Resort to Murder Now Available on Audio Books!

We're pleased to announce that Amazon.com and Borders.com and now taking orders for the audio book edition of this fine anthology, produced by Holton House Audio of St. Paul.in conjunction with the Minnesota Crime Wave.

Resort Midsummer Review

Veteran reviewer Kevin Tipple takes on Resort to Murder at Blogger News. Tipple writes: "Like the anthology “Silence of the Loons” the tales in this book feature intriguing character from a variety of viewpoints and walks of life. Some have seen this collection as darker in tone, but, I would not agree. Graphic descriptions are not present here with the focus being on the characters and the tales they tell. Each tale, well told, often is filled with misdirection while touching on some of the age old concepts of deceit, family honor, envy and others that ultimately lead to murder. Murder, well told and another good read compiled and edited by the members of the 'Minnesota Crime Wave.'" See the whole review at Blogger News, 7/13/08).

Resort to Murder Editors Television Show

Meet Resort to Murder editors and authors Ellen Hart, Carl Brookins, and William Kent Krueger (AKA Minnesota Crime Wave) as they discuss reading, writing, and the mystery scene with guests Pete Hautman, Mary Logue, Robert Alexander and others. Catch this innovative and informative program on local cable teleivion CTV-15 or on the Minnesota Crime Wave website.

New Anthology Announced

Minnesota Crime Wave has issued a call for submissions to MURDER ON A STICK, its newest anthology, due for release in August 2009. Yes, as the title and release date imply, the key element of these stories will be the Minnesota State Fair. The fair, which this year opens August 21st and runs through Labor Day, is one of the biggest state fairs in the country, and features everything under the sun—from bees to beef to butterheads, and more kinds of food on a stick than you can imagine!

Aspiring writers can read the call and view the quirky list of clues to include at Carl Brookin's blog. The deadline for submissions is October 1, 2008. If you're a reader and want to savor the suspense of finding the story clues later when the book comes out, DON'T read the blog entry!

Resort to Murder Reading--St Cloud Barnes & Noble

On Wednesday, June 4, Resort to Murder authors, William Kent Krueger, Carl Brookins, Ellen Hart, David Housewright, Scott Pearson, Michael Allan Mallory, Jess Lourey, and hopefully more will be reading from and signing Resort to Murder, at the St. Cloud Barnes & Noble starting at 7:00. The event is free and informal, and everyone is welcome. Miniature versions of summer camping food will be served.

Resort to Murder's Jess Lourey Interviewed

Resort to Murder author Jess Lourey was interviewed by Minnesota Crime Wave recently. Click here to get a glimpse into the mind of this wonderful writer and her thoughts on mysteries.

Write of Spring—Meet Resort to Murder Authors

It might still be snowing, but the venerable independent bookstore Once Upon a Crime is holding its annual "Write of Spring" Saturday, April 22, from 12–4 pm. Most of the Resort to Murder authors will be attending. Don't miss this fun event!

The store is located at 604 West 26th Street (by Lyndale) in Minneapolis. 612-870-3785.