Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Levels Of Deception -- the second Thea Campbell mystery

 Yay!! The second Thea Campbell mystery, Levels Of Deception, will be coming soon! Expect it to see it available in e-format and print toward the end of February! In this adventure Thea must step out of her familiar world of dressage and Snohomish, Washington, and into Paul's world of paleontology in the hills of Montana.

Here's the backcover blurb:


Thea isn't supposed to obsess about a murder in the basement of Seattle's Burke Museum, even though the victim was her absent boyfriend Paul's colleague -- even though her gut screams at her to pay attention. So when the police connect Paul to thefts at the museum and the murder, despite his being two states away on a dig, Thea secretly launches her own investigation to clear him. Paul's stubborn refusal to give her any information doesn't slow her down, but an attempt on her life does. Coerced into running to Paul's paleontology dig in Montana for safety, what she finds there is far from a refuge. The levels of deception are more personal and extend farther than she could have imagined. The price of her pursuit of truth will be blood.





And just a reminder -- Don't forget the Blog Tour de Force. And especially don't forget to drop by here on Saturday when it's my turn! Looking forward to seeing you all there!
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14 comments:

  1. William KendallJanuary 27, 2011 at 3:44 PM

    Sounds intriguing, Susan!

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  2. Susan SchreyerJanuary 28, 2011 at 5:44 PM

    Thanks, William! I got to include fossils and dinosaurs in this book, which I've always had a fascination for. I'll be doing some posts about them, including some interesting things I found out while doing my research. Hope you'll continue to stop by!

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  3. Len LambertJanuary 28, 2011 at 8:01 PM

    Yay! Im excited, Susan! I'm looking forward to more people knowing about your book! Woo-hoo!

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  4. Susan SchreyerJanuary 29, 2011 at 6:55 AM

    Thanks, Len! And thank you so much for the review of Death By A Dark Horse! I love your blog, by the way -- interesting interviews and always gently thought provoking.

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  5. Ann CharlesJanuary 29, 2011 at 8:11 AM

    I love to read about animals in books! Some of my favorite old Westerns have hilarious horses who have a personality of their own. Personally, I have had a dog, a javelina, a cat,and a chicken in some of my own favorite tales. No animal is safe from me, they will be pulled in and have a comic-relief part.

    Love Death By A Dark Horse and I am now going to go tell everyone I know about your great, fun, page-turning mystery so they come on over and comment to recieve their own copy.

    I hope you have a wonderful blog tour stop day!

    Ann Charles

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  6. Hank Phillippi RyanJanuary 29, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    Oh, congratulations! My sister Liz is a dressage and eventing teacher, so I'm going to go make sure she finds you first book instantly...then, of course, she'll be hooked!
    xoox

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  7. Ruth McCartyJanuary 29, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    Sounds like a wonderful book and what a great way to market your series!

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  8. Susan SchreyerJanuary 29, 2011 at 9:31 AM

    Ann - a chicken!! Fantastic! I'm so glad you've enjoyed DBADH. I loved writing it! and...

    Hank - how cool that your sister is into eventing and dressage! She's a kindred spirit for sure!

    Ruth - I'm glad I've whetted your interest! You could win a copy -- hey, I'm giving away 100! You could ALL win copies! And then there's the gift basket, and don't forget the Kindle.... Yay!

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  9. Wendy DelaneyJanuary 29, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    Susan,
    Both your books sound great. Since I first picked up Black Beauty many moons ago, I'm a sucker for any story featuring a horse. :) And a murder in a museum...love the idea! Everytime I visit one there's that question in my mind, "what will I find next?" I sure don't want it to be a body in real life, but in fiction, bring it on!

    Now that I have a Kindle (thank you, dear son who bought his mom one for Christmas!), your books are definitely on my to-be-read list!

    Have fun on tour!

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  10. AlleneJanuary 29, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    Susan - I have followed your blog for a while and would love to read Death by a Dark Horse. I have started a mystery review blog and if I should win a free book I will be sure it goes on my review list. I also love horses!!

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  11. Susan SchreyerJanuary 29, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    Wendy -- what a wonderful son to get you a Kindle! I love mine! With books so much cheaper, and so easily accessible I've found I not only read more, but also have discovered many more wonderful authors.

    Allene -- I'm so pleased you've been following my blog!! What a great idea to review mysteries on yours. A few months ago there was some general fretting about how to sort out the good books to read from the mass that are available as e-books. The solution seems to have emerged in the sprouting of review sites such as yours. You fill a need! Way to go!!

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  12. UnknownJanuary 29, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    Sounds interesting - I always enjoy mysteries that incorporate archaeology and anthropology.

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  13. Susan SchreyerJanuary 29, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    David -- Fossils have always fascinated me. They're such a mystery in their own right -- and finding them is like a treasure hunt! Thanks for stopping by. I'll be posting information on the next book and some tidbits about fossils in this next month.

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  14. Elaine Will SparberJanuary 29, 2011 at 1:47 PM

    The book sounds great, Susan! I, too, am a sucker for horses. I used to love my weekly lessons as a kid. But beyond that, I'm fascinated by archaeology and anthropology. Good luck with the book!

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