Wednesday, January 16, 2013

MONKEY LOVE AND MURDER Launches Today!


Can you hear that? The applause, the ululation of the crowds?

Here at Novel Adventurers we’re throwing a virtual party—it’s the launch date of MONKEY LOVE AND MURDER, the debut novel from our very own Edith McClintock.


MONKEY LOVE, published by Five Star, takes place in Suriname and follows the adventures of Peace Corps Volunteer Emma Parks. In Library Journal’s view:

“This romantic-suspense debut is perfect for those seeking adventure mixed in with their mystery. McClintock creates a vivid jungle environment, a perfect venue for a closed-room mystery. Her characters run a little larger than life, making the story feel like a reality TV show. With a bit of Scott Smith’s tone, this would work for Hilary Davidson fans too.”

And from Kirkus Review:

“This debut from McClintock, who served in the Peace Corps and worked on a monkey research project, has the ring of authenticity, along with romance and a mystery that keeps you guessing.”
Regular blog readers will remember Edith, who’s been blogging with the Novel Adventurers since November 2011, for her posts about Suriname, Spain, Miami, and Eurasia. When not blogging about her travels or crafting fiction on Suriname or Miami politics, Edith works in conservation and development.
Congratulations, Edith!
Image by balloon storyteller/Flickr.com
So, while we’re all celebrating Edith’s achievement, now’s a perfect time to take a look at the sample chapter available on her website, like her Facebook page, and certainly, order a copy of MONKEY LOVE AND MURDER from Amazon, Barnes and Noble, or The Book Depository.
Congratulations, Edith!

9 comments:

  1. Thank you, thank! And nice balloon monkey- hope that search didn't take you too long.

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  2. Congratulations! Looks Like a fun read

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  3. Such awesome reviews and such an intriguing setting! Way to go, Edith!!
    P.S. Beth, love the balloon monkey!

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  4. Congratulations, Edith! Wishing you brisk sales, which you are sure to get with those excellent reviews. And I'm waiting impatiently for my copy to arrive... Cyber-champagne all around, folks!

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  5. I'm so proud of you Edith. I hope sales are great. You certainly have the reviews that should draw in readers. I'm anxiously awaiting my copy.

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  6. Congrats, Edith! What an exciting day! Your book sounds like my cup of tea, so I'm off to check it out...

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  7. Let's not forget to tweet this! :) Congrats again, Edith.

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  8. Congrats Edith! What a red letter day for you! All the best to you!

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  9. Edith, congratulations! I remember how wonderful an earlier version of your manuscript was so I can't wait to read the finished product. Well done and I hope you celebrations last for at least a week!

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