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Thanks for the information about the next book, looking forward to it.

And hope you enjoy your visit to Bouchercon in San Diego (saw your name on the panel list). I'm not attending this year, but I know it's always a great convention.

Dear Helen:

Dianna and I always look forward to Bouchercon. I am sorry you can't attend this year. Next year is in Nashville! I hope you can make it there!

All the Best,
Charles

Thank you for the information and for your bravery in continuing your writing alone. You must miss your mother both for herself and for what I am sure was your most trusted editor. I have had a crush on Ian Rutledge from the very first book. My husband and I have been lucky enough to visit many of the places where the books are set and I thrill when your words bring the place back to life. Looking forward to October. Jessica

Dear Jessica:

Thank you for your support. The kindness and support of readers and fans like you keeps me writing!

All the Best,
Charles

Thank you for the update. I have read all of the books in the Rutledge series. I was very sad to hear of the death of your mother and I'm sure writing without her has been a challenge. I hope knowing how many people were fans will give you support as you move forward.

Dear Kimberly:

Thank you for your note. I have always said the support and encouragement of readers and fans are all the motivation I need.

All the Best,
Charles

Thanks for continuing this great series. I've read them all so far and am looking forward to more. At 80, I'm not sure how many more I'll be around for but I hope a lot. LOL

Kit Kimes
Oswego, IL USA

Dear Kit;

I am hoping to have some news about the next Rutledge soon. Labor Day is slowing things down.. We will keep going and hopefully we will have many more Rutledge Mysteries to read!

All the Best,
Charles

Dear Readers and Fans:

I owe everyone an apology. I regret it has taken so long replying to sevveral questions about A Fearsome Doubt and Search the Dark. I am working of getting to those questions and closing Caroline;s Estate so publication of the New Rutledge can be published.

Life has it's challenges. Sadly, my sister Linda, passed away on January 21, 2024. It has been a difficult time for me personally along with my extended family. Now I am dealing with two estates and making arraingements for my sister.

Please know that I am working on answers to these great questions and will have an answer soon. I cannot tell all of you how much I appreciate everyone;s patience waiting for the new Ian Rutledge and Bess mysteries. I sincerely hope to have news soon.

All the Best,

Charles

Thank you for the update. My sincere condolences on the loss of your sister.

Thank you for the update. I am praying for you and your family during this time of loss

I'm so sorry to read you lost both your mother and your sister. I hope life will be good to you now. Please know you and your mother were such a wonderful team! I reread the "Inspector Rutledge" mysteries when I'm down (dealing with a lot of medical problems and surgeries), and you and your mother never fail to lift my spirits and keep me company. You are a special person, and your mother was a very special person, with a wonderful gift for excellent storytelling.

I am glad to read that you are going to keep writing this series. Every book will be a tribute to your wonderful mother. I can't thank you enough for continuing the series.

God bless,

Kiki