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September 2, 2016
The Stalker's Guide to Finding Chris (and Kat!) at B'con 2016
Bouchercon is right around the corner, and by all accounts it's gonna be a crazy one for me. RED RIGHT HAND comes out two days before. THE KILLING KIND is up for an Anthony, a Barry, and a Macavity. My publisher is turning five. And, of course, it's being held in New Orleans.
So... where's an enterprising stalker to find me (and, more importantly, my lovely bride*)?
Friday, September 16
Signing 11:40 AM to 12:10 PMMystery Mike's TableThe Book Room
Panel We Don't Need Another Hero: Author ThunderdomeDana Cameron, Chris Holm, Catriona McPherson, Brad Parks, Lori Rader-Day, Johnny Shaw, Duane Swierczynski, F. Paul Wilson, and Bryan VanMeter (m)2:00 to 2:50 PMMardi Gras D(signing to follow)
Saturday, September 17
Panel What Is And What Should Never Be: Ever-changing Trends In Genre FictionFrankie Bailey, CJ Box, Wendy Corsi Staub, Owen Laukkanen, Kelli Stanley, and Katrina Niidas Holm (m)10:30 to 11:20 AMMardi Gras D(okay, technically I'm not on this panel, but my wife is moderating, so I'll for damn sure be sitting front and center)
Panel Bad To The Bone: AntiheroesDavid Corbett, Rory Flynn, Ian Hamilton, Peter Spiegelman, David Swinson, and Chris Holm (m)12:00 to 12:50 PMMardi Gras ABC(signing to follow)
It's a safe bet you'll see me at the opening ceremonies (Thursday, September 15 from 6:30 to 9:00 PM) and the Anthony Awards (Friday, September 16 from 8:00 to 9:30 PM), too. And, as ever, I'm always** happy to chat, so if you'd like to say hello and/or get a book signed, please feel free. See you in New Orleans!
*But seriously, don't stalk said lovely bride**Restrooms excluded from this offer—and lurking in my hotel room is strongly discouraged******Unless you bring pie********Or promise to vote for THE KILLING KIND for the Anthony Award for Best Novel**********And also bring pie
So... where's an enterprising stalker to find me (and, more importantly, my lovely bride*)?
Friday, September 16
Signing 11:40 AM to 12:10 PMMystery Mike's TableThe Book Room
Panel We Don't Need Another Hero: Author ThunderdomeDana Cameron, Chris Holm, Catriona McPherson, Brad Parks, Lori Rader-Day, Johnny Shaw, Duane Swierczynski, F. Paul Wilson, and Bryan VanMeter (m)2:00 to 2:50 PMMardi Gras D(signing to follow)
Saturday, September 17
Panel What Is And What Should Never Be: Ever-changing Trends In Genre FictionFrankie Bailey, CJ Box, Wendy Corsi Staub, Owen Laukkanen, Kelli Stanley, and Katrina Niidas Holm (m)10:30 to 11:20 AMMardi Gras D(okay, technically I'm not on this panel, but my wife is moderating, so I'll for damn sure be sitting front and center)
Panel Bad To The Bone: AntiheroesDavid Corbett, Rory Flynn, Ian Hamilton, Peter Spiegelman, David Swinson, and Chris Holm (m)12:00 to 12:50 PMMardi Gras ABC(signing to follow)
It's a safe bet you'll see me at the opening ceremonies (Thursday, September 15 from 6:30 to 9:00 PM) and the Anthony Awards (Friday, September 16 from 8:00 to 9:30 PM), too. And, as ever, I'm always** happy to chat, so if you'd like to say hello and/or get a book signed, please feel free. See you in New Orleans!
*But seriously, don't stalk said lovely bride**Restrooms excluded from this offer—and lurking in my hotel room is strongly discouraged******Unless you bring pie********Or promise to vote for THE KILLING KIND for the Anthony Award for Best Novel**********And also bring pie
September 1, 2016
BOLO Books Reviews RED RIGHT HAND!
It's safe to say that Kristopher Zgorski of BOLO Books was pretty fond of THE KILLING KIND, so I've been sweating his take on RED RIGHT HAND for quite some time. Would it land for him like the last one did? Would it be too different? Would it not be different enough?
Today, Kristopher put me out of my misery. Here's a taste of what he had to say:
Today, Kristopher put me out of my misery. Here's a taste of what he had to say:
"RED RIGHT HAND... manages to thwart any 'second book blues' by crafting another original and exciting novel that also happens to be completely different from its award-nominated predecessor... Hendricks is poised to join characters like Jack Reacher, Harry Bosch, and Spencer on reader’s must-buy lists for years to come."Whew! Glad you enjoyed it, Kristopher!
August 30, 2016
Breakfast Links
This morning, the interwebs are positively lousy with new mentions of me.
First up is this terrific Library Journal profile, courtesy of Jordan Foster. In it, we talk violence, morality, and Hitchcock, because of course we do.
Next, J. Kingston Pierce had some kind words for RED RIGHT HAND in his Kirkus column. To wit: "THE KILLING KIND earned a stack of plaudits, but RED RIGHT HAND is the rare second entry in a series that actually rivals its predecessor."
And finally, Lauren O'Brien of Malcolm Avenue Review posted a lovely review of THE KILLING KIND, declaring it "about as close as you can get to a perfect thriller experience."
Many thanks to Jordan, J. Kingston, and Lauren.
First up is this terrific Library Journal profile, courtesy of Jordan Foster. In it, we talk violence, morality, and Hitchcock, because of course we do.
Next, J. Kingston Pierce had some kind words for RED RIGHT HAND in his Kirkus column. To wit: "THE KILLING KIND earned a stack of plaudits, but RED RIGHT HAND is the rare second entry in a series that actually rivals its predecessor."
And finally, Lauren O'Brien of Malcolm Avenue Review posted a lovely review of THE KILLING KIND, declaring it "about as close as you can get to a perfect thriller experience."
Many thanks to Jordan, J. Kingston, and Lauren.
August 25, 2016
Horror World Reviews RED RIGHT HAND!
The latest review of RED RIGHT HAND comes courtesy of Angela Bennett at Horror World. She called the book "...fast paced... masterfully plotted... so engrossing you won’t want to put it down." Thanks, Angela! Glad you dug it.
August 19, 2016
Weekend Update
As I write this, it's a glorious Friday morning in Maine. The sun is shining. The breeze is cool and steady. And, it seems, the interwebs are chock full o' me.
Drew at Raging Biblioholism wrote a lovely review of RED RIGHT HAND, declaring it "pretty much the perfect thriller." Many thanks, Drew! I'm so glad you enjoyed it.
RED RIGHT HAND also popped up in Jenn's Bookshelves' Fall Book Preview. Thanks, Jenn! Here's hoping it lives up.
And finally, Art Taylor invited several Anthony and Macavity Award finalists, including yours truly, to talk about their favorite debut novels at SleuthSayers. I cheated and mentioned several, because the idea of picking a single favorite gives me hives.
Drew at Raging Biblioholism wrote a lovely review of RED RIGHT HAND, declaring it "pretty much the perfect thriller." Many thanks, Drew! I'm so glad you enjoyed it.
RED RIGHT HAND also popped up in Jenn's Bookshelves' Fall Book Preview. Thanks, Jenn! Here's hoping it lives up.
And finally, Art Taylor invited several Anthony and Macavity Award finalists, including yours truly, to talk about their favorite debut novels at SleuthSayers. I cheated and mentioned several, because the idea of picking a single favorite gives me hives.
August 17, 2016
August 9, 2016
"The Approach" Now Available!
(Mulholland Books, August 9)Wanna read a brand new Michael Hendricks short story and get a sneak peek at RED RIGHT HAND? Then today's your lucky day! "The Approach" is now available in all e-formats for the rock bottom price of $0.99! And as an added bonus, the ebook features an excerpt of RED RIGHT HAND! So what're you waiting for? Download a copy today:Kindle / Nook / iBooks / Kobo / Google Play
August 2, 2016
THE KILLING KIND Paperback Now Available!
C'mon. That cover is badass.Today's the day! THE KILLING KIND is now available in trade paperback! And look, I know I'm biased, but damn if that ain't a pretty cover. You might want to pick up one to read and another to display.
August 1, 2016
Booklist Reviews RED RIGHT HAND!
Though their complete review is paywalled, I'm thrilled to report that Booklist gave RED RIGHT HAND a big thumbs-up! Here's a taste of what they had to say:
"The novel brims with nice turns on genre conventions, like Hendricks' PI code—similar to Sam Spade's—and the wisecracking moll, here a computer whiz mocking Hendricks' efforts to sound hip. Good story, good action, some startling turns of phrase: 'The last thing you'll ever see,' Hendricks warns a baddie, 'is your teeth leaving your face.'"Not too shabby, that. I wish I could share the rest!
Kind Words
Today brings two updates from the Land of Me:
Thriller writer Stuart Neville, of whom I've been a fan ever since I read his first short story, "The Last Dance," gave me a shout-out in yesterday's Sunday Independent. Stuart's most recent book, THOSE WE LEFT BEHIND, was one of my favorite reads of last year. I can't wait to get my hands on SO SAY THE FALLEN, which comes out in the US this September.
And this morning, The Real Book Spy posted a review of RED RIGHT HAND, in which they (er, he) declared it "perfect for readers in search of a high-octane, action-packed thriller." Click through to read the rest of the review!
Thriller writer Stuart Neville, of whom I've been a fan ever since I read his first short story, "The Last Dance," gave me a shout-out in yesterday's Sunday Independent. Stuart's most recent book, THOSE WE LEFT BEHIND, was one of my favorite reads of last year. I can't wait to get my hands on SO SAY THE FALLEN, which comes out in the US this September.
And this morning, The Real Book Spy posted a review of RED RIGHT HAND, in which they (er, he) declared it "perfect for readers in search of a high-octane, action-packed thriller." Click through to read the rest of the review!
