ON SALE - TODAY!

Hi, folks.

I promise this is the last of the promos for my new mystery - but I wanted to let you know that we are offering a special today at 99 cents.

My recent release, DON'T LET THE WIND CATCH YOU,  is consistantly being compared by reviewers to "Stand by Me" and "To Kill a Mockingbird." 

Talk about being humbled and honored! Wow! 

Today only: 99 cents! 

Consider gifting the book to a teen or young adult in your family, or buy it for yourself for the delicious chance to return to childhood. (Suitable for all ages teen - adult).

Have a wonderful weekend!

-Aaron
http://www.lazarbooks.com

DON'T LET THE WIND CATCH YOU - MARK YOUR CALENDER FOR AUGUST 15TH!

DON'T LET THE WIND CATCH YOU: A Gus LeGarde Mystery (BOOK 6)

It's been a long time coming, but DON'T LET THE WIND CATCH YOU, the sequel to TREMOLO: CRY OF THE LOON, is here! If you enjoy eBooks and plan to buy the new Kindle version, please consider downloading it on August 15th or 16th, when my publisher will be discounting the price from $4.99 to $2.99.

We're trying to use this time frame for what is known in industry as a "book blast" or "book bomb" to help drive the Amazon numbers to number 1.

Will you help? If you don't read eBooks yet, consider "gifting" this to someone you love who does! It is suitable for young adults through mature adults and has seemed to appeal to a wide range of readers to date.

The new eBook is already up on Barnes and Noble, if you're a Nook reader. The print and audio books will be available in another few months, probably mid-November, so for those of you who prefer to hold the book in your hands or listen to an actor read to you, never fear, they are both on their way!



Here's a bit about the story:

DON'T LET THE WIND CATCH YOU: A Gus LeGarde Mystery

When young Gus LeGarde befriends a cranky old hermit in the woods who speaks to an Oneida Indian spirit named Penaki, he wonders if the man is nuts. But when Penni rattles tin cups, draws on dusty mirrors, and flips book pages, pestering them to find evidence to avenge her past and free her from earthly bondage, things change.

 

What Gus doesn’t understand is why his mother hates Tully. His relentless digging reveals a hint of scandal about Tully and Gus’s maternal grandfather, Marlowe Wright. Can his natural compassion help him accept the not-so-normal facts about Tully and Marlowe?

 

On horseback, Gus and his friends ride through woods overlooking Conesus Lake, following Penni’s trail to an abandoned house reportedly infected with the deadly Genesee Valley Fever from the 1700s. Unafraid, they enter and make an astounding find that could rewrite history.

 

Gus summons courage beyond his years in this poignant and powerful telling of the sultry summer of 1965.
Read an excerpt, here.

Here's the Amazon link so you can take a look in advance.

Here are a few blurbs from advanced reviewers:

"I decided to review this book almost for the forbidden, chocolate-covered cherry deliciousness of it. A wallow in mystery, another era, the mid-1960s, a gorgeous upstate New York region, a new take on what could be a shameful moment in Colonial American history."  - Noelle Sterne, author of Trust Your Life: Forgive Yourself and Go After Your Dreams (www.trustyourlifenow.com)

"A truly beautiful coming of age story...Lazar also throws in a lesson to the reader as he takes an issue that is prevalent in today’s society and deals with it in a sensitive way through the eyes of a young boy whose innocence has not yet been tainted by the prejudices of our world today." - Cindy Taylor, allbooksreviewsint.com

"Rarely has an author given us such insight into a single character through a book series...  As always, the writing is beautiful and delicate, rich with musical influence – in this case, the music of the 1960s, with the lovely local setting of the Genesee Valley. There are touches of history too as we learn about the Groveland Ambuscade...Despite the serious issues that the book addresses, this is as suitable for a young adult reader as for an adult, and will appeal to wide audience. It’s clear that Lazar has come to know and love his characters and every time he revisits them, he brings out new nuances and depths, so that returning to a Gus Lazar mystery is like meeting an old friend once again."  - Magdalena Ball, CompulsiveReader.com
 

And here's the complete list of series and books to help you keep them straight!

Twilight Times Books by multi-award winning author, Aaron Lazar:

LEGARDE MYSTERIES
DOUBLE FORTÉ (print, eBook, audio book)
UPSTAGED (print, eBook, audio book)
TREMOLO: CRY OF THE LOON (print, eBook, audio book)
MAZURKA (print, eBook, audio book)
FIRESONG (print, eBook, audio book)
DON’T LET THE WIND CATCH YOU (coming 2013)
VIRTUOSO (~2014)

MOORE MYSTERIES
HEALEY'S CAVE (print, eBook, audio book)
TERROR COMES KNOCKING (print, eBook, audio book)
FOR KEEPS (print, eBook, audio book)

TALL PINES MYSTERIES
FOR THE BIRDS (print, eBook, audio book)
ESSENTIALLY YOURS (print, eBook, audio book)
SANCTUARY (coming, 2013)
MURDER ON THE SACANDAGA (~2014)

WRITING ADVICE:

WRITE LIKE THE WIND, volumes 1, 2, 3 (ebooks and audio books)

Websites:
www.lazarbooks.com
www.murderby4.blogspot.com
www.aaronlazar.blogspot.com
www.aplazar.gather.com
http://aaronlazar.younglivingworld.com
www.pureoils.blogspot.com


Bio: Aaron Paul Lazar writes to soothe his soul. An award-winning, bestselling Kindle author of three addictive mystery series, Aaron enjoys the Genesee Valley countryside in upstate New York, where his characters embrace life, play with their dogs and grandkids, grow sumptuous gardens, and chase bad guys. Visit his website at http://www.lazarbooks.com and watch for his upcoming releases THE SEACREST (2013), SANCTUARY (2013), and VIRTUOSO (2014).

Lazar Summer Newsletter 2013

Hi, folks! From the wonder of early morning summer walks in the Genesee Valley and an abundance of vegetables and fruits in the garden this year, it's been a very good summer. The grandkids have been over to swim in our little pool, we took a trip to Cape Cod for the first time in nine years, and everyone's been relatively healthy at home. In addition, I was honored to meet Mr. Warren Adler in NYC last month. (see below for details!) As far as books go, I'm almost done with my twenty-first book. This one is a new style for me. It's a love story, a romantic suspense set on Cape Cod. If you enjoyed the romantic elements in the Tall Pines Mysteries, you might like THE SEACREST, coming this fall. I'll reveal the cover in the next newsletter. ;o) I also finished the fourth book in the Tall Pines Mysteries, MURDER ON THE SACANDAGA. It won't be out for a little while, since we have to release book three first! SANCTUARY will be out next spring. All of my books are now in audio book format, including the new writing books. You can listen to samples from all of them here. You might especially enjoy hearing my newest narrator, Mr. George Kuch. I've been told his voice is pure velvet! If you have any questions about getting the books in any format, don't hesitate to ask. Best, Aaron

Meeting Mr. Warren Adler - What an Honor! I was astounded when I learned I'd won a contest entitled "What Reading Means to Me," sponsored by none other than the well-renowned Mr. Warren Adler, author of War of the Roses and many other best sellers. The prize was a two-day trip to NYC and lunch with Mr. Adler at the Century Association, a historical literary club. I had the most delightful time with Mr. Adler, and we connected on many levels, chatting for hours about books, life, and the industry. What made my day, literally, was when he called me a "real writer," not once, but twice. Talk about feeling validated... Aside from my lunch with Mr. Adler, I walked around Central Park (7 miles!) one morning, and saw "Newsies" with daughter Melanie, who came down from Boston to meet me. Although it was close to 100 degrees during the day, we had a lovely time and even enjoyed some special tempura at a Japanese restaurant in Manhattan. I'll never forget the trip, or the incredible joy of meeting this generous and delightful author.

Book Signing 8-17-13 If you are free on Saturday, August 17th, consider coming down to Heron Hill Winery on Keuka Lake to join me for a glass of Riesling and some good conversation. I'll have most of my books there to sign and sell, plus free bookmarks and chocolate! Hope to see you there.

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The list of literary awards is growing. We just earned our 16th award, and there are more awards to be announced this year. Double Forté  - 2012 ForeWord BOTYA, Mystery, FINALIST Tremolo: cry of the loon – 2013 Eric Hoffer Book Awards: Grand Prize Short List 2013 Eric Hoffer Book Awards: Honorable Mention, Eric Hoffer Legacy Fiction 2011 Global eBook Award Finalist in Historical Fiction Contemporary 2011 Preditors & Editors Readers Choice Award – 2nd place Mystery 2008 Yolanda Renée's Top Ten Books 2008 MYSHELF Top Ten Reads   For the Birds 2011 ForeWord Book Awards, FINALIST in Mystery 2012 Carolyn Howard-Johnson's Top 10 Reads   Essentially Yours 2013 EPIC Book Awards, FINALIST in Suspense 2013 Eric Hoffer Da Vinci Eye Award Finalist   Healey’s Cave 2012 EPIC Book Awards WINNER Best Paranormal 2011 Eric Hoffer Book Award, WINNER Best Book in Commercial Fiction 2011 Finalist for Allbooks Review Editor's Choice 2011 Winner of Carolyn Howard Johnson's 9th Annual Noble (not Noble!) Prize for Literature 2011 Finalists for Global EBook Awards   For Keeps 2013 Semi Finalist in Kindle Book Review Book Awards, Mystery Category

Virtual Book Tour for DON'T LET THE WIND CATCH YOU - mark your calendars!

Hi, folks!

Just a heads up. If you might be interested in purchasing (or winning) Don't Let the Wind Catch You , please consider downloading the Kindle version on August 15th or 16th, when my publisher will be discounting the price from $4.99 to $2.99. We're trying to use this time for what is known in industry as a "book blast" or "book bomb" to help drive the Amazon numbers to number 1.

If you comment on the post here on August 15th, you will automatically be eligible for a free Kindle download of the newest LeGarde Mystery.

Here's a bit about it:

When young Gus LeGarde befriends a cranky old hermit in the woods who speaks to an Oneida Indian spirit named Penaki, he wonders if the man is nuts. But when Penni rattles tin cups, draws on dusty mirrors, and flips book pages, pestering them to find evidence to avenge her past and free her from earthly bondage, things change.

What Gus doesn’t understand is why his mother hates Tully. His relentless digging reveals a hint of scandal about Tully and Gus’s maternal grandfather, Marlowe Wright. Can his natural compassion help him accept the not-so-normal facts about Tully and Marlowe?

On horseback, Gus and his friends ride through woods overlooking Conesus Lake, following Penni’s trail to an abandoned house reportedly infected with the deadly Genesee Valley Fever from the 1700s. Unafraid, they enter and make an astounding find that could rewrite history.

Gus summons courage beyond his years in this poignant and powerful telling of the sultry summer of 1965.

Here's the Amazon link so you can take a look in advance!

Thanks so much and stay tuned for more mystery and adventure!

Best,

Aaron Paul Lazar

HERE ARE THE TOUR STOPS!

8/8  Review Life in an Island Paradise 
8/8 Guest Post Marilyn's Musings
8/9 Review Julie Arduini
8/10 Promo Writing Space 
8/12 Review Mommasez...
8/13 Review Books,Books, and MoreBooks
8/13 Interview, Guest Post Lorne Oliver, Author 
8/15 Review The Mystery Lady 
8/15 Review Pure Jonel
8/15 Review My Kindle Fever
8/15 Review T B R 
8/15 Review Annelise Ianthe
8/15 Review Sher A. Hart: Written Art
8/15 Review Wolf Majick Reviews
8/16 Review and interview  Connie's Book Reviews
8/16 Guest Post My Devotional Thoughts
8/19 Guest Post The Pen and Muse
8/19 Guest Post A. F. Stewart's Blog
8/19 Review My Cozie Corner
8/20 Guest Post T B R 
8/22 Guest Post My Kindle Fever
8/26 Review The Children's and Teens' Book Connection
8/27 Review & Guest Post Sharing Links and Wisdom8/27 Guest Post Magdalena Ball8/27 Review  The compulsive Reader
8/28  Interview The Cover
8/28  Review Sheila Deeth
8/29 Blogtalkradio interviewAmazon Reviewer Michelle N. Downing

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Aaron Paul Lazar writes to soothe his soul. An award-winning, bestselling Kindle author of three addictive mystery series, Aaron enjoys the Genesee Valley countryside in upstate New York, where his characters embrace life, play with their dogs and grandkids, grow sumptuous gardens, and chase bad guys. Visit his website at http://www.lazarbooks.com and watch for his upcoming releases THE SEACREST (2013), SANCTUARY (2013), and VIRTUOSO (2014).