We have a cover!

In a rare demonstration of good timing, not only did this…

fail to hit my desk until after Thanksgiving was over and the laundry done, but I even managed to get it to this stage…

…and into the Fed Ex box (yes, I’m old school) before December 24—yay! And by way of reward, they’ve sent me a cover to salivate over. (No, that’s not meant to be Russell. I mean, she’s good at disguise, but…)

What do you think?

So I’m off now to start thinking about Christmas, making my steamed pudding and ordering things and maybe venturing into a shop or two. And speaking of which, if you’re interested in giving a book to your best beloveds or even acquaintances, what about signed (US edition) copies of….

Mary Russell’s War (with two—count ’em, two—Christmas stories!) from Poisoned Pen or Bookshop Santa Cruz

Lockdown from Poisoned Pen or Bookshop

The Beekeeper’s Apprentice from Bookshop Santa Cruz

Or you can pre-order a copy of that gorgeous new Island of the Mad from Bookshop Santa Cruz or the Poisoned Pen and give a gift certificate with a loonnnngg wait time.

I hope you all have a good end-of-the-year, with much light to pierce your darkness, seasonal or otherwise. And I hope to have an actual newsletter early in 2018–talk to you then!

25 Comments

  1. Erin Cleghorn on December 15, 2017 at 11:44 am

    I can’t wait! Happy Holidays!

  2. Carol Reid on December 15, 2017 at 11:44 am

    Keep up the good work! Your loyal followers salute your endeavors!

  3. Corrie on December 15, 2017 at 11:57 am

    Looks lovely! So excited for a new book 🙂

  4. Melody on December 15, 2017 at 12:04 pm

    Love the cover. Can’t wait to read their latest adventure.

  5. Mary Sharples on December 15, 2017 at 12:21 pm

    Looks good!!! Can’t wait to read it!!!!!

  6. Brad on December 15, 2017 at 12:22 pm

    Great cover. Hints of intrigue. I’ve lived near Venice and know it well, though my wife knows it better. I’ll be sure to get this when it’s ready!

  7. Laura Rose Gatley on December 15, 2017 at 12:43 pm

    Goody! Another Mary Russell adventure!

  8. Sue on December 15, 2017 at 1:00 pm

    Love the cover and can’t wait for the new book!!

  9. Fern on December 15, 2017 at 1:29 pm

    Yay! Grateful to you for writing me a book!

  10. Mary on December 15, 2017 at 1:31 pm

    So excited for new adventures… And the cover is fabulous!

  11. Laura Stratton on December 15, 2017 at 1:51 pm

    I love it! And can’t wait to read “Island of the Mad” and find out who the mystery blond bombshell is on the cover.
    Thanks for giving us something to. Look forward to while we are trapped by Winter.

  12. Teresa on December 15, 2017 at 1:57 pm

    Now I want to see the innerds. When?

    o o
    |
    ____/.

    • Teresa on December 15, 2017 at 1:57 pm

      innards.

  13. Kathy Reel on December 15, 2017 at 2:28 pm

    Yippee Ki-Yay! Can’t wait to read it!

  14. Jen on December 15, 2017 at 2:52 pm

    Thank you!

  15. Susanne Taylor on December 15, 2017 at 3:54 pm

    Merry Christmas! So excited about your new book. I have read and enjoyed all you have written. When will it be available in Ontario, Canada?

    • Laurie King on December 16, 2017 at 10:32 am

      Same time, I think–June.

  16. Sharon on December 15, 2017 at 6:08 pm

    It looks great. When will it b released?

    • Laurie King on December 16, 2017 at 10:32 am

      June…

  17. Kate on December 15, 2017 at 8:19 pm

    Aw, I wish that could have been Russell! Can’t wait to read the next one!

  18. Nancy Weavers on December 15, 2017 at 9:05 pm

    So looking forward to this!

  19. Pamela Ossorio on December 16, 2017 at 3:56 am

    Oh boy, can’t wait!

  20. Jackie on December 16, 2017 at 1:49 pm

    AHHHHHHHHHH! It’s so beautiful!!!!

  21. Robin on March 17, 2018 at 3:06 pm

    Do you know if the Audible version is going to be released the same time as the print book?

    • Laurie King on March 17, 2018 at 3:52 pm

      That’s the plan, as I understand it.
      L.

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