Monthly Archives: May 2012

“Cliff Walk” Actually Betters “Rogue Island” — Washington Post

The Washington Post review of my new Mulligan crime novel, Cliff Walk, just landed, and it’s a rave. Here’s what the post had to say: I hesitated before I started Bruce DeSilva’s Cliff Walk, eager as I was to read … Continue reading

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Another Rave Review for “Cliff Walk”

Jim Taricani, a veteran newsman in Providence, Rhode Island, where my Mulligan crime novels are set, reviewed my new book for Channel 10 TV.  Here’s what he had to say about Cliff Walk. If you’re a crime novel aficionado, characters … Continue reading

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The “Cliff Walk” Book Tour: Please Check the Schedule for a City Near You

I’ve already made three stops on the book tour for my new Mulligan crime novel, Cliff Walk, and the crowds were great. But there are still 14 stops to go — and a few more may be added later.  I … Continue reading

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Minneapolis Star-Tribune calls “Cliff Walk” a Winner.

The Minneapolis Star-Tribune weighs in with another rave review for Cliff Walk. Here’s what they have to say: Bruce DeSilva’s first mystery, Rogue Island, won last year’s Edgar Award for best first novel, and if there’s a prize for best … Continue reading

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Legendary Writing Coach Don Fry Loves “Cliff Walk.”

Don Fry, the great legendary writing coach, took the time to write a review of my new Mulligan crime novel, Cliff Walk.  Here’s what he had to say: One of the reasons to write a novel is to attack all … Continue reading

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“Cliff Walk” at The Mysterious Bookshop

My new Mulligan mystery novel, Cliff Walk, on sale at the famous Mysterious Bookshop in Manhattan. It’s the sequel to my Edgar Award-winning first novel, Rogue Island. If you don’t shop there, you can find them here.

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Audio Book of My New Mulligan Crime Novel, “Cliff Walk,” Now On Sale

Jeff Woodman, a veteran book narrator, is once again the voice of Liam Mulligan in the downloadable audio edition of my new crime novel, Cliff Walk. Jeff does a great job, which is no surprise because he was nominated for … Continue reading

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Thank You, Mysterious Bookshop, for a Great Book Launch Party

Publication day is always an exciting time for an author, and last night’s book-release party for my new Mulligan crime novel, Cliff Walk, at The Mysterious Bookshop on Warren Street in Manhattan couldn’t have been sweeter. A full house showed … Continue reading

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The Associated Press Raves about Cliff Walk’s Masterful Style

The Associated Press review of my new hardboiled Mulligan crime novel, Cliff Walk, has arrived just in time for publication day — and it’s another rave. Here’s what the news service has to say: In his Edgar Award-winning first novel, … Continue reading

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Why Journalism Helped Me Become a Novelist — the TV Interview

Reporters who interview me about my crime novels often ask me how my long journalism career prepared me to write them. Here’s the answer in an interview I did for Channel 10 News in Providence, R.I. You can watch it … Continue reading

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