Today’s the day! I’m delighted to reveal the cover for Casey Holland Mystery #6,The Blade Man. Once again the designers at Deranged Doctor Design have done a terrific job.
Some of you know that this series features the personal and professional life of transit security officer, Casey Holland, so every cover has some sort of transit theme. This cover captures the noir feel of this story.
The book will be launched on Wednesday February 12th, and goes to the printer this week. I’m still in the midst of preparing the ebook version but it will be done before this month is over for pre-orders. Meanwhile, here’s the back cover blurb:
Who is the Blade Man and why has this mysterious loner been attacking Mainland Public Transport bus drivers? And who is trying to burn MPT down? The company’s president suspects an inside job and orders security officer Casey Holland to launch an internal investigation or face termination.
Convinced that she’s being set up to fail, Casey feels the pressure. With her and Lou’s wedding only weeks away, Casey desperately needs answers, but anger at work and on the streets thwart her efforts. Nor do the police welcome her help.
More employees are attacked, and the president forces Casey to take deeper risks. But how much is too much? How far must she go before facing off with him and MPT’s enemies? Find out in this explosive sixth installment of Casey Holland transit mysteries.
Stay tuned!
Exciting! I can’t wait to read this!
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Thanks, Wendy!!
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Looks great Debra! I enjoy reading this series because I grew up in Vancouver 👍 plus Casey is a great character.
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Thank you so much for your kind words! I’m very happy you’re enjoying the series.
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That cover is fabulous. It certainly makes you want to look inside the book.
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Thank you!
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Superb cover, Debra! 😀 It’s haunting and packed with atmosphere. Love the blurb – so gripping and well written!
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Thanks so much, Annika. I always agonize over blurbs and went back and forth with my editor on this one 🙂
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Blurbs are the worst! Just today I saw a writer who said they’d much rather write 80,000 words than the few hundred for a blurb! You nailed it! 😀
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I understand why the writer said that :), and I’m both relieved and pleased that you like the blurb. It’s such an important selling tool. I’ve also had to write a one-page synopsis, as more and more book reviewers require one. No easy task either!
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Lovely cover, Deb! Your designer is excellent.
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Thanks, Jacqui. Yes, they are, and very professional!
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A great blurb — hope the launch goes well (I’ll still be away)
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Thanks, Mallee. I’m sure it will. Can’t go wrong with Western Sky Books hosting the event.
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Congrats, Debra. Love the cover and the blurb. Great job. Can’t wait to read it. Cheers!
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Thanks, JP. Glad you like it! After several years, everything finally came together for this book 🙂
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That cover certainly suggests something sinister, and the blurb adds intriguing details. Good luck with the launch!
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Thank you, Audrey. Still lots of prep work to do for the launch but I’m getting there…
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