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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

Subtle Felonies by Austin S. Camacho - Book Tour - Guest Post - Giveaway - Enter Daily!

Hi, lovelies!!  It gives me great pleasure today to host Austin S. Comacho and his new book, “Subtle Felonies,” here on FAB!!  For other stops on his Goddess Fish Promotions Book Tour, please click on the banner above or any of the images in this post.

Be sure to make it to the end of this post to enter to win a $25 Amazon OR Barnes and Noble Gift Card!!  Also, come back daily to interact with Austin and to increase your chances of winning!!

Thanks for stopping by!!  Wishing you all lots of good luck in this fabulous giveaway!!

Subtle Felonies

Hannibal Jones Mystery Series

Book 8

by Austin S. Comacho

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GENRE:   Mystery / Thriller

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BOOK BLURB:

Is retired basketball star Xander Brown missing, or kidnapped? His crazy family and dangerous friends draw DC detective Hannibal Jones into a deadly chase to find – or rescue – a complex man. In public, Xander is a husband, father, partner, friend, but who is he in private? Which role took him away? The search moves at breakneck speed across the posh suburbs and angry alleys of the nation’s capital, forcing Hannibal to confront tough truths and deadly risks. Will DC’s troubleshooter save a life or lose his own?

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EXCERPT TWO:

Hannibal pulled out his phone and did a quick search. Xander Brown’s family saw him as a celebrity, so Hannibal had not asked for a photo, like he would in any normal missing person’s case.

In seconds he had Brown on his screen. A handsome man with bright eyes and a sincere looking smile. He was popular with the fans, known for his flashy style of play. One reporter said he would pass up the three pointer for a shot at making the slam dunk. And he liked to party, able to go clubbing all night and still turn in a peak performance on the court the next day. At least that’s how he was described until he married and, four years later, retired. What must that feel like, to be retired with a family and a fortune at age 32? Some men in that position would be overwhelmed by arrogance and ego. But every reference Hannibal found described Brown as well liked, respected, and generous to charities. Overall, a good man worth finding.

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GUEST POST:

Five Reasons You Should Read My Book

The first reason you should read Subtle Felonies is to meet a true hero. Hannibal Jones is a private eye in the classic hardboiled mold. He has a clearly defined morality all his own, he’s tough when he needs to be, but tender when that’s called for. He also has a smart mouth and is clever enough to solve a twisty mystery. He may seem familiar to fans of Lew Archer, Travis McGee and Phillip Marlowe but being a man of mixed race raised in Germany gives him a unique perspective when dealing with the book’s diverse cast. This is a man you will be happy to get to know.

Reason number two would be the settings. I do a lot of driving around in the process of writing my novels. I need to get the feel for every corner of the DMV (District of Columbia/ Maryland / Virginia) to give you the sights, the tastes, the smells, the sounds, the FEEL of our area. You will be pulled in and immersed in the world my characters live in.

The pace of my story is another good reason to read this one. Once Hannibal sinks his teeth into the mystery, events move at a breakneck pace. The feeling of urgency to find the missing man never slackens. Almost every chapter ends with a cliffhanger. My objective is to leave no place in the whole book where it will be easy to put it down for the night.

The biggest reason to read Subtle Felonies is the mystery itself. I’ve constructed a plot that twists like a corkscrew with clues scattered about the landscape. There ARE enough clues in plain sight for you to solve this mystery and figure out who the ultimate villain is… but you won’t. and in the meantime, a series of bad men and women appear with their own schemes that only confuse the sleuth trying to sort out the big villain’s plot.

That is the biggest reason, but I can give you one more good motive for reading Subtle Felonies. It is only the latest in a series of complex mysteries Hannibal Jones has faced. Each of his previous seven adventures is populated by its own cast of fascinating characters, explores parts of the Washington area, moves at its own frenetic pace, and offers opportunities to get to know this knight errant in dark glasses, DC’s professional troubleshooter, Hannibal Jones. So when you finish Subtle Felonies you’ll know there’s more great reading ahead.

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AUTHOR BIO:

Austin S. Camacho is the author of eight novels about Washington DC-based private eye Hannibal Jones, five in the Stark and O’Brien international adventure-thriller series, and the detective novel, Beyond Blue. His short stories have been featured in several anthologies and he is featured in the Edgar nominated African American Mystery Writers: A Historical and Thematic Study by Frankie Y. Bailey. He is a past president of the Maryland Writers Association, past Vice President of the Virginia Writers Club, and one of the directors of the Creatures, Crimes & Creativity literary conference - now in its 10th year. The 8th Hannibal Jones mystery, Subtle Felonies, is scheduled for a September 27 release.

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CONNECT WITH AUSTIN:

Website:

https://ascamacho.com

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/austin.camacho.author

Goodreads Author Page:

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/14654041.Austin_S_Camacho

Goodreads Book Page:

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/190114812-subtle-felonies

Amazon Author Page:

https://amzn.to/3LEXZXU

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BOOK BUY LINKS:

Amazon US Paperback:

https://amzn.to/3ZxYY1A

Amazon CA Paperback:

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B0CBWN5V1X

Barnes and Noble Paperback:

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/subtle-felonies-austin-s-camacho/1143774807

Books2Read Universal eBooks/Paperbacks:

https://books2read.com/u/mdqxvw

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GIVEAWAY INFO:

Austin will be awarding a $25 Amazon OR Barnes and Noble Gift Card (Winner’s Choice!!!) to a randomly drawn winner via Rafflecopter during the tour.


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16 comments:

  1. Good morning, and thanks to the Brunettes for featuring my latest novel today! I hope visitors comment, and I hope some will tell me how important the cover is to their purchase decision.

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    1. thanks, Rita! It only hints at the complexity of the story. I'd love it if you gave my novel a try, then let me know what you thought.

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    1. Thanks, Jessica! Me too! It has an air of mystery and just a little darkness. I think it really represents my book.

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    2. I'm glad the cover has struck a responsive chord with readers. I'm very lucky that the publisher VP--who is also a talented artist--did the cover.

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  4. This sounds like a story my husband would LOVE to read.

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    1. I hope you husband enjoys it. The heroes are middle aged school leader, Ken Parks and a middle aged elementary teacher

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    1. I'll look forward to reading what you think of the novel.

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  6. The cover really stands out. Looks great.

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  7. The book sounds very intriguing. Great cover.

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  8. When you were a child, what genres did you enjoy reading?

    Nancy
    allibrary (at) aol (dot) com

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  9. Hi Austin. What do you like to do in your free time?

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  10. Retired basketball star Xander Brown's mysterious disappearance takes DC detective Hannibal Jones on a dangerous journey. Faced with a complex man's hidden life, Hannibal races against time to uncover the truth, navigating both upscale neighborhoods and dangerous streets. The stakes are high as Hannibal fights to save a life, including his own.

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