Monday, March 22, 2010

Giveaway: Denise Mina's STILL MIDNIGHT

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?!

40 comments:

Mason Canyon said...

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.

Venus de Hilo said...

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?)

Paul D. Brazill said...

Is it open for us hicks outside the USA?

If so:

paulbrazill@yahoo.co.uk

DarcyO said...

Sounds like a winner. Please include me.

dlodden at frontiernet dot net

Anonymous said...

I have a special fondness for police procedurals set abroad, so please enter my name. Thanks for another intriguing giveaway.

Anita Page said...

I have a special fondness for police procedurals set abroad, so please enter my name. Thanks for another intriguing giveaway.

Leah J. Utas said...

I'm intrigued and I want more.

pattinase (abbott) said...

Would love to finally read a book by Ms. Mina. aa2579@wayne.edu
Love police procedurals.

Anonymous said...

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

Clare2e said...

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!

Steve Liskow/ sliskow@snet.net said...

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.

Kathleen A. Ryan said...

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!

wheresmyrain said...

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

susie kline said...

This sounds like a must-read!

Julie Godfrey Miller said...

Please enter me in your drawing.

I loved the other Alex Morrow books and can't wait to read this one.

Thanks,

Julie

Kerry said...

Wow, that description gave me chills. Sounds very good.

Kerry

Leigh said...

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!

Clare2e said...

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!

Anonymous said...

A truly fine writer - count me in.

stickney_jj@yahoo.com

Beth Kanell said...

Mina's dark police procedurals are always impeccably written and push the boundaries in good ways. Count me in, please! BethPoet at gmail.com

Terrie Farley Moran said...

I have Kerry's contact info.

Elaine Will Sparber said...

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.

Anonymous said...

This sounds very interesting. A lot of action and excitement. Hope to read it.

Robertlvngstn68@gmail.com

tregarthen@gmail.com said...

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

Crystal Phares said...

Hi Clare! Please sign me up for the contest. Great interview on Education of a Pulp Writer, by the way!

Clare2e said...

Stickney.., Beth, Robert..., Joan, and Crystal- You're all in and we wish you all much luck!

Clare2e said...

Oops, Forgot to mention, Kerry's in, Terrie.

Clare2e said...

Oops redux- Julie Godwin's verified and in as well!

Peg said...

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

Tracy H. said...

I read Mina's "Deception" but not one in this series. Sounds good!

Helen Kiker said...

The setting in Scotland makes this a must read for me.

Thanks for the interview & the drawing.

Helen Kiker
hdkiker@comcast.net

Kathy Waller said...

I've read one of Mina's books, but not in this series. Thanks for sponsoring the giveaway. wallerk@yahoo.com.

Clare2e said...

Peg, Tracy, Helen, and Kathy- We wish you luck in the drawing!

Joyce Delaney said...

I have read all of Denise Mina's work and look forward to this book, too!

mindy said...

sounds fascinating thanks for the giveaway minsthins at optonline dot net

Carolyn J. Rose said...

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)

Pat R. said...

I have enjoyed Denise Mina's books. Please enter me in your contest. Thanks,
reid_patricia@sbcglobal.net

pennyt said...

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

Clare2e said...

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!

Sue said...

II'd love this. Thank you for the giveaway.

s.mickelson at gmail dot com