Harlequin Love Inspired Suspense Titles for November 2011

Harlequin.com has released the list of November 2011 titles in their Love Inspired Suspense series. Love Inspired Suspense books combine suspense, romance, hope and faith to create a unique page-turning series that today’s readers love.

For more information about the book from Harlequin.com, click on the book cover; other purchase options (Amazon.com, Barnes&Noble, and The Book Depository) are also provided.

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Christmas Haven by Hope White

Shock is police captain Morgan Wright's first reaction to seeing his former sweetheart, Julie Burns. But concern soon follows. The lovely social worker left Port Whisper behind years ago. Why is she back … and what's got her so scared?

Her hometown was the only safe place Julie could turn to after witnessing a kidnapping. She didn't count on trouble following her. And she certainly didn't expect to run into Morgan, or to feel that old love rekindle. Morgan wants to help her, and she wants to let him—but now that danger has intruded on her safe haven, everyone's at risk …

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Proof of Life by Laura Scott

CSI investigator Shanna Dawson has never forgiven herself for the long-ago disappearance of her little sister, Skylar. For fourteen years there have been no leads—or proof of life. Until now. Until Skylar's fingerprints implicate her in a murder at a fraternity house. Shanna is desperate to find the young woman. And so is handsome campus cop Quinn Murphy—the victim's half brother. But as their team investigation leads to an unexpected closeness and the revelation of family secrets, Shanna prays that her sister is innocent. And that the real killer is caught before Quinn is hurt, or Skylar is lost forever.

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Private Eye Protector by Shirlee McCoy

After an accident, single mother Rayne Sampson loses her recent memories. Thankfully, her sweet baby girl is front and center in her mind—but so is the terrifying image of a dangerous man. Someone with terrible intent is after her. Private investigator Chance Richardson assures her she's safe. But when her life—and baby—are threatened, the handsome former army chaplain vows to catch the stalker … all while keeping his heart guarded. Until a predator's ultimate betrayal changes everything forever.

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Bounty Hunter Guardian by Diane Burke

Everyone believes Amanda Stowe killed her husband—except for a mysterious woman who promises her evidence will clear Amanda's name. Amanda has to meet her…even if it means jumping bail and praying she'll reach Alaska before law enforcement closes in.

If Chance Walker has learned anything as a bounty hunter, it's that only the guilty run. When he captures Amanda, he's ready to bring her to justice. But attacks against Amanda make Chance reconsider. What if his target really is innocent? Will Chance put his life on the line to find the truth—and keep Amanda safe?

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Review: The Mystery at Marlatt Manor by Anne Loader McGee

Read the full text of our review at Mysterious Reviews: The Mystery at Marlatt Manor by Anne Loader McGee.

The Center for Fiction Announces the Crime Fiction Academy

The Center for Fiction in New York City has announced a new program devoted exclusively to crime fiction. Called, appropriately enough, the Crime Fiction Academy, it will be the first on-going, rigorous program dedicated to crime writing in all its forms.

Beginning in February 2012, students accepted into the program will be taught by successful practitioners of the genre, including workshop leaders and master teachers Megan Abbott, Lawrence Block, Lee Child, Thomas H. Cook, Linda Fairstein, Susan Isaacs, Dennis Lehane, Laura Lippman, Val McDermid, Joyce Carol Oates, S. J. Rozan, Jonathan Santlofer, and Karin Slaughter, with more to come.

The Crime Fiction Academy not only offers the opportunity for potential writers to work with some of the greatest crime writers of the day, but to participate in intensive writing workshops, hear master class lectures, be part of reading seminars and special lectures, and take part in discussions with editors and agents from the world of crime fiction.

The building block of the Crime Fiction Academy, the workshop allows students the opportunity to work closely with a seasoned crime writer while also gaining a sense of camaraderie with their fellow classmates. Each workshop will include approximately 12 students and will consist of 14 weekly two-hour sessions. Format and content of workshops will vary according to style and goals of the particular writer/teacher, but all will include some in-class writing, discussions of the writing process, and the presentation and analysis of student work. Students may choose to develop short stories or a novel, with the goal of bringing the student’s writing to the next level by the end of the term.

These will be followed by monthly seminars led by a well known writer, in which they read and discuss the best in crime fiction.

Finally, each writer will have access to special lectures and discussions with editors and agents from the world of crime fiction publishing, round-the clock membership in The Center’s Writers’ Studio, free admission to all Center for Fiction events, and access to the Center’s extensive circulating collection.

All classes, workshops, and lectures will take place in the evening at The Center's Manhattan building.

Admission is limited and competitive and is based on work samples. Applications must be submitted by November 28th, 2011; see the program's website for details.

Fun & Games by Duane Swierczynski is Today's Amazon Kindle Daily Deal

MystereBooks is pleased to feature Fun & Games by Duane Swierczynski as today's Amazon Kindle Daily Deal. The deal price of $1.99 is valid only for today, Thursday, October 20, 2011.

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Fun & Games by Duane Swierczynski
The Charlie Hardie Pulp Thriller Trilogy
Mulholland Books

The second book in this trilogy by the cult crime fiction sensation and Marvel Comics scribe is published this month; the final book is scheduled for March 2012.

About Fun & Games (from the publisher): Charlie Hardie, an ex-cop still reeling from the revenge killing of his former partner's entire family, fears one thing above all else: that he'll suffer the same fate.

Languishing in self-imposed exile, Hardie has become a glorified house sitter. His latest gig comes replete with an illegally squatting B-movie actress who rants about hit men who specialize in making deaths look like accidents. Unfortunately, it's the real deal. Hardie finds himself squared off against a small army of the most lethal men in the world: The Accident People.

It's nothing personal — the girl just happens to be the next name on their list. For Hardie, though, it's intensely personal. He's not about to let more innocent people die. Not on his watch.

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Kenneth Branagh to Direct Film Adaptation of Henning Mankell's Italian Shoes

Henning Mankell may be best known to American audiences as the author of the Kurt Wallander mysteries, but he has also written a number of stand-alone crime novels as well as literary fiction. One of these latter books, Italian Shoes, first published in 2006, is being adapted for film, and in a possibly not so strange twist, Kenneth Branagh — who plays the small town Swedish police inspector in the made-for-television adaptations of the Wallander books — is set to direct it.

In Italian Shoes (Swedish title: Italienska skor), a devastating mistake drove Fredrik Welkin into a life as far as possible from his former position as a surgeon, where he mistakenly amputated the wrong arm of one of his patients. Now, many years later, he lives in a frozen landscape. Each morning he dips his body into the freezing lake surrounding his home to remind himself he’s alive. However, Welkins’s icy existence begins to thaw when he receives a visit from a guest who helps him embark on a journey to acceptance and understanding.

(Source: Variety.)

The Hank the Cowdog Mysteries to be Adapted as Animated Film

Odyssey Pictures has announced that the studio has acquired the screenplay and film rights to the Hank the Cowdog series of mystery adventures for kids.

The books, which now number 58 with the upcoming publication of The Case of the Mysterious Voice, are written by John R. Erickson and feature Hank, the Head of Ranch Security on a West Texas Panhandle cattle ranch. Erickson began the series in 1983.

Odyssey plans to produce Hank the Cowdog as an animated film.

(Source: Press Release.)

Harlequin Romantic Suspense Titles for November 2011

Sparked by danger, fueled by passion, Harlequin.com has released the list of November 2011 titles in their Romantic Suspense series. Let yourself be swept away with characters who fall in love under larger-than-life circumstances. In Harlequin Romantic Suspense, suspense, emotion and glamour combine to create these highly charged books!

For more information about the book from Harlequin.com, click on the book cover; other purchase options (Amazon.com, Barnes&Noble, and The Book Depository) are also provided.

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Cowboy's Triplet Trouble by Carla Cassidy

She had one reckless one-night stand and now Grace Sinclair has to face the fact that Justin Johnson, her triplets' father, is an irresponsible cad. But his cowboy brother Jake—smoldering hot and single—welcomes Grace and her infant daughters to their family's Oklahoma ranch. It's a quiet place … until someone tries to kill the single mom!

After years of cleaning up Justin's messes, Jake wants no responsibility for him—or anyone. Even as he protects Grace and feels a powerful sexual desire for her, he assures her they have no future. But when the killer makes another brazen attempt on Grace, Jake finds himself rethinking his life alone … and those three adorable babies.

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Missing Mother-To-Be by Elle Kennedy

Lana Kelley never imagined the magical night she shared with a stranger would result in pregnancy. But when she's kidnapped, Lana is shocked to discover one of her captors is none other than the father of her unborn child.

Mercenary Deacon Holt can't understand Lana. She should hate him. Instead, she refuses to believe he's coldhearted. Though Deacon tries to remain detached, he can't deny he still wants Lana.

And when Lana's life is threatened, Deacon will risk all to help her escape …

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High-Risk Reunion by Gail Barrett

Redemption is but a step away for reformed jewel thief Rafael Navarro. The price? One last, dangerous heist. But when things turn deadly and an innocent is accused, his only way out is to trust the woman who once betrayed him.

Eons ago, heiress Gabrielle Ferrer had broken Rafael's heart to save his life. Now that her covert quest for revenge against a ruthless criminal has taken a lethal turn, they are forced to work together to clear their names of murder. Old attractions and new desires flare—yet the secrets of their dark pasts may lead to a fatal future …

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Risky Christmas: Two Novellas

Holiday Secrets by Jill Sorenson

After witnessing her husband's murder eighteen months ago, Leah is in hiding and has no plans to celebrate Christmas. Though she tries to resist, her handsome new neighbor awakens long-buried feelings of attraction … and brings a killer to her door.

Kidnapped at Christmas by Jennifer Morey

Chloe is a struggling artist and thoroughly bored with her life—until a rugged FBI agent pulls her into a fast-paced adventure…and a sizzling love affair! The only damper on their mistletoe madness is a vengeful mobster who won't stop until they are both silenced … forever.

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New Television Trailer for The Woman in Black

Last night Spike TV premiered a new 60-second television trailer for The Woman in Black, adapted from the 1983 novel of the same title by Susan Hill.

Daniel Radcliffe stars as junior solicitor Arthur Kipps, who is tasked with attending to the affairs of the late Mrs. Alice Drablow, including the sale of her mansion Eel Marsh House. But he soon begins to uncover tragic secrets and encounters the ghost of a scorned woman set on vengeance.

Janet McTeer and Ciarán Hinds co-star in this Gothic thriller, which opens in US theaters February 3rd, 2012.