GIVEAWAY ENDED
TWO LETHAL LIES
BY ANNIE SOLOMON
AUTHOR ARTICLE: Annie Solomon answers a common question from fans and I hope you find her article as interesting as I did.
But I did read a book of firsthand accounts by cops on the job. One guy talked about being afraid. That underneath the uniform, cops always wear a thin layer of fear. I got to wondering: What happens when someone’s job puts him in life-and-death situations of which he’s secretly terrified? And so homicide detective Hank Bonner was born.
And how did I get to my heroine, the wealthy, mysterious, and bent-on-revenge Alexandra Jane Baker? Through research for my previous suspense novel, Dead Ringer. In a book about the new Russian robber barons, I read a small tidbit about a couple of suicides and some missing Russian millions. Sasha Baker and Tell Me No Lies sprouted from there.And if you’re wondering about that Hudson Valley city, it’s called Sokanan. To save myself more research, I just made it up. It’s my own twisted version of someplace like Poughkeepsie, where my daughter went to college. (And it’s one of the worst-run cities on the planet. Why else do so many people keep dying there?) The name, by the way, is Algonquin and means “rain.”Well, I’ve said all I can. There’s more—but if I told you everything, my editor would kill me.
Copyright © 2004 by Annie Solomon
TWO LETHAL LIES
BY ANNIE SOLOMON
ABOUT THE BOOK:
A love to die for... On the run since his daughter was born, Mitch Turner has concealed a truth so dangerous, its discovery could jeopardize both their lives. But when a series of shocking murders hits their new found home, the trail leads straight to Mitch. With the police out for blood and his daughter ripped from his arms, he has nowhere to turn--until a beautiful stranger offers her help. Neesy Brown has made mistakes in her life, yet she refuses to believe this mysterious man is a killer. There's a strength in his broad shoulders that draws her to him and a weariness in his eyes that she longs to ease.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
A native New Yorker, RITA-winning author Annie Solomon has been dreaming up stories since she was ten. After a twelve-year career in advertising, where she rose to Vice President and Head Writer at a mid-size agency, she abandoned the air conditioners, furnaces and heat pumps of her professional life for her first love—romance. An avid knitter, she now lives in Nashville with her husband and daughter. www.anniesolomon.com
A love to die for... On the run since his daughter was born, Mitch Turner has concealed a truth so dangerous, its discovery could jeopardize both their lives. But when a series of shocking murders hits their new found home, the trail leads straight to Mitch. With the police out for blood and his daughter ripped from his arms, he has nowhere to turn--until a beautiful stranger offers her help. Neesy Brown has made mistakes in her life, yet she refuses to believe this mysterious man is a killer. There's a strength in his broad shoulders that draws her to him and a weariness in his eyes that she longs to ease.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
A native New Yorker, RITA-winning author Annie Solomon has been dreaming up stories since she was ten. After a twelve-year career in advertising, where she rose to Vice President and Head Writer at a mid-size agency, she abandoned the air conditioners, furnaces and heat pumps of her professional life for her first love—romance. An avid knitter, she now lives in Nashville with her husband and daughter. www.anniesolomon.com
AUTHOR ARTICLE: Annie Solomon answers a common question from fans and I hope you find her article as interesting as I did.
One of the questions readers...
One of the questions readers always ask a writer is “Where do you get your ideas?” If you write suspense, like I do, the query is often accompanied by a narrow-eyed but expectant look, as though the questioner is hoping I’ll lean over and whisper, “From my former life in the CIA,” or “Back when I was undercover for the NYPD,” or “I'd tell you but then I’d have to kill you.” So I quickly change the subject before I have to confess that I get my ideas from newspapers, the latest Radiohead song, or a dream I once had.
My current book, Tell Me No Lies, is no exception. I’ve never been a cop in a small city in the Hudson Valley, or an international business wheeler dealer. I’ve never been to Russia or met Donald Trump. By Annie Solomon
One of the questions readers always ask a writer is “Where do you get your ideas?” If you write suspense, like I do, the query is often accompanied by a narrow-eyed but expectant look, as though the questioner is hoping I’ll lean over and whisper, “From my former life in the CIA,” or “Back when I was undercover for the NYPD,” or “I'd tell you but then I’d have to kill you.” So I quickly change the subject before I have to confess that I get my ideas from newspapers, the latest Radiohead song, or a dream I once had.
But I did read a book of firsthand accounts by cops on the job. One guy talked about being afraid. That underneath the uniform, cops always wear a thin layer of fear. I got to wondering: What happens when someone’s job puts him in life-and-death situations of which he’s secretly terrified? And so homicide detective Hank Bonner was born.
And how did I get to my heroine, the wealthy, mysterious, and bent-on-revenge Alexandra Jane Baker? Through research for my previous suspense novel, Dead Ringer. In a book about the new Russian robber barons, I read a small tidbit about a couple of suicides and some missing Russian millions. Sasha Baker and Tell Me No Lies sprouted from there.And if you’re wondering about that Hudson Valley city, it’s called Sokanan. To save myself more research, I just made it up. It’s my own twisted version of someplace like Poughkeepsie, where my daughter went to college. (And it’s one of the worst-run cities on the planet. Why else do so many people keep dying there?) The name, by the way, is Algonquin and means “rain.”Well, I’ve said all I can. There’s more—but if I told you everything, my editor would kill me.
Copyright © 2004 by Annie Solomon
GIVEAWAY
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BOOK TO GIVE AWAY!
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52 comments:
I'm intrigued by the premise and can't wait to find out what truth Mitch is concealing.
janie1215 AT excite DOT com
I've read most of Annie's books, but I haven't read "Tell Me No Lies." Hank seems likes an interesting hero.
janie1215 AT excite DOT com
I love her comments about where she gets her ideas! It's ok if she can't really tell us about her CIA background!
JHolden955(at)gmail(dot)com
I think I would like to read BlackO Out, it looks like it won a RITA!
JHolden955(at)gmail(dot)com
Happy Birthday!!! Don't include me in this giveaway!!
I am interested, but not intrigued, by the combination of romance and mystery - always thought that mystery goes better with reality.
pboylecharley AT hotmail DOT com
I can't imagine having to deal with my daughter being taken away from me. I'd have to read the book based on that alone!
autumn. crochet (at) gmail .com
One Deadly Sin looks like a pretty steamy book too!
autumn .crochet (at) gmail. com
Still wondering why she trusts the guy, maybe it will there will be clues in the book.
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+5 SWAG
The other book that I would like to read is 'Tell Me No Lies'. I would like to have more of the main story.
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Carolee888 See below for link for another Booking with Bingobook giveaway http://bookinwithbingo.blogspot.com/
I tweeted.
This book sounds intriguing, suspenseful and great. Thanks. saubleb(at)gmail(dot)com
I have read Tell Me no lies and would like to read the other books. saubleb(at)gmail(dot)com
So far this book sounds incredible and intersts me greatly. rojosho(at)hotmail(dot)com
I enjoyed perusing her website and learning about her writing. rojosho(at)hotmail(dot)com
Hi, everyone! Just wanted to stop by and thank BINGO for featuring my book today--and wish everyone good luck on the contest!
I couldn't imagine my child being taken from me. I would go crazy. Please enter me in contest. This book sounds really good and I would love to read it. I am a follower and email subscriber. Tore923@aol.com
Thank you for dropping by, Annie! It is always special to work with one of your novels. I know my readers are happy about it. Much success with this one!
I really enjoyed how the author talked about how she got her ideas, from the newspaper or the latest radiohead song LOL...
Please enter me in the giveaway.
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Annie Solomon's book, Tell Me No Lies looks good. I'd like to read that one.
justpeachy36@yahoo.com
This sounds like a good suspense/romance book.The synopsis pulled me in.Guy protecting his daughter/stranger believes in him and wants to help.
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Another book I'd like to read is Black Out
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Sounds like a great mystery so I would love to win it!
littleone AT shaw DOT ca
Just took a quick peak at her site and all her books look like good reads...Blackout looks really good.
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I have to find out what truth he is hiding!
chey127 at hotmail dot com
I'd also like to read One Deadly Sin.
chey127 at hotmail dot com
I am always game for good thriller and this one sounds like a good read. I also found where she gets her ideas for books interesting! Thanks for hosting this giveaway.
steven(dot)capell(at)gmail(dot)com
I cannot imagine having a son or daughter taken from me and I want to know why he's been on the run! I love a good mystery! Thanks, for the chance to win this book.
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I would love to read 'One Deadly Sin' because it's strange how her revenge turns on her. 'Tell Me No Lies' sounds so familiar, but I'm sure I haven't read it???
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I want to know what his secret is and if he is or is not a murderer.
lkish77123 at gmail dot com
Tell Me No Lies sounds good.
lkish77123 at gmail dot com
Thanks for the welcome, Bingo, and the good wishes. Just wanted to let your readers know--especially ones that are curious about my other books--that they can read excerpts from all of them on my website.
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Blind Curve is one that I've missed reading that sounds fascinating.
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I can't wait to read this book! I loved One Deadly Sin, so I'm sure this will also be a hit.
I'm interested to hear about Mitch's secret. The longer it's kept, chances are the more danger he'll be in!
I've read a couple of Solomon's books, but Blind Curve sounds good and I haven't read it yet!
Thanks for hosting!
kysmom02 AT hotmail DOT com
Mitch Turner has concealed a truth so dangerous, its discovery could jeopardize both their lives. that statement caught my interest
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I wonder what the truth is that Mitch Turner has concealed.
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andrea.infinger@gmail.com
One Deadly Sin looked interesting to me.
andrea.infinger@gmail.com
Sounds full of suspense and mystery! Love to read it.
pbclark(at)netins(dot)net
I would like to read One Deadly Sin.
pbclark(at)netins(dot)net
I want to read this book because I'm dying to know what Mitch's concealed truth is.
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"Black Out" looks interesting.
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I love suspense and mystery - the fact that there is a deep, dark "secret" makes it even more fun.
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One deadly sin
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This sounds very engrossing.
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I'd like to read "Dead Shot."
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Sounds like a great romantic suspense.
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I would also like to read One Deadly Sin
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