Creston Mapes's Blog, page 14
January 23, 2014
Guys be sure to post your new Poison Town reviews on Amazon
Hi all,
Thanks for your great support on this writing journey. You can't imagine how much your reviews help me both on Goodreads and Amazon….so please post in both places.
Thanks for reading my work!
CrestonPoison Town
Thanks for your great support on this writing journey. You can't imagine how much your reviews help me both on Goodreads and Amazon….so please post in both places.
Thanks for reading my work!
CrestonPoison Town
Guys be sure to post your new Poison Town reviews on Amazon
Hi all,Thanks for your great support on this writing journey. You can't imagine how much your reviews help me both on Goodreads and Amazon….so please post in both places.
Thanks for reading my work!
CrestonPoison Town
December 16, 2013
Win an Early Galley of Poison Town!
Gang, you can win/read an early galley of my new thriller, POISON TOWN, right here:
http://bit.ly/1ejefKg
Good luck!
Creston Mapes
http://bit.ly/1ejefKg
Good luck!
Creston Mapes
July 19, 2013
Question for you Goodreads People
Hi all,
I've only dabbled with Goodreads. So, tell me, what is the best way for an author to interact on here?
I love connecting with readers and, of course, getting the word out about my books.
Any input you can provide is appreciated.
Creston
I've only dabbled with Goodreads. So, tell me, what is the best way for an author to interact on here?
I love connecting with readers and, of course, getting the word out about my books.
Any input you can provide is appreciated.
Creston
July 3, 2013
July 4 Deal on FEAR HAS A NAME
Enjoy the #1 novel in Christian suspense for under $3 thru July 4.
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May 23, 2013
Hey Reviewers...
Those of you who've posted reviews on Goodreads for FEAR HAS A NAME, please repost them over on Amazon. Your time and enthusiasm are appreciated!
Creston
Creston
May 9, 2013
NOBODY is $1 for Any E-Reader till Friday
To build anticipation for FEAR HAS A NAME, we've priced NOBODY for $1 for any e-reader, but only until Friday, May 9, 2013.
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March 2, 2013
Working on the Craft
Hey,
Just wanted you to know that I read the 1-3 star reviews and, although they hurt, I appreciate every one of them. Everyone has an opinion and we're only wise when we listen and try to gain something to improve.
The 4-5 star reviews, of course, are much appreciated and I'm so glad I could give you guys something that really helped you escape for awhile and perhaps even boost your faith.
I can promise that my new 3-book series, The Crittendon Files, are my best books yet and I hope each of you will give them a chance.
Thanks for dropping by.
Creston
Just wanted you to know that I read the 1-3 star reviews and, although they hurt, I appreciate every one of them. Everyone has an opinion and we're only wise when we listen and try to gain something to improve.
The 4-5 star reviews, of course, are much appreciated and I'm so glad I could give you guys something that really helped you escape for awhile and perhaps even boost your faith.
I can promise that my new 3-book series, The Crittendon Files, are my best books yet and I hope each of you will give them a chance.
Thanks for dropping by.
Creston
February 19, 2013
Nobody: The Film
A Producer/Casting Director and potential Director have been selected for the filming of my novel, NOBODY.
Much more to be done to make it reality, but the wheels are turning.
Much more to be done to make it reality, but the wheels are turning.
February 11, 2013
Fear Has a Name: Endorsements
“Captivating from breathless start to throat-clenching finish, Fear has a Name possesses everything a great thriller should, and more. A must read for fans of Terri Blackstock and Brandilyn Collins.”
— Tamera Alexander, USA Today Bestselling author
of To Whisper Her Name and A Lasting Impression
In Fear Has a Name, Creston Mapes proves once again that he is a master of building deep characters and sending them on a twisting, breakneck journey of terror and triumph. His vivid and concise storytelling pulls you in, and by the time you realize you can’t breathe from all the suspense, it’s too late: you’re riding this baby to the end. A truly captivating work of ratcheting thrills and surprising grace. You will not be able to put it down—or get it out of your head once you finally do.
— Robert Liparulo, author of The 13th Tribe,
The Judgment Stone, and Comes a Horseman
Sometimes you want a comfort read—sometimes you don’t. Mapes has crafted an edgy tale that will grab you from the start and then send you reeling. With a heart-pounding pace, he takes us to some disturbing places but safely delivers us home. Great job, Creston!
— Melody Carlson, author of Deceived and
Shattered and Damaged (Secrets series)
Fear Has a Name is a fast-paced page-turner that offers not only a great story, but an intriguing view into evil and its place in our society.
— Kristin Billerbeck, author of The Scent of Rain
I love novels where I look for any spare moment to keep reading. Fear Has A Name is one of them. Maybe because the tension never lets up. Maybe because Mapes left out all the boring parts. Maybe because of a plot that kept me on edge from the first words till the very end. Well done.
— James L. Rubart, bestselling author of Rooms,
Book Of Days, The Chair, and Soul’s Gate
It takes a lot for a suspense novel to impress me, but this one definitely did. Anyone who likes my books will love Fear Has a Name. The plot is skillfully woven, and the story has a spiritual depth that will resonate with readers. Creston Mapes is an author to watch in the suspense genre.
— Terri Blackstock, Author of Intervention, Vicious Cycle, and Predator
Fear Has A Name is an exceptional treat, a story of unrelenting tension that dares to stare evil in the face. Mapes has a gift. He reveals wickedness and vice, yet sprinkles it with something rare that kept me riveted: the hope of redemption.
— Harry Kraus, MD, bestselling author of The Six-Liter Club
Creston Mapes is one of my favorite authors. Fear Has a Name mesmerized me from the first page. Multiple plot twists and terrific characters kept me glued to the page. I loved it and highly recommend it!
— Colleen Coble, author of the Rock Harbor series and the Lonestar series
A stunning portrayal of redemption and mercy, Fear Has A Name kept me on the edge of my seat. Interwoven with themes of forgiveness, hope, and courage, Creston Mapes’s latest masterpiece is a story readers will not want to miss. The dedication and determination of Jack Crittendon in protecting his wife and being a man of God proved powerful and compelling. This story will leave Mapes’s fans clamoring for more by this master of gritty storytelling! Bravo!! Creston Mapes once again ripped my breath away!
— Ronie Kendig, award-winning author of the Discarded Heroes series
Creston Mapes does a superb job of instilling real suspense and even fear in this novel, making it un-put-downable. I especially appreciated the way Mapes takes the suspense to a much more thought-provoking level as he handles well the questions we Christians ask ourselves in the midst of the pain, suffering and evil things that intrude upon our lives. An incredible read!
— Elizabeth Musser, author of The Secrets of the Cross trilogy,
Two Crosses, Two Testaments, Two Destinies
Fear has a Name is powerful, up-all-night story that grabs you from the first page and doesn’t let go until the incredible end. Creston Mapes has spun a tale so real and rich it could have been pulled from today’s headlines. Dynamic characters, pulse-pounding scenes, and the grace of God abound in this remarkable novel. Highly recommended!
—Mark Mynheir, former Homicide Detective and author of The Corruptible
Fear Has a Name gripped me from page one and didn’t let go until I closed the cover for the last time. There were moments when it left me breathless. Creston Mapes’s signature blend of heart-pounding suspense, angst, and deep spiritual questions made for a robust, riveting, thought-provoking read!
— Kathy Herman, author of the
Sophie Trace Trilogy and Secrets of Roux River Bayou Series
Why endure a story of raw terror that will keep you awake at night, turning pages when you should be sleeping? “Perhaps …” as author Creston Mapes concludes, “to show a man mercy. To show a man Christ on the cross.” And in that showing Mapes examines all of the “why” questions we ask God in our more mundane but no less disturbing faith struggles.
— Dave Jackson, author
Lucy Come Home, the Harry Bentley novels, and more
Fear Has a Name is another page-turning, heart-touching, must-read from Creston Mapes. The brilliant intersection of two story lines packed a powerful punch, and I’m not sure I’ve ever felt for a villain so deeply. Another sure-fire winner in the vein of Nobody.
— Deborah Raney, author
of The Face of the Earth and the Hanover Falls Novels
Jaw dropping suspense. This book should carry a warning: Don’t read if you’re in the house alone.
— Author Nikki Arana
Mapes is at the head of a new breed of Christian authors, those who write gripping and gritty stories that ring loudly with gospel truths. Fans of Mike Dellosso, Shawn Grady, and Brandilyn Collins will love this powerful thriller. Mapes draws the strands of his plot ever tighter, leaving us short of breath, and anxious for answers. And the final answers are not only satisfying but eternal.
— NY Times Best-Selling Author Eric Wilson
Nail-bitingly great: Creston Mapes does it again with a pulse-quickening plot, memorable characters and suspense that satisfies fully.
— Tom Morrisey, Christy-nominated novelist and author of In High Places
Embezzlement. False accusation. Blackmail. Abduction. A wolf hidden in sheep’s clothing. Creston Mapes takes readers on a psychological roller coaster that feeds on our deepest fears.
— Mark Gilroy, author of Cuts Like a Knife
— Tamera Alexander, USA Today Bestselling author
of To Whisper Her Name and A Lasting Impression
In Fear Has a Name, Creston Mapes proves once again that he is a master of building deep characters and sending them on a twisting, breakneck journey of terror and triumph. His vivid and concise storytelling pulls you in, and by the time you realize you can’t breathe from all the suspense, it’s too late: you’re riding this baby to the end. A truly captivating work of ratcheting thrills and surprising grace. You will not be able to put it down—or get it out of your head once you finally do.
— Robert Liparulo, author of The 13th Tribe,
The Judgment Stone, and Comes a Horseman
Sometimes you want a comfort read—sometimes you don’t. Mapes has crafted an edgy tale that will grab you from the start and then send you reeling. With a heart-pounding pace, he takes us to some disturbing places but safely delivers us home. Great job, Creston!
— Melody Carlson, author of Deceived and
Shattered and Damaged (Secrets series)
Fear Has a Name is a fast-paced page-turner that offers not only a great story, but an intriguing view into evil and its place in our society.
— Kristin Billerbeck, author of The Scent of Rain
I love novels where I look for any spare moment to keep reading. Fear Has A Name is one of them. Maybe because the tension never lets up. Maybe because Mapes left out all the boring parts. Maybe because of a plot that kept me on edge from the first words till the very end. Well done.
— James L. Rubart, bestselling author of Rooms,
Book Of Days, The Chair, and Soul’s Gate
It takes a lot for a suspense novel to impress me, but this one definitely did. Anyone who likes my books will love Fear Has a Name. The plot is skillfully woven, and the story has a spiritual depth that will resonate with readers. Creston Mapes is an author to watch in the suspense genre.
— Terri Blackstock, Author of Intervention, Vicious Cycle, and Predator
Fear Has A Name is an exceptional treat, a story of unrelenting tension that dares to stare evil in the face. Mapes has a gift. He reveals wickedness and vice, yet sprinkles it with something rare that kept me riveted: the hope of redemption.
— Harry Kraus, MD, bestselling author of The Six-Liter Club
Creston Mapes is one of my favorite authors. Fear Has a Name mesmerized me from the first page. Multiple plot twists and terrific characters kept me glued to the page. I loved it and highly recommend it!
— Colleen Coble, author of the Rock Harbor series and the Lonestar series
A stunning portrayal of redemption and mercy, Fear Has A Name kept me on the edge of my seat. Interwoven with themes of forgiveness, hope, and courage, Creston Mapes’s latest masterpiece is a story readers will not want to miss. The dedication and determination of Jack Crittendon in protecting his wife and being a man of God proved powerful and compelling. This story will leave Mapes’s fans clamoring for more by this master of gritty storytelling! Bravo!! Creston Mapes once again ripped my breath away!
— Ronie Kendig, award-winning author of the Discarded Heroes series
Creston Mapes does a superb job of instilling real suspense and even fear in this novel, making it un-put-downable. I especially appreciated the way Mapes takes the suspense to a much more thought-provoking level as he handles well the questions we Christians ask ourselves in the midst of the pain, suffering and evil things that intrude upon our lives. An incredible read!
— Elizabeth Musser, author of The Secrets of the Cross trilogy,
Two Crosses, Two Testaments, Two Destinies
Fear has a Name is powerful, up-all-night story that grabs you from the first page and doesn’t let go until the incredible end. Creston Mapes has spun a tale so real and rich it could have been pulled from today’s headlines. Dynamic characters, pulse-pounding scenes, and the grace of God abound in this remarkable novel. Highly recommended!
—Mark Mynheir, former Homicide Detective and author of The Corruptible
Fear Has a Name gripped me from page one and didn’t let go until I closed the cover for the last time. There were moments when it left me breathless. Creston Mapes’s signature blend of heart-pounding suspense, angst, and deep spiritual questions made for a robust, riveting, thought-provoking read!
— Kathy Herman, author of the
Sophie Trace Trilogy and Secrets of Roux River Bayou Series
Why endure a story of raw terror that will keep you awake at night, turning pages when you should be sleeping? “Perhaps …” as author Creston Mapes concludes, “to show a man mercy. To show a man Christ on the cross.” And in that showing Mapes examines all of the “why” questions we ask God in our more mundane but no less disturbing faith struggles.
— Dave Jackson, author
Lucy Come Home, the Harry Bentley novels, and more
Fear Has a Name is another page-turning, heart-touching, must-read from Creston Mapes. The brilliant intersection of two story lines packed a powerful punch, and I’m not sure I’ve ever felt for a villain so deeply. Another sure-fire winner in the vein of Nobody.
— Deborah Raney, author
of The Face of the Earth and the Hanover Falls Novels
Jaw dropping suspense. This book should carry a warning: Don’t read if you’re in the house alone.
— Author Nikki Arana
Mapes is at the head of a new breed of Christian authors, those who write gripping and gritty stories that ring loudly with gospel truths. Fans of Mike Dellosso, Shawn Grady, and Brandilyn Collins will love this powerful thriller. Mapes draws the strands of his plot ever tighter, leaving us short of breath, and anxious for answers. And the final answers are not only satisfying but eternal.
— NY Times Best-Selling Author Eric Wilson
Nail-bitingly great: Creston Mapes does it again with a pulse-quickening plot, memorable characters and suspense that satisfies fully.
— Tom Morrisey, Christy-nominated novelist and author of In High Places
Embezzlement. False accusation. Blackmail. Abduction. A wolf hidden in sheep’s clothing. Creston Mapes takes readers on a psychological roller coaster that feeds on our deepest fears.
— Mark Gilroy, author of Cuts Like a Knife
