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In the Blood
I am always excited, nervous and full of anticipation as each release draws near. And I'm as breathless about my twelfth novel as I was about my first. So, I wanted to be the first to tell you a little bit about the new book that will release in Jan. 2014.
Lana Granger, the protagonist of IN THE BLOOD, is a liar. She has told so many lies to so many different people, including herself, that she's not even sure she knows who she is anymore. She has wrapped herself beneath a cloak of secrets, and it's been working out pretty well for her. But as her college graduation draws near and the money in her trust fund is dwindling, she needs to find a job. She has to emerge from the cocoon of academia and into the real world. But what is a psychology major to do with herself? When a part-time babysitting gig falls into her lap, she thinks it might be a good fit. So what if her charge Luke Kahn is a troubled boy whose own mother seems afraid of him? Lana has had some problems of her own, so she figures maybe in her Luke will meet his match. But it turns out that Lana is about to meet hers. When her best friend Beck goes missing, Lana's cloak of lies starts to unravel. And Lana is forced to confront her true inner nature, unsure suddenly if she is predator or prey or something in between in Luke's twisted little games.
The release of IN THE BLOOD marks a new chapter for me as I have moved to Simon & Schuster/ Touchstone Books -- a fantastic place, populated by truly stellar, creative and passionate people. But it's also a kind of homecoming, as I am reunited with BEAUTIFUL LIES editor Sally Kim with whom I've had such an important creative relationship. So, it feels all new and so familiar all at once. In either case, the release of IN THE BLOOD is another step on this wonderful, crazy, colorful literary road I've been traveling. Thank you so much for being with me every step of the way.
Visit lisaunger.com for more info.
Thanks for reading!
L
Lana Granger, the protagonist of IN THE BLOOD, is a liar. She has told so many lies to so many different people, including herself, that she's not even sure she knows who she is anymore. She has wrapped herself beneath a cloak of secrets, and it's been working out pretty well for her. But as her college graduation draws near and the money in her trust fund is dwindling, she needs to find a job. She has to emerge from the cocoon of academia and into the real world. But what is a psychology major to do with herself? When a part-time babysitting gig falls into her lap, she thinks it might be a good fit. So what if her charge Luke Kahn is a troubled boy whose own mother seems afraid of him? Lana has had some problems of her own, so she figures maybe in her Luke will meet his match. But it turns out that Lana is about to meet hers. When her best friend Beck goes missing, Lana's cloak of lies starts to unravel. And Lana is forced to confront her true inner nature, unsure suddenly if she is predator or prey or something in between in Luke's twisted little games.
The release of IN THE BLOOD marks a new chapter for me as I have moved to Simon & Schuster/ Touchstone Books -- a fantastic place, populated by truly stellar, creative and passionate people. But it's also a kind of homecoming, as I am reunited with BEAUTIFUL LIES editor Sally Kim with whom I've had such an important creative relationship. So, it feels all new and so familiar all at once. In either case, the release of IN THE BLOOD is another step on this wonderful, crazy, colorful literary road I've been traveling. Thank you so much for being with me every step of the way.
Visit lisaunger.com for more info.
Thanks for reading!
L
Criminal Minds on CBS
OMG! I was quoted on Criminal Minds last night! From BEAUTIFUL LIES: "The universe doesn't like secrets. It conspires to reveal the truth, to lead you to it." How cool is that??
In the Blood Sweepstakes - Michael Connelly & Lisa Unger
I promised you a huge giveaway, and ... here it is:
Win a 3-day trip to Clearwater Beach to attend my IN THE BLOOD book party -- where I'll be speaking with Michael Connelly at a private yacht club! The winner will have drinks with Michael and I before the event!
For your chance to win, enter at http://bit.ly/1jpJBvH before December 15th. Good luck!!
Win a 3-day trip to Clearwater Beach to attend my IN THE BLOOD book party -- where I'll be speaking with Michael Connelly at a private yacht club! The winner will have drinks with Michael and I before the event!
For your chance to win, enter at http://bit.ly/1jpJBvH before December 15th. Good luck!!
Gretchen Mol narrates IN THE BLOOD!
Gretchen Mol, who plays Gillian Darmody on HBO's Boardwalk Empire, will narrate the audiobook edition of IN THE BLOOD… So cool!!
IN THE BLOOD is an INDIE NEXT Pick!
Happy 2014! The new year is off to an exciting start. IN THE BLOOD is an INDIE NEXT pick this month! A huge thanks to all the independent booksellers.
IN THE BLOOD is an AMAZON Editors' Pick
Woo Hoo! IN THE BLOOD is an Amazon Editors' Pick - Best Books of the Month: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense
An Evening with Michael Connelly and Lisa Unger
What a wonderful night, speaking with one of my all time favorite authors and friends Michael Connelly!
And the weather even cleared up, creating a beautiful sunset on Clearwater Beach, FL for our sweepstakes winners, Carol & Bob Bro from St. Louis!
And the weather even cleared up, creating a beautiful sunset on Clearwater Beach, FL for our sweepstakes winners, Carol & Bob Bro from St. Louis!
Oxford Exchange Book Party
Last night was a true joy! My wonderful friends Pam Iorio, Marty Lanahan, Linda Marcelli, Fredda McDonald, and Liz Smith threw an amazing book party for IN THE BLOOD at terrific Tampa indie Oxford Exchange. It was a fabulous night of supportive friends and great conversation!
Key West Literary Seminar
The Key West Literary Seminar is a special gathering in a special place. Great to see old friends, make new ones, and deliver a talk about my journey from aspiring to published writer in the place where it all began for me!
Judy Blume and Lisa Unger
Tess Gerritsen and Lisa Unger
Lee Child and Lisa Unger
