Archive for June, 2011

Macavity, Macavity, There’s No One Like Macavity!

Wednesday, June 29th, 2011

The Poacher's Son by Paul DoironWe’re very pleased to tell you that THE POACHER’S SON has been nominated for a Macavity Award for Best First Mystery Novel. A big congratulations to Paul Doiron!

Share

Lehane Joins Two New Clubs

Tuesday, June 28th, 2011

Moonlight Mile by Dennis LehaneWe’re pleased to tell you that two of the biggest book clubs in the UK have added MOONLIGHT MILE by Dennis Lehane to their lists of summer must-reads! (more…)

Share

Paul Doiron Gets Welcomed to the Jungle

Monday, June 20th, 2011

Paul DoironFellow Maine author Julia Spencer-Fleming recently interviewed Paul Doiron (admitting, “I am, as we say in Maine, wicked jealous of him”). They talk about books, movies, and Maine Guides over on Jungle Red.

Share

Update Your Summer Reading List!

Tuesday, June 14th, 2011

If you’re wondering which books to take to the beach this summer, the Sacramento Bee and the St. Louis Post-Dispatch are here to help! The Bee recommends two of our favorites, BACK OF BEYOND by C.J. Box and TRESPASSER by Paul Doiron, which also made the Post-Dispatch’s list. Both books were also recently featured on The Rap Sheet’s summer reading list, so we think they should definitely be on yours, too!

Share

In Which We Count Our Lucky Stars

Monday, June 6th, 2011

Back of Beyond by C.J. BoxTwo starred reviews in one day? We’re feeling pretty lucky over here at ARLA headquarters! Kirkus praises C.J. Box’s BACK OF BEYOND, declaring,  “Once again, Box provides the complete suspense package: unobtrusively slick detection, buckets of surprises and mounting thrills, all amid his trademark settings in the majestic high country.”

Share

Publishers Weekly Gives Hideout A Star

Monday, June 6th, 2011

Hideout by Kathleen GeorgePublishers Weekly calls HIDEOUT, Kathleen George’s forthcoming novel, “stellar” — and they must really think it is because they also give it a starred review!

(more…)

Share

Rapper’s Delight

Thursday, June 2nd, 2011

The Rap Sheet has put together an excellent summer reading list of “fresh crime fiction to be enjoyed on the sand, beside a pool, or simply in a bathtub with a margarita close at hand.” We’re very pleased to see they’ve included both TRESPASSER by Paul Doiron and BACK OF BEYOND by C.J. Box!

Share