Monthly Archives: July 2012

Look Who’s Reading “Cliff Walk” Now! It’s Best-Selling Thriller Writer T. Jefferson Parker.

Posted on July 31, 2012 by

T. Jefferson Parker has long been one of my favorite thriller writers. I especially admire his quirky protagonists including Allison Murietta, a lady outlaw and descendant of a famous old-California bandit; Robbie Brownlaw, a San Diego homicide detective whose medical … Continue reading →

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Look Who’s Reading “Cliff Walk.” It’s Lee Child.

Posted on July 26, 2012 by

Lee Child is the best-selling author of the Jack Reacher thrillers. You can learn more about Lee–and watch the trailer for the forthcoming Jack Reacher movie–here. Cliff Walk is the second novel in my series featuring Liam Mulligan, an investigative … Continue reading →

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Look Who’s Reading “Cliff Walk” Now! It’s David Morrell, Creator of Rambo

Posted on July 23, 2012 by

I caught up with David at Thrillerfest, the big thriller writers conference in Manhattan, earlier this month. You can find out more about him here. Cliff Walk is the second novel in my series featuring Providence, R.I. investigative reporter Liam … Continue reading →

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Look Who’s Reading “Cliff Walk.” It’s Actor and Novelist Eriq La Salle

Posted on July 17, 2012 by

Eriq La Salle is best known for his role as Dr. Peter Benton in the NBC medical drama ER, starring for eight seasons starting in 1994.  Since then he’s been in a few movies and TV shows, but mostly he’s … Continue reading →

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“Cliff Walk” Featured on NPR’s “Crime in the City” Segment

Posted on July 16, 2012 by

Today, Liam Mulligan, the hero of my two crime novels, Cliff Walk and Rogue Island, was featured on NPR’s wonderful “Crime in the City” segment. For the uninitiated, the segment features crime novelists taking NPR correspondents on tours of the … Continue reading →

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New England Appearances July 17-19

Posted on July 15, 2012 by

I’ll be in Connecticut and Rhode Island July 17-19 to talk about my new Liam Mulligan crime novel, Cliff Walk, and sign copies.  The schedule: 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 17. Barnes & Noble, 1350B Bald Hill Rd., Warwick, R.I. 7 … Continue reading →

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Look Who’s Reading “Cliff Walk” Now! It’s Mystery Writer and Graphic Novelist Gary Phillips.

Posted on July 12, 2012 by

Gary Phillips is one of the most interesting and creative crime writers around, the author of hardboiled urban mysteries, a lot of great short stories, and even graphic novels. And like me, he loves to celebrate anything at all with … Continue reading →

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Look Who’s Reading “Cliff Walk” Now! It’s D.P Lyle

Posted on July 9, 2012 by

D. P. Lyle is both crime novelist and a physician, which makes him twice as dangerous. He’s written crime novels, many of them featuring his series hero, Dub Walker, as well as books on forensics. He is a Macavity Award … Continue reading →

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Look Who’s Reading “Cliff Walk” Now! It’s Mystery Writer Brad Parks

Posted on July 5, 2012 by

Brad’s a fine writer and a great guy. You can learn more about him here. Cliff Walk is the sequel to Rogue Island, winner of both the Edgar and Macavity Awards. Reviewers love Cliff Walk, with most of the calling … Continue reading →

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Reviewing the New Novel by Ace Atkins, a Writer on a Roll

Posted on July 5, 2012 by

The Lost Ones, the second novel in Ace Atkins series featuring former U.S. Army Ranger Quinn Colson, finds him serving as the newly-elected sheriff of his native Tibbehah County, Mississipi. Given the rural county’s legacy of lawlessness and political corruption, … Continue reading →

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