About the Book:
Red-eyed Monster Bats that
attack humans?
Denton doesn’t think so and
Alex hopes not, but who are they to quibble with the local gossip?
Transmission problems and a
blown tire land Denton and Alex Davies right in the middle of a dilapidated,
unfriendly town that’s welcoming no strangers, least of all nosy ones with a
bent toward solving mysteries.
But with support from the
town detective--an admirer of the Davies--and their own tenacious
personalities, Denton and Alex aren’t easily scared off. Not when warnings in
the form of painted bats show up on the porch of their rented cabin, not when
the mayor threatens to run them out of town and not even when Denton finds the
bones . . .
An ancient story, a bit of a
map, a lost jewel and even a bat clan serve to provide the Davies and their
sidekick, Taffy, the dog, their hardest case so far.
Kindle: $2.99
Print: $11.99
Buy the book here
Carole, tell us what you love about
this new book.
I love Denton and Alex
Davies, their personalities and their small squabbles and real love for each
other. Relationships have to be worked at to survive and Denton and Alex,
although they strongly disagree on a variety of subjects, work at theirs.
There’s also the fact that
the first five months of this year, saw us facing five deaths. It was a
particularly hard time for me when I couldn’t focus on writing. BUT God and my
hubby helped me through it and eventually I was inspired once again to write.
It was with a special satisfaction that
I was able to write “The End.”
Introduce us to a sidekick
character.
I suppose one that I was
drawn to was my detective: Tomas Brody. It was his first real job, an easy one,
he thought when he accepted it. He’s young, inexperienced but smart enough to
accept help when needed. I loved being able to create him as a sympathetic law
officer who admires the Davies and who is not afraid to seek the help he knows
they can give.
What did you learn while
writing this book (era, something to do w/the mystery, etc.)
I always enjoy research, so
it wasn’t entirely a chore to learn more about bats. Yes, the truth is, I’ve
never been a big fan of them. But after studying them, I’ve learned that they
are fairly harmless and beneficial to the environment. That boosts their value
in my eyes.
I also wavered for quite
awhile on which bat specie to use. Eventually, I went for a large one from
Australia (that is stolen from a local zoo in the book) as an interesting
tidbit in the book. On the interviews I’ve done so far, I hoped I’ve convinced
several that they have no need to fear from the bats in BAT CRAZY!
What’s next, Carole?
The third book in this series
should release sometime in 2016. It’s called DAFFY’S DUCK and is set in
Colorado in the ski country. I’m so excited about this book because a Down’s
Syndrome woman plays a big part in the plot. Blackmail, ducks, art and skiing
are all involved to make it another exciting mystery.
About the Author:
Brown not only has her award
winning (Winner of the 2015 Christian Small Publisher Award in General Fiction,
nominated for an Epic Award, RWA International Digital Awards finalist in
Inspiration, Laurel Award finalist, Selah finalist; Genesis semi-finalist)
debut novel, The Redemption of Caralynne Hayman, available for purchase
now, but a companion book called West Virginia Scrapbook: From the Life of
Caralynne Hayman, filled with tidbits of information about West Virginia.
A fun, lighthearted mystery
series began with the first book: Hog Insane, introducing Denton and
Alex Davies and now her second book in this series, Bat Crazy. Her WWII
romantic suspense Spies series began with With Music In Their Hearts,
featuring the first of three red-headed sisters, three spies, and three
stories.
Now, releasing November,
2015, is the first book in a new series: The Appleton, WV Romantic Mysteries,
called Sabotaged Christmas.
Besides being a member and
active participant of many writing groups, Carole Brown enjoys mentoring
beginning writers. She loves to weave suspense and tough topics into her books,
along with a touch of romance and whimsy, and is always on the lookout for
outstanding titles and catchy ideas. She and her husband reside in SE Ohio but
have ministered and counseled nationally and internationally. Together, they
enjoy their grandsons, traveling, gardening, good food, the simple life, and
did she mention their grandsons?
Catch up with Carole:
Personal blog: http://sunnebnkwrtr.blogspot.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/browncarole212
Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/sunnywrtr/boards/
Stitches in Time: http://stitchesthrutime.blogspot.com/
Barn Door Book Loft: http://www.barndoorbookloft.net/
No comments:
Post a Comment