L.A. Starks's Blog, page 19
June 18, 2019
Kirkus review!
Great review of The Second Law from Kirkus!
"Spirited characters, both good and bad, populate this engaging, often surprising thriller."---Kirkus
Complete review at: https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-re...
"Spirited characters, both good and bad, populate this engaging, often surprising thriller."---Kirkus
Complete review at: https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-re...
June 16, 2019
Chernobyl
Reading about the Chernobyl Zone of Exclusion is a reminder of (fictional) books by Orest Stelmach. Highly recommended. https://www.cnbc.com/2019/06/16/trave...
May 15, 2019
Blog appearance!
L. A. Sartor (another L. A.!) kindly hosts me on her blog: https://anindieadventure.blogspot.com...
May 6, 2019
TxAuthors Award!
The Second Law won the first place award for best international thriller in the 2019 Texas Association of Authors book contest!
April 20, 2019
++report, BookLife Prize
The Second Law received a 9.5 out 10.0 on its critic's report for The BookLife Prize!
Quoting:
"Assessment:
"Plot:The plot of sabotage of oil refineries is intriguing and drives the action, setting the pace of this thriller. The plot engages the reader from the first page.
"Prose/Style:The prose is descriptive without providing too much detail, allowing the reader to use his or her imagination at will. Emotion is evoked often, and the tension drives the reader forward.
"Originality:The use of the oil industry in California helps make this thriller original. The author provides just enough history without overwhelming the reader with too much information.
"Character Development:The characters are well developed, with their own memorable voices. The names provide a diversity that is demanded when using the oil industry and technology as a background. The dialogue is natural and believable and brings the reader easily into the story.
"Score:
Plot/Idea: 9
Originality: 10
Prose: 9
Character/Execution: 10
Overall: 9.50"--critic's report, The BookLife Prize
Quoting:
"Assessment:
"Plot:The plot of sabotage of oil refineries is intriguing and drives the action, setting the pace of this thriller. The plot engages the reader from the first page.
"Prose/Style:The prose is descriptive without providing too much detail, allowing the reader to use his or her imagination at will. Emotion is evoked often, and the tension drives the reader forward.
"Originality:The use of the oil industry in California helps make this thriller original. The author provides just enough history without overwhelming the reader with too much information.
"Character Development:The characters are well developed, with their own memorable voices. The names provide a diversity that is demanded when using the oil industry and technology as a background. The dialogue is natural and believable and brings the reader easily into the story.
"Score:
Plot/Idea: 9
Originality: 10
Prose: 9
Character/Execution: 10
Overall: 9.50"--critic's report, The BookLife Prize
April 18, 2019
5-Star Review of The Second Law
Great 5-star review of The Second Law just posted on Goodreads here! "A brilliantly up-to-date thriller" https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
March 6, 2019
Semi-annual newsletter
My semi-annual newsletter has just been published. Topics include writing, a 6-months' reading summary with several recommendations, and a bit about energy. http://lastarksbooks.com/newsletter_0...
If The Second Law is of interest, home page buy links to independent stores (IndieBound), Barnes & Noble, and Amazon are here:
http://lastarksbooks.com/index.php
If The Second Law is of interest, home page buy links to independent stores (IndieBound), Barnes & Noble, and Amazon are here:
http://lastarksbooks.com/index.php
February 18, 2019
WWI, Tulsa Riot
"After World War I, African-American soldiers returning home met racism. Fresh from the battlefield, they had little patience for Jim Crow laws." p. 348 re factor in the Tulsa Riot of 1921 in #StrikePrice
https://www.foxnews.com/us/black-hist...
https://www.foxnews.com/us/black-hist...
February 4, 2019
Mysterious Bookshop!
Walk the High Line south and keep walking to... The Mysterious Bookshop, 58 Warren Street. This oldest and greatest mystery bookstore--host to many fine authors--now has a few, just a few, autographed copies of 13 Days and of The Second Law. Get yours, and pick up other books by all your favorite mystery authors, past and present.
https://www.mysteriousbookshop.com/
https://www.mysteriousbookshop.com/
January 28, 2019
Favorite thriller sub-genre?
ITW authors are discussing our favorite thriller sub-genres and why. Join us by clicking on the 'comments' section in the link.
http://www.thebigthrill.org/2019/01/j...
http://www.thebigthrill.org/2019/01/j...
