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Steve Hockensmith

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Steve Hockensmith is the author of the New York Times bestseller Pride and Prejudice and Zombies: Dawn of the Dreadfuls and several other novels, including the Edgar Award finalist Holmes on the Range. He lives in Alameda, California.

“Strong Medicine” is out today!

The eighth “Holmes on the Range” novel finds Big Red and Old Red in Galveston, Texas, to dig into blackmail and murder…and maybe a grave or two! The ebook and paperback editions are available now. Check ’em out!

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“Strong Medicine” is out today!

The eighth “Holmes on the Range” novel finds Big Red and Old Red in Galveston, Texas, to dig into blackmail and murder…and maybe a grave or two! The Read more of this blog post »
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"It’s the summer of 1894, and brothers Old Red and Big Red have traveled to Galveston, Texas. They aren’t on an official case, but they have gone down to help their friend Olivia Pertwee. Her family has suffered from a blackmailer, but their business " Read more of this review »
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“Walking out in the middle of a funeral would be, of course, bad form. So attempting to walk out on one's own was beyond the pale.”
Steve Hockensmith, Dawn of the Dreadfuls

“Failure is but the longer road to triumph.”
Steve Hockensmith, Dreadfully Ever After

“A battle cry" Mr. Bennet said "is a warrior's calling card. Only it does not say 'Good afternoon. I have come for tea and crumpets.' It says 'Death has come for you! Flee or be killed where you stand!”
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Barbara I just wanted to say that I recently read the White Magic Five and Dime, and I loved it! Thanks for accepting my friend request. i am excited to read more of your work.


message 3: by Dale

Dale Thele Steve, thanx for accepting my friend request :)


message 2: by Steve

Steve Hockensmith Hey, Zoe! The writing's been a bit of a roller coaster the past couple years, but it's finally smoothing out. In fact, I'm going to have fun news to share soon on a number of different projects. How's tricks for you?


message 1: by Zoë

Zoë Sharp Hi Steve. Thank you so much for Friending me here. How's the writing going with you?


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