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Summer is still in full swing, but we’re already looking ahead to Spring. After all, we are just six months away from our first Spring 2009 releases, so what better time to announce our Spring list?
We will be
delighted to bring you six new titles next Spring:
Written by
longtime Miami resident Barbara Levenson, who currently
serves as a senior judge in the circuit court of Miami-Dade
county, Fatal February introduces Mary Magruder Katz.
For Mary, a half Jewish, half Southern Baptist criminal
defense attorney, life gets completely complicated when she
breaks off her engagement, gets fired from her former
fiancé’s law firm, starts her own practice, and lands her
first client, Lillian Yarmouth, the prime suspect in what’s
become the Miami society murder of the year. Readers
who like Janet Evanovich will love Barbara Levenson.
Written by
Nashville resident and surgeon A. Scott Pearson, Rupture
is an incredibly suspenseful, fast-moving tale featuring
protagonist Dr. Eli Branch. Set in Memphis, Rupture
unfolds at breakneck speed as Eli plunges headfirst into the
world of deadly medicine.
Michael Palmer, New York Times best-selling
author of The First Patient calls Rupture “top
notch medical suspense that will have you turning pages deep
into the night. Rupture is the best medical thriller
I’ve read in a long time.”
Written by award-winning novelist Don Bruns,
Bahama Burnout is the fifth release featuring rock
and roll reporter Mick Sever. This time, Mick heads to
sunny Nassau, Bahamas, where he’s sent to get the inside
story on
Nassau’s Highland Studio. Highland Studio was
known for pumping out hits that burned up the charts, till a
devastating fire destroyed the studio. How the fire
started—or whose body was found in the ashes—is a mystery.
Rock and roll writer Mick Sever will find big trouble
in this island paradise.
Written by
horse trainer Alan Evans, a dynamic new voice in the world
of fiction, Spirit Horses is the story of Shane
Carson, a gifted, nationally-recognized horseman. When a
mysterious mustang shows up on his Tennessee farm, Shane
learns that what we least expect sometimes leads to what we
need most. How—and why —would one of the Spirit Horses, a
rare, wild herd from the Shoshone reservation in Wyoming,
find its way to Shane? According to
Shelley Fraser Mickle, NPR commentator and
author of Barbaro: America’s Horse, “Alan Evans
throws us in with horse whisperers, an ancient horse
legend, and a mare with a secret destiny. Evans is an artful
new storyteller, taking his readers on a spirited ride to a
satisfying end.”
Written by Stephen L. Boehrer, a Wisconsin
native who was ordained as a priest in Rome, Purple
Culture explores a tough, but all-too-real question:
what happens when those we trust most commit
the most egregious acts of betrayal? An intelligent,
provocative story about power and human nature, The
Purple Culture is a true page-turner. Part legal
thriller, part psychological drama, The Purple Culture
demystifies the majestic and intriguing traditions of the
Roman Catholic faith. Written by lifelong mystery fan and Birmingham, Alabama, resident Margaret Fenton, Little Lamb Lost introduces social worker Claire Conover. Claire honestly believed she could make a difference in the world until she gets the phone call she’s dreaded her entire career. Now living in her worst nightmare, Clare is about to uncover secrets that could ruin lives – or end her own. A gripping tale about lies, deception, and greed, Little Lamb Lost is filled with plot twists and unexpected turns. Little Lamb Lost is an outstanding read. We are so looking forward to bringing you each of these fantastic new reads and want to extend a special welcome to each of our new authors. We also wish to extend our thanks to everyone who took part in this year’s ThrillerFest, the International Thriller Writers annual meeting, in New York. Oceanview had a tremendous presence at ThrillerFest, and we were delighted to be so well represented at such a prestigious event. Special thanks to our Oceanview attendees, including A. Scott Pearson, Deborah and Joel Shlian, H. Terrell Griffin, Adam and Raina Gittlin, Meredith Anthony and Larry Light, Ward and Rose Larsen, Bob and Pat Gussin, Mary Adele and Jack Bogdon, Susan Greger and Craig Robson, John Cheesman, Gayle Treadwell, and Maryglenn and Tim Warnock. That’s it for August! Be sure to check back for more updates in September. As always, thanks for visiting www.oceanviewpub.com |
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| July 2008 | ||
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We hope you all are having a wonderful summer! We are pleased to announce that two titles from Oceanview Publishing were among this year’s ForeWord Book of the Year Award Winners. Stuff to Die For by Don Bruns was named Gold Medalist in the Mystery/Suspense Category while The Castro Gene by Todd Buchholz was named Silver Medalist in the Mystery Category. Congratulations, Don and Todd! We could not be more proud of you. We would also like to extend our congratulations to Deborah and Joel Shlian for a phenomenal launch of Rabbit in the Moon. Check out what reviewers have to say about this exciting new summer read: “The unrelenting pace will hook thriller fans”--Booklist “This fast-paced story is full of ingenious plot twists and will keep you turning the pages.”--Bookviews.com “A thoughtful and thought-provoking book”--Florida Weekly “Deftly written and imaginative”--Midwest Book Review “A fascinating novel. Compelling reading.”--Reviewing the Evidence “A truly fantastic book. One you can’t afford to miss.”--Bookpleasures Congratulations, Deborah and Joel! Congratulations are also in order to Adam Gittlin, author of The Deal for a fantastic review in the June 6, 2008 issue of Hamptons magazine, in which reviewer Anne-Marie Guarnieri praises the novel and adds, “All that’s left to wonder about is who’ll play Jonah Gray in the sure-to-be-made film version.” If you’re looking for a tremendous summer read, don’t miss The Deal! Now that we have released our three Spring/Summer 2008 books, we’ve been hard at work on another matter: trying to find a name for a whole new genre of books. Here’s our quandary: Stuff to Die For by Don Bruns has received some phenomenal reviews, and it seems the novel’s protagonists, James Lessor and Skip Moore, twenty-something slackers/would-be entrepreneurs/amateur sleuths, really struck a chord with reviewers and readers. Numerous readers and reviewers described James and Skip as the Hardy Boys grown up, and Deadly Pleasures magazine said Stuff to Die For was “written with both the wit and the wisdom that seems to leave the actions, but not the minds, of most men once they hit thirty.” But one article really got us thinking. Jay MacDonald, book reviewer for the Ft. Myers News-Press, wrote this: “Bruns may have stumbled upon a goldmine: a legitimate male counterpart to the hugely successful chick lit novels.” A legitimate male counterpart to the hugely successful chick lit novels? That’s good stuff. What on earth would we call this genre? We put our heads together and made a few feeble attempts at coming up with a name. Male-o-drama (ugh), Histery, as opposed to mystery (double ugh), and one other idea that is just too unpalatable to print. Frankly, we were stumped, so we sought suggestions from our readers, who absolutely did not disappoint! Our sincerest thanks to everyone who submitted an idea. If you had an idea and haven’t yet submitted it, take heart: there’s still time. Kindly drop an email to us at: namethegenre@oceanviewpub.com . We will be taking suggestions until July 31, 2008 – just under one month shy of the release of Stuff Dreams Are Made Of, book two in the Stuff series on September 1. As always, thank you for visiting www.oceanviewpub.com. Be sure to check back in August when we’ll announce our Spring 2009 list. Until then, have a fantastic July!
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| June 2008 | ||
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For us at Oceanview, Memorial Day heralds the “unofficial” beginning of summer. While summer means different things to different people, summer, to us, is all about summer reading. We are delighted to announce the release of our third Spring/Summer 2008 title, Rabbit in the Moon by Deborah and Joel Shlian. With the Beijing Olympics rapidly approaching and the world focusing on China, Rabbit in the Moon is an extremely timely and topical book. Written by critically-acclaimed novelists Deborah and Joel Shlian, Rabbit in the Moon provides a vivid look at China, its history, its culture, and nuances. A rich and mesmerizing thriller, Rabbit in the Moon is a must-read. Check out some of these early reviews and accolades: “An engaging premise, and the unrelenting pace will hook thriller fans” - Booklist “This fast-paced story is full of ingenious plot twists and will keep you turning the pages.” - Bookviews.com “A sweeping, ambitious book whose time has come, Rabbit in the Moon takes us into an unforgettable world of hope, betrayal, love, and revenge. The stakes in this Chinese-American thriller are huge; the action is fast-paced and full of ingenious plot twists." - George Anders, New York Times best-selling author of Perfect Enough, and co-recipient of the Pulitzer Prize for National Reporting, 1997 “Heady and imaginative, this skillfully crafted and compelling thriller will hold you spellbound. Master storytellers, the Shlians’ superb pace, enchanting characters and cunning plot will leave you begging for their next book.” - Gary Birken, M.D., best-selling author of Embolus “Rabbit in the Moon is fast-paced, well-plotted, richly-textured…an international thriller made for a Hollywood blockbuster.” - Paul Ottosson, Emmy Award winner, Academy Award and British Academy of Film and Television Arts Awards (BAFTA) nominee We hope you will enjoy Rabbit in the Moon, now available wherever fine books are sold. Also, please be sure to check out the Shlians’ web site, www.shlian.com, to see the dramatic Rabbit in the Moon book trailer and to view a sample of their breathtaking photos from China. We would like to offer our congratulations to author Adam Gittlin for a phenomenal launch of The Deal. In addition to garnering some lavish praise for what Booklist calls “a sharply written tale,” The Deal has generated some tremendous buzz, including recent features in the New York Post and on the ABC News web site. From the New York Post: “To get some insight into the heady world of commercial real estate deal making, try the fast summer read The Deal." From ABC.com: "The title already has Gittlin receiving comparisons to bestselling author John Grisham”
e sure to
check out these fantastic articles by visiting:
http://nypost.newspaperdirect.com/epaper/viewer.aspx and We also want to offer our congratulations to Don Bruns, whose St. Barts Breakdown has achieved bestseller status by landing on Murder on the Beach Bookstore’s Bestsellers List. St. Barts Breakdown continues to generate excellent reviews, including: “thoroughly enjoyable” - Bookviews.com “A fun read...all but impossible to put down.” - Front Street Reviews “A well written, multi-layered story that makes you believe it will show up on the big screen soon. This beach side mystery is another winner.” - Crime and Suspense “A great action-packed book...never a dull page” - Book Reporter (Five star review)
“a
refreshingly different read...a work of art...hard-hitting
action at its best.” -
Roundtable Reviews We would like to invite you to take some time to check out some of the new features on the Oceanview web site. Our web guru, Joe Hall, has made some terrific new updates to the site including adding individual links to reviews of our available titles, available by clicking on the “Our Books” tab on our home page, and then clicking on the book’s cover art. Thanks for the great work, Joe! And last but not least--- we are delighted to announce that four Oceanview titles are among the winners of the 2008 National Indie Excellence Awards, a prestigious national awards program recognizing excellence in independent publishing.
Among
this year’s winners are: Egrets to the Flames by Barbara Anton – Winner, General Fiction Category The Castro Gene by Todd Buchholz – Award-winning Finalist, Mystery/ Suspense/Thriller Category Ladykiller by Lawrence Light and Meredith Anthony –Award-winning Finalist, Mystery/Suspense/ Thriller Category When we founded Oceanview in 2004, we endeavored to create a tradition of excellence in independent publishing and we are both humbled and proud to have four of our titles among the winners of the 2008 National Indie Excellence Awards. Congratulations to all of this year’s winners! As always, thanks for visiting, and have a great June!
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We hope everyone is enjoying a beautiful Spring and gearing up for some excellent Summer reading. To that end, we’re happy to announce the release of a tremendous new novel, The Deal by Adam Gittlin. Set against the backdrop of the Manhattan commercial real estate world, The Deal is a fresh, fast-moving thriller about money, love, betrayal, and murder. Advance reviews of The Deal are phenomenal: “a sharply written tale…definitely worth a read.” —Booklist “fast-moving and so entertaining…an excellent read.” —The Bismarck Tribune “combines the chemical excesses of Bret Easton Ellis's ‘American Psycho’ with a John Grisham-style plot, and it has an art-crime subplot reminiscent of Dan Brown's ‘Da Vinci Code.’” — New York Sun “Like Grisham, Gittlin makes a complex world enthralling…an excellent read.” — Fresh Fiction “What Gittlin does very well is to situate the action in the new gilded age of Manhattan's real estate hurly-burly…he captures the adrenalin of deal-making” —The Real Deal Magazine “Loved it…a wild ride of a story” —Kaye Barley We are delighted to announce that The Deal has been selected for the May Brodart McNaughton Letter. The Brodart McNaughton Letter, a service provided by Pennsylvania-based book wholesaler Brodart Company, features recommended titles and is distributed to a dedicated list of librarians and key library accounts. Congratulations, Adam! We also wish to extend congratulations to Don Bruns, author of St. Barts Breakdown, which has already landed on Murder on the Beach Bookstore’s bestsellers list. Congratulations, Don! We are gearing up for the release of our third Spring 2008 title, Rabbit in the Moon by Deborah and Joel Shlian, on June 1, 2008. An extraordinarily timely thriller, Rabbit in the Moon explores themes of longevity, the search for identity, and what happens when medicine makes the once-fantastic notion of living more than “4 score and 10” a real possibility. A rich and mesmerizing tale set in two worlds—pre-Communism China, and 1989, the year of the most tumultuous seven weeks in Chinese history—Rabbit in the Moon provides an vivid, eye-opening look at China, its people, culture, and history. A must-read!
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stay tuned for more updates in June. As always, thanks for
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We are pleased to announce
that five titles from
Oceanview have
been named finalists in the
ForeWord Book of
the Year Awards. Among those chosen as finalists in the
mystery category are: We are tremendously honored and extend our congratulations to all of our authors and to the other finalists. Congratulations, Larry, Meredith, Todd, Don, Jim, and Pat! We could not be more proud. We continue to receive wonderful reviews of our first Spring 2008 release, St. Barts Breakdown by Don Bruns. Check out some of these new reviews: “Don’t walk, run to get your copy of St. Barts Breakdown by Don Bruns…you will not be disappointed!” --Authors After Dark “an entertaining read…the perfect novel to read on your next holiday flight to an isolated Caribbean island”--Blogcritics “A fast easy read…on a scale of 1 to 5, I give it a 4.5”--Futures Mystery Anthology Magazine “provide(s) the makings for a great day at the beach”--Islands Magazine “exposes a more vulnerable side of Sever, a personality readers had hoped existed within him, but more importantly for Sever’s future, a more developed side of Bruns the author.”--Deadly Pleasures “thoroughly enjoyable”--Bookviews “A fun read...all but impossible to put down.”--Front Street Reviews “a well written, multi-layered story that makes you believe it will show up on the big screen soon. This beach side mystery is another winner.” --Crime and Suspense Congratulations, Don!
We are less than one
month away from our second Spring 2008 release –
The Deal by Adam
Gittlin. Be sure to check out this recent
New York Sun
feature for more information about author Adam Gittlin and
the fascinating backstory behind
The Deal: Please stay tuned for more updates in May. Have a great April! |
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We are pleased to announce that five titles from Oceanview have been named finalists in the ForeWord Book of the Year Awards. Among those chosen as finalists in the mystery category are:
Ladykiller by Lawrence Light and Meredith Anthony We are tremendously honored and extend our congratulations to all of our authors and to the other finalists. Congratulations, Larry, Meredith, Todd, Don, Jim, and Pat! We could not be more proud. We continue to receive wonderful reviews of our first Spring 2008 release, St. Barts Breakdown by Don Bruns. Check out some of these new reviews: “Don’t walk, run to get your copy of St. Barts Breakdown by Don Bruns…you will not be disappointed!” --Authors After Dark “an entertaining read…the perfect novel to read on your next holiday flight to an isolated Caribbean island”--Blogcritics “A fast easy read…on a scale of 1 to 5, I give it a 4.5”--Futures Mystery Anthology Magazine “provide(s) the makings for a great day at the beach”--Islands Magazine “exposes a more vulnerable side of Sever, a personality readers had hoped existed within him, but more importantly for Sever’s future, a more developed side of Bruns the author.”--Deadly Pleasures “thoroughly enjoyable”--Bookviews “A fun read...all but impossible to put down.”--Front Street Reviews “a well written, multi-layered story that makes you believe it will show up on the big screen soon. This beach side mystery is another winner.” --Crime and Suspense Congratulations, Don! We are less than one month away from our second Spring 2008 release – The Deal by Adam Gittlin. Be sure to check out this recent New York Sun feature for more information about author Adam Gittlin and the fascinating backstory behind The Deal: http://www.nysun.com/article/72390
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Greetings from Oceanview! In addition to heralding the beginning of Small Press Month, March 1 marks the publication of our first 2008 release, St. Barts Breakdown by Don Bruns. Now available wherever fine books are sold, St. Barts Breakdown is the fourth release in Bruns’ Mick Sever series.
The
advance reviews are phenomenal: “plenty of action in short chapters keeps this one moving” -Library Journal “If you are looking for a book that you will want to read in one sitting, this is it…a 5-star ‘wow’ read.” - Armchair Interviews “Peppered with insider information to whet the appetites of music junkies and National Enquirer readers alike, along with fine action and plot development” - BookPage “a fun read…a good mystery” - Kaye W. Barley “an intriguing story of the rock 'n' roll scene and one man's spiraling downfall...well-written... Don Bruns writes a fascinating mystery. “ - Fresh Fiction “a zippy read” - Akron Beacon Journal Congratulations, Don! We are happy to report that our second Spring 2008 release, The Deal by Adam Gittlin, has already received a couple of outstanding advance reviews, including: “a sharply written tale…definitely worth a read.” - Booklist “so fast-moving and so entertaining that I found it hard to put down…an excellent read for someone who is looking for a weekend of escape.” - Bismarck Tribune Congratulations, Adam! Congratulations are also in order to Meredith Anthony and Lawrence Light, authors of Ladykiller, for an excellent new review: “Well written, and fast paced… guaranteed to please anyone who likes CSI and other American police procedurals.” - Monsters and Critics Please stay tuned for more updates in April and, as always, thank you for visiting Oceanview Publishing. |
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We hope that everyone is having a wonderful 2008. Even though we’re well into our forthcoming releases, we continue to have great news to share about our 2007 books. Congratulations are definitely in order to James Macomber, author of A Grave Breach. Mysterious Reviews named A Grave Breach one of the best mysteries of 2007. According to Mysterious Reviews editor Lance Wright, ““A Grave Breach by James Macomber was one of the few books that we couldn’t put down and kept us reading late into the night…a riveting and first-rate thriller.” In addition, MyShelf Reviews reviewer Sarah Bewley named Stuff to Die For by Don Bruns one of the top ten reads of 2007. We are delighted to announce that Stuff to Die For has been named a finalist in the Lefty Awards. Congratulations, Don! Congratulations are in order to Patricia Gussin, who continues to receive excellent reviews for her second novel, Twisted Justice. Among the recent reviews: “a fast-paced story with lots of action … will keep you interested from the first page to the last” - The Free-Lance Star “a well-paced saga, suspenseful with a plot that keeps the reader wondering what will happen next.”- Spinetingler If you’re interested in learning more about the story behind Twisted Justice or where James Macomber gets the ideas for his novels, you won’t want to miss a couple of recent feature stories that ran in the Ft. Myers News Press:
Insights on a plane started writing career (January 13,
2008) We are just one month away from our first Spring 2008 release – St. Barts Breakdown by Don Bruns. Check out some of these advance reviews: “a Caribbean thriller with a ring tone amazingly like the near-Caribbean thrillers of Tim Dorsey and Tom Corcoran” - Booklist plenty of action in short chapters keeps this one moving”- Library Journal ”After reading South Beach Shakedown and Stuff to Die For, I thought Don Bruns reached the pinnacle. After reading St. Barts Breakdown, I’ve realized his work just keeps getting better and better.” - Andrew Gulli, editor, The Strand magazine We are looking forward to the March 1 release of St. Barts Breakdown, and invite you to check back for more updates. We would like to extend a warm welcome to Gayle Treadwell, who joins us in the newly-created position as Director of Sales. A key member of Oceanview’s management team, Treadwell will be responsible for Oceanview’s nationwide sales to independent booksellers, including author tours and events. She will oversee the distribution network handling national accounts and wholesalers, manage distribution and inventory, and support the work of subrights agents for Oceanview titles. Based in Massachusetts, Treadwell has over 30 years experience in book publishing. During her 18 years with Harvard University Press, Treadwell was responsible for marketing the best selling works of such authors as Eudora Welty, Jane Goodall, E.O. Wilson, and Octavio Paz. Prior to joining Oceanview, Treadwell served as Director of Marketing and Associate Publisher at Harvard Business School Press. Please join us in extending a warm welcome to Gayle. Please stay tuned for more updates in March. |
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Happy New Year! We hope you all had a wonderful holiday, and wish you a wonderful and prosperous 2008. With the New Year upon us, this seems like the perfect time to announce our upcoming Spring 2008 releases. This year’s list includes: St. Barts Breakdown by Don Bruns
Coming
in March 2008 Known for producing an unbelievable string of hits, Murtz is also tied to a string of disappearances. Seems a number of Murtz’s romantic conquests have vanished into thin air. After his latest incident, Murtz conveniently retreats to his secluded St. Barts villa. Before Mick Sever can hop a plane to the island, he’s nearly run down by a speeding car. Coincidence? Maybe, but hitmaker Danny Murtz and near misses go hand in hand. If Danny Murtz has it his way, Mick will only need a one-way ticket to paradise. Because if Mick isn’t careful, his next column will be an obituary – his obituary. Sun, sand, and a psychopath: it’s a deadly mix. The fourth novel in Bruns’ series featuring rock & roll journalist Mick Sever, St. Barts Breakdown is a rocking, rolling, and riveting read.
The
Deal
by Adam
Gittlin Everything about Jonah Gray screams success – expensive clothes, a Park Avenue penthouse, and a seven-figure income. A cutthroat, rainmaking New York City commercial real estate broker, Jonah craves opulence and power. He beds models, romps the globe on the weekends, and sees the world as his for the taking. Jonah Gray has it all. Or at least he had it all. When Andreu Zhamosvky, a close family friend, presents him with the deal of a lifetime, Jonah jumps at the chance. All Jonah has to do is act quickly, invest half a billion dollars in prime NYC office buildings, and collect a huge payoff. But all that glitters is not gold and this golden opportunity is anything but. Within days of signing on, Jonah is mysteriously thrust into the epicenter of an international and personal scandal. Forced to explore a whole new territory where he can trust no one, and where danger, death, and deception lurk at every corner, Jonah will learn some painfully hard lessons about the quest for easy money. Intricate, edgy and intense, The Deal moves faster than a prime property in a hot market. According to Robert Dugoni, New York Times best-selling author of The Jury Master, “Gittlin is one to watch.”
Rabbit in the Moon
by
Deborah and Joel Shlian San Francisco, 1989: Forty years after Mao and his People’s Liberation Army set out to change China forever, Dr. Lili Quan prepares for a journey that will change her life forever. In her 27 years, Lili had rarely thought of herself as anything but an American. But to honor her mother’s dying wish that Lili “return home,” Lili reluctantly sets out for China. For Lili, a passionate idealist, this will be an extraordinary trip filled with remarkable discoveries – from meeting and falling in love with Chi-Wen Zhou, a victim of the Cultural Revolution and zealous Taoist, to finding Dr. Ni-Fu Cheng, the grandfather Lili believed had died years before. But it was Dr. Cheng who had made the most remarkable discovery of all: he discovered the secret to long life. Dr. Cheng shares his discovery with Lili, which puts her life in jeopardy. As greedy and unscrupulous men vie for control of the most earth-shattering discovery of the century, Lili becomes a pawn in a deadly and dangerous international game. Before Lili Quan can hold the key to the future, she must unlock the deadly secrets of the past. A rich tapestry of suspense, intrigue and discovery, Rabbit in the Moon is a moving and miraculous tale about finding hope – and finding home. George Anders, New York Times best-selling author of Perfect Enough, and co-recipient of the Pulitzer Prize for National Reporting, 1997, calls Rabbit in the Moon “a sweeping, ambitious book whose time has come. The stakes in this Chinese-American thriller are huge; the action is fast-paced and full of ingenious plot twists.” We are excited about the release of each of these fantastic new novels and would like to invite you to check back for more updates. We continue to get excellent feedback from our 2007 releases. We are thrilled to announce that The Strand magazine has named Ladykiller by Lawrence Light and Meredith Anthony as one of the ten best books of 2007. Congratulations, Larry and Meredith! We would also like to offer our congratulations to Patricia Gussin on a highly successful launch of her latest novel, Twisted Justice. Twisted Justice has received some excellent reviews, including: “a fast-moving, rollercoaster of a novel…recommend(ed) to anyone who enjoys unpredictable mysteries with an unlimited number of surprises…and anyone who doesn’t mind missing some sleep”--Reader Views “will be surprised if the ingeniously crafted, suspenseful thriller is not nominated for a host of awards….cinematic storytelling at its best.” --Dan’s Papers "A compelling thriller packed with lots of suspense and a complex plot…excellent!”--Fresh Fiction “Gussin’s newest medical suspense novel gets off to a quick start and the pace never slackens..an excellent novel”--Boca Raton News “Tightly plotted with exciting revelations around every turn. The suspense never lets up…an adrenaline ride of pure suspense that will demand your undivided attention from start to finish.”-Armchair Interviews “A nail-biting rollercoaster ride of brilliant writing…a must read for and fans of John Grisham, James Patterson or Tess Gerritsen.” --Front Street Reviews “Thriller readers have a new author to watch for”--Round Table Reviews “a page-turner…Twisted Justice is a tale that will keep you reading late into the night”--Curled Up with a Good Book “Gussin's story shows just how fast things can change, and therein lies its suspense. This has flashes of Scott Turow's fine storytelling.” --Rocky Mountain News “A mesmerizing tale…a powerful, satisfying thriller with considerable action… Gussin skillfully handles a complex plot with amazing dexterity.”--Lansing State Journal “a compelling must-read…an enthralling tale of murder and revenge…I guarantee you will not be able to put Twisted Justice down”--Sime Gen Reviews Congratulations, Pat! Please check back for more updates and, as always, thank you for visiting Oceanview Publishing. |
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It is hard to believe that we’re coming upon the end of another year – but what a great year it has been! Special thanks to everyone who has helped to make 2007 such a wonderful year at Oceanview. We are happy to announce that two of Oceanview’s titles were named winners in the 2007 Royal Palm Literary Awards. The Perfect Assassin by Ward Larsen was named first-place winner in the Published Mystery/Thrillers category, and Death Angel by Martha Powers was named second-place winner in the Publisher Mystery/Thrillers category. Congratulations to Ward & Martha! In addition, three Oceanview titles were among this year’s winners in the National Best Books 2007 Awards. Among those titles honored: The Castro Gene by Todd Buchholz – Award-Winning Finalist in the Fiction & Literature: Mystery/Suspense category Stuff to Die For by Don Bruns -- Award-Winning Finalist in the Fiction & Literature: Mystery/Suspense category Egrets to the Flames by Barbara Anton – Award-Winning Finalist in the Fiction & Literature: General Fiction category. Congratulations! We are thrilled with the excellent feedback and accolades we have received for our previously-released Fall 2007 titles. We are pleased to announce that Stuff to Die For by Don Bruns is now in its second printing. In addition, Blackstone Audio has released an audio edition of Stuff to Die For. James Macomber’s A Grave Breach continues to receive excellent reviews, including: “A true thriller from the start…keeps you on the edge of your seat” Reader Views “A Grave Breach kept me awake most nights as I raced through the pages” I Love a Mystery “An excellent suspense novel that definitely will leave you wanting to read more of Macomber’s work” Armchair Interviews “This international thriller superbly explores the nature of decisions and memories.” Lima News Egrets to the Flames by Barbara Anton has also received some wonderful accolades, including: “Like a Danielle Steele epic… steamy, riveting and so beautifully written” Front Street Reviews “Certainly theatrical…a pace more rapid than ‘Days of Our Lives.’” TCM Reviews “This is a must read!” SimeGen Reviews “the unbelievably whirling dervish plot in this novel spins the reader through a cycle of breathtaking events.” Crystal Reviews We are incredibly honored to announce that two titles from our Fall 2007 list -- Egrets to the Flames by the late Barbara Anton, and Twisted Justice by Patricia Gussin – will be featured in the December Brodart McNaughton Letter. We are delighted to announce the release of Twisted Justice by Pat Gussin on December 1. A trade paperback edition of Pat’s debut, Shadow of Death, Thriller Award nominee for “Best First Novel,” will be released simultaneously. James Rollins, New York Times best-selling author of The Judas Strain, calls Twisted Justice "a thriller that would've made Hitchcock proud…as riveting as it is relentless, driving toward a climax that will have you burning through pages late into the night. Not to be missed!" We emphatically agree; Twisted Justice is not to be missed. Congratulations, Pat! We would also like to extend a warm welcome to the newest member of the Oceanview team, John Cheesman, our new project manager. We are so happy to have you onboard, John! Please stay tuned for more updates in January. From all of us at Oceanview, we wish you a safe, joyous, and happy holiday season. |
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We would like to begin our November news update by offering congratulations to Ward Larsen, whose debut novel, The Perfect Assassin, has been awarded the Gold Medal in the 2007 Military Writers Society of America’s Awards Program’s fiction category. Congratulations, Ward! We would also like to congratulate Pat Gussin, who will be recognized as one of four Women of Sarasota sponsors for this year’s A Novel Affair event in conjunction with the Sarasota Reading Festival. We are also thrilled with the response to our first two Fall releases – Stuff to Die For by Don Bruns, and A Grave Breach by Jim Macomber. Recent highlights include two fantastic Booklist reviews: Stuff to Die For: “Will remind the reader of Tim Dorsey's cast of whacked-out characters but with the narrative voice and feel of Mark Twain's Huck Finn.” (Starred review) A Grave Breach: “A very impressive novel from an attorney and author with the right stuff to challenge Turow, Grisham, and the other top guns of the genre.” Congratulations, Don and Jim! November 1 will mark the release of our third Fall 2007 title, Egrets to the Flames by the late Barbara Anton. We have been overwhelmed by the tremendous accolades and awards Egrets to the Flames has received, including lavish praise in an advance Publishers Weekly review, and winning the coveted Eaton Literary Agency’s Annual Book-length award. We are also delighted to announce that Egrets to the Flames has been selected as a Book Sense Notable for December 2007. While we are saddened that Egrets to the Flames will be a posthumous release for Barbara Anton, who passed away in May of this year, we do feel that Barbara’s tremendous passion lives on in this phenomenal work. In addition, Barbara’s philanthropic spirit is living on through Egrets to the Flames. Through Barbara’s generosity, Oceanview is arranging to have over 5000 hardcover first editions of Anton’s debut novel, Egrets to the Flames, donated to libraries nationwide in honor of Barbara’s cousin, Ms. Dorothy Matis Hoyman, a devoted librarian in the Temple University Library System. Barbara had so much respect and admiration for librarians and her generous gift not only honors Ms. Hoyman, but was also intended as her way of honoring those fine librarians for their dedication, hard work, and devotion in bringing worthy literature to those who browse their shelves. On December 3, 2007, Oceanview and the Selby Public Library will host a tribute to Barbara Anton at the Selby Public Library Geldbart Auditiorium in Sarasota. An event to honor Ms. Anton and celebrate the release of Egrets to the Flames, the tribute will also mark the beginning of Ms. Anton’s library donation campaign. We want to extend a special thanks to our friends at the Selby Public Library, and to Barbara’s friends and associates who have graciously lent their time, encouragement and support. Our heartfelt and sincere thanks to you all! On December 1, we will celebrate the release of Twisted Justice by Pat Gussin as well as a trade paper edition of Pat’s Shadow of Death, Thriller Award nominee for best first novel. Hailed by Reader Views as “a fast-moving, rollercoaster of a novel,” Twisted Justice, says James Rollins, New York Times best-selling author of The Judas Strain, is “a thriller that would’ve made Hitchcock proud.” Please stay tuned for more updates in December, and as always, thank you for visiting! |
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| October 2007 | ||
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October, 2007 marks Oceanview’s three year anniversary and we would like to start by extending our heartfelt thanks to our authors and to all of the booksellers, librarians, industry professionals, readers and reviewers who have offered their support, encouragement and assistance. We are proud of what we’ve accomplished in these past three years and are both appreciative and humbled by all of the support we have received. Thank you all so very much! We would like to extend best wishes to George Foster, our exemplary designer, and Mary Franke on their recent nuptials. Big congratulations are in order to Don Bruns on the release of Stuff to Die For. The reviews are pouring in. Check out some of the wonderful praise for Don and Stuff to Die For: “This quirkily engaging mystery is a buddy novel as funny as the movie Dumb and Dumber.” Library Journal “James and Skip are so puppy-dog endearing and funny that they deserve an encore. Perhaps even a series. Like the Hardy Boys.” ForeWord Magazine “Bruns is simply masterful…. a romp through Miami to be snickered at and savored.” Deadly Pleasures “A sure bet to appeal to fans of Carl Hiaasen, Tim Dorsey, or James O. Born.” BookPage “A memorable ride involving big dreams, big trouble and a simple truck” Publishers Weekly “A real knockout… a real pleasure to read.” Central Crime Zone “A heck of a ride…I hope there’s a second Lessor & Moore on the horizon” Kaye Barley “…escapist fun in the form of a generally entertaining mystery...it deserves considerable credit.” Mysterious Reviews “Unforgettable....the humor is biting and first-class…” Sime Gen Reviews “A fast, enjoyable read…Bruns has created a group of characters that will be remembered long past the end of the book.” Baryon Review “A high-speed story that’s truly ‘to die for’” Vicki Landes “An immensely satisfying read. If you enjoy interesting characters, and a combination of humor and intrigue, then Stuff to Die For is stuff to die for.” Lee Carper “Part humor, part mystery, part thriller and definitely all suspenseful….excellent stuff on every level” Mouth Full of Bullets “Bruns has created a clever piece of fiction. Lessor and Moore are delightful characters.” Crime and Suspense “Bruns’ latest is ‘Stuff’ of laughter, intrigue” Lima News “If you’re looking for a suspenseful, often humorous page-turner to die for, look no further than Stuff to Die For…fast-paced, fun-filled…from beginning to end.” Curled Up with a Good Book “Cuban thugs, Florida heat, and a look at the lifestyles of the wealthy, all add color to this caper…excellent” Armchair Interviews Congratulations, Don, and thanks to all of these wonderful reviewers for their kind words. We are pleased to announce the release of James Macomber’s A Grave Breach, our second Fall release. Fresh Fiction praises Macomber’s “beautiful writing” and adds, “a skillful interweaving of past and present makes A Grave Breach an intriguing, must-read.” Be sure to check it out! In November, we will celebrate the release of Egrets to the Flames by the late Barbara Anton. We are honored to announce that Egrets to the Flames has been awarded the coveted Eaton Literary Agency’s Annual Book Length Award. In an advance review of Egrets to the Flames, Publishers Weekly reports: “Vivid scenes of harvesting and processing the sugar cane and the hot subtropical setting earn solid marks for Anton…her over-the-top melodrama rages like a field afire.” Please stay tuned for more updates in November and as always, thanks for visiting www.oceanviewpub.com |
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September 2007 |
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We at Oceanview hope you have had a wonderful summer. With summer coming to a close, it is time to turn our attention to ourFall 2007 releases. We are pleased to announce our first Fall 2007 release, Stuff to Die For by Don Bruns. Known as the master of the music murder mystery, Don Bruns (temporarily!) trades writing about the music business for writing about the moving business in this witty, gritty mystery about big ideas, big dreams – and big trouble. For any reader who has ever wondered what the Hardy Boys would be like as grownups, Do |