Richard Ebert's Blog

On December 4, 2022, I wrote this opening line for Silentcide 2: Vengeance, “Death was imminent. Watching would be divine.” Late last night - 660 days later (but who’s counting) - my wife and I watched and listened in anxious anticipation. Each passing minute was slower. A palpable aura of excitement and trepidation consumed our silence. The wait was nerve-racking.

The appointed time finally came … and went. Nothing! What’s wrong? While my brain flooded with possible problems, my wife offered well-intended assurances. This toxic mix escalated for four agonizing minutes until we heard a ding. I grabbed my cell phone and opened Kindle. There it was. Amazon had downloaded the e-book. Silentcide 2: Vengeance was officially born, the youngest of about two million books published this year.

We opened a bottle of champagne, had a celebratory toast, and went to bed. I fell asleep with a smile of contentment.

I want to thank my editors (Alyssa Matesic, Megan McKeever, Lisa Gilliam, Sarah Liu), cover designer (Rafael Andres), distribution specialist (Victoria Griffin), website manager (Kraig Larson), subject-matter experts, beta readers, and especially my wife for your invaluable help in making publication day possible. You are an incredible team!

Richard Ebert
Goodreads Author
www.RichardEbert.com

As a self-published author, most days are hard work, many are frustrating, and very few are exhilarating. One of the rare great days was August 3. I had just sold 40 paperbacks of my first Silentcide novel at a Barnes & Noble author event. I was elated but exhausted. During a sip of a well-deserved beer, I opened my email and saw a recognizable name. “What a thrill ride!” wrote William Kent Kruger. “Bravo!” Kent went on to provide an amazing cover quote for Silentcide 2: Vengeance, which releases September 24. I really admire Kent’s 25-year career as the New York Times bestselling author of the Cork O'Connor series and standalones like This Tender Land. He is also selfless in helping emerging authors. Thank you, Kent! I highly recommend his newest novel, Spirit Crossing.

P.S. Silentcide 2 Goodreads Giveaway ends September 23.

Richard Ebert
Goodreads Author
www.RichardEbert.com
Silentcide 2: Vengeance

Thank you to the ten thousand plus Goodreads readers who entered my recent giveaway for Silentcide: The Art of Undetected Killing. The lucky 25 winners will receive their signed books soon. If you did not win, please order the novel from Amazon or Barnes & Noble.

Also enter my new 30-day giveaway that starts Saturday, August 24, for Silentcide 2: Vengeance. Both thrillers immerse you in the struggles of likable sibling assassins who try saving innocent targets while seeing vengeance against their 72-year-nemisis, Irene Shaw … the essence of evil. The sequel will be released September 24.

Richard Ebert
Goodreads Author
www.RichardEbert.com

IngramSpark, the largest international self-publishing company, has just listed my debut novel Silentcide: The Art of Undetected Killing, as one of their top 30 summer suspense picks! They’re also making the paperback available at a discount price on BookShop.org. Follow this link to order your copy now: https://bookshop.org/lists/suspense-s...
Or, if you feel lucky, enter the Goodreads giveaway for a chance to win a signed copy of Silentcide. The giveaway ends on Sunday, August 18.
Either way, enjoy reading about atypical sibling assassins’ rebellion against their 72-year-old female nemesis. BookLife called Silentcide: “Fast-paced, jet-setting thriller … invites the reader to root for these likeable killer’s success.”
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