There’s a rumour going round that a new CSI Eddie Collins story is about to break free.
I can confirm that rumour is true! It’s called The Note.
It’s not a full length novel, it only weighs in at a shade under 13k words, which is about 65 pages or so. But, like The Lift, it’s written in first person, so it’ll seem an even quicker read just because of that.
And it is fast – I’ve written it with no fat or padding, it races from one scene to the next, and I think you’ll enjoy the final scenes especially.
I really enjoy writing Eddie, as you know, and I really enjoy writing short stories from his point of view – it’s very refreshing. I’ve said in previous interviews that I don’t think I could sustain first person writing for an entire novel, and I still believe that to be true – it’s just too exhilarating, and too claustrophobic. But a short is perfect.
Again, as in The Lift, he has no extra baggage, there’s no Charles to worry about, no one from the office to bother us, it’s just us, him, and the story.
I’ve written the blurb, and I’ve prepared a cover image, and now all I have to do is re-read the story once more, maybe tweak it here and there, and then I’ll send it out to my advance readers for their opinions.
If all goes well, I hope to have it on the virtual and physical bookshelves around the 5th May.
I’ll edit this post when I can show you the cover (it’s still under wraps), but for now, please read the blurb, and I’d love to know your reaction to it.
The Note
I’m Eddie Collins, a CSI.
Ever had that feeling of being watched but when you turn around no one’s there?
I did.
It was raining, and I was working a murder scene around midnight when that prickle ran up my spine. If I’d listened to that feeling, if I’d thought back to my past, maybe I could have prevented the terror that was to come.
Back at the office, I found a death threat on my desk.
I had no idea who sent it, or why they wanted to kill me.
But I was about to find out.
Hi Andy
I received an advanced copy of The Note as a member of your ARC and I am leaving this review voluntarily. I finished it in one visit which I admit was easy given that it is a short story. Having said that it was a superb story and very fast paced and extremely enjoyable with just a little twist at the end. Keep up the good work. Looking forward to the next one.
Keith
Hi Keith, great to hear from you. I’m delighted you enjoyed reading The Note, and thanks very much indeed for the review! I’m working on the next one already.
Ohmidays! Can’t wait!
Not long now, Melanie.
I think the blurb is great now Andy, just enough info. to draw you in and get your interest.
That’s good to know, Annette. Thanks for letting me know, I appreciate it. (I really like it too!).
I want to read more…
Thanks, Chazmim, release day is creeping steadily closer 😉
I liked the blurb. It got my attention and left me suspense and wanting more.
Thanks, Tina, that’s great to hear!
Looks like I would enjoy reading books by you
Thank you, Debra, every time I hear people say that I feel really happy. I hope you do enjoy the books. Please let me know how you get along with them.