner. To those of you who would like to read my book, I hope you'll click on the buy link above to order a copy in paper or Kindle format.
Patricia:
ReplyDeleteI'd love a paper copy! However, I have to be honest about Christmas in July, the reality. I don't know about you but it seems like Christmas is arriving earlier every year. And every year the commercialism is more pronounced: on TV and in the stores. The shopping frenzy that accompanies the holiday has become difficult to endure. I guess it's safe to say I'm no fan of Christmas in July. On the other hand, given the prolonged heat wave we've experienced, I'd appreciate a wintry blast of December air. Gazing at the refreshing cover of Unfinished Business would cool me off nicely. All best, Sharon Love Cook, author of A Nose for Hanky Panky.
PS: I've retired my Auntie Pearl bogus housekeeping hints column yet it seems to still be lurking in the cyber sphere.
Sharon,
DeleteI feel the same way about Christmas in July from a commercial standpoint. Still, I couldn't resist the opportunity to promote my book. :)
Thanks for stopping by!
Merry Christmas, Pat, whenever you want to celebrate it. But I agree with Sharon that the commercialism of the holiday has gotten way out of control. Please don't let me hear "Silver Bellls" on the Muzak at the mall until long after Thanksgiving!
DeleteI'm with you, John! Merry Christmas in July!
DeleteI enjoyed your first book so much, of course I want to win this inscribed paperback, too, and read it forthwith. What could be better and more fun for me in parched Southern California in hot August than being with Ann, preparing for Christmas ?
ReplyDeleteThanx for the opportunity, Pat! Marta
Thank you, Marta! I'm so glad you enjoyed "Mixed Messages." As you know from the blurb, the saga continues in "Unfinished Business." Best of luck in the drawing!
DeleteWell, Pat, I'm happy to comment. But I'm not ready for Christmas just yet. August is birthday month in my family.
ReplyDeleteCheers from Dac.
Thanks for dropping in, Dac. Believe me, I'm not anywhere near being ready for Christmas either. :)
DeleteI'm looking forward to Christmas in July! This looks fascinating. Good times are surely ahead. Thanks for sharing this!
ReplyDeleteHi, Chris! Glad you stopped by.
DeleteI love the sound of this book and would love a chance to win it :)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Ashley. That's very nice of you to say.
DeleteOn Saturday, I'll put all the names in a bowl and draw one. Then, I'll post the winner.