Monthly Archives: October 2015

Who’s Reading “A Scourge of Vipers” Now? Thriller Writer James Scott Bell

Posted on October 21, 2015 by Bruce DeSilva

James Scott Bell, a former trial lawyer, is the best-selling author of thrillers including Don’t Leave Me, Blind Justice, Deceived, and One More Lie.  You can learn more about him and his work here. A Scourge of Vipers by Bruce … Continue reading →

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Bouchercon 2015 Is Over, And I’m Already Nostalgic About It

Posted on October 15, 2015 by Bruce DeSilva

This year’s edition of Bouchercon, the huge annual gathering of crime novelists and fans, ended Sunday, and already I’m feeling nostalgic. For a writer like me, who spends months working in isolation, the four-day conference was a rare chance to … Continue reading →

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Land’s “Strong Light of Day” Wildly Entertaining

Posted on October 12, 2015 by Bruce DeSilva

Strong Light of Day, the new Caitlin Strong thriller by Jon Land, is a suspenseful, fast-paced tale apparently constructed by a writer so obsessed with James Bond movies, Stephen King novels, Clint Eastwood westerns, Marvel Comics and The Matrix that … Continue reading →

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Greg Iles Wins Barry Award, Besting “A Scourge of Vipers.”

Posted on October 12, 2015 by Bruce DeSilva

Congratulations to best-selling author Greg Iles, who’s  thriller Natchez Burning won the Barry award for best novel of 2014 at the Bouchercon crime fiction conference in Raleigh last week. My third Mulligan novel, Providence Rag, was one of the finalists. … Continue reading →

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“Providence Rag” Nominated for the Barry Award!

Posted on October 2, 2015 by Bruce DeSilva

I’m honored that Providence Rag, the third book in my hardboiled crime series, is one of six finalists for this year’s Barry Award in the “best novel” category. The novel is the only book in the series inspired by a … Continue reading →

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“Rogue Island” To Be Published in China

Posted on October 2, 2015 by Bruce DeSilva

Rogue Island, the first hardboiled crime novel in my series featuring Liam Mulligan, has been purchased by Yilin Press, a major Chinese publisher. The book will be translated and sold in both print and e-book editions in China. This makes … Continue reading →

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Who’s Reading “A Scourge of Vipers” Now? Actress Amber Tamblyn and Memoirist Nick Flynn!

Posted on October 1, 2015 by Bruce DeSilva

Amber Tamblyn is best known for her TV roles in Joan of Arcadia and House, MD, and for her movie roles in The Ring, and The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants. She is also a fine poet. Nick Flynn is … Continue reading →

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