01-05-2011, 01:12 PM | #1 |
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Set the Night on Fire: thriller that goes back to the '60s
Hi, all. I've just joined the forum and wanted to introduce my 7th novel, SET THE NIGHT ON FIRE, which was released in December. It's a stand-alone thriller that goes back, in part, to the late Sixties in Chicago. Here's the jacket description:
Someone is trying to kill Lila Hilliard. During the Christmas holidays she returns from running errands to find her family home in flames, her father and brother trapped inside. Later, she is attacked by a mysterious man on a motorcycle. . . and the threats don't end there. As Lila desperately tries to piece together who is after her and why, she uncovers information about her father's past in Chicago during the volatile days of the late 1960s . . . information he never shared with her, but now threatens to destroy her. Part thriller, part historical novel, and part love story, Set the Night on Fire paints an unforgettable portrait of Chicago during a turbulent time: the riots at the Democratic Convention . . . the struggle for power between the Black Panthers and SDS . . . and a group of young idealists who tried to change the world. And here are some early blurbs: "A tremendous book - sweeping but intimate, elegiac but urgent, subtle but intense. This story really does set the night on fire." --Lee Child "Hellman delivers a top-rate standalone thriller that taps into the antiwar protests of the 1960s and 70s... A jazzy fusion of past and present, Hellman's insightful, politically charged whodunit explores a fascinating period in American history." —Publishers Weekly "A brilliantly-paced thriller, transitioning seamlessly from modern-day Chicago to the late '60s. First-rate characterization...Best to start early in the day, as it is easy to stay up all night reading it." --Foreword Magazine RT Top Pick for December: "Electric... a marvelous novel." --RT Book Reviews It's on Kindle and Smashwords, Sony and Nook, and more. Here's the Kindle link: http://www.amazon.com/Set-Night-Fire...0472519&sr=8-2 Hope you'll check it out... this turned out to be a much more personal book than I'd intended. BTw, there's a book trailer too... for those of you who like them... at my website. Thanks for reading this far! Libby Fischer Hellmann www.libbyhellmann.com |
01-05-2011, 01:24 PM | #2 |
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I got the sample. It looks intriguing.
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01-05-2011, 01:24 PM | #3 |
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Sounds interesting, Libby. I'll check it out when I get home from work.
Here are the B&N and Smashwords links: B & N linky. Smashwords linky. I couldn't find it at Sony. |
01-05-2011, 01:47 PM | #4 |
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Thanks for posting the other links, Moe. Good to "meet" you. You too, Dixie Gal. I'm still figuring out how to do things around here...
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01-05-2011, 10:03 PM | #5 |
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Ok, Libby. I just bought from Smashwords and it's near the top of my TBR list. Thanks!
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01-05-2011, 10:25 PM | #6 |
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No.. thank you Moe. Hope you like it!
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01-06-2011, 02:48 AM | #7 |
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I just went and bought it... The reviews were so good, I didn't bother getting a sample...
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01-20-2011, 11:40 AM | #10 |
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Frugal Pick of the Day
FWIW, SET THE NIGHT ON FIRE is today's "Frugal Pick" on the Kindle Reader. it's under $5.00.
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01-21-2011, 02:10 PM | #11 |
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Daily Cheap Reads
I'm probably preaching to the choir here, but wanted to make sure you knew about http://dailycheapreads.com/.
They feature well-reviewed Kindle books at low prices. And yes, they are featuring STNOF today, but even if they weren't, I think they're an excellent resource. Hope you'll check them out. PS Forgot to mention that Barnes and Noble's Ransom Notes reviewed FIRE in December. If you're interested, you can find it here: http://bookclubs.barnesandnoble.com/...re/ba-p/760828 Last edited by Libbyfh; 01-23-2011 at 09:30 PM. |
01-26-2011, 01:59 PM | #12 |
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Amazon Book Discussion
I'm honored to announce that starting Feb. 15, [[ASIN:B004C43IFY Set the Night on Fire]], my stand alone thriller that goes back, in part, to the late Sixties, will be CJ West's next choice on his Amazon Indie Author Book Discussion. Hope you'll drop in and participate. CJ (and I) would love to see you. If you're interested, you can "check in" here:
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02-15-2011, 11:01 AM | #13 |
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Amazon Book Discussion
For those of you who've read SET THE NIGHT ON FIRE, or want to know more about it, an Amazon Book Discussion began today (Tuesday Feb 15th) and goes all week. Would love you to throw in your two cents at:
http://www.amazon.com/Set-Night-Fire...sin=B004C43IFY Thanks. Libby |
02-22-2011, 04:14 PM | #14 |
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Interview on Blog Talk Radio Wednesday 2/23
I will be interviewed by CJ West on his Blog Talk Radio show, Wednesday, 2/23 at 4 PM Eastern. If you're around, please join us and ask all the questions you want. Just go to:
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/author-...scher-hellmann Kick back with a glass of wine or cup of coffee or tea. Hope to see you there. Libby |
03-05-2011, 01:30 PM | #15 |
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75% Price Reduction March 6-12!
Hi, all. For those of you who are interested, SET THE NIGHT ON FIRE will be discounted 75% March 7-13 to celebrate READ AN EBOOK WEEK at Smashwords.
Just go to http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/29940 and use the coupon #RAE75. And, btw, my other books on Smashwords, will be free during the same period. Such a deal! Last edited by Libbyfh; 03-05-2011 at 01:49 PM. |
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