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Avid reader & crime novelist | Who got more style than son do? | Rep'd by Jackson Keeler @InkWorks2 | SMOKE KINGS @MelvilleHouse released February 6, 2024
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Humbled. Starred review. Coming 2.6.24
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They say never meet your heroes...but
@blacklionking73
,
@jordan_harper
, and Brian Panowich aren't only fantastic writers, they're wonderful men. Some light for all this darkness.
#readerfirstwritersecond
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Virginia boys (even though I left as a youngin)!
@blacklionking73
is the truth! Humble despite being so incredibly gifted.
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Reader first, writer second. Happy to be one of the great
@StephenKing
’s Constant Readers!
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Don's a legend and understands the idea of "paying it forward." I hope to do the same for writers on the come-up. Appreciate you, Don!
This is a very special book - a knockout thriller - and it's being recognized everywhere with critical acclaim + shout outs from major authors.
The start of a tremendous career for
@jahmal_mayfield
and I send congratulations to him + his agent Jackson Keeler at
@InkWorks2
.
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Great time signing books at
@TheMysterious
in NYC. And also got to hang out with my fabulous publicist at
@melvillehouse
, Michael Barson!
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This has been a humbling experience. So very much appreciate all of the love and support SMOKE KINGS has gotten!
Congratulations
@jahmal_mayfield
for SMOKE KINGS being named an Amazon Best Book of 2024 So far !!
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Unbelievable. Honored.
Wow...
@amazon
Editors' Picks: Best Mystery, Thriller & Suspense of February includes SMOKE KINGS by
@jahmal_mayfield
. Pub Day: February 6th
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Very cool. The print edition of
@latimes
today! Congrats to the other authors reviewed:
@tsierraauthor
@sarahjanemaree
and
@Matthew__Blake
. Thanks to
@BookDishDine
for the kind words!
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"Standing comparison with the recent work of SA Cosby, Smoke Kings holds its nerve to the very bitter end, proving that race still has some way to run as a theme in contemporary thrillers."
Gotta love the
@blacklionking73
comp! Thank you
@thetimes
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I’ll be adding a US version when it releases!
@jordan_harper
is that good!
My novel THE LAST KING OF CALIFORNIA, a dark and dare I say literary pulp novel set in the aftermath of the Edgar-Award winning SHE RIDES SHOTGUN, will come out in the US this fall. I think it's my best prose to date and I'm awful proud of it.
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"The ensuing clash is reminiscent of S.A. Cosby’s take-no-prisoners approach to plot resolution. But more importantly, through a diverse group of characters, Mayfield examines the issue of prejudice and justice from all sides." Cool to be compared to the great
@blacklionking73
4 chilling debut thrillers to get you through the winter
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Incredible
@goodreads
review for SMOKE KINGS. "This is tension filled and slightly stressful to read, bc the characters are so well developed. Readers of S.A. Cosby, Attica Locke, Dennis Lehane and Jordan Harper will soon have a new favorite." High praise. Love 'em all.
#behumble
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I've said it before, but it bears repeating. I'm a reader who also writes. It's humbling & amazing to get quotes like this from some of my favorite writers. I'll have more to say soon, but for now, thanks
@elicranor
@keith_rosson
@donwinslow
@authorsteve
Gary Phillips
@InkWorks2
"Jahmal Mayfield roars to the top of the writer-to-watch list with this sizzling debut. Smoke Kings is straight fire. Every page simmers with an undercurrent of rage, each line a hard dose of smoldering truth."
-
@elicranor
Edgar Award Winning Novelist of DON'T KNOW TOUGH
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This is amazing. Thanks for sharing, Peter. And thanks to the
@thetimes
for the pick!
Great to see
#SmokeKings
getting chosen as
@thetimes
thriller pick for February. Well done
@jahmal_mayfield
@melvillehouse
@NikkiTGriffiths
it's an outstanding novel
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My notifications are on 🔥 today. Sorry I can't get to you all. Sincere thanks to everyone who has supported SMOKE KINGS and sent positive vibes my way! Appreciate you!
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#CoverReveal
Props to the team
@melvillehouse
for so vividly capturing the vibe of SMOKE KINGS, out 2.6.24. This is for Trayvon, my lil cousin Drew, & all Black boys/men who didn't get to live to their full potential.
PREORDER:
🙏🏾
@donwinslow
@InkWorks2
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Pretty unbelievable. Appreciate all the love!
It's the night before Pub Day... Extremely grateful for all the love!! Hope you'll get your copy too. **2.6.24**
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@rianjohnson
@cordjefferson
Looks amazing. Props to the great Percival Everett’s ERASURE as the source IP!
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Wow. Thanks, Lou. Love everything you've written, so this means a lot.
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Are you kidding me? Incredible to be included.
4 chilling debut thrillers to get you through the winter
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Can’t wait to hear the audiobook myself!
AUDIO BOOK: JULY 16
Narrated by: Terrance Kidd
Barnes & Noble:
Amazon:
Apple:
Indie Bound:
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I'm signing at The Book Jewel today and will unfortunately miss this. All you Cali folks make sure you get to USC to support
@jordan_harper
. He's a beast with that pen!
SUNDAY SUNDAY SUNDAY
Come see me at the LA Times Festival of books, where I'll be talking LA noir with good people including
@RachelHowzell
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Satisfying my crime fiction addiction this week! First with
@MegGardiner1
's SHADOWHEART and now with
@richardlange
's JOE HUSTLE!
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"At once a blistering thriller and a probing look at pervasive societal fractures in the U.S., "Smoke Kings" announces itself as one of the most electrifying novels of this still-young year."
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Reader first, writer second. The reader in me is thrilled to see so many great books coming in '24. The writer in me can't believe my book is one of them. Humbled yet again.
The Most Anticipated Crime Fiction of 2024 via
@CrimeReads
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Had a great time today on an author panel for Penguin Random House Winter Book & Author Festival! Shout out to Justine Champine, Tana French,
@sarathekoffi
, and
@Kristen_Perrin
, the other fabulous authors on the panel with me! Go buy their books in droves!
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Longish🧵On the eve of SMOKE KING's release, I must take the time to thank the authors who were generous enough to offer up a blurb. It's particularly humbling because I love all of their works. Appreciate you all!
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"In this time when books are being banned, when facts are challenged, when we all have a deeper knowledge of the hazards of isolation, I consider librarians to be heroes of our time."
A Letter to Librarians,
from Jahmal Mayfield
#LibraryLove
@PRHLibrary
@jahmal_mayfield
@melvillehouse
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See, this is what I mean when I say reader first, writer second.
@aceatkins
has never met me in person, but has been so supportive. Which blows me away, because here are just 3 of his books from my shelf at home (rest on Kindle). The reader in me is thrilled. The writer grateful
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Love this dude's work, so this means the world.
#readerfirstwritersecond
Just finished SMOKE KINGS
@jahmal_mayfield
. You got your finger on the pulse of our times & raise the pulse of the reader. Commanding writing, complicated characters, a keen, fearless yet humane eye on racism and race, & that plot! A triumph!
Grab it!
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I was glad Alex asked me to contribute. The query trenches is a scary, unfamiliar place for authors. Hope this helps someone!
Thanks to
@jahmal_mayfield
for sharing the query letter for his acclaimed debut, SMOKE KINGS.
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Excited to join the fantastic team at
@melvillehouse
! Shoutout to my awesome agent, Jackson Keeler and our shared Scorpio energy
@InkWorks2
#CrimeFiction
#blackvoicesmatter
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Appreciate you, Don!
I loved this book and I cannot wait to see which filmmaker/studio/streamer/financier steps up and has the guts to make it into a film.
This is a bold and stunning thriller.
This is
@jahmal_mayfield
's SMOKE KINGS.
cc:
@InkWorks2
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Had a blast speaking with Vick today. Appreciate the love he showed SMOKE KINGS. Great interviewer and lover of crime fiction!
Taped a radio show today with
@jahmal_mayfield
... SMOKE KINGS is a freeaking MUST READ!!!
Comes out next week-preorder this one!
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I had one shipped from the UK when it came out there and it's fantastic. Will be getting the US version as well!
ICYMI: Here's the cover (and an excerpt) of my novel THE LAST KING OF CALIFORNIA, coming out in the US this November
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Wheels down back in Jersey. Still very honored to have appeared
@latimesfob
. And shout-out to
@wyclef
, hip hop icon, who was on the flight!
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Been reading
@OlineCogdill
's reviews for years. This is unbelievable! Appreciate her for this thoughtful review!
“Mayfield infuses SMOKE KINGS with moral questions about bigotry, violence and revenge, thoughtfully not supplying any easy answers. SMOKE KINGS introduces a new talent in Mayfield.”
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Real honor to have been picked by First Look Book Club as their featured title this week.
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So grateful to
@vnnessac
and
@amazonbooks
for picking SMOKE KINGS as a top pick in crime fiction for February! And the comps to
@blacklionking73
,
@elicranor
, and
@jordan_harper
warms my spirit because I absolutely LOVE their work.
#readerfirstwritersecond
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Thrilled to be included!
The Best (and Most Anticipated) Mystery and Thriller Books of 2024, So Far
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Reader first, writer second. Beyond thrilled to get this latest blurb from
@swierczy
whose CALIFORNIA BEAR is getting well-deserved rave reviews! It's a tour de force and everyone should pick it up.
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This is amazing. Ace is one of my faves! Thanks for the support!
My copy of
@jahmal_mayfield
’s Smoke Kings has arrived
@SquareBooks
Been looking forward to this one!
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Great bookstore. Honored to have my work there!
The Mysterious Bookshop opened on this day in 1979. Thanks to our wonderful customers for 45 years and counting!!
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Smoke Kings: A Groundbreaking Debut Novel by Jahmal Mayfield
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Los Angeles isn’t done with me yet. Signing at The Book Jewel today at 12!
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And home of some of my favorite writers. Gotta have the goods if you want success!
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Appreciate you!
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Y'all sick of me yet? Had a blast speaking with Michael Barson, Senior Publicity Exec.
@melvillehouse
for
@Bookreporter
. And reader first, writer second, so I took the opportunity to shout out
@atticalocke
,
@pelecanos1
, Walter Mosley, among others.
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This cover!
Friends! Now through 4/19 Barnes & Noble Rewards members get 25% OFF any
@SealPress
preorder with code PREORDER25. Includes audiobooks and e-books. Membership is free and easy! Now is the perfect time to scoop up
#werefuse
!
Shop now at
@BNBuzz
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Very deserving! Congrats, sir. Seems as though the universe (i.e. readers) are sending a clear message that you should keep...ahem...writing novels! No pressure though.😊
Thrilled to hear that my final novel
#CityinRuins
actually made two New York Times bestseller list today—
—The print list
—And the print/ebook combined list
So double the great news.
Thank you to everyone who bought a copy of
#CityInRuins
.
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Looking forward to
@latimesfob
this weekend. My panel with
@blacklionking73
and Brian Panowich is on Saturday at 1:30pm in Norris Theatre - Signing Area 3: Moderator: Jeffrey Fleishman
Small Towns, Big Crimes in Noir and Crime Fiction
| Bookseller:
@skylightbooks
#bookfest
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I’m traveling but must wish a happy pub day to
@donwinslow
one of my writing heroes. You have generously shared your gift through 26 books and I wish we could count on twice as many more. Well done, sir!
CITY IN RUINS by Don Winslow is on sale now!
“CITY IN RUINS is Don Winslow showing the rest of us how it’s done. Nobody does it better. It’s a beautiful, artful thing. Winslow has saved the best for last.” — James Patterson
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Great fun. Thanks, Jeff!
Everyone's talking about SMOKE KINGS by Jahmal Mayfield! Are you late to the party? Don't worry.
Learn about
@jahmal_mayfield
and his fantastic book in today's new Dossier. |
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Reader first, writer second. Guess what arrived in the wild early
@swierczy
! Can't wait to dig in! Hope you sell the tons your talent is deserving of!
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Truly blessed by the blurbs and reviews so far for SMOKE KINGS, coming 2.6.24. The STARRED
@KirkusReviews
is now online! Check it out:
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This is the kind of response I was hoping for. Thank you!
@jahmal_mayfield
finished in two days. I kept having to get up and walk around so I didn’t start yelling at Mason through the Kindle; My woke, white biases were particularly irritated with him, even though most of the characters are beautifully flawed. I’m still digesting. The
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Happy pub day
@ericrickstad
LILITH is a must read for all crime fiction readers!
AVAILABLE NOW !
Thank you librarians, booksellers, educators, fellow authors, bookstagrammers and reviewers for your early support. ❤️
INDIE:
AMZN:
BN:
🍎
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Had a great time!
This is what a hardworking author looks like!! Thank you
@HudsonBooks
for taking care of
@jahmal_mayfield
@melvillehouse
today in Philadelphia!! Signed editions at Evolve at Gate A17 to make your trip a page turner 📕
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Thanks so much for having me! The store is incredible.
Early in the year still but SMOKE KINGS is sure to be one of the best DEBUTS OF 2024. Grab a signed copy here:
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I feel seen. This is incredible, Matt! Appreciate you for taking the time to read and then for writing such a thoughtful review.
Today on Reader Dad, I have reviewed
#SmokeKings
by
@jahmal_mayfield
. Happy UK publication day!
@melvillehouse
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Grateful to all!
What an amazing set of reviews for
@jahmal_mayfield
's debut crime thriller Smoke Kings!
Thanks to all the fantastic
#bloggers
for taking the time to read and share your generous thoughts
@MaliceAfore
@EastHullPete
@EllroyReader
@amwbooks
@col2910
@ravencrime
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Last day! Great deal!
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I neglected to wish the great
@MegGardiner1
a happy book birthday yesterday but I don't miss getting my copy! Absolutely adore this series.
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Congrats! Well deserved!
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Appreciate all the likes, reposts, and supportive comments as we near the release of SMOKE KINGS! So cool for one to be from the great
@mjkoryta
Truly thrilling for me as a long-time fan of his work
#readerfirstwritersecond
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Congrats! More to come, I'm sure!
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No longer just a document on my computer. On to the readers. Hope you enjoy!
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Not only is
@taylorswift13
deciding the outcome of
#SuperBowl2024
, she also plays a crucial role in my debut crime novel, SMOKE KINGS. Go ahead and let your curiosity get the best of you.
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Me over here wishing I had a copy!
Galleys for my new book arrived! And of course the crime writer in me was suspicious about the package! Ha! I hope this is a reminder to pre-order GUIDE ME HOME, my latest and last in the Darren Mathews Hwy 59 series. Out 9/3/24.
#guidemehome
#bluebirdbluebird
#books
#texas
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@donwinslow
@InkWorks2
Thank you for your kind words and the blurb that got us going, Don. Truly blessed to have a legend supporting me!
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Shout out to W.E.B. Du Bois for his 1907 poem, "The Song of the Smoke," a celebration of Black heritage, and inspiration for the title of my debut crime novel, SMOKE KINGS:
I am the Smoke King
I am black!
I am swinging in the sky,
I am wringing worlds awry;
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Thanks for this great review, Col!
COL'S CRIMINAL LIBRARY: JAHMAL MAYFIELD - SMOKE KINGS (2024) Probably one of the best books I'll read this year!
@melvillehouse
@jahmal_mayfield
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There are interviews, and then there are INTERVIEWS. Appreciate
@SeanADillon
of Beyond the Mic podcast for our talk today. My spirits were already high, but Sean lifted them even higher. This has been some ride!
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🤎
Dear critics, journalists and book lovers...
This incredible - and wholly original - book by
@jahmal_mayfield
is out next month.
Contact
@melvillehouse
and get a copy.
I was knocked out, knocked over and floored.
cc:
@InkWorks2
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Automatic preorder. Can't wait!
My new book, SAINT OF THE NARROWS STREET, is now available for preorder in all the usual places. Coming 2/4/25 from Soho Crime. You can read more about it here:
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Looking forward to virtual chat tomorrow with Book Carnival. 9pm ET/ 6pm PT. Hope some of you can join!
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I vacuum to procrastinate from working on short-form pieces in order to procrastinate from writing the next novel. 😂
Any other novelists work on short-form pieces in order to procrastinate writing their next novel? 👀lol
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Doubly speechless.
SMOKE KINGS posts deserve to be reposted and the book read and reread and reread again; more times than I rewrote my novel even...Just sayin, Folks.
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Cause for celebration.
@Connellybooks
is the Truth!
THE WAITING… is almost over. Just turned in the final draft. - MC
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Not just a typical revenge fantasy. I attempted, to the best of my ability, to open up a conversation in SMOKE KINGS about violence, systemic racism, and the role we all play in making the world more beautiful and inclusive. Hope you give it a try!
"And they are lucky that what Black people are looking for is equality and not revenge." --Kimberly Latrice Jones ()
Hmm. What if...
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The blessings are real.
@KirkusReviews
posting next week, but another STARRED review for SMOKE KINGS coming 2.6.24! preorder:
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Great honor! Thrilled that
@PublishersWkly
included SMOKE KINGS in their Top 10 Spring '24 Mysteries and Thrillers. Some great company on the list:
Congratulations to
@jahmal_mayfield
on the extraordinary
@PublishersWkly
***STARRED REVIEW*** for SMOKE KINGS. coming February 6, 2024.
This is a terrific book and you can order it right now wherever books are sold.
cc:
@InkWorks2
!
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True dat. And I really hope you gain "oodles of new fans."
If you don’t brag about your good reviews here then what’s the point of this damn app? A wonderful starred review from
@PublishersWkly
for DLTDR! 6/25/24
@WmMorrowBooks
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No greater compliment. Appreciate you!
My copy of
@jahmal_mayfield
‘s SMOKE KINGS arrived today. Told myself I would only read 1 chapter before dinner….. 2 hours later I still haven’t put this down. Most definitely a “must read”….loving this book
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Match made in heaven. Fantastic writer and wonderful bookstore!
Nice afternoon visit from
@henrywise05
, whose excellent debut HOLY CITY is in stores in June. A first mystery club selection! Pre-order link for these signed copies coming soon…
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Thanks to
@DavidCorbett_CA
for this awesome blurb. I read THE DEVIL'S REDHEAD when it was first released and loved it. Also followed David's posts on the Murderati blog. Amazing having writers I respect and adore saying positive things about my work. Reader first, writer second!
Grateful for this incredible blurb from
@DavidCorbett_CA
... appreciate the kind words and support for
#SmokeKings
!
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Grateful!
SMOKE KINGS named a "Most Anticipated Book of 2024" by Kirkus Reviews
Pub Date: 2.6.2024
Order here:
Barnes & Noble:
Amazon:
Apple:
Indie Bound:
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