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SUMMARY:STRIKING RANGE SALE! $2.99
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for a veteran K-9 cop hunts a serial killer in the rugged mountains of Colorado STRIKING RANGE | Kirkus Reviews in Margaret Mizushima’s gripping seventh Timber Creek K-9 Mystery. For the entire month of September\, Striking Range is just $2.99 on Kindle. \nThis award-winning series has earned stellar reviews from critics and readers alike. Library Journal gave it a starred review\, calling it satisfying for “fans of K-9 partners and solid police procedurals\,” while Kirkus Reviews praised its “subtlety” that “suggests the best of Scandinavian noir\, with a nod to animal lovers.” Striking Range by Margaret Mizushima: 9781639102426 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books +2 \nMargaret Mizushima is the past president of the Rocky Mountain Chapter of Mystery Writers of America and was elected Writer of the Year by Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers. Margaret Mizushima – Official Website of Author Margaret Mizushima Her books have been finalists for a SPUR Award by Western Writers of America\, a Killer Nashville Silver Falchion Award\, and the Colorado Book Award. Margaret Mizushima – Official Website of Author Margaret Mizushima \nDon’t miss this chance to dive into a series that readers describe as “action packed\, compelling and well-written.” Striking Range (Timber Creek K-9 Mystery\, #7) by Margaret Mizushima | Goodreads Whether you’re new to Deputy Mattie Cobb and her K-9 partner Robo or a longtime fan\, this is the perfect opportunity to experience the Colorado high country mystery that has captivated readers worldwide. \nAvailable September 1-30 | Kindle Monthly Deal | $2.99
URL:https://akalm.net/event/striking-range-sale-2-99/
CATEGORIES:AKA Authors,Author Margaret Mizushima,Book Launch
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SUMMARY:Bouchercon 2025: Psychological Focus – Going Inside the Mind of a Killer
DESCRIPTION:Step into the shadows at Bouchercon 2025 with “Psychological Focus: Going Inside the Mind of a Killer\,” a gripping Friday morning panel moderated by author Brian Tracey. Featuring a powerhouse lineup—Lisa Jewell\, Joshua Moehling\, Linda Sands\, Diane Schaffer\, and Miranda Smith—this session delves deep into the dark corners of character psychology. Discover how today’s top crime writers craft believable villains\, explore twisted motivations\, and blur the lines between good and evil. It’s the panel that will change how you write (and read) a killer. \nWhy do killers kill? What drives their decisions\, and how do writers make it feel real? Join a lineup of darkly brilliant crime writers as they explore the twisted—but often disturbingly logical—motivations behind their most chilling villains. Learn how psychological depth transforms antagonists into unforgettable characters. \n🎤 \nPanel Participants\n\n\nModerator: Brian Tracey \nCo-author of the cozy mystery series under J.B. Abbott; here bringing a sharp lens to psychological suspense. \n\n\nLisa Jewell \nInternationally bestselling author of dark psychological thrillers like Then She Was Gone and None of This Is True. \n\n\nJoshua Moehling \nAuthor of the Deputy Ben Packard series\, known for layered characters and Midwestern noir vibes. \n\n\nLinda Sands \nAward-winning author of gritty thrillers and Southern-set crime fiction. \n\n\nDiane Schaffer \nUp-and-coming voice in psychological suspense\, blending chilling twists with emotional undercurrents. \n\n\nMiranda Smith \nAuthor of fast-paced domestic thrillers with morally complex protagonists and shocking endings.
URL:https://akalm.net/event/bouchercon-2025-psychological-focus-going-inside-the-mind-of-a-killer/
LOCATION:Bouchercon\, 555 Canal Street\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70130\, United States
CATEGORIES:AKA Authors,AKA J.B. Abbott,Author Brian Tracey,Writer's Events
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