Mark Edward Langley's Blog, page 2
January 29, 2022
PUBLISHER'S WEEKLY REVIEW
"Langley (Death Waits in The Dark) lures readers into the continuing adventures of indigenous private detective Arthur Nakai in the third of his Arthur Nakai Mysteries series, again combining mystery storytelling with resonant social issues. Langley delves thoughtfully into the tragic issue of how missing indigenous women are often ignored by authorities as well as the ways in which indigenous people in America face survival in a culture attempting to erase them. A subplot involving another missing indigenous woman underscores the variety of circumstances that can lead to these crimes. Langley never loses sight of the humanity of his protagonists, ensuring that this sometimes-brutal story’s sensationalist elements never overshadow its moments of inspiration. Crime mystery fans will enjoy piecing together the puzzle, but the tragic details of indigenous women going missing give it power. Detective fans will enjoy this thriller that powerfully depicts the crisis of abducted indigenous women. Fans of Louise Erdrich’s The Round House, Dana Stabenow’s A Cold Day for Murder will love this book."
June 23, 2021
COVER REVEAL TODAY!
Today I revealed the cover of When Silence Screams, the third Arthur Nakai Mystery, during the Read More Books Facebook Event hosted by Tina Hogan Grant!
For those who wish to see it, please visit either markedwardlangley.com or my Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram accounts. I wish I could post the photo here, but that is not possible at this time for some reason.
The book has already received praise from award-winning author James Wade, who said,
"Langley's third installment of his Arthur Nakai Mysteries is the most thrilling yet. The characters are fully formed, and the danger is real and urgent. Langley has an unmatched feel for his New Mexico setting, both the landscape and the culture. A master of dialogue, Langley lets the banter flow freely and allows the mystery to drive the story from the opening pages to its heart-pounding conclusion. There's not a better detective writer in the American West."
This is my most gripping novel yet. Pre-order will be available July 1st, 2021 from my website markedwardlangley.com, and book will ship upon release 8/31/2021.
For those who wish to see it, please visit either markedwardlangley.com or my Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram accounts. I wish I could post the photo here, but that is not possible at this time for some reason.
The book has already received praise from award-winning author James Wade, who said,
"Langley's third installment of his Arthur Nakai Mysteries is the most thrilling yet. The characters are fully formed, and the danger is real and urgent. Langley has an unmatched feel for his New Mexico setting, both the landscape and the culture. A master of dialogue, Langley lets the banter flow freely and allows the mystery to drive the story from the opening pages to its heart-pounding conclusion. There's not a better detective writer in the American West."
This is my most gripping novel yet. Pre-order will be available July 1st, 2021 from my website markedwardlangley.com, and book will ship upon release 8/31/2021.
March 26, 2021
Schererville author wins national award for best mystery
From the Northwest Indiana Times, March 15th, 2021
A novelist from Schererville won the Gold Medal for Best Mystery of the Year in the Feathered Quill Book Awards.
Mark Edward Langley's "Death Waits in the Dark," the second installment of the Arthur Nakai mystery series, took home top honors in the mystery genre at the Feathered Quill Book Awards, which recognizes excellence in publishing in various genres from both large and independent presses.
“We were positively overwhelmed by the volume and caliber of entries in this year’s Feathered Quill Book Awards. Since the program’s inception, we have experienced a 20% increase in entries each year. This year, however, we saw a nearly 80% increase in entries," said Ellen Feld, founder of Feathered Quill Book Reviews. "Our judges were faced with the arduous task of finding winners among a tremendous group of excellent contenders. The competition among mystery novels was especially close this year, as we had a number of outstanding reads vying for top honors. Ultimately, our judges agreed that Mark Edward Langley’s 'Death Waits in the Dark' rose to the top, and crowned this fine work best of the best. We are so pleased to announce 'Death Waits in the Dark' as this year’s winner. This is an exquisite novel by an exceptional writer, and it is our great honor to name Mark Edward Langley recipient of this year’s award.”
Blackstone Publishing published the novel by Langley, whose frequent muse is the American West. His latest novel also was a finalist in the 2021 American Book Awards and was described by New York Times bestselling author William Kent Krueger as “utterly compelling.”
The book follows Margaret Tabaaha, who lost her husband in Afghanistan during Operation Enduring Freedom and then lost her two sons. The parade of tragedy prompts her to take up the whiskey bottle and call her first love Arthur Nakai, a former Marine who takes the case and runs afoul of antagonist Elias Dayton and his Blackwater stand-in Patriot Security that profits off the oil and gas industry by providing security abroad and against Native American protesters who seek to stop fracking and the poisoning on their water supplies and Native lands.
"While Arthur works through the case from his end, Navajo police chief Jake Bilagody tackles it from another angle, looking into the strained relationship between the oil company and the Navajo people, all while searching for a missing Navajo man that may have become an unwilling pawn on the reservation checkerboard. But when Arthur learns the identity of the boys’ killer, he struggles to make sense of it. Because if the clues are right, he will be forced to make a decision that will haunt him for the rest of his life," the publisher said in a press release. "A standout read that has drawn comparisons to such beloved writers as Tony Hillerman, 'Death Waits in the Dark' is a brilliantly rendered tale, replete with the type of characters destined to stay with readers. Mark Edward Langley delivers a remarkable novel that is haunting, gripping—and utterly unforgettable."
For more information, visit www.featheredquill.com
A novelist from Schererville won the Gold Medal for Best Mystery of the Year in the Feathered Quill Book Awards.
Mark Edward Langley's "Death Waits in the Dark," the second installment of the Arthur Nakai mystery series, took home top honors in the mystery genre at the Feathered Quill Book Awards, which recognizes excellence in publishing in various genres from both large and independent presses.
“We were positively overwhelmed by the volume and caliber of entries in this year’s Feathered Quill Book Awards. Since the program’s inception, we have experienced a 20% increase in entries each year. This year, however, we saw a nearly 80% increase in entries," said Ellen Feld, founder of Feathered Quill Book Reviews. "Our judges were faced with the arduous task of finding winners among a tremendous group of excellent contenders. The competition among mystery novels was especially close this year, as we had a number of outstanding reads vying for top honors. Ultimately, our judges agreed that Mark Edward Langley’s 'Death Waits in the Dark' rose to the top, and crowned this fine work best of the best. We are so pleased to announce 'Death Waits in the Dark' as this year’s winner. This is an exquisite novel by an exceptional writer, and it is our great honor to name Mark Edward Langley recipient of this year’s award.”
Blackstone Publishing published the novel by Langley, whose frequent muse is the American West. His latest novel also was a finalist in the 2021 American Book Awards and was described by New York Times bestselling author William Kent Krueger as “utterly compelling.”
The book follows Margaret Tabaaha, who lost her husband in Afghanistan during Operation Enduring Freedom and then lost her two sons. The parade of tragedy prompts her to take up the whiskey bottle and call her first love Arthur Nakai, a former Marine who takes the case and runs afoul of antagonist Elias Dayton and his Blackwater stand-in Patriot Security that profits off the oil and gas industry by providing security abroad and against Native American protesters who seek to stop fracking and the poisoning on their water supplies and Native lands.
"While Arthur works through the case from his end, Navajo police chief Jake Bilagody tackles it from another angle, looking into the strained relationship between the oil company and the Navajo people, all while searching for a missing Navajo man that may have become an unwilling pawn on the reservation checkerboard. But when Arthur learns the identity of the boys’ killer, he struggles to make sense of it. Because if the clues are right, he will be forced to make a decision that will haunt him for the rest of his life," the publisher said in a press release. "A standout read that has drawn comparisons to such beloved writers as Tony Hillerman, 'Death Waits in the Dark' is a brilliantly rendered tale, replete with the type of characters destined to stay with readers. Mark Edward Langley delivers a remarkable novel that is haunting, gripping—and utterly unforgettable."
For more information, visit www.featheredquill.com
February 10, 2021
WINNER!
I am so proud to announce that Death Waits in the Dark has WON the Feathered Quill Award for Best Mystery/Suspense for 2021! I was contacted via email that it had won and that normally they have a 20% increase in submissions each year, but this year they had an 80% increase in submissions! Quite a feat to win!
I am so honored and humbled to have won. It gives me great inspiration to push forward on the release of book three of the Arthur Nakai series: WHEN SILENCE SCREAMS. It is at the editor's now, and you can look for release August 2021!
One of the Feathered Quill Judges has this to say: "The characters and location draw you in. You can tell the author loves the American West! Arthur is a neat character and has a full background when it comes to the Marines and all he’s seen and done. I can see this as a very good series."
I am so honored and humbled to have won. It gives me great inspiration to push forward on the release of book three of the Arthur Nakai series: WHEN SILENCE SCREAMS. It is at the editor's now, and you can look for release August 2021!
One of the Feathered Quill Judges has this to say: "The characters and location draw you in. You can tell the author loves the American West! Arthur is a neat character and has a full background when it comes to the Marines and all he’s seen and done. I can see this as a very good series."
November 21, 2020
EXCITING NEWS!
Well, November has brought with it my first recognition! Death Waits in the Dark has been recognized as an Award-Winning Finalist in the Fiction: Multicultural category of the 2020 Best Book Awards!
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August 21, 2020
John Hoda Interview 8/18/2020
Thought I would share this in case anyone missed the social media posts concerning my 2nd internet radio interview. If you have some time during the days of Covid, please give it a listen. Click or cut and paste the like...
August 10, 2020
Voices of the West interview from Tucson, Arizona
I spent a rollicking great time with Harry Alexander, Bunker de France and Todd Roberts on Saturday 's radio show from Tucson, Arizona. The show lasted an hour, and I it was like sitting around a campfire talking with ol...
August 8, 2020
My first podcast interview!
I did my very first podcast interview yesterday with a John A. Hoda. The show will drop on 9/1. What a terrific experience the hour-long interview was! I hope all of his 20,000 listeners will take the chance to explore...
