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Anderson's Bookshop

Chicago area readers: Don't miss Brian's visit to Anderson's Bookshop in Naperville. He'll be talking about his latest book GOODBYE TO THE DEAD and answering all of your questions! Get ready for a fun, funny look at thrillers and the book business.

West Duluth Library

Join Brian at the West Duluth library for this very special presentation of his slide show STRIDE'S DULUTH, profiling real-life places in the Northland that have been featured in his thrillers. You'll never look at Duluth the same way again! And be sure to pick up a signed copy of his newest Jonathan Stride novel GOODBYE TO THE DEAD.

Duluth Main Library

Join Brian at the downtown library for this very special presentation of his slide show STRIDE'S DULUTH, profiling real-life places in the Northland that have been featured in his thrillers. You'll never look at Duluth the same way again! And be sure to pick up a signed copy of his newest Jonathan Stride novel GOODBYE TO THE DEAD.

Cumberland Library

Brian returns to the Cumberland Library to introduce his new book GOODBYE TO THE DEAD. Don't miss this inside look at his Jonathan Stride thrillers!

What Makes a Great Thriller?

Are you looking for a great thriller? (Well, after you read GOODBYE TO THE DEAD, of course.)

Check out my post at bookish.com, where I talk about the 10 essential qualities of a great mystery or thriller -- and highlight 10 novels that get it just right. A sense of place? A spectacular twist? A gripping first chapter? These are just some of the important elements that readers expect -- and that the best writers always deliver.

Click here to read the post.

St. James Library

Join Brian at the library in St. James, Minnesota. He'll be talking about all of his books -- and introducing his tenth anniversary Jonathan Stride novel GOODBYE TO THE DEAD. Don't miss this great event for readers and writers! All of Brian's books will be available for sale and signing.

Barnes & Noble

New Event Added! Join Brian at the Barmes & Noble in Eagan, Minnesota, to celebrate the release of his new Duluth-based novel GOODBYE TO THE DEAD. This book marks the tenth anniversary of Jonathan Stride -- and you will want to have a signed copy in your personal library! Reserve your copy now.

Washington Island Literary Festival

Join me on beautiful Washington Island in Door County -- home to my first Cab Bolton thriller THE BONE HOUSE -- for a look at how I make use of Midwest settings in my thrillers. This weekend-long festival is the perfect mix of mystery and the Midwest mystique...don't miss it! Festival ticket information is available here: washingtonislandliteraryfestival.com.

The Huffington Post

Go behind the scenes on GOODBYE TO THE DEAD and 10 years of my Jonathan Stride thrillers in this great interview from The Huffington Post.

Columnist-author Mark Rubinstein delves into the inspirations behind the book, the series, and my writing career. If you want to know how I approach my thrillers, this is a terrific place to start.

Do you have your copy yet of GOODBYE TO THE DEAD? Fresh Fiction says: "Master storyteller Brian Freeman knocks it out of the park with his latest Jonathan Stride crime thriller...hugely addictive with each unexpected twist and turn in the investigation....This compelling police crime thriller should be on everyone's must-read list."

Click here to read the HuffPo interview!

Available Now

The wait is over! Jonathan Stride is back...and GOODBYE TO THE DEAD is available right now.

I think this is one of those books you will want to add to your permanent collection. It's a story that brings the past and present of Stride's life together once and for all. I hope you enjoy it -- and that you'll help me spread the word to your reader friends.

Here's what Fresh Fiction had to say about the new book in their review:

"Master storyteller Brian Freeman knocks it out of the park with his latest Jonathan Stride crime thriller...hugely addictive with each unexpected twist and turn in the investigation....This compelling police crime thriller should be on everyone's must-read list."

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I've got book tour events coming up in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Nebraska, Colorado, Arizona, Texas, and North Carolina. If I'll be in your area, please stop by my event and pick up a signed copy! I'd love to meet you. Click here for a list of my events.

Happy reading!