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Episode 154: Interview with Sharon Short, author of Trouble Island

December 17, 2024Author InterviewAmerican Historical Fiction, gangsters, historical mystery, Jess Montgomery, Minotaur Books, Mystery, prohibition, Sharon Short, suspense, Thrillertopshelfatmerricklibrary

Inspired by a real place and events from her own family history, Trouble Island marks Sharon Short’s gripping debut in standalone suspense.

Many of you may also know Sharon as Jess Montgomery , the acclaimed author of the Kinship Mystery Series and a beloved guest on our show from episodes 45, 57, and 99. But for this episode, we dive into Sharon’s deep personal connection to the story in Trouble Island, we chat about monkeys, macaws, and murder (oh my!), her must-read book recommendations, what’s next on her writing journey, and so much more. Place your hold here for Trouble Island. Please your hold here for books by Jess Montgomery. Thank you, Sharon, for an insightful and engaging conversation!

Sharon Short recommends: the work of Erin Flanagan; Christina Consolino; Katrina Kittle; Meredith Doench; and The Rumor Game by Thomas Mullen.

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Episode 147: Interview with Delia Pitts, author of Trouble In Queenstown

July 17, 2024Author InterviewCrime, Delia Pitts, Harlem, Minotaur Books, new jersey, private eye, ross agency mystery, Thriller, Trouble in Queenstowntopshelfatmerricklibrary

With Trouble in Queenstown, Delia Pitts introduces private investigator Vandy Myrick in a powerful mystery that blends grief, class, race, and family with thrilling results. I could not put this book down and it started with the very first sentence! We talk about the book, Delia’s short stories, her familial influences, and her terrific Ross Agency Mystery Series. That series will be on my summer reading list and I cannot wait to start it. In the meantime, check out, Trouble in Queenstown. Thank you for joining me Delia!

Delia Pitts recommends: Devil in Profile by Kimberly Giarratano; Hall of Mirrors by John Copenhaver; Blessed Water: A Sister Holiday Mystery by Margaret Douaihy; Missing White Woman by Kellye Garrett; Echo by Tracy Clark

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Episode 57: Interview with Jess Montgomery for The Stills

April 9, 2021Author InterviewAuthor Interview, Book Discussion, book discussions, Friday Reads, historical fiction, Minotaur Books, prohibition, Readers Advisory, Staff Pick, The Stillstopshelfatmerricklibrary

Oh my gosh, Jess Montgomery can come back any old time she wants. We talked about the third book in her Kinship series, The Stills. Here is the series in order: The Widows, The Hallows, The Stills, but the beauty of these books is that you don’t have to read them in order.

Family, friendship, kinship. That’s what this historical fiction mystery series is all about…well, that and the terrific character of Sheriff Lily Ross. Sheriff Lily’s love for her family and the residents of Kinship makes this series both compelling and comforting. And yes…once again, there’s the edge of your seat stuff we know to expect from Jess Montgomery! We talked about writing the third in the series, prohibition, and more. Jess is a joy and honestly, don’t miss this episode and don’t miss The Stills.

Click here to find Jess Montgomery on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Bookbub and more!

Jess Montgomery recommends: Winter’s Bone by Daniel Woodrell; A Million Reasons Why by Jessica Strawser; The Overstory by Richard Powers; Pachinko by Min Jin Lee

Thank you Jess Montgomery!

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Episode 45 Interview with author Jess Montgomery

November 6, 2020Author Interviewaudiobooks, Author Interview, Book Discussion, book discussions, Friday Reads, Minotaur Books, Readers Advisory, Staff Picktopshelfatmerricklibrary

For this episode it is with pleasure that I present the first book in an incredible historical mystery series, The Widows by Jess Montgomery. To prep, l listened to the audiobook read by the wonderful Susan Bennett, and it was so immersive, I immediately started reading the second book, The Hollows.

But let’s start with The Widows: Vowing revenge against her sheriff husband’s killers in 1924 Ohio, Lily Ross offers help to a fellow widow and uncovers dangerous evidence about her husband. The Widows, inspired by the true story of Ohio’s first female sheriff, is a powerful debut about two women’s search for justice as they take on the corruption at the heart of their community. Julia Keller, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author calls The Widows, “[A] flinty, heartfelt mystery that sings of hawks and history, of coal mines and the urgent fight for social justice.”

I am so thrilled that Jess Montgomery sat down to chat about this book, the series, merchandising (#TeamLily) and more… I am totally hooked and you will be too.Thank you so much Jess Montgomery!

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