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April 2, 2019
Meet Frost Easton
April is the perfect month to get to know my San Francisco-based hero, Frost Easton.
The first book in the series — the #1 bestseller THE NIGHT BIRD — is a Kindle monthly deal, so you can put it on your device at a great price.
And once you’ve read THE NIGHT BIRD, the next two books are already waiting for you…THE VOICE INSIDE and THE CROOKED STREET.
Click here to learn more about THE NIGHT BIRD.
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March 14, 2019
Listen In
Check out this archived podcast interview with me talking about Frost Easton and THE CROOKED STREET. (And maybe a little Jonathan Stride, too.)
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March 12, 2019
The Crooked Street Sign
From Marcia at facebook.com/theauthorswife:
Being an author means a lot more than “just” writing books…Promoting the books is a big part of Brian’s job. And while social media and the internet have given us new ways to connect with readers, nothing beats book events as a way to meet readers in person and sign their books for them. In fact, over the years, Brian has traveled thousands of miles and appeared at hundreds of different venues to meet fans and sign their books…! (Just out of curiosity, I asked Brian if he has any idea of how many books he’s signed over the years. Of course, he has no idea but we know that the number is in the multiple thousands range.)
As we prepare for several upcoming events (many of which had to be rescheduled from earlier this year due to the snowy Minnesota winter we’ve had), we’ve been talking about how the way we travel has changed over the years. Getting to and from event venues has always been a challenge…from “red-eye” flights to long drives, Brian’s done ‘em all. Luckily, I’ve been able to accompany him on a lot of the various trips over the years. And although airline travel is often the only way to get to some areas, we actually prefer when we can drive. In the early days, before the advent of GPS, we used to plan our routes with an atlas, or by using some of the online websites (like Mapquest) and printing out the directions in order to reach our destination. Of course, those sites weren’t always accurately up-to-date and even the GPS navigational devices weren’t always correct, either, so there were a number of times when we’d need to make our own best guess of which direction to go. (Yes, a number of years ago in Vero Beach, our GPS insisted that we go straight—which would have sent us right into the middle of a rushing river bed. Needless to say, we didn’t follow those directions.)
These days, though, our smartphones do a remarkably good job at getting us places…we just pack up the car, plug in our destination and we’re off. But we do still love following the various roadsigns along the way…like this one…!
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March 11, 2019
The Frost Easton Series
And then there were three. Have you read them all?
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February 1, 2019
Bookreporter
The early reviews are starting to roll in for THE CROOKED STREET.
Bookreporter, one of the great book sites that every reader should be following, just chimed in today. You can read the full review by clicking here.
Here’s my favorite part:
“I’ve described Brian Freeman’s style as incredibly smooth, and all of that is on display in THE CROOKED STREET….The end result is another stellar effort in this terrific series that seems to get more layered and personal with each new release. I can guarantee that you will be reeling after you’ve read the last line and will be hoping that the follow-up comes as soon as possible.”
Yes, words like that mean a lot to a writer. And yes, reviews really matter. I hope you’ll read THE CROOKED STREET yourself — and post your own thoughts on Goodreads and Amazon for other readers. That really does make a difference.
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January 29, 2019
THE CROOKED STREET – Available Now
Today’s the day!
Frost Easton is back on the streets of San Francisco, and THE CROOKED STREET is available right now. You can get it in e-book, audio, hardcover, and paperback…either from Amazon, BN, or your local indie retailer.
Early readers are raving about the book!
“As usual, Brian Freeman kicks ass and takes names in his newest upcoming release.”
“If all the books I read this year are half as good as Crooked Street, it will be a good 2019.”
“OMG what a fantastic ride. Action unravels at a breakneck speed… this gem is every bit as good as Connelly’s Bosch series.”
“Seeing Brian Freeman’s name on the cover means the book is going to be great…The Crooked Street is another winner.”
“It’s a thrilling mystery and you will read late into the night.”
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January 27, 2019
A Weekend for FROST
Everyone in Minnesota knows January is a time for FROST. Well, it’s been a heckuva weekend for Frost Easton.
First THE VOICE INSIDE was named a finalist for the Minnesota Book Award in Genre Fiction.
Then today I woke up to this wonderful review of THE CROOKED STREET from Mary Ann Grossman in the Pioneer Press:
“This is a thriller that will keep you up all night. And even the most perceptive crime novel fan will be stunned by the cliff-hanger conclusion.”
Want more? The Duluth News-Tribune says: “A wild, twisting mystery….don’t miss this novel!”
Remember…the new book is out on TUESDAY!
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January 26, 2019
Minnesota Book Awards
Is there another state blessed with such a diversity of great genre writers as Minnesota? It’s really an amazing list we have in this state. Of course, what is there to do in the winters but sit inside and think dark thoughts?
For me, I am so honored that THE VOICE INSIDE is a finalist for the Minnesota Book Award for Genre Fiction, along with books by Kelly Barnhill, Allen Eskens, and Mindy Mejia. It’s the fifth time I’ve been a finalist…wow! This recognition for THE VOICE INSIDE comes on the heels of nominations for my earlier books STRIPPED, THE BONE HOUSE, THE COLD NOWHERE, and SEASON OF FEAR.
So if you haven’t read THE VOICE INSIDE yet, this is the perfect time! (And the follow-up book THE CROOKED STREET arrives on Tuesday.) Then be sure to check out all of our great Minnesota writers.
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January 25, 2019
Hearing From Readers
From Marcia at facebook.com/theauthorswife:
With Brian’s next book THE CROOKED STREET due out on Tuesday, there are a lot of details that we need to attend to…but in the midst of that, we both enjoy the opportunity to interact with his fans. (We’re always receiving emails from folks around the world.) And as we were working yesterday, a lovely email came in from one of Brian’s fans…it was so touching that I asked Brian if I could share it here. And of course, he said yes.
Don’t worry, your eyes aren’t failing you…the text IS very small…and even if the letters weren’t so small, it’s in Italian…! Neither Brian nor I speak nor read Italian, so thank goodness for online translators, right…? They’re always a little “rough”…but the gist comes through. It reads as follows:
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“The trouble again but I just finished – the darkest day [the Italian edition of MARATHON] – spectacular. I have no words is wonderful. I am entranced by the intrigue of his stories. I have been in a wheelchair for seven years because of stroke and therefore my hobby is to read light and read. I only read foreign thrillers and I like them a lot. They fill me the day and they make me forget my disability and make me feel like the others.
In addition to being in love with his books, his fantastic characters, in my mind I imagined the city of duluth.
I have read many American writers but I have never seen so much BRIAN FREEMAN.
THANKS FOR YOUR TIME
Sincerely”
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The translation may not be grammatically correct, but that doesn’t matter…her kind thoughts came through loud and clear…and warmed our hearts on this cold Minnesota day…!
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January 16, 2019
Event Season Kicks Off
For better or worse, they’re letting me out in the world again. Lots of events coming up in January and February.
I’ve got bookstore launch events for THE CROOKED STREET in Duluth and Minneapolis, plus library visits to Eagle Bend, Sauk Centre, Big Lake, and Delano.
(All weather permitting, of course. It’s winter, don’t ya know…)
Get the details on times and locations here: https://bfreemanbooks.com/event-directory/
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