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The Black Minute by
Christopher Valen
North Star Press, September 2009, $14.95
ISBN: 978-0-87839-332-9, 292 pages
After his highly acclaimed debut, White Tombs, Christopher Valen brings St. Paul Homicide Detective John Santana back in a suspenseful novel filled with tension and action that doesn’t let up until the final, explosive ending.
The body of a young Hmong woman is found on Harriet Island near the Mississippi River. It appears to be a simple case of murder and revenge. But what begins as a routine investigation soon morphs into something far more sinister. Trusting his instincts and determined to find justice, Santana relentlessly follows clues through a maze of political intrigue and deadly secrets, all the while wondering who he can trust, and whether he can survive long enough to resolve the case, save the city from a catastrophe, and keep the woman he loves safe.
Christopher Valen’s first novel, White Tombs, featuring John Santana, won the Reader Views Choice Award for Best Mystery and the Garcia Award for Best Fiction. Valen lives in Minnesota with his wife, Martha.
Readers can learn more at: http://www.christophervalen.com
THE BLACK MINUTE: Santana-an appealing series lead, strong and intelligent-has his hands full with an assortment of suspects and, as it turns out, more than one body to deal with. Readers who enjoyed White Tombs will settle easily into this one; on the other hand, it works fine as a stand-alone, and fans of well-plotted mysteries with a regional flair (the author uses Minnesota, his home, to good effect) should be encouraged to give this one a look. —BookList
“Just like the first one [White Tombs], The Black Minute grabbed me from the first page on...the plot is complex and anything but predictable...The characters are well developed, very believable and constantly evolving. Suffice to say that Mr. Valen wrote an incredibly relevant story, touching on a significant number of challenges facing us today. Although I learned more about Santana and his early life than in the first book, my curiosity is anything but sated, so once again I will – impatiently! – wait on the sequel. —Olivera Baumgartner-Jackson for ReaderViews
WHITE TOMBS: “John Santana of the St. Paul Police Department is a man you will not soon forget. The book is a great read and Santana is destined to become one of my favorite detectives. Truly a 5-star read from this author.” —Armchair Interviews
“I thoroughly enjoyed reading “White Tombs” and look forward to reading future novels with the character John Santana.” —Cindy Koppinger, Citizen Review, The Bismarck Tribune
For further information, review copies, interview or booking requests, please contact:
Karen Villanueva: (505) 764-8323, authorcare@aol.com
Books available through your favorite independent bookstore,
bookstore chains, Baker & Taylor, Ingram, Partners, and amazon.com.
Christopher Valen
North Star Press, September 2009, $14.95
ISBN: 978-0-87839-332-9, 292 pages
After his highly acclaimed debut, White Tombs, Christopher Valen brings St. Paul Homicide Detective John Santana back in a suspenseful novel filled with tension and action that doesn’t let up until the final, explosive ending.
The body of a young Hmong woman is found on Harriet Island near the Mississippi River. It appears to be a simple case of murder and revenge. But what begins as a routine investigation soon morphs into something far more sinister. Trusting his instincts and determined to find justice, Santana relentlessly follows clues through a maze of political intrigue and deadly secrets, all the while wondering who he can trust, and whether he can survive long enough to resolve the case, save the city from a catastrophe, and keep the woman he loves safe.
Christopher Valen’s first novel, White Tombs, featuring John Santana, won the Reader Views Choice Award for Best Mystery and the Garcia Award for Best Fiction. Valen lives in Minnesota with his wife, Martha.
Readers can learn more at: www.christophervalen.com
THE BLACK MINUTE: Santana-an appealing series lead, strong and intelligent-has his hands full with an assortment of suspects and, as it turns out, more than one body to deal with. Readers who enjoyed White Tombs will settle easily into this one; on the other hand, it works fine as a stand-alone, and fans of well-plotted mysteries with a regional flair (the author uses Minnesota, his home, to good effect) should be encouraged to give this one a look. —BookList
“Just like the first one [White Tombs], The Black Minute grabbed me from the first page on...the plot is complex and anything but predictable...The characters are well developed, very believable and constantly evolving. Suffice to say that Mr. Valen wrote an incredibly relevant story, touching on a significant number of challenges facing us today. Although I learned more about Santana and his early life than in the first book, my curiosity is anything but sated, so once again I will – impatiently! – wait on the sequel. —Olivera Baumgartner-Jackson for ReaderViews
WHITE TOMBS: “John Santana of the St. Paul Police Department is a man you will not soon forget. The book is a great read and Santana is destined to become one of my favorite detectives. Truly a 5-star read from this author.” —Armchair Interviews
“I thoroughly enjoyed reading “White Tombs” and look forward to reading future novels with the character John Santana.” —Cindy Koppinger, Citizen Review, The Bismarck Tribune
For further information, review copies, interview or booking requests, please contact:
Karen Villanueva: (505) 764-8323, authorcare@aol.com
Books available through your favorite independent bookstore,
bookstore chains, Baker & Taylor, Ingram, Partners, and amazon.com.
The Black Minute
Christopher Valen
North Star Press, September 2009, $14.95
ISBN: 978-0-87839-332-9, 292 pages
After his highly acclaimed debut, White Tombs, Christopher Valen brings St. Paul Homicide Detective John Santana back in a suspenseful novel filled with tension and action that doesn’t let up until the final, explosive ending.
The body of a young Hmong woman is found on Harriet Island near the Mississippi River. It appears to be a simple case of murder and revenge. But what begins as a routine investigation soon morphs into something far more sinister. Trusting his instincts and determined to find justice, Santana relentlessly follows clues through a maze of political intrigue and deadly secrets, all the while wondering who he can trust, and whether he can survive long enough to resolve the case, save the city from a catastrophe, and keep the woman he loves safe.
Christopher Valen’s first novel, White Tombs, featuring John Santana, won the Reader Views Choice Award for Best Mystery and the Garcia Award for Best Fiction. Valen lives in Minnesota with his wife, Martha.
Readers can learn more at: http://www.christophervalen.com
THE BLACK MINUTE: Santana-an appealing series lead, strong and intelligent-has his hands full with an assortment of suspects and, as it turns out, more than one body to deal with. Readers who enjoyed White Tombs will settle easily into this one; on the other hand, it works fine as a stand-alone, and fans of well-plotted mysteries with a regional flair (the author uses Minnesota, his home, to good effect) should be encouraged to give this one a look. —BookList
“Just like the first one [White Tombs], The Black Minute grabbed me from the first page on...the plot is complex and anything but predictable...The characters are well developed, very believable and constantly evolving. Suffice to say that Mr. Valen wrote an incredibly relevant story, touching on a significant number of challenges facing us today. Although I learned more about Santana and his early life than in the first book, my curiosity is anything but sated, so once again I will – impatiently! – wait on the sequel. —Olivera Baumgartner-Jackson for ReaderViews
WHITE TOMBS: “John Santana of the St. Paul Police Department is a man you will not soon forget. The book is a great read and Santana is destined to become one of my favorite detectives. Truly a 5-star read from this author.” —Armchair Interviews
“I thoroughly enjoyed reading “White Tombs” and look forward to reading future novels with the character John Santana.” —Cindy Koppinger, Citizen Review, The Bismarck Tribune
For further information, review copies, interview or booking requests, please contact:
Karen Villanueva: (505) 764-8323, authorcare@aol.com
Books available through your favorite independent bookstore,
bookstore chains, Baker & Taylor, Ingram, Partners, and amazon.com.
Christopher Valen
North Star Press, September 2009, $14.95
ISBN: 978-0-87839-332-9, 292 pages
After his highly acclaimed debut, White Tombs, Christopher Valen brings St. Paul Homicide Detective John Santana back in a suspenseful novel filled with tension and action that doesn’t let up until the final, explosive ending.
The body of a young Hmong woman is found on Harriet Island near the Mississippi River. It appears to be a simple case of murder and revenge. But what begins as a routine investigation soon morphs into something far more sinister. Trusting his instincts and determined to find justice, Santana relentlessly follows clues through a maze of political intrigue and deadly secrets, all the while wondering who he can trust, and whether he can survive long enough to resolve the case, save the city from a catastrophe, and keep the woman he loves safe.
Christopher Valen’s first novel, White Tombs, featuring John Santana, won the Reader Views Choice Award for Best Mystery and the Garcia Award for Best Fiction. Valen lives in Minnesota with his wife, Martha.
Readers can learn more at: www.christophervalen.com
THE BLACK MINUTE: Santana-an appealing series lead, strong and intelligent-has his hands full with an assortment of suspects and, as it turns out, more than one body to deal with. Readers who enjoyed White Tombs will settle easily into this one; on the other hand, it works fine as a stand-alone, and fans of well-plotted mysteries with a regional flair (the author uses Minnesota, his home, to good effect) should be encouraged to give this one a look. —BookList
“Just like the first one [White Tombs], The Black Minute grabbed me from the first page on...the plot is complex and anything but predictable...The characters are well developed, very believable and constantly evolving. Suffice to say that Mr. Valen wrote an incredibly relevant story, touching on a significant number of challenges facing us today. Although I learned more about Santana and his early life than in the first book, my curiosity is anything but sated, so once again I will – impatiently! – wait on the sequel. —Olivera Baumgartner-Jackson for ReaderViews
WHITE TOMBS: “John Santana of the St. Paul Police Department is a man you will not soon forget. The book is a great read and Santana is destined to become one of my favorite detectives. Truly a 5-star read from this author.” —Armchair Interviews
“I thoroughly enjoyed reading “White Tombs” and look forward to reading future novels with the character John Santana.” —Cindy Koppinger, Citizen Review, The Bismarck Tribune
For further information, review copies, interview or booking requests, please contact:
Karen Villanueva: (505) 764-8323, authorcare@aol.com
Books available through your favorite independent bookstore,
bookstore chains, Baker & Taylor, Ingram, Partners, and amazon.com.
Christopher Valen
North Star Press, September 2009, $14.95
ISBN: 978-0-87839-332-9, 292 pages
After his highly acclaimed debut, White Tombs, Christopher Valen brings St. Paul Homicide Detective John Santana back in a suspenseful novel filled with tension and action that doesn’t let up until the final, explosive ending.
The body of a young Hmong woman is found on Harriet Island near the Mississippi River. It appears to be a simple case of murder and revenge. But what begins as a routine investigation soon morphs into something far more sinister. Trusting his instincts and determined to find justice, Santana relentlessly follows clues through a maze of political intrigue and deadly secrets, all the while wondering who he can trust, and whether he can survive long enough to resolve the case, save the city from a catastrophe, and keep the woman he loves safe.
Christopher Valen’s first novel, White Tombs, featuring John Santana, won the Reader Views Choice Award for Best Mystery and the Garcia Award for Best Fiction. Valen lives in Minnesota with his wife, Martha.
Readers can learn more at: http://www.christophervalen.com
THE BLACK MINUTE: Santana-an appealing series lead, strong and intelligent-has his hands full with an assortment of suspects and, as it turns out, more than one body to deal with. Readers who enjoyed White Tombs will settle easily into this one; on the other hand, it works fine as a stand-alone, and fans of well-plotted mysteries with a regional flair (the author uses Minnesota, his home, to good effect) should be encouraged to give this one a look. —BookList
“Just like the first one [White Tombs], The Black Minute grabbed me from the first page on...the plot is complex and anything but predictable...The characters are well developed, very believable and constantly evolving. Suffice to say that Mr. Valen wrote an incredibly relevant story, touching on a significant number of challenges facing us today. Although I learned more about Santana and his early life than in the first book, my curiosity is anything but sated, so once again I will – impatiently! – wait on the sequel. —Olivera Baumgartner-Jackson for ReaderViews
WHITE TOMBS: “John Santana of the St. Paul Police Department is a man you will not soon forget. The book is a great read and Santana is destined to become one of my favorite detectives. Truly a 5-star read from this author.” —Armchair Interviews
“I thoroughly enjoyed reading “White Tombs” and look forward to reading future novels with the character John Santana.” —Cindy Koppinger, Citizen Review, The Bismarck Tribune
For further information, review copies, interview or booking requests, please contact:
Karen Villanueva: (505) 764-8323, authorcare@aol.com
Books available through your favorite independent bookstore,
bookstore chains, Baker & Taylor, Ingram, Partners, and amazon.com.
Christopher Valen
North Star Press, September 2009, $14.95
ISBN: 978-0-87839-332-9, 292 pages
After his highly acclaimed debut, White Tombs, Christopher Valen brings St. Paul Homicide Detective John Santana back in a suspenseful novel filled with tension and action that doesn’t let up until the final, explosive ending.
The body of a young Hmong woman is found on Harriet Island near the Mississippi River. It appears to be a simple case of murder and revenge. But what begins as a routine investigation soon morphs into something far more sinister. Trusting his instincts and determined to find justice, Santana relentlessly follows clues through a maze of political intrigue and deadly secrets, all the while wondering who he can trust, and whether he can survive long enough to resolve the case, save the city from a catastrophe, and keep the woman he loves safe.
Christopher Valen’s first novel, White Tombs, featuring John Santana, won the Reader Views Choice Award for Best Mystery and the Garcia Award for Best Fiction. Valen lives in Minnesota with his wife, Martha.
Readers can learn more at: www.christophervalen.com
THE BLACK MINUTE: Santana-an appealing series lead, strong and intelligent-has his hands full with an assortment of suspects and, as it turns out, more than one body to deal with. Readers who enjoyed White Tombs will settle easily into this one; on the other hand, it works fine as a stand-alone, and fans of well-plotted mysteries with a regional flair (the author uses Minnesota, his home, to good effect) should be encouraged to give this one a look. —BookList
“Just like the first one [White Tombs], The Black Minute grabbed me from the first page on...the plot is complex and anything but predictable...The characters are well developed, very believable and constantly evolving. Suffice to say that Mr. Valen wrote an incredibly relevant story, touching on a significant number of challenges facing us today. Although I learned more about Santana and his early life than in the first book, my curiosity is anything but sated, so once again I will – impatiently! – wait on the sequel. —Olivera Baumgartner-Jackson for ReaderViews
WHITE TOMBS: “John Santana of the St. Paul Police Department is a man you will not soon forget. The book is a great read and Santana is destined to become one of my favorite detectives. Truly a 5-star read from this author.” —Armchair Interviews
“I thoroughly enjoyed reading “White Tombs” and look forward to reading future novels with the character John Santana.” —Cindy Koppinger, Citizen Review, The Bismarck Tribune
For further information, review copies, interview or booking requests, please contact:
Karen Villanueva: (505) 764-8323, authorcare@aol.com
Books available through your favorite independent bookstore,
bookstore chains, Baker & Taylor, Ingram, Partners, and amazon.com.
The Black Minute by
Christopher Valen
North Star Press, September 2009, $14.95
ISBN: 978-0-87839-332-9, 292 pages
After his highly acclaimed debut, White Tombs, Christopher Valen brings St. Paul Homicide Detective John Santana back in a suspenseful novel filled with tension and action that doesn’t let up until the final, explosive ending.
The body of a young Hmong woman is found on Harriet Island near the Mississippi River. It appears to be a simple case of murder and revenge. But what begins as a routine investigation soon morphs into something far more sinister. Trusting his instincts and determined to find justice, Santana relentlessly follows clues through a maze of political intrigue and deadly secrets, all the while wondering who he can trust, and whether he can survive long enough to resolve the case, save the city from a catastrophe, and keep the woman he loves safe.
Christopher Valen’s first novel, White Tombs, featuring John Santana, won the Reader Views Choice Award for Best Mystery and the Garcia Award for Best Fiction. Valen lives in Minnesota with his wife, Martha.
Readers can learn more at: http://www.christophervalen.com
THE BLACK MINUTE: Santana-an appealing series lead, strong and intelligent-has his hands full with an assortment of suspects and, as it turns out, more than one body to deal with. Readers who enjoyed White Tombs will settle easily into this one; on the other hand, it works fine as a stand-alone, and fans of well-plotted mysteries with a regional flair (the author uses Minnesota, his home, to good effect) should be encouraged to give this one a look. —BookList
“Just like the first one [White Tombs], The Black Minute grabbed me from the first page on...the plot is complex and anything but predictable...The characters are well developed, very believable and constantly evolving. Suffice to say that Mr. Valen wrote an incredibly relevant story, touching on a significant number of challenges facing us today. Although I learned more about Santana and his early life than in the first book, my curiosity is anything but sated, so once again I will – impatiently! – wait on the sequel. —Olivera Baumgartner-Jackson for ReaderViews
WHITE TOMBS: “John Santana of the St. Paul Police Department is a man you will not soon forget. The book is a great read and Santana is destined to become one of my favorite detectives. Truly a 5-star read from this author.” —Armchair Interviews
“I thoroughly enjoyed reading “White Tombs” and look forward to reading future novels with the character John Santana.” —Cindy Koppinger, Citizen Review, The Bismarck Tribune
For further information, review copies, interview or booking requests, please contact:
Karen Villanueva: (505) 764-8323, authorcare@aol.com
Books available through your favorite independent bookstore,
bookstore chains, Baker & Taylor, Ingram, Partners, and amazon.com.
Christopher Valen
North Star Press, September 2009, $14.95
ISBN: 978-0-87839-332-9, 292 pages
After his highly acclaimed debut, White Tombs, Christopher Valen brings St. Paul Homicide Detective John Santana back in a suspenseful novel filled with tension and action that doesn’t let up until the final, explosive ending.
The body of a young Hmong woman is found on Harriet Island near the Mississippi River. It appears to be a simple case of murder and revenge. But what begins as a routine investigation soon morphs into something far more sinister. Trusting his instincts and determined to find justice, Santana relentlessly follows clues through a maze of political intrigue and deadly secrets, all the while wondering who he can trust, and whether he can survive long enough to resolve the case, save the city from a catastrophe, and keep the woman he loves safe.
Christopher Valen’s first novel, White Tombs, featuring John Santana, won the Reader Views Choice Award for Best Mystery and the Garcia Award for Best Fiction. Valen lives in Minnesota with his wife, Martha.
Readers can learn more at: www.christophervalen.com
THE BLACK MINUTE: Santana-an appealing series lead, strong and intelligent-has his hands full with an assortment of suspects and, as it turns out, more than one body to deal with. Readers who enjoyed White Tombs will settle easily into this one; on the other hand, it works fine as a stand-alone, and fans of well-plotted mysteries with a regional flair (the author uses Minnesota, his home, to good effect) should be encouraged to give this one a look. —BookList
“Just like the first one [White Tombs], The Black Minute grabbed me from the first page on...the plot is complex and anything but predictable...The characters are well developed, very believable and constantly evolving. Suffice to say that Mr. Valen wrote an incredibly relevant story, touching on a significant number of challenges facing us today. Although I learned more about Santana and his early life than in the first book, my curiosity is anything but sated, so once again I will – impatiently! – wait on the sequel. —Olivera Baumgartner-Jackson for ReaderViews
WHITE TOMBS: “John Santana of the St. Paul Police Department is a man you will not soon forget. The book is a great read and Santana is destined to become one of my favorite detectives. Truly a 5-star read from this author.” —Armchair Interviews
“I thoroughly enjoyed reading “White Tombs” and look forward to reading future novels with the character John Santana.” —Cindy Koppinger, Citizen Review, The Bismarck Tribune
For further information, review copies, interview or booking requests, please contact:
Karen Villanueva: (505) 764-8323, authorcare@aol.com
Books available through your favorite independent bookstore,
bookstore chains, Baker & Taylor, Ingram, Partners, and amazon.com.
The Black Minute
Christopher Valen
North Star Press, September 2009, $14.95
ISBN: 978-0-87839-332-9, 292 pages
After his highly acclaimed debut, White Tombs, Christopher Valen brings St. Paul Homicide Detective John Santana back in a suspenseful novel filled with tension and action that doesn’t let up until the final, explosive ending.
The body of a young Hmong woman is found on Harriet Island near the Mississippi River. It appears to be a simple case of murder and revenge. But what begins as a routine investigation soon morphs into something far more sinister. Trusting his instincts and determined to find justice, Santana relentlessly follows clues through a maze of political intrigue and deadly secrets, all the while wondering who he can trust, and whether he can survive long enough to resolve the case, save the city from a catastrophe, and keep the woman he loves safe.
Christopher Valen’s first novel, White Tombs, featuring John Santana, won the Reader Views Choice Award for Best Mystery and the Garcia Award for Best Fiction. Valen lives in Minnesota with his wife, Martha.
Readers can learn more at: http://www.christophervalen.com
THE BLACK MINUTE: Santana-an appealing series lead, strong and intelligent-has his hands full with an assortment of suspects and, as it turns out, more than one body to deal with. Readers who enjoyed White Tombs will settle easily into this one; on the other hand, it works fine as a stand-alone, and fans of well-plotted mysteries with a regional flair (the author uses Minnesota, his home, to good effect) should be encouraged to give this one a look. —BookList
“Just like the first one [White Tombs], The Black Minute grabbed me from the first page on...the plot is complex and anything but predictable...The characters are well developed, very believable and constantly evolving. Suffice to say that Mr. Valen wrote an incredibly relevant story, touching on a significant number of challenges facing us today. Although I learned more about Santana and his early life than in the first book, my curiosity is anything but sated, so once again I will – impatiently! – wait on the sequel. —Olivera Baumgartner-Jackson for ReaderViews
WHITE TOMBS: “John Santana of the St. Paul Police Department is a man you will not soon forget. The book is a great read and Santana is destined to become one of my favorite detectives. Truly a 5-star read from this author.” —Armchair Interviews
“I thoroughly enjoyed reading “White Tombs” and look forward to reading future novels with the character John Santana.” —Cindy Koppinger, Citizen Review, The Bismarck Tribune
For further information, review copies, interview or booking requests, please contact:
Karen Villanueva: (505) 764-8323, authorcare@aol.com
Books available through your favorite independent bookstore,
bookstore chains, Baker & Taylor, Ingram, Partners, and amazon.com.
Christopher Valen
North Star Press, September 2009, $14.95
ISBN: 978-0-87839-332-9, 292 pages
After his highly acclaimed debut, White Tombs, Christopher Valen brings St. Paul Homicide Detective John Santana back in a suspenseful novel filled with tension and action that doesn’t let up until the final, explosive ending.
The body of a young Hmong woman is found on Harriet Island near the Mississippi River. It appears to be a simple case of murder and revenge. But what begins as a routine investigation soon morphs into something far more sinister. Trusting his instincts and determined to find justice, Santana relentlessly follows clues through a maze of political intrigue and deadly secrets, all the while wondering who he can trust, and whether he can survive long enough to resolve the case, save the city from a catastrophe, and keep the woman he loves safe.
Christopher Valen’s first novel, White Tombs, featuring John Santana, won the Reader Views Choice Award for Best Mystery and the Garcia Award for Best Fiction. Valen lives in Minnesota with his wife, Martha.
Readers can learn more at: www.christophervalen.com
THE BLACK MINUTE: Santana-an appealing series lead, strong and intelligent-has his hands full with an assortment of suspects and, as it turns out, more than one body to deal with. Readers who enjoyed White Tombs will settle easily into this one; on the other hand, it works fine as a stand-alone, and fans of well-plotted mysteries with a regional flair (the author uses Minnesota, his home, to good effect) should be encouraged to give this one a look. —BookList
“Just like the first one [White Tombs], The Black Minute grabbed me from the first page on...the plot is complex and anything but predictable...The characters are well developed, very believable and constantly evolving. Suffice to say that Mr. Valen wrote an incredibly relevant story, touching on a significant number of challenges facing us today. Although I learned more about Santana and his early life than in the first book, my curiosity is anything but sated, so once again I will – impatiently! – wait on the sequel. —Olivera Baumgartner-Jackson for ReaderViews
WHITE TOMBS: “John Santana of the St. Paul Police Department is a man you will not soon forget. The book is a great read and Santana is destined to become one of my favorite detectives. Truly a 5-star read from this author.” —Armchair Interviews
“I thoroughly enjoyed reading “White Tombs” and look forward to reading future novels with the character John Santana.” —Cindy Koppinger, Citizen Review, The Bismarck Tribune
For further information, review copies, interview or booking requests, please contact:
Karen Villanueva: (505) 764-8323, authorcare@aol.com
Books available through your favorite independent bookstore,
bookstore chains, Baker & Taylor, Ingram, Partners, and amazon.com.
Christopher Valen
North Star Press, September 2009, $14.95
ISBN: 978-0-87839-332-9, 292 pages
After his highly acclaimed debut, White Tombs, Christopher Valen brings St. Paul Homicide Detective John Santana back in a suspenseful novel filled with tension and action that doesn’t let up until the final, explosive ending.
The body of a young Hmong woman is found on Harriet Island near the Mississippi River. It appears to be a simple case of murder and revenge. But what begins as a routine investigation soon morphs into something far more sinister. Trusting his instincts and determined to find justice, Santana relentlessly follows clues through a maze of political intrigue and deadly secrets, all the while wondering who he can trust, and whether he can survive long enough to resolve the case, save the city from a catastrophe, and keep the woman he loves safe.
Christopher Valen’s first novel, White Tombs, featuring John Santana, won the Reader Views Choice Award for Best Mystery and the Garcia Award for Best Fiction. Valen lives in Minnesota with his wife, Martha.
Readers can learn more at: http://www.christophervalen.com
THE BLACK MINUTE: Santana-an appealing series lead, strong and intelligent-has his hands full with an assortment of suspects and, as it turns out, more than one body to deal with. Readers who enjoyed White Tombs will settle easily into this one; on the other hand, it works fine as a stand-alone, and fans of well-plotted mysteries with a regional flair (the author uses Minnesota, his home, to good effect) should be encouraged to give this one a look. —BookList
“Just like the first one [White Tombs], The Black Minute grabbed me from the first page on...the plot is complex and anything but predictable...The characters are well developed, very believable and constantly evolving. Suffice to say that Mr. Valen wrote an incredibly relevant story, touching on a significant number of challenges facing us today. Although I learned more about Santana and his early life than in the first book, my curiosity is anything but sated, so once again I will – impatiently! – wait on the sequel. —Olivera Baumgartner-Jackson for ReaderViews
WHITE TOMBS: “John Santana of the St. Paul Police Department is a man you will not soon forget. The book is a great read and Santana is destined to become one of my favorite detectives. Truly a 5-star read from this author.” —Armchair Interviews
“I thoroughly enjoyed reading “White Tombs” and look forward to reading future novels with the character John Santana.” —Cindy Koppinger, Citizen Review, The Bismarck Tribune
For further information, review copies, interview or booking requests, please contact:
Karen Villanueva: (505) 764-8323, authorcare@aol.com
Books available through your favorite independent bookstore,
bookstore chains, Baker & Taylor, Ingram, Partners, and amazon.com.
Christopher Valen
North Star Press, September 2009, $14.95
ISBN: 978-0-87839-332-9, 292 pages
After his highly acclaimed debut, White Tombs, Christopher Valen brings St. Paul Homicide Detective John Santana back in a suspenseful novel filled with tension and action that doesn’t let up until the final, explosive ending.
The body of a young Hmong woman is found on Harriet Island near the Mississippi River. It appears to be a simple case of murder and revenge. But what begins as a routine investigation soon morphs into something far more sinister. Trusting his instincts and determined to find justice, Santana relentlessly follows clues through a maze of political intrigue and deadly secrets, all the while wondering who he can trust, and whether he can survive long enough to resolve the case, save the city from a catastrophe, and keep the woman he loves safe.
Christopher Valen’s first novel, White Tombs, featuring John Santana, won the Reader Views Choice Award for Best Mystery and the Garcia Award for Best Fiction. Valen lives in Minnesota with his wife, Martha.
Readers can learn more at: www.christophervalen.com
THE BLACK MINUTE: Santana-an appealing series lead, strong and intelligent-has his hands full with an assortment of suspects and, as it turns out, more than one body to deal with. Readers who enjoyed White Tombs will settle easily into this one; on the other hand, it works fine as a stand-alone, and fans of well-plotted mysteries with a regional flair (the author uses Minnesota, his home, to good effect) should be encouraged to give this one a look. —BookList
“Just like the first one [White Tombs], The Black Minute grabbed me from the first page on...the plot is complex and anything but predictable...The characters are well developed, very believable and constantly evolving. Suffice to say that Mr. Valen wrote an incredibly relevant story, touching on a significant number of challenges facing us today. Although I learned more about Santana and his early life than in the first book, my curiosity is anything but sated, so once again I will – impatiently! – wait on the sequel. —Olivera Baumgartner-Jackson for ReaderViews
WHITE TOMBS: “John Santana of the St. Paul Police Department is a man you will not soon forget. The book is a great read and Santana is destined to become one of my favorite detectives. Truly a 5-star read from this author.” —Armchair Interviews
“I thoroughly enjoyed reading “White Tombs” and look forward to reading future novels with the character John Santana.” —Cindy Koppinger, Citizen Review, The Bismarck Tribune
For further information, review copies, interview or booking requests, please contact:
Karen Villanueva: (505) 764-8323, authorcare@aol.com
Books available through your favorite independent bookstore,
bookstore chains, Baker & Taylor, Ingram, Partners, and amazon.com.
The Black Minute by
Christopher Valen
North Star Press, September 2009, $14.95
ISBN: 978-0-87839-332-9, 292 pages
After his highly acclaimed debut, White Tombs, Christopher Valen brings St. Paul Homicide Detective John Santana back in a suspenseful novel filled with tension and action that doesn’t let up until the final, explosive ending.
The body of a young Hmong woman is found on Harriet Island near the Mississippi River. It appears to be a simple case of murder and revenge. But what begins as a routine investigation soon morphs into something far more sinister. Trusting his instincts and determined to find justice, Santana relentlessly follows clues through a maze of political intrigue and deadly secrets, all the while wondering who he can trust, and whether he can survive long enough to resolve the case, save the city from a catastrophe, and keep the woman he loves safe.
Christopher Valen’s first novel, White Tombs, featuring John Santana, won the Reader Views Choice Award for Best Mystery and the Garcia Award for Best Fiction. Valen lives in Minnesota with his wife, Martha.
Readers can learn more at: http://www.christophervalen.com
THE BLACK MINUTE: Santana-an appealing series lead, strong and intelligent-has his hands full with an assortment of suspects and, as it turns out, more than one body to deal with. Readers who enjoyed White Tombs will settle easily into this one; on the other hand, it works fine as a stand-alone, and fans of well-plotted mysteries with a regional flair (the author uses Minnesota, his home, to good effect) should be encouraged to give this one a look. —BookList
“Just like the first one [White Tombs], The Black Minute grabbed me from the first page on...the plot is complex and anything but predictable...The characters are well developed, very believable and constantly evolving. Suffice to say that Mr. Valen wrote an incredibly relevant story, touching on a significant number of challenges facing us today. Although I learned more about Santana and his early life than in the first book, my curiosity is anything but sated, so once again I will – impatiently! – wait on the sequel. —Olivera Baumgartner-Jackson for ReaderViews
WHITE TOMBS: “John Santana of the St. Paul Police Department is a man you will not soon forget. The book is a great read and Santana is destined to become one of my favorite detectives. Truly a 5-star read from this author.” —Armchair Interviews
“I thoroughly enjoyed reading “White Tombs” and look forward to reading future novels with the character John Santana.” —Cindy Koppinger, Citizen Review, The Bismarck Tribune
For further information, review copies, interview or booking requests, please contact:
Karen Villanueva: (505) 764-8323, authorcare@aol.com
Books available through your favorite independent bookstore,
bookstore chains, Baker & Taylor, Ingram, Partners, and amazon.com.
Christopher Valen
North Star Press, September 2009, $14.95
ISBN: 978-0-87839-332-9, 292 pages
After his highly acclaimed debut, White Tombs, Christopher Valen brings St. Paul Homicide Detective John Santana back in a suspenseful novel filled with tension and action that doesn’t let up until the final, explosive ending.
The body of a young Hmong woman is found on Harriet Island near the Mississippi River. It appears to be a simple case of murder and revenge. But what begins as a routine investigation soon morphs into something far more sinister. Trusting his instincts and determined to find justice, Santana relentlessly follows clues through a maze of political intrigue and deadly secrets, all the while wondering who he can trust, and whether he can survive long enough to resolve the case, save the city from a catastrophe, and keep the woman he loves safe.
Christopher Valen’s first novel, White Tombs, featuring John Santana, won the Reader Views Choice Award for Best Mystery and the Garcia Award for Best Fiction. Valen lives in Minnesota with his wife, Martha.
Readers can learn more at: www.christophervalen.com
THE BLACK MINUTE: Santana-an appealing series lead, strong and intelligent-has his hands full with an assortment of suspects and, as it turns out, more than one body to deal with. Readers who enjoyed White Tombs will settle easily into this one; on the other hand, it works fine as a stand-alone, and fans of well-plotted mysteries with a regional flair (the author uses Minnesota, his home, to good effect) should be encouraged to give this one a look. —BookList
“Just like the first one [White Tombs], The Black Minute grabbed me from the first page on...the plot is complex and anything but predictable...The characters are well developed, very believable and constantly evolving. Suffice to say that Mr. Valen wrote an incredibly relevant story, touching on a significant number of challenges facing us today. Although I learned more about Santana and his early life than in the first book, my curiosity is anything but sated, so once again I will – impatiently! – wait on the sequel. —Olivera Baumgartner-Jackson for ReaderViews
WHITE TOMBS: “John Santana of the St. Paul Police Department is a man you will not soon forget. The book is a great read and Santana is destined to become one of my favorite detectives. Truly a 5-star read from this author.” —Armchair Interviews
“I thoroughly enjoyed reading “White Tombs” and look forward to reading future novels with the character John Santana.” —Cindy Koppinger, Citizen Review, The Bismarck Tribune
For further information, review copies, interview or booking requests, please contact:
Karen Villanueva: (505) 764-8323, authorcare@aol.com
Books available through your favorite independent bookstore,
bookstore chains, Baker & Taylor, Ingram, Partners, and amazon.com.
The Black Minute
Christopher Valen
North Star Press, September 2009, $14.95
ISBN: 978-0-87839-332-9, 292 pages
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