Publishers Weekly calls A DEEPER DARKNESS Scintillating!

Thanks for the awesome review, PW! I am now officially overwhelmed. What a day!
A Deeper Darkness
J.T. Ellison. Mira, $14.95 trade paper (384p) ISBN 978-0-7783-1320-5

 

Thriller Award–winner Ellison (Where All the Dead Lie) introduces Dr. Samantha Owens, Tennessee’s head medical examiner, in this scintillating first in a new forensic series. Sam, still reeling from the loss of her husband and young children in a flood two years earlier, receives a desperate phone call from Eleanor Donovan, the mother of a boy she dated at medical school in Georgetown, security consultant Eddie Donovan. Eddie, a former Army Ranger who served in Afghanistan, was shot dead in an apparent carjacking, but Eleanor, convinced her son wasn’t a random victim, implores Sam to come to Washington, D.C., to conduct a second autopsy. Once in D.C., obsessive-compulsive Sam must face the demons of Eddie’s memory and his widow’s resentment. Meanwhile, other former members of Eddie’s Ranger unit start turning up dead. The suspenseful plot takes many a twist and turn before reaching its startling conclusion. Agent: Scott Miller, Trident Media. (May)

Introducing a new literary magazine: 2nd and Church

Dear writers:

2nd and Church went live on the Web today!

From the website:

“Welcome to 2nd & Church, a literary journal by, for, and about writers and readers throughout Tennessee. Our goal is to be inclusive of many different types of writers and writing: creative nonfiction, technical writing, literary fiction, poetry, translation, commercial fiction.”

You can buy paper copies from the website.

Once on the site, click on the MagCloud link. If you buy a paper copy, you get a free digital copy as a PDF. 

And even if you don't buy a paper copy, you can download a free digital version!

2nd and Church will be launching tonight at Literary Libations at Union Station Hotel. We're meeting in the bar under the portrait of Jack Nicholson from 5:30-7:30 - Literacy Libations (#litlib) is free, casual and congenial, and there is valet parking at the hotel for $3.

On a more personal note, I am honored to be a cover feature along with my dear friend and fellow author River Jordan. Paige Crutcher interviewed me and I interviewed River, so this first issue is a wee bit incestuous, but in a good way. Plus there are tons of features and stories, so it is well worth checking out.

I am so excited about 2nd and Church, and not just because we're featured, but because it is a testament to the literary renaissance Nashville is undergoing. Roy Burkhead, editor of 2nd and Church, has worked tirelessly for months to put this together. His vision is astounding, and all Tennessee writers will benefit from his hard work. 

So thank you, Roy. From all of us to you - Bravo!

A little about Roy Burkhead, editor of 2nd and Church and founder of The Writer's Loft, here.

A DEEPER DARKNESS gets a Top Pick from Romantic Times!

Oh, my goodness. The good news keeps on coming. Just got this wonderful review from Romantic Times - 4 1/2 Stars and a Top Pick! Thank you, RT!

"Ellison's latest focuses on medical examiner Samantha Owens, and readers will quickly realize they don't miss Taylor Jackson at all. A gut-wrenching tale that rings with emotional resonance and heart amidst the thrills, A DEEPER DARKNESS ranks as Ellison's best book yet. Her amazing streak of great thrillers continues."

Summary: Samantha Owens receives a phone call from the mother of an ex-boyfriend, Eddie Donovan. It appears the he was the victim of a carjacking, but his mom has her doubts. So Samantha flies to Washington, D.C., to run a second forensic examination of Eddie's body. His distrustful widow and a detective attracted to Samantha add to the intrigue. Can she overcome her demons to solve the case while managing to stay out of the killer's crosshairs?

To celebrate all of today's wonderful news, here's a sneak peek inside A DEEPER DARKNESS:

Click here for an exclusive excerpt!

Want to Read A DEEPER DARKNESS before it releases?

Dear friends:

Reviews make the author's world go around. They are vital to word of mouth sales, and I need your help spreading the word about my brand new series starring Dr. Samantha Owens. You've been so amazing in the past, I am hoping that I can count on you to help me promote the book, which releases from online sellers (Amazon and B&N) April 17, will be in physical stores April 24, and will release for eReaders (Nook, Kindle, etc.) May 1, 2012.

Here's how you can help:

If you'd like an advance review copy of A DEEPER DARKNESS, you can get one from my publisher through NetGalley. From their site:

NetGalley delivers secure, digital galleys to professional readers. If you are a reviewer, blogger, journalist, librarian, bookseller, educator, or in the media, you can use NetGalley for FREE to read and request titles before they are published.

The catch is, if you get the advance reader copy, we ask that in return you review the book, on your blog, through Facebook, Twitter, GoodReads, Shelfari, Amazon, B&N, or wherever you reside online, and spread the word to your reader friends.

Having your help raising awareness of A DEEPER DARKNESS will make a huge difference. You are the best readers in the world, and it is such a pleasure to give you this opportunity to have a sneak peek at the first Sam Owens novel. And if you want to follow up, I'm happy to answer questions, do an interview, or whatever you'd like.

Click here to get to NetGalley. You will be asked to sign up, but don't worry, it's free!

Thank you so much!  

XO,

JT

Here's what your favorite authors are saying about A DEEPER DARKNESS

"Shocking suspense, compelling characters and fascinating forensic details. When it comes to fast-paced thrillers, J.T. Ellison always has her game on."
~Lisa Gardner, #1 NYT bestselling author of CATCH ME

"A DEEPER DARKNESS has everything I love in a thriller: stunning twists and shocks, fascinating forensics, and heroines I deeply cared about. JT Ellison is one of the best writers in the game."
~Tess Gerritsen, NYT bestselling author of THE SILENT GIRL

"A DEEPER DARKNESS is not only a compelling thriller but a multilayered meditation on grief and loss. Dr. Samantha Owens is a forensic investigator with heart and soul and this is the start of a most promising new series for rising star JT Ellison."
~Jeff Abbott, NYT bestselling Author of ADRENALINE

"Intense and riveting, A DEEPER DARKNESS is JT Ellison at her finest. Dr. Samantha Owens is one of the most memorable and engaging characters in thriller fiction today. I want more Sam! JT Ellison is a master storyteller, and ultimately A DEEPER DARKNESS is an extraordinary story of life and hope. Superb!"
~Carla Neggers, NYT bestselling author of Saint's Gate

"A Deeper Darkness hits all the right notes: terrific characters, great setting, fast pace and fascinating storyline. Dark and compelling, rich with authentic detail, I couldn’t put it down. Look out Kay Scarpetta, there’s a new medical examiner on the block."
~Erica Spindler, NYT bestselling author of WATCH ME DIE

"A Deeper Darkness is everything a great thriller should be: clever, complex, and captivating. J.T. Ellison’s gripping new series is a winner!"
~Allison Brennan, NYT bestselling author of SILENCED