Neil Russell's Blog - Posts Tagged "beverly-hills-is-burning"

A little over a month ago the third Rail Black novel, Beverly Hills is Burning, was released. You can purchase it here for your Kindle (http://amzn.to/1hUOwFa) or here in trade paperback (http://amzn.to/Q849l3). After you have read the book, I would greatly appreciate it if you left an Amazon review. Thanks for continuing to be a part of Rail Black's entourage. -NR

Neil Russell, author of BEVERLY HILLS IS BURNING, will be on the Jack Marino Warriorfilmmaker Show Fan Page, Sunday, May 18th at 7:00 pm PDT to discuss the new book and his career in the motion picture and television business. Go to http://latalkradio.com/Marino.php to listen.

To find out more about Neil and the Rail Black novels, visit http://www.neil-russell.com/

For a reminder of the event, go to Facebook, here: https://www.facebook.com/events/27072...

It's always gratifying when you receive great reviews, especially when they are from a fellow author. Josie Brown, Bestselling Author, SECRET LIVES OF HUSBANDS AND WIVES and THE HOUSEWIFE ASSASSIN SERIES, recently had this to say about BEVERLY HILLS IS BURNING:

"I just want to tell you what a joy it was to dig into 'Beverly Hills Is Burning.'

I loved the way the two plot lines dovetailed so effortlessly. Your knowledge of old Hollywood made my favorite era in the town come to life.

I laughed out loud so many times, I couldn't keep count! Your dialogue so reminds me of Raymond Chandler. I felt he was your "ghost.” Every time I came across one of your many metaphorical gems, I had to post it on Facebook.

I've got you up there as one of my five favorite writers (including Chandler, as you already know); toss in F.Scott, Le Carre, and Martin Cruz Smith, and there you have my perfect poker game.

And either you or Chandler would be winner take all, no doubt about it.

Seriously, you are my new fave regarding dialogue. Smooth as buttah, true to character, no matter the gender, personality, or the time period. You had me at the very first line--and kept me until the last word.

Just hope you're working on the next in the series."

Josie Brown
Bestselling Author
The Housewife Assassin Series
True Hollywood Lives
Secret Lives of Husbands and Wives

Special thanks to fellow Book Blogger M.C.V. Egan for featuring myself and BEVERLY HILLS IS BURNING in a spotlight on her blog, 4covert2overt: http://4covert2overt.blogspot.com/201...

Follow her on Twitter, @M_C_V_Egan and check out her website http://thebridgeofdeaths.com/.

NR

I was just made aware that I have received a fantastic review from Fitz on industry/commentary website Blogcritics.com. I could not be more pleased.

The review can be found here: http://blogcritics.org/book-review-be......

An excerpt:

"When you think of authors for thriller or crime novels, who do you think of? Raymond Chandler? Ian Fleming? Dan Brown? How about Neil Russell?

I’ve reviewed his work before. His previous novels City of War and Wildcase: A Rail Black Novel both received high marks from me. So when he reached out about Beverly Hills is Burning: A Rail Black Novel, how could I say no?

This one takes a modern day mystery set in the cutthroat world of Hollywood producers, directors, writers, and actors and mixes in some classic mob intrigue, sex scenes that made me blush, and strong female characters who demanded attention. As per usual, Rail Black is the main character of the story in the present, but this time he was balanced out by Barrie Fontaine, pilot and seeker of adventure in the 1930s....

Russell starts with a bang and doesn’t let up until every single plot thread is wrapped up neatly with a bow. He seamlessly works history into the mix, pulling in characters like Lucky Luciano and Howard Hughes to lend an air of realism to the gritty violence and big money deals worked across the United States, Mexico, and Cuba. Each time he would switch from one timeline to the other I wondered what new tidbits he was going to tempt us with. There’s even a bit of a paranormal angle to keep things interesting!..."


NR

Hi all,

Hope you are all enjoying the summer and are finding enough time to read your copy of Beverly Hills is Burning.

I wanted to let you know that I have recently added the "Ask the Author" Feature to my Goodreads profile, so if you have a question about the writing process, Hollywood or maybe even one for Rail Black, please don't hesitate to stop by my profile and ask away.

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...

Best,

NR

Between July 10th and July 24th, I am giving away 5 personalized, autographed copies of my latest novel, Beverly Hills is Burning. This giveaway is open to people living in the USA, Canada, Great Britain, and Australia.

All you have to do is go here and enter:

https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sh...

Feel free to pass this along to any interested friends on Goodreads, Facebook, Twitter, etc.

Good luck!

-NR

The Beverly Hills is Burning giveaway has ended and the winners have been selected. Rail Black is heading to Canada, the southern United States and...Australia.

The books are on their way today. Congratulations to all the winners and thank you to everyone who participated.

We will definitely be doing this again in some fashion. Had a lot of fun.

-NR

Attention Rail Black fans:

In celebration of Rail's birthday, from 8/1 through 8/3, Beverly Hills is Burning will be available for FREE in the Amazon #Kindle store. Just follow the link below to grab a copy for yourself if you haven't already, and feel free to share this with family, friends or anyone who likes thrillers.

Thanks and Happy Birthday, Rail!

Link to Amazon: http://amzn.to/1hUOwFa

Link to Amazon UK: http://amzn.to/1nLUcbB

Goodreads Event: https://www.goodreads.com/event/show/...

Looking for something to read by the pool this Labor Day? On 8/30 and 8/31, BEVERLY HILLS IS BURNING is available available for FREE in the #Amazon #Kindle store. Just follow the link below to grab a copy for yourself if you haven't already, and feel free to share this with family, friends or anyone who likes #thrillers. As always, reviews on Amazon are greatly appreciated.

Thanks and enjoy the rest of your summer. http://amzn.to/1hUOwFa