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tomstraw @tomstraw.bsky.social · 8h

Join me and authors Megan Abbott, Reed Farrel Coleman, Matt Goldman, Charles Salzberg & editor Christine Pepe for "Meet The Minds Behind The Mysteries." Oct. 22nd. Huntington Public Library Auditorium, 6:30pm To view this video click: www.tomstraw.com/author-event...
Huntington Public Library

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James L'Etoile @jamesletoile.bsky.social · 1d

One week from tonight! Join Bruce Borgos and me at Wild Sisters Book Co. in Sacramento for a writer’s duel! Well less of a duel and more like two guys talking about books. I’ve read Bruce’s series and love it. So will you. Come on by!
#booksbooksbooks #wildsistersbookco #bookevents #oceanviewbooks

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James L'Etoile @jamesletoile.bsky.social · 9d

Both of the Emily Hunter series ebooks are a killer deal for .99 cents each. Maybe we can beat the algorithms with this deal.

www.amazon.com/Detective-Em...

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Karen Odden @karenodden.bsky.social · 9d

Today's newsletter, with news about my new blog spot, MURDER IS EVERYWHERE, an essay and book GIVEAWAY from @mariahfredericks.bsky.social, last month's giveaway from @jamesletoile.bsky.social & a new writing practice. #books #writinglife #bookgiveaway #murderiseverywhere
Read here: bit.ly/48FvIfR

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James L'Etoile @jamesletoile.bsky.social · 27d

Bouchercon in New Orleans was a blast. One of the most memorable moments was when librarian Bibi Sandstrom from the Elting Memorial Library in New Paltz, New York gave me a card from the library’s card catalog for Face of Greed. So special!
#library #librarylove #librariesrock #authorlife

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Partners in Crime Tours @partnersincrimevbt.com · Sep 9

Hey thriller & police procedural lovers, looking for your next read?

Head over to #sudeshnalovesreading and check out the exclusive guest post by @jamesletoile.bsky.social!
Get the inside scoop on his latest book > pictbooks.tours/5z7HfjT2

#ThrillerLovers #PoliceProcedural #MustRead

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James L'Etoile @jamesletoile.bsky.social · Aug 21

Book Tour/Feature Post and Book Review: Sins of the Father by James L’Etoile avonnalovesgenres.com/book-tour-fe...

Book Tour/Feature Post and Book Review: Sins of the Father by James L’Etoile

SINS OF THE FATHER by James L’Etoile August 4 – 29, 2025 Virtual Book Tour Hi, everyone! Today I am sharing my Feature Post and Book Review for SINS OF THE FATHER (A Detective Nath…

avonnalovesgenres.com

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wbfrompa.bsky.social @wbfrompa.bsky.social · Aug 22

BOOK REVIEW
SINS OF THE FATHER @jamesletoile.bsky.social
Masterpiece, that’s what this one is! Had me hooked right away as the action starts on page one! This one might be my favorite one in the series. James L’Etoile will always be one of my go-to authors.
@partnersincrimevbt.com
#CrimeThriller

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James L'Etoile @jamesletoile.bsky.social · Aug 21

Book Tour/Feature Post and Book Review: Sins of the Father by James L’Etoile avonnalovesgenres.com/book-tour-fe...

Book Tour/Feature Post and Book Review: Sins of the Father by James L’Etoile

SINS OF THE FATHER by James L’Etoile August 4 – 29, 2025 Virtual Book Tour Hi, everyone! Today I am sharing my Feature Post and Book Review for SINS OF THE FATHER (A Detective Nath…

avonnalovesgenres.com

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James L'Etoile @jamesletoile.bsky.social · Aug 18

Sale 50% off Black Label audio
www.audiobooks.com/promotions/p...

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James L'Etoile @jamesletoile.bsky.social · Aug 2

Hey, the first two books in the Emily Hunter series are both #kindlemonthlydeals. Face of Greed and River of lies are $1.99 each. You might want to grab them before Illusion of Truth drops in January! Both are #NotMyCat approved.
#oceanviewpublishing @ipgbook.bsky.social

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James L'Etoile @jamesletoile.bsky.social · Aug 1

COVER REVEAL Book 3 in the Detective Emily Hunter series releases is early January 2026 Illusion of Truth starts off with a church bombing and this time it gets personal for Emily. The early reviews are trickling in and love this one from First Clue Reviews and @jeffayerswrites.bsky.social

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James L'Etoile @jamesletoile.bsky.social · Jul 27

This was was a fun presentation! Thank you, @desertsleuths.bsky.social !

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SinC Desert Sleuths @desertsleuths.bsky.social · Jul 6

Join us for our July 16 meeting, award-winning author & former associate prison warden, James L'Etoile presents "What Authors Really Need to Know About What Happens in Prison (without the pesky felony conviction)." Great stuff for #CrimeWriters #MysteryWriters #AmWriting! @jamesletoile.bsky.social

WHAT AUTHORS REALLY NEED TO KNOW ABOUT WHAT HAPPENS IN PRISON (without the pesky felony conviction) with James L'Etoile
Wed, July 16, 2025, 6p-7p AZ Time (virtual)

Prisons, jails, and tight-knit criminal operations on the street exist with a unique flavor and culture. If you’re writing crime fiction, chances are one of your characters will rub up against prison or jail. There’s a difference between the two, and not every custodial setting is the same.

James L'Etoile brings his two decades working in the prison system to our meeting so you can write with greater authenticity. This presentation will help you present your story with detail a convict would love. We’ll uncover what Hollywood gets wrong and reveal the character goldmine that lives behind the walls.

Register at DesertSleuths.com

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Partners in Crime Tours @partnersincrimevbt.com · Jun 19

Dive into the thrilling world of Detective Nathan Parker in "Sins of the Father" by @jamesletoile.bsky.social
When an unidentified man is tossed from an airplane, Parker is pulled into the dangerous world of a new criminal organization, Red Dawn.

Get your copy today!
pictbooks.tours/SDRlSWcO?ut...

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James L'Etoile @jamesletoile.bsky.social · Jun 11

It was a blast to chat with @jimfusilli.bsky.social about his latest novel. Music infused, great characters, and a satisfying plot. You’ll want to check out A Song For Katy Shayne.

Jim Fusilli @jimfusilli.bsky.social · Jun 11

I spoke with the excellent author and podcast host @jamesletoile.bsky.social about my novel “A Song for Katy Shayne.” As you'll hear, I was in the hands of a total pro and I enjoyed our chat. Hope you will too. tinyurl.com/3945bzwm

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James L'Etoile @jamesletoile.bsky.social · Jun 3

Hey, looking for a deal to fill your Kindle this summer? Where here’s a deal on both Detective Emily Hunter Books: Face of Greed and River of Lies. $1.99 each That’s a cool Kindle Monthly Deal for the summer!

www.amazon.com/dp/B0DSBSYK1...

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James L'Etoile @jamesletoile.bsky.social · May 19

If you have a ballot in your inbox from Mystery Readers International, Served Cold is eligible for the Macavity in the best mystery category. #NotMyCat sternly reminds you that Macavity is named after a famed literary cat…
Ballots due June 1st. #macavity #dontletdownthecat #authorlife

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James L'Etoile @jamesletoile.bsky.social · May 10

50%Off Black Label Audio www.audiobooks.com/promotions/p...

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Gabriel Valjan @gvaljan.bsky.social · May 7

#Congrats @alexsegura.bsky.social @kellyekell.bsky.social @catrionamcp.bsky.social @sjrozan.bsky.social @jenniferkmorita.bsky.social @ktnguyenauthor.bsky.social @jamesdfhannah.bsky.social @jamesletoile.bsky.social @kbjackson.bsky.social @curtisippolito.bsky.social @ellenbyronla.bsky.social

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Jeff Circle - The Dossier @jeffcircle.bsky.social · May 7

Congratulations to our Dossier members who are now Bouchercon Anthony Award Nominees!

@swierczy.bsky.social
@ericbeetner.bsky.social
Tracy Clark
@jamesletoile.bsky.social
@ktnguyenauthor.bsky.social
@robdsmith.bsky.social
Henry Wise
@curtisippolito.bsky.social & @jamesdfhannah.bsky.social

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Laura Lippman @lauralippman.bsky.social · May 6

Good afternoon, Bluesky. Yes, I’ve been in NYC, receiving far too much attention, but it’s the first Tuesday of the month so it’s time for my newsletter, which is free and almost worth it.

lauramlippman.substack.com/p/shuffle-of...