Greetings from Oceanview!  We hope everyone is having a wonderful summer.  At Oceanview, this summer has been filled with awards. In June alone, Oceanview books have won six new awards!

We are thrilled to share the news that four books from Oceanview have been named award-winners in the 2008 ForeWord Book of the Year Awards.

Among our winners:
Stealing Trinity by Ward Larsen – Gold Medal – Mystery Category
Rabbit in the Moon by Deborah and Joel Shlian – Silver Medal – Mystery Category
Blood Island by H. Terrell Griffin – Award-winning Finalist – Mystery Category
Stuff Dreams Are Made Of by Don Bruns – Award-winning Finalist – Mystery Category

This year’s ForeWord Book of the Year awards were announced during Book Expo America in New York.

Sponsored by ForeWord Magazine, the ForeWord Book of the Year Awards recognize and celebrate the achievements of independent publishers and their authors.

In other great news just announced, Blood Island by H. Terrell Griffin won the Benjamin Franklin 2009 Silver Medal Award in the mystery/suspense category. An annual awards program that recognizes excellence in independent publishing, The Benjamin Franklin Awards ™ were awarded during a gala ceremony just before the opening of Book Expo America.

In addition, Conspiracy of Silence by Martha Powers has been awarded first place in the romantic suspense category of the 2009 Write Touch Readers Awards.  An annual awards program sponsored by the Wisconsin chapter of the Romance Writers of America, the Write Touch Readers Awards recognize excellence in romance writing.

This year’s Write Touch Awards were announced at the Wisconsin RWA’s chapter conference, Love is in the Cards III, held in Green Bay, Wisconsin, on June 5-7.

We could not be more proud of these honors.  Congratulations to all of our winners!

We also would like to extend our congratulations to Margaret Fenton, whose newly-released mystery, Little Lamb Lost, was released in June to rave reviews and has earned a Birmingham best-seller designation by placing #1 on the Little Professor Bookshop’s best-sellers list.

In addition, we are so pleased to announce that Little Lamb Lost has been selected as an Indie Next List Notable for July by IndieBound. Congratulations, Margaret!

That’s it for July!  Be sure to check back in August for more updates.  Till then, have a wonderful month, and as always, thanks for visiting Oceanview Publishing, where great books are always on the horizon

Greetings from Oceanview! 

We would love to start off by sharing the wonderful news that six Oceanview books have been named winners in this year’s Indie Excellence Awards competition!

Among the winners of the 2009 Indie Excellence Awards are:
   Stuff Dreams are Made Of by Don Bruns, Winner:  Mystery/Suspense Category
   The Deal by Adam Gittlin, Winner:  Thriller Category
   St. Barts Breakdown by Don Bruns, Award-winning Finalist:  Mystery/Suspense Category
   Blood Island by H. Terrell Griffin, Award-winning Finalist:  Mystery/Suspense Category
   Rabbit in the Moon by Deborah and Joel Shlian, Award-winning Finalist:  Thriller Category
   Stealing Trinity by Ward Larsen, Award-winning Finalist:  Thriller Category

Congratulations to Don Bruns, Adam Gittlin, H. Terrell Griffin, Deborah and Joel Shlian, and Ward Larsen!  We are so proud of you all, and are incredibly honored by these awards.

Additional congratulations are in order to Ward Larsen, whose latest novel, Stealing Trinity, has been nominated for a Macavity Award.  Stealing Trinity is one of six contenders for the Sue Feder Memorial Historical Mystery award.  Way to go, Ward!

And even more congratulations to Don Bruns, whose Bahama Burnout has landed on the Murder on the Beach hardcover best-sellers list.  Congratulations, Don!

We are thrilled to mark the official release of Little Lamb Lost by Margaret Fenton.  The last of our Spring/Summer 2009 releases, Little Lamb Lost has received a number of incredible early reviews, including:

“A profound tale. Margaret Fenton is a shining new voice in the mystery genre.” - Lori’s Book Reviews

“Little Lamb Lost is a riveting read. A truly mesmerizing tale filled with a whole lot of drama and suspense. It will leave you wanting more up until the very last page.” - Bookpleasures

“Fenton has done an outstanding job with the characters and the story. I hope Claire Conover graces the reading list again, and soon.” - The Baryon Review of Books

“A fabulous regional amateur sleuth. Readers will enjoy this intriguing Alabama whodunit.” -          Harriet Klausner

“Gripping suspense with heart.” - Fresh Fiction

“Very fast-paced and action-packed. I give this book five huge stars.” - Quality Book Reviews

Congratulations, Margaret!

Now, as we’re hard at work on both our Fall 2009 and Spring/Summer 2010 lists, we would like to give our special thanks to the authors of our Spring/Summer 2009 books -- Barbara Levenson, author of Fatal February; A. Scott Pearson, author of Rupture; Don Bruns, author of Bahama Burnout; Alan S. Evans, author of Spirit Horses, Stephen Boehrer, author of The Purple Culture, and Margaret Fenton, author of Little Lamb Lost – for all of their hard work in making this such an outstanding season for Oceanview Publishing.  Sincerest, heartfelt thanks to each one of you, and to all of the Oceanview authors for your continued support!

That’s it for June!  Please stay tuned for more updates in July.  Till then, have a terrific month, and as always, thank you for visiting www.oceanviewpub.com

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Where great books are always on the horizon

Greetings from Oceanview!

May finds us well into our Spring/Summer 2009 releases, and hard at work on both our Fall 2009 and Spring/Summer 2010 lists.

But before we get to the news about our most recent books, we’d like to offer our congratulations to Martha Powers, whose latest novel, Conspiracy of Silence, has been named a finalist in the Write Touch Readers’ Award’s romantic suspense category.  Way to go, Martha!

We are thrilled to announce the May publication of The Purple Culture by Stephen Boehrer.

A timely and controversial novel, The Purple Culture is getting lots of attention, and has already received a number of early rave reviews, including:

“Well written, interesting, and thought-provoking.” - The Baryon Review of Books

“Although a profound legal thriller that extrapolates from the headlines, The Purple Culture is much more. A brilliant tale.” - Harriet Klausner

“Clean writing, as direct as a court transcription. It doesn’t shy away from the issues.” - National Catholic Reporter

“Boehrer tackles a difficult subject in The Purple Culture trying to understand why upper-level clergy would essentially condone deplorable behavior by its priests. The book may cause some controversy, but at least it will get people thinking. I look forward to reading more from this talented author.” - Fresh Fiction

“Boehrer makes a compelling case. The book is an examination of what the author calls the purple culture – a study of the hierarchy of the institution. Boehrer contends it is the hierarchy that is inherently flawed, not the church. And he does it in a most convincing way. As a member of the faithful, this is good news.” - Armchair Interviews

Congratulations, Steve!

We are also thrilled to congratulate Alan S. Evans, author of the newly-release Spirit Horses, for a phenomenal launch event at Goerings Book Store in Gainesville, Florida. Rumor has it that Alan’s signing may have been the most well-attended event in the store’s history.  Congratulations, Alan!

We are also pleased to share some early good news for Margaret Fenton, author of Little Lamb Lost, which we’ll release on June 1. In an advance review in their April 6, 2009 issue, Publishers Weekly says Little Lamb Lost author Margaret Fenton “puts her experiences as a social worker to good use in her promising debut. With her fine ear for regional speech, Fenton may do for Birmingham what Margaret Maron has done for rural North Carolina.”

Congratulations, Margaret!

Please stay tuned for more updates in June.  Till then, have a terrific month, and as always, thank you for visiting www.oceanviewpub.com

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Where great books are always on the horizon

Greetings from Oceanview!

We have so much great news to report this month and would like to start off by offering our congratulations to Deborah and Joel Shlian, Gold Medal Winners of the Fiction Category of this year’s Florida Book Awards.

In addition, it is with great pleasure that we announce that Rabbit in the Moon has been selected as a May pick for DearReader.com’s Thriller Book Club.  Congratulations, Deborah and Joel!

Congratulations are also in order to Martha Powers, whose book trailer for Conspiracy of Silence took top honors in both the “Most Artistic Trailer” and “Most Intriguing Trailer” categories of the New Covey Awards.  If you’ve not yet seen this phenomenal book trailer, please be sure to check it out by visiting:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6LN0GF_Q6o

Additional congratulations are in order to Martha for winning the Bronze Medal in this year’s Florida Book Awards for Conspiracy of Silence, as well as an Honorable Mention in the Reader Views 2009 Literary Award Contest.  Way to go, Martha!

We are thrilled to announce that four Oceanview titles have been named finalists in this year’s ForeWord Book of the Year Awards.  Among the finalists for ForeWord Book of the Year (Fiction: Mystery category) are:
          Blood Island by H. Terrell Griffin
          Rabbit in the Moon by Deborah and Joel Shlian
          Stealing Trinity by Ward Larsen
          Stuff Dreams Are Made Of  by Don Bruns

Congratulations to Terry, Deborah and Joel, Ward, and Don!  We are so proud of you all.

We are delighted to announce the release of Spirit Horses by Alan S. Evans, now available wherever fine books are sold.  The advance reviews of this phenomenal new book have been absolutely overwhelming!  Check out what critics have to say about Spirit Horses: 

“A wonderful novel. Give yourself a treat and get this tender, touching novel.”
-- Baryon Review of Books 

“A very powerful novel. Readers of all genres will enjoy this story about a simple man, some wild horses, and the people influenced by the horses.”
          --TCM Reviews

“Spirit Horses is a wonderful book that reads like the best of gripping movies. A visually impressive and emotionally stirring work.”
--Fresh Fiction

Congratulations, Alan!

Special thanks to Don Bruns for his role in an extraordinary launch of the latest Mick Sever novel, Bahama Burnout. From outstanding reviews to an incredibly successful blog tour, Bahama Burnout is getting lots of attention!  Way to go, Don!

That’s it for April, but be sure to check back in May for more updates.  Till then, have a wonderful month, and as always, thanks for visiting www.oceanviewpub.com 

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Where great books are always on the horizon

Greetings from Oceanview!

With so much great news to share this month, it’s hard to know where to begin. From two terrific February book launches, to our latest release, to announcing our Fall 2009 list, we have some terrific things in the works at Oceanview!

We would like to begin by offering our congratulations to Barbara Levenson on the February release of Fatal February.  Among the reviews we’ve received:

“A winning combination of mystery and legal intrigue.” —The Free-Lance Star

“Lighthearted and frothy. Fun.”—The Deseret News

“A fun debut, full of humor and joie de vivre.” – Library Journal

 “Fatal February scores points for its crisp sense of humor, its colorful sense of place, and its lively plotting.” –The Mount Vernon News

“This novel just rocks from page one until the end. Put this book on your list of novels you must read this year.” —Bookviews

“A deliciously exciting read.” — MyShelf Reviews

Barbara also celebrated a tremendous launch event at Books & Books in Coral Gables, Florida, to a standing-room-only crowd.  In addition, we are thrilled to share the good news that Fatal February has been selected as by IndieBound as an Indie NextList Notable for March. Congratulations, Barbara!

Congratulations also to A. Scott Pearson on the February release of Rupture, which has received some excellent reviews, including:

“A superbly crafted non-stop thriller from beginning to end.” —Midwest Book Review

“A must-read for anyone interested in a suspense-filled thriller. Should be recommended reading for those of us who are concerned about the growing distance between ethics and payouts that are appearing more and more in our 21st century world.” —The Tri-Cities Herald

“A rapid-fire, engrossing, and timely medical thriller.  An exciting read at roller coaster speed.” —Front Street Reviews

“Rupture takes a different and quite striking direction in mystery fiction.” —Nashville City Paper

Scott’s release party at Davis-Kidd booksellers in Nashville, Tennessee, was tremendously successful, with over 120 in attendance.  In addition, Rupture landed at #1 on the Davis-Kidd hardcover best-sellers list. Sources say that at his hometown release party in Brownsville, Tennessee, Scott signed books for over four hours!  Congratulations, Scott!

We are thrilled to announce the release of Bahama Burnout by Don Bruns.  The fifth novel in Bruns’s series featuring rock and roll reporter Mick Sever, Bahama Burnout is filled with characters as colorful as the Bahamas landscape, a sizzling plot, and scorching hot action. Among the early reviews for Bahama Burnout:

“Bruns's twisted tale of rock-and-roll revenge will keep readers guessing until the end.” —Publishers Weekly

”Bruns's sixth mystery captures the flavor of living in a tropical paradise and is another great read from an underappreciated mystery author.” —Library Journal

“A captivating tour into the world of music, egos and Bahamian life.” —Fresh Fiction

“A riveting read from first page to last.” —Midwest Book Review

In addition, Don is featured in the February issue of The Rotarian magazine.  Check out the article by visiting: http://www.rotary.org/en/MediaAndNews/TheRotarian/Pages/Fundraiser.aspx

Way to go, Don!

And without further ado, we are delighted to announce our Fall 2009 list.

Oceanview will publish six new hardcovers this Fall, including:

In Their Blood by Sharon Potts – Suspense, September 8, 2009

Collision of Evil by John J. Le Beau – International Thriller, September 21, 2009

The Test by Patricia Gussin – Suspense, October 5, 2009

Stuff to Spy For by Don Bruns – Mystery, November 2, 2009

Wyatt’s Revenge by H. Terrell Griffin – Mystery, November 16, 2009

Dead Air by Deborah Shlian and Linda Reid – Thriller, December 7, 2009

Oceanview will also publish trade paper editions of:

Stuff to Die For by Don Bruns – Mystery, August 1, 2009

Twisted Justice by Patricia Gussin – Mystery, October 5, 2009

Stuff Dreams Are Made Of by Don Bruns – Mystery, November 2, 2009

We look forward to the release of each of these titles.

Please stay tuned for more news in April, when we’ll release our third Spring 2009 book, Spirit Horses by Alan Evans.

Till then, have a terrific month.  As always, thank you so much for visiting www.oceanviewpub.com

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Where great books are always on the horizon

Greetings from Oceanview!

We hope everyone is having a wonderful 2009.  We’re hard at work on our biggest list of books yet, and are looking forward to bringing you twelve new hardcover releases and four trade paper releases this year.

We are delighted to announce our first two 2009 releases:  Fatal February by Barbara Levenson and Rupture by A. Scott Pearson.

We are certainly getting 2009’s list off to a great start with some tremendous early reviews for these phenomenal debut novels.

Among the early Fatal February reviews:

“The surprises regarding the cosmic scales of justice that surface after the Yarmouth trial lend extra punch.” —Publishers Weekly

“Fatal February, Barbara Levenson’s first novel, is a hit. I could not put this book down.” —Armchair Interviews

“Full of twists and turns. A very good read.” —Quality Book Reviews

“A delightful read.” —Baryon Review

“A fun legal thriller starring a feisty heroine.” —Harriet Klausner

Among the early Rupture reviews:

“Branch makes an appealing hero as he fights the steep odds against him.” —Publishers Weekly

“If you are a fan of medical suspense, this is a must read. A truly engrossing, enjoyable book.” —TCM Reviews

“A top notch thriller with plenty of twists and turns.” —The Baryon Review

“An exciting medical thriller. Fans will enjoy A. Scott Pearson’s profound look of medicine in America through the eyes of a likable careworn champion whose world has collapsed.” —Harriet Klausner

Congratulations, Barbara and Scott!

Next month, we’ll celebrate the release of Bahama Burnout, book five in Don Bruns’s Mick Sever mystery series.  Extra special congratulations are in order to Don for a great advance review from Publishers Weekly:

“Bruns's twisted tale of rock and roll revenge will keep readers guessing right up till the end.” —Publishers Weekly

Way to go, Don!

We were so thrilled to learn that Oceanview had not one, but three, titles on the November best-sellers list for Murder on the Beach Mystery Bookstore.  Among the best-sellers were:

Conspiracy of Silence by Martha Powers (#1 on the hardcover best-sellers list)

Blood Island by H. Terrell Griffin (#6 on the hardcover best-sellers list) and

Death Angel by Martha Powers (#4 on the paperback best-sellers list)

In addition, Publishers Marketplace noted two Oceanview titles on their national best-sellers lists:

Conspiracy of Silence by Martha Powers (#8 on the ABA/Booksense list for November 2008) and

Blood Island by H. Terrell Griffin (#13 on the ABA/Booksense list for December 2008)

Congratulations, Martha and Terry!  We couldn’t be more proud of you.

We were also thrilled to learn that St. Barts Breakdown by Don Bruns landed at #20 on Murder on the Beach Bookstore’s Yearly best-seller list for 2008.  Congratulations, Don!

Congratulations are also in order to Deborah and Joel Shlian for a wonderful new review of Rabbit in the Moon from MyShelf Reviews in which reviewer Janie Franz hails Rabbit in the Moon as a book “destined to make its own mark in the literary world.”  Please visit http://www.myshelf.com/mystery/09/rabbitinthemoon.htm  to read this wonderful review in its entirety.  Congratulations, Deborah and Joel!

We are so pleased to announce and congratulate Joel Arnold, the first place winner in Oceanview’s short story contest, for his story “Mississippi Pearl.” Joel’s  work has appeared in a wide variety of publications, ranging from Cat Fancy and American Road Magazine to Weird Tales and the mystery anthology Resort to Murder. A handful of his short stories may be heard in podcast form at www.pseudopod.org. In February, 2009, Joel’s short story collection of sci-fi/horror tales, Bedtime Stories for the Apocalypse, will be available from SamsDot Publishing. Joel lives in Savage, Minnesota with his wife and two kids. Congratulations, Joel, and special thanks to everyone who entered and helped judge this overwhelmingly successful contest.

And finally, we’d like to leave you with a photo of our own A. Scott Pearson at a recent pre-release book event in Manchester, Tennessee featuring fellow Nashville authors Jennie Bentley and JT Ellison.

As always, thank you for visiting www.oceanviewpub.com. Please stay tuned for more updates, and you’ll definitely want to check back in March, when we announce our Fall 2009 list.

Till then, have a terrific month!

Oceanview Publishing
Where great books are always on the horizon

Greetings from Oceanview, and Happy New Year!  We hope you all had a wonderful holiday season.

We are so excited to see what 2009 holds in store.  We have a tremendous list of new titles coming your way, as well as several trade paper releases of some of previously-released hardcovers.  Please stay tuned for updates and more information.

We are just one month away from our first two 2009 Spring releases – Fatal February by Barbara Levenson and Rupture by A. Scott Pearson.  Both Fatal February and Rupture will be available nationwide on February 1, 2009.

In Fatal February, Levenson, a longtime Miami resident who currently serves as a senior judge in the circuit court of Miami-Dade County, introduces protagonist Mary Magruder Katz, a half Jewish, half Southern Baptist Miami criminal defense attorney. Mary’s life starts to spin out of control when a minor fender bender turns out to be an unlikely shot from Cupid’s bow. Carlos Martin, the other car’s driver, isn’t just a distracted driver; he’s distracting. Carlos is charming, handsome, and mysterious. Hardly before she knows what hit her, Mary breaks off her engagement, jumps into a sizzling romance with Carlos, gets fired from her former fiancé’s highbrow law firm, starts her own practice, and lands her first client, Lillian Yarmouth. But Lillian isn’t just any client; she’s the prime suspect in what’s become the Miami society murder of the year. And it’s up to Mary to prove Lillian’s innocence. Mary soon finds that this case, like all matters of the heart, is anything but black and white. And Mary has clearly stumbled onto something that has someone seeing red. February may be the shortest month of the year, but Mary’s got some long days--and nights--ahead. This month could be a real killer.

Author Barbara Levenson delivers a winning recipe in Fatal February. One part mystery, one part romance, a scoop of hilarious, and a dash of tension, mixed with the fantastically quirky Mary Magruder Katz yields a delightfully charming debut. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, but it doesn’t get much better than (Mary Magruder) Katz.

In Rupture, Nashville-based novelist and surgeon A. Scott Pearson introduces protagonist Dr. Eli Branch. Well on his way to realizing his dream of becoming a successful surgeon-scientist, Eli Branch seems destined for academic stardom. After years of research, Eli is on the cusp of a groundbreaking discovery that could light the way for the future. But, as Eli will soon learn, today’s medicine has a very dark side.  While investigating the suspicious death of one of his patients, Eli uncovers an elaborate web of lies spun by his late father, a longtime professor of anatomy at Mid-South Medical College in Memphis. Instead of finding answers, Eli only finds more questions–and more victims, each meeting a sudden, violent end. Trapped in the paradox of ending one life to save another, Eli will find that in this life-or-death race against time, one false step could be fatal.

According to Publishers Weekly, “Pearson, himself an M.D., dramatically describes operating scenes and lucidly explains medical issues, from aortic device failures to stem cell therapy. Branch makes for an appealing hero as he fights the steep odds against him.”

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.” Please be sure to check out these wonderful new Oceanview releases.

We want to offer congratulations to H. Terrell (Terry) Griffin for a sensational launch of Blood Island. From stellar reviews, to standing-room-only crowds at signings, to a phenomenal 5-day blog tour, Terry Griffin, according to the Longboat Observer, “has done it again. Griffin’s third book promises to be another bookshelf staple.” Congratulations, Terry, and thanks so much for all of your hard work in making this come together.

Congratulations are definitely in order to Don Bruns, who was featured in the December issue of Sky Magazine, the in-flight magazine of Delta Airlines. Featured as December’s “mystery traveler,” Don is featured in a full page interview that includes picture of Don playing guitar on a sandy beach. Don’s Q+A session with Sky covers research, the Mick Sever books, and a brief glimpse at Don's March release, Bahama Burnout. Please visit Don’s web site – www.donburnsbooks.com – for a direct link to the full article.  We are also thrilled to announce that Blackstone audio has just released an audio edition of Don’s St. Barts Breakdown.  Congratulations, Don!

We were absolutely thrilled to receive news that three Oceanview titles made the Murder on the Beach Bookstore’s November 2008 best-sellers list.  Conspiracy of Silence by Martha Powers ranked #1 on the hardcover best-sellers list, while Blood Island came in at #6.  The trade paper edition of Death Angel by Martha Powers ranked #4 on the trade paperbacks best-sellers list.  Congratulations, Terry and Martha; we could not be more proud!

Please stay tuned for more updates; we have a number of terrific new books coming your way.

We wish you all the best for 2009, and as always, thank you for visiting www.oceanviewpub.com

Oceanview Publishing
Where great books are always on the horizon

December 2008

Greetings from Oceanview!

It is hard to believe that December is already upon and in no time at all, we’ll be turning the calendar on another year.  For us, 2008 is still very much in full swing, and we are delighted to announce the release of our last 2008 title, Blood Island by H. Terrell Griffin. Chosen by IndieBound.org as an Indie Next List Pick for December, Blood Island is now available wherever fine books are sold.

Packed with dynamite, leap-off-the-page action, and resplendent with unexpected twists and turns, Blood Island combines the unmistakable heat of South Florida with spine-chilling suspense.

But why take our word for it?  Check out some of these fantastic early reviews:

“Terry Griffin has done it again. Griffin’s third book promises to be another bookshelf staple.” —The Longboat Observer

“Griffin's breezy first-person narration brings the likable Matt, with his killer reflexes and wry sense of humor, vividly to life.” —Publishers Weekly

“Blood Island is a thoroughly entertaining, old-school Florida mystery novel that fans of the region and the genre will love.” —Booklist

“Griffin seems to have settled into a niche unoccupied by other writers. General mystery fans and Travis McGee addicts alike should enjoy this book.” —ForeWord Magazine

“The next time you're running your fingertips along the bookstore shelves, check this one out.” —Fresh Fiction

“Fast-paced, witty, full of characters that step off the page, and packed with more action than a Schwarzenegger movie. If you like action, Griffin is the real deal.” — Front Street Reviews

To celebrate the release of Blood Island, Griffin will be appearing for a virtual book tour from December 2 – 6, 2008 on such blogs as:
In Reference to Murder (http://inreferencetomurder.typepad.com/)
Lesa’s Book Critiques (http://lesasbookcritiques.blogspot.com/)
The Friendly Book Nook (http://thefriendlybooknook.com/)
Murder by 4 (http://murderby4.blogspot.com/)
Wendi’s Book Corner (http://wendisbookcorner.blogspot.com/) and
Allie’s Musings (http://allieboniface.blogspot.com/)

In addition, reviews of Blood Island will be featured on such blogs and web sites as:
Jenn’s Bookshelf (http://jennsbookshelf.blogspot.com/)
Reader’s Respite (http://readersrespite.blogspot.com/)
Mystery Reader Discussion (http://misterreereeder.blogspot.com/) and
Bookish Ruth (http://www.bookishruth.com/)

Special thanks to Lance Wright of Mysterious Reviews for all of his hard work in coordinating the blog tour. Thanks, Lance!

We are thrilled to announce that five Oceanview titles have been named winners and award-winning finalists in the National Best Books 2008 Awards Competition.  Among the winners are:
National Best Books 2008   Fiction & Literature: Thriller/Adventure Category
    Winner – Stealing Trinity by Ward Larsen
    Finalist – Rabbit in the Moon by Deborah & Joel Shlian
    Finalist – The Deal by Adam Gittlin

National Best Books 2008   Fiction & Literature: Mystery/ Suspense Category
     Finalist – Blood Island by H. Terrell Griffin
     Finalist – Stuff Dreams are Made Of by Don Bruns

Congratulations to all of our award-winners and finalists!

Additional congratulations are also in order to Don Bruns.  St. Barts Breakdown has won second place in the 2008 Royal Palm Literary Awards Competition’s Thriller Category. Way to go, Don!

It is with great pleasure that we announce that we have sold Large Print Rights for Conspiracy of Silence by Martha Powers to Thorndike. Thorndike will publish a large print edition of Conspiracy of Silence in March 2009. Congratulations, Martha, and a special thanks to our own Bob Gussin for having brokered this deal.

And finally, we are thrilled to announce that we finally have a winner in the “Name the Genre” contest for Don Bruns’ Stuff series.  The winning entry came from Linda Reilly of Southern New Hampshire, and (drumroll, please!) it is dude-dunit!

In exchange for naming the genre, Linda will be featured as a character in Don’s fourth Stuff novel.  Congratulations, Linda, and a special thanks to our judges:  Kate Stine of Mystery Scene Magazine, Becky LeJeune of The Bookbitch, Cynthia Lea Clark of Futures Mystery Anthology Magazine, Wil Emerson of Crime & Suspense, and Lance Wright of Mysterious Reviews. Thanks, too, to everyone who entered the contest.

As always, thank you for visiting www.oceanviewpub.com. Sending you all our best wishes for a wonderful holiday season, and a bright, prosperous, and happy New Year.

Oceanview Publishing

Where great books are always on the horizon

Greetings from Oceanview! It is hard to believe we’re just a couple of months away from a brand new year, but are we ever ending this year on a high note!

From a marvelous new November book release to IndieBound Next List Notables Selections, to having five Oceanview titles named as award-winners in the National Best Books 2008 Awards, November is certainly shaping up to be an exceptional month at Oceanview Publishing.

We would like to begin by announcing our latest book release, Conspiracy of Silence by Martha Powers.

An exhilarating and inventive page turner from one of the country’s most distinctive thriller writers, Conspiracy of Silence is a rich, suspenseful tale about one young woman courageously piecing together a life shattered by lies, and confronting the terrifying consequences of learning the truth.

Conspiracy of Silence has received some phenomenal advance reviews, including:

“Full of red herrings, this suspense novel will appeal to those who also like traditional whodunits.” - Publishers Weekly

“I could so relate to the small town hominess in this book. I loved it and really like the way the book was written.” - Publishers Weekly’s Beyond the Book Blog

“A great suspense thriller. With some nice twists along the way, readers will enjoy this exciting cozy with just the right amount of a romantic subplot to enhance the investigation.” - Harriet Klausner

“Full of interesting characters, Conspiracy of Silence is a rollercoaster ride with twists and turns that will leave you breathless.” - Armchair Interviews

“This well-plotted thriller keeps the outcome a surprise. A most satisfying read.” - Fresh Fiction

Congratulations, Martha!

We are delighted to announce that both Conspiracy of Silence and Stealing Trinity by Ward Larsen have been selected by IndieBound as an Indie Next List Notables for November. IndieBound (www.indiebound.org) rallies passionate readers around a celebration of independent stores and independent thinking. Books designated as Indie Next List Notables represent the hottest up and coming handsells as selected by booksellers and independent bookstores nationwide. Congratulations, Martha and Ward, for this tremendous honor!

Finally, we are both thrilled and humbled to announce that five Oceanview titles have been recognized among the winners in this year’s National Best Books 2008 Awards Competition. Among the winners are:

 National Best Books 2008   Fiction & Literature: Thriller/Adventure Category

Winner - STEALING TRINITY by Ward Larsen

Finalist - RABBIT IN THE MOON by Deborah & Joel Shlian

Finalist - THE DEAL by Adam Gittlin

National Best Books 2008   Fiction & Literature: Mystery/ Suspense Category

Finalist - BLOOD ISLAND by H. Terrell Griffin

Finalist - STUFF DREAMS ARE MADE OF by Don Bruns

Congratulations, Ward, Deborah, Joel, Adam, Terry, and Don!  We could not be more proud of you all.

We’re just under a month away from our final 2008 release – Blood Island by H. Terrell Griffin and can’t resist sharing some of the advance reviews we’ve received thus far:

“Terry Griffin has done it again. Griffin’s third book promises to be another bookshelf staple.” - The Longboat Observer

“Griffin's breezy first-person narration brings the likable Matt, with his killer reflexes and wry sense of humor, vividly to life.” - Publishers Weekly

“Blood Island is a thoroughly entertaining, old-school Florida mystery novel that fans of the region and the genre will love.” - Booklist

“Griffin seems to have settled into a niche unoccupied by other writers. General mystery fans and Travis McGee addicts alike should enjoy this book.” - ForeWord Magazine

Congratulations to Terry Griffin for these excellent advance reviews. We’ll have more news about Blood Island to report next month.

As always, thanks for visiting www.oceanviewpub.com

Have a terrific November, and stay tuned for more updates!
Oceanview Publishing
Where great books are always on the horizon

Greetings from Oceanview!  October finds us with an overabundance of great news to share.

First and foremost, we are thrilled to announce the release of Stealing Trinity by Ward Larsen. The much-anticipated follow up to Ward’s multiple award-winning The Perfect Assassin, Stealing Trinity is an intense tale of international espionage set against the backdrop of WWII.

Check out some of these early reviews:
“An innovative, original plot marks Larsen as an author to watch.” - Publishers Weekly 

“A well-written, well-researched, and compelling tale. An easy and gripping read.” - Library Journal

“Ward Larsen deftly fills in the historical blanks. Stealing Trinity gives a tragic event a plausible and honorable context.” - ForeWord Magazine

“A thrilling page-turner with non-stop action and a constant level of suspenseful intensity.  Larsen upholds his standard of top-notch fiction. An exciting – and totally plausible – novel.” Vicki Landes, Author of Europe for the Senses

Be sure to check out Stealing Trinity, now available wherever fine books are sold. 

And speaking of “wherever fine books are sold,” we are delighted to announce a new feature on the Oceanview web site – direct ordering! For a limited time, we’re offering a free Oceanview tote bag with any purchase of 2 or more books through www.oceanviewpub.com, and an Oceanview tote bag and free shipping with the purchase of 3 or more books through www.oceanviewpub.com.

We are also delighted to announce that we have sold Korean translation rights for The Castro Gene by Todd Buchholz. Translation rights were purchased by Korea Price Information, Inc., which will release both a hardcover and paperback edition of The Castro Gene. Special thanks to Neil Gudovitz at Waterside Productions for brokering the deal, and congratulations to Todd Buchholz on this terrific news.

Congratulations are also in order to Don Bruns, whose most recent Mick Sever novel, St. Barts Breakdown, has been named a finalist in the 2008 Royal Palm Literary Awards.  Congratulations on the nomination, Don, and for an outstanding launch of Stuff Dreams Are Made Of, the latest James Lessor and Skip Moore mystery.

Here’s a sampling of some of the great reviews of Stuff Dreams Are Made Of:

“A funny and winning book.” - Armchair Interviews

“Bruns has written another exciting, fun novel that has plenty of action and more than a few surprises.” - Baryon Review

“If you're looking for fast paced, fun and light-hearted adventures involving a couple of memorable characters who seem to find trouble no matter where they go, then the Stuff series is a perfect fit.” - The Big Thrill

“Bruns’s colorful Florida based mysteries put him right up there with resident favorites like Carl Hiassen and Tim Dorsey.” - Bookbitch

“It’s all great fun as these two characters manage to get themselves into a world of trouble again.” - Bookviews.com

That’s it for October. Please stay tuned for more updates coming your way.  As always, thank you for visiting Oceanview Publishing.

September 2008

Greetings from Oceanview!  With summer just behind us, it’s time to focus on our Fall 2008 book releases.  And do we ever have a fantastic list!

We are pleased to announce the release of Stuff Dreams Are Made Of by Don Bruns. The follow up to the multiple award-winning Stuff to Die For, Stuff Dreams Are Made Of heralds the return of lovable, bumbling would-be entrepreneurs turned amateur sleuths James Lessor and Skip Moore. Lessor and Moore, described by reviewers and readers alike as what the Hardy Boys would be as grownups are really more likely the hardly boys.  James and Skip are hardly kids, hardly adults, hardly successful, but completely hilarious.  A devilishly funny, charming, and shrewdly suspenseful novel, Stuff Dreams Are Made Of is just the right stuff for mystery readers young and old.

Check out these early reviews:

“Bruns maintains a narrative tone that would have done Huck Finn proud in this combination Andy Hardy adventure and hard-boiled thriller.” --Booklist

“A delightfully sinful sequel.”--Deadly Pleasures

“Another excellent book by Don Bruns. His prose is crisp as ever, the plot is gripping. Once you start reading this one, you won’t put it down.”--Andrew F. Gulli, editor of The Strand Magazine

We are delighted to announce that Stuff Dreams Are Made Of has been selected by IndieBound as an Indie Next List Notable for October.  Congratulations, Don…and a hearty welcome back to James and Skip!

Also, it is with great pleasure that we announce that Stuff to Die For has been awarded the Silver Falchion Award at this year’s Killer Nashville conference.  The first annual Silver Falchion Award was presented to mark the best achievement in publishing to a Killer Nashville attending author as voted on by his or her peers.  Congratulations, Don!  And special thanks to A. Scott Pearson, Margaret Fenton, and Don Bruns for attending this year’s Killer Nashville conference.

We’re gearing up for the forthcoming release of Stealing Trinity the eagerly-anticipated follow up to Ward Larsen’s The Perfect Assassin.  Stealing Trinity will be released on October 1, 2008, at which time we will simultaneously release a trade paper edition of The Perfect Assassin.

Rounding out our Fall list is Conspiracy of Silence by Martha Powers, along with a trade paper edition of Martha’s blockbuster novel, Death Angel, both coming November 1, and Blood Island by H. Terrell Griffin on December 1.

Be sure to check back for more updates on these fantastic forthcoming titles.

We want to extend big congratulations to Lawrence Light and Meredith Anthony, authors of Ladykiller, which was recently highlighted by Mysterious Matters as “gloriously uncompromising” and one of the best independently-published books around.  
Click HERE to check out the article.

Another note of congratulations goes to Todd Buchholz, author of The Castro Gene, for an excellent review in the Lincoln Journal-Star, which states, “There are so many Castro and Kennedy novels. But this combination is different and worth the wait. Read it.”  Congratulations, Todd!

Congratulations to Adam Gittlin for more terrific reviews of The Deal, including:

“The Deal is a fast paced financial thriller with a perplexing plot that is riddled with schemes and conspiracies. A terrific book, The Deal should be on everyone's reading list this summer.” --Mysterious Reviews

“A penetrating novel. The story provides a thrill a minute.” -- Spinetingler Magazine

“A fresh, intense, read that will keep you on the edge of your seat…or beach towel.” --Social Life Magazine

Congratulations are also in order to Deborah and Joel Shlian for more wonderful reviews of their timely and topical Chinese-American thriller Rabbit in the Moon.  Check out some of this great praise:

“This thriller is at times so fast-paced it leaves you breathless. A thoughtful, educational read.” --Mystery Scene Magazine

“A timely Chinese-American thriller that takes the reader on a fast paced tour of China.” --Round Table Reviews

“A very satisfying read. A totally new type of thriller. For a fascinating change of pace pick up Rabbit in the Moon” --MysteryReviewer.Blogspot.com

There will be much more news to report in October, so stay tuned!  As always, thanks for visiting Oceanview Publishing.

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:
Fatal February – February 1, 2009

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.
Rupture – February 1, 2009

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.”
Bahama Burnout – March 1, 2009

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.
Spirit Horses – April 1, 2009

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.”
Purple Culture – May 1, 2009

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.
Little Lamb Lost – June 1, 2009

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

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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Where great books are always on the horizon

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
http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Books/Story?id=4806884&page=1
Congratulations, Adam!

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
Congratulations, Don!

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:
Stuff to Die For by Don Bruns – Winner, Mystery/Suspense/Thriller Category

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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Where great books are always on the horizon

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!

Please stay tuned for more updates in June. As always, thanks for visiting!
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Where Great Books Are Always on the Horizon

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
The Castro Gene by Todd Buchholz
Stuff to Die For by Don Bruns
A Grave Breach by James Macomber
Twisted Justice to Patricia Gussin

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

Please stay tuned for more updates in May.  Have a great April!

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
The Castro Gene by Todd Buchholz
Stuff to Die For by Don Bruns
A Grave Breach by James Macomber
Twisted Justice to Patricia Gussin

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

Please stay tuned for more updates in May and, as always, thank you for visiting!
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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:
“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

“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.

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)

Real events add to excitement of ‘Grave Beach’: James Macomber intertwines legal thriller, licensed-to-kill intrigue (January 20, 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.

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
In St. Barts Breakdown Mick Sever is back with a new assignment:  interview music legend Danny Murtz.  One of the most successful producers in music history, Murtz has walls lined with gold and platinum records. But Danny Murtz’s closet is full of skeletons.

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
Coming in May 2008
In The Deal, Gittlin, a commercial real estate executive in New York, introduces Jonah Gray. 

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
Coming in June 2008
A richly textured, multilayered thriller, Rabbit in the Moon introduces Dr. Lili Quan.

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!

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