It happened.
Despite cover setbacks, despite E.J.’s mother being taken to Emergency to then land in ICU for cardiac problems, To Inherit a Murderer is finally–finally–out in hard copy, not just eBook (available in all eBook formats for only $4.99). So, for those of you who enjoy a tense, well-written story about a murderous kid who needs a friend and a woman who hasn’t a clue how to be “Mom,” get your copy here for only 14.95!
You can also order a personalized autographed copy direct from the author for only $19.95.
And you can try before you buy! Read the first chapter here. Or read, rate, and review the first 8 chapters here.
ABOUT TO INHERIT A MURDERER
At seven, William killed his mother’s dog. At ten, he stabbed his father with a letter opener. There’s the murder of the family maid.
Willed custody of her best friend’s son, Deborah brings home a boy driven by hatred and rage. Injured by him the very first day, he threatens her carefully secured life with increasingly violent acts.
But William begins to believe in Deborah as he has never believed in anyone. When Deborah starts to trust in William, though, death answers.
A chilling account of a woman who, against her better judgment, reaches out to a boy everyone has pegged as evil. –Liz Brenaman
Reuk is up there with the best. Crisp, balanced prose. A unique, well-told story. And a protagonist and antagonist the reader won’t be able to get enough of. I’m thrilled The Ward is just the first book in a series. …The Ward is the reason I keep sifting through the galaxy of small and independent publishers; the novel is unique, and it’s very good. –Clayton Bye, Reviewer
Publication Date: Oct 03 2009
ISBN/EAN13: 1449512518 / 9781449512514
Page Count: 290
Binding Type: US Trade Paper
Trim Size: 6″ x 9″
Language: English
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
E. J. Ruek, pronounced “rook”, writes contemporary mainstream novels with just a nod to nerve-tingling what-if possibility.
“Novels translate life into words without sacrificing the grimace and the giggle.
“In life, things are not always as they seem–not on the surface and not underneath. I like that. I like to write about that. Your auntie might not be that nice lady you always thought she was. In fact, she might be nicer. In fact, she might have hidden knowledge that you never dreamed someone like her could harbor, much less use. She has secrets, and those secrets drive the neighbors crazy, because they just ‘know’ that something isn’t quite as ‘normal’ as it should be. …And it isn’t.
“You just never know. You can never assume. Because, when you do, things happen.”
You can find E. J. on the Net at http://www.EJRuek.com.
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Discount for critters? I want a signed copy, so do you take PayPal?
Glad to see the book out and in real, live paper.
Yay!
Of course you get a signed copy…free. You and Liz, both. More later. I’m running like crazy trying to keep up with all the family emergencies–Mom in ICU, dog dying….
OH NO! It sounds like your mom will be okay, but having your dear friend die while you’re so stressed out is horrible. My deepest condolences on the loss of your pup.
I also hope you’re mother is coming along okay. From the last I heard, it seems so.
I’ve spent a fair amount of time in ERs and ICUs with my ‘rents, so I can empathize with the stress factor.
I bought and independently reviewed To Inherit a Murderer when it first came out in electronic format. It’s an excellent read I can comfortably recommend.
Here’s the link to my review: http://www.claytonbye.com/modules.php?name=Articles_Commentary&op=show&pid=20
Congratulations on the release of the print version,
Clayton Bye