Truly, we are experiencing a March Madness of giveaways this month. This Monday, the latest Alex Morrow mystery by Denise Mina hits the market, and we have 5 more copies here at WoM. While I check my M key for breakage, you can read the blurbage on the story:
Alex Morrow is not new to the police force-or to crime-but there is nothing familiar about the call she has just received. On a still night in a quiet suburb of Glasgow, Scotland, three armed men have slipped from a van into a house, demanding a man who is not, and has never been, inside the front door. In the confusion that ensues, one family member is shot and another kidnapped, the assailants demanding an impossible ransom. Is this the amateur crime gone horribly wrong that it seems, or something much more unexpected? As Alex falls further into the most challenging case of her career, Denise Mina proves why "if you don't read crime novels, Mina is your reason to change" (Rocky Mountain News).
Since I haven't read one of these yet-- shame on me!-- I can only testify that, according to many people whose taste I respect, Mina is a very fine writer, and one to watch. I'll also tell you that I've heard these are complex and realistic, but not relentlessly gritty or bloody. Maybe you'll pick a copy up here or at your favorite bookseller, and we'll all get up to speed together!
To enter our contest, simply add your comment to the random drawing from this thread. Make sure that your e-signature links to a contact e-mail or add an e-mail address within the body of your comment. If we can't contact you, we move on to another name. Since it's a March Madness random drawing, just this once, feel free to make your comment as randomly mad as you please.
We're collecting entries until midnight, natch, and we'll announce the winners tomorrow! Who doesn't love immediate gratification?!
Monday, March 22, 2010
Giveaway: Denise Mina's STILL MIDNIGHT
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40 comments:
Boy, that was a lot of Ms.
The book sounds intriguing. I always find the most interesting authors and books here. Thanks for sharing and offering a great giveaway.
The blurbage has me intrigued! Sounds like a great new story from a wonderful author. Thanks for the opportunity to win a copy!
venusdehilo"at"yahoo"dot"com
(I think I'm linked, but maybe not?)
Is it open for us hicks outside the USA?
If so:
paulbrazill@yahoo.co.uk
Sounds like a winner. Please include me.
dlodden at frontiernet dot net
I have a special fondness for police procedurals set abroad, so please enter my name. Thanks for another intriguing giveaway.
I have a special fondness for police procedurals set abroad, so please enter my name. Thanks for another intriguing giveaway.
I'm intrigued and I want more.
Would love to finally read a book by Ms. Mina. aa2579@wayne.edu
Love police procedurals.
I've read every Mina novel so far and think she's one of the best writing today. She attended Book Passage Writers Conference a few years ago, and was incredibly warm and funny. Would love to win a copy. Tmshames@pacbell.net
Mason- That's what I had in mind! You're in, plus Venus, Darcy O, Leah, Patti, and TmShames.
If this commenter is our NY Anita Page, I have your e-mail, but if it's another (could there be two?), if you win your book's going upstate!
I didn't check on that, Paul, but in this case, I guarantee that if you win, we'll get it across the pond to you, and thanks for entering!
I've read several of Denise Mina's works, and they've all been outstanding. I haven't read any in this series, though, so I need to catch up.
Clare,
Thanks for handling this giveaway on behalf of WoM. I'm tweeting it and posting it on FB...
Good luck to those who enter...it sounds like a terrific book!
I have read most of Mina's book thus far and NEVER been upset with the result, amazing stuff indeed.please enter me to win
wheresmyrain at yahoo dot com
This sounds like a must-read!
Please enter me in your drawing.
I loved the other Alex Morrow books and can't wait to read this one.
Thanks,
Julie
Wow, that description gave me chills. Sounds very good.
Kerry
The most intriguing things happen at midnight, especially when you can't put a book down and must finish before you go to sleep. This sounds like my kind of book!
Steve and WheresMyRain, you're in!
Susie- I'll have to send any notice to you via your website suggestions, so if that's okay, you're also in!
Leigh and Kerry- your profiles don't lead to any contact information I can access, so if you don't return to provide some way to reach you by e-mail if you win, I'm sorry, but you won't be entered in the drawing. Come back and help us find you!
A truly fine writer - count me in.
stickney_jj@yahoo.com
Mina's dark police procedurals are always impeccably written and push the boundaries in good ways. Count me in, please! BethPoet at gmail.com
I have Kerry's contact info.
I just looked at Denise Mina's website. Very interesting! So I then swung over to Amazon and added her first book to my wish list.
This sounds very interesting. A lot of action and excitement. Hope to read it.
Robertlvngstn68@gmail.com
I love Denise Mina and have read everything she's written! I especially like the Paddie Meehan books.(not sure of spelling because I have listened to them all!) I look forward to her new series!
Joan Huston
Hi Clare! Please sign me up for the contest. Great interview on Education of a Pulp Writer, by the way!
Stickney.., Beth, Robert..., Joan, and Crystal- You're all in and we wish you all much luck!
Oops, Forgot to mention, Kerry's in, Terrie.
Oops redux- Julie Godwin's verified and in as well!
I've wanted to read her work for quite awhile. I was turned off the first book because it involved a missing/murdered child (if memory serves)but now that both of mine are out of their teens, perhaps I can stomach reading something like that!
Peg
I read Mina's "Deception" but not one in this series. Sounds good!
The setting in Scotland makes this a must read for me.
Thanks for the interview & the drawing.
Helen Kiker
hdkiker@comcast.net
I've read one of Mina's books, but not in this series. Thanks for sponsoring the giveaway. wallerk@yahoo.com.
Peg, Tracy, Helen, and Kathy- We wish you luck in the drawing!
I have read all of Denise Mina's work and look forward to this book, too!
sounds fascinating thanks for the giveaway minsthins at optonline dot net
After hearing a review of Slip of the Knife on National Public Radio, I gobbled up six of her books. But I'm still hungry for more.
Carolyn J. Rose (www.deadlyduomysteries.com)
I have enjoyed Denise Mina's books. Please enter me in your contest. Thanks,
reid_patricia@sbcglobal.net
It's not yet midnight on the west coast where I live, so I'll try to sneak in an entry. I love complex mysteries, and I think I'd enjoy reading Still Midnight. Please enter my name in the drawing. thank you!!
pennyt@hotmail.com
Mindy, Carolyn, Pat, and Penny- you're all in and I'm shutting the paddock gate. Good luck to all, and check back tomorrow for the winners!
II'd love this. Thank you for the giveaway.
s.mickelson at gmail dot com
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