Apologies, mentions, Satan Is Real Kirkus review, a new Charlie Stella book, happy holidays

I've been taking an internet break of late, so my apologies if I've broken anyone's heart with my absence. Trust me, though, you'll be real sick of me come early January, so enjoy it while it lasts.

In the meantime, a few things. First, huge thanks to Barry Graham for including Pike in his list of the ten best books he read this year, to Steve Weddle for putting it on his recommended shopping list, and to Elizabeth A. White for putting it in her top ten. I've can't say enough about the kindness and generosity of the crime writers and readers I've come to know over the last year and a half. I'm incredibly grateful for all of it.

Second, the Kirkus review of Satan Is Real is in. Given the reputation Kirkus has, I won't even pretend I'm not immensely relieved at how nice it is.

And third, Charlie Stella has posted the cover of his upcoming release, Rough Riders, coming next July from Stark House. I'm very much looking forward to that one and you should be too.

As I said above, the next month is going to be hectic. The release date for Satan Is Real is January 3rd, and the interest already shown by the press has far surpassed anything I imagined. I only wish Charlie could be around to enjoy it.

Anyway, until then, happy holidays (and thanks, Paul).

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