It’s a pleasure today to be participating in author Connie di
Marco’s Great Escapes Book Tour for her upcoming release, THE MADNESS OF MERCURY.
THE
MADNESS OF MERCURY is the first
installment in the author’s new Zodiac Mystery series and is scheduled to be
released June 8. As part of the celebration, Connie is hosting a tour-wide
giveaway for five copies of this tantalizing new cozy murder mystery. Please
see the end of the post for more details.
The Madness of Mercury
(A Zodiac Mystery)
Cozy Mystery
New Series
Midnight Ink (June 8, 2016)
Paperback: 312 pages
ISBN-13: 978-0738749129
E-Book ASIN: B01A5OGTRS
Here’s a brief synopsis of the book:
Astrologer Julia Bonatti never
thought her chosen profession would bring danger into her life, but her
outspoken advice in her newspaper column, AskZodia, makes her the target
of San Francisco’s recently-arrived cult leader, Reverend Roy of the Prophet’s
Tabernacle. The followers of the power hungry preacher will stop at
nothing to quell the voices of those who would stand in his way and Julia’s at
the top of his list. She’s willing to bet the charismatic Reverend is a
Mercury-ruled individual, and she knows all too well that Mercury wasn’t just
the messenger of the gods, he was a trickster and a liar as well.
THE
MADNESS OF MERCURY is available for
pre-order at the following sites: Amazon
and Barnes and Noble.
Author Connie di Marco |
Connie lives in Los Angeles with her family and a constantly
talking cat.
For more on Connie and her writing, visit her website and connect with her
on Facebook, Pinterest, and Twitter.
Here’s what others are already saying about this fascinating
new release:
The
story is very well-written, and the characters are realistic and likable. ~ Book Babble
Full of
suspense and surprises… ~ Laura’s Interests
It’s a
truly engrossing mystery, captured me from the first page and I couldn’t put it
down. ~ LibriAmoriMiei
This
was a fun read with an entertaining and unique main character. ~ I Wish I Lived In a Library
You
know from reading the blurb that there’s more than one mystery going on. The
threads don’t tie together until the conclusion and it definitely keeps you
guessing. ~ FUONLYKNEW
Such a
charming start to a new series!!! ~ Moonlight Rendezvous
You can find out even more about Connie and THE MADNESS OF MERCURY by visiting the following blogs participating in the tour.
May 20 – deal sharing
aunt – Spotlight
May 20 – Book Babble –
Review
May 21 – Laura’s Interests –
Review
May 21 – LibriAmoriMiei –
Review
May 22 – 3 Partners in
Shopping, Nana, Mommy, &, Sissy, Too! – Spotlight
May 22 – Mystery Playground –
Interview
May 23 – I Wish I
Lived in a Library – Review
May 23 – fuonlyknew – Review
May 24 – Moonlight Rendezvous –
Review
May 24 – Musings and
Ramblings – Guest Post
May 25 – Back
Porchervations – Review
May 25 – The Bookwyrm’s Hoard – Review, Guest Post
May 26 – Bea’s Book Nook –
Review
May 26 – Read Your Writes
Book Reviews – Review, Interview
May 27 – The Book’s the Thing – Review
May 28 – Shelley’s
Book Case – Review, Guest Post
May 29 – A Blue Million
Books – Interview
May 30 – StoreyBook Reviews –
Review
May 31 – I Read What You
Write – Review, Interview
June 1 – A Holland Reads –
Spotlight
June 1 – Ashleyz
Wonderland – Review
June 2 – Booklady’s
Booknotes – Review, Guest Post
June 2 – Brooke Blogs – Spotlight
To be one of the five winners, just click on the Rafflecopter
widget below and follow the instructions for your chance to win. The widget may
take a few seconds to load so please be patient.
Thanks so much for stopping by today during Connie’s visit.
What zodiac sign are you? (Me, I’m Aquarius -the water sign.) Do you like
astrology?
It does sound like fun. I am a Capricorn, and like many of us, have to be careful that I don't take root and turn into a tree.
ReplyDeleteLOL! I love your comment! But just remember, Capricorns are ambitious, they're always climbing mountains too. Thanks for visiting today and best of luck!
DeletePretty Cool; congrats Connie. I'm a Libra, which probably explains why I can never totally make up my mind about things; balance is my curse and quirk :) I love reading Zodiac writings and figuring out how they can be interpreted.
ReplyDeleteMe too! We definitely share that interest. The more I've learned, the more fascinated I've become. It's been great fun for me to have Julia solve her mysteries using astrology too. Good luck to you!
Deletedarn, Mercury!
ReplyDeleteHi Dezmond - Mercury can be trouble. You can think what you want, but be careful of what you say. A rule I should remember more often! Best of luck!
DeleteShame I wasn't counting cats again this year...
ReplyDeleteZodiac sign? No idea.
Hi Alex- I was always disappointed I never knew my (rescued) cats' sun signs. Always had to guess from their personalities. Good luck to you!
DeleteI'm also an Aquarius. And just missed being a Valentine baby.
ReplyDeleteAquarius is a wonderful sign! Do you ever celebrate your birthday on the holiday? That must be fun! Best of luck, Diane!
DeleteThis is an interesting context for a mystery, Mason. And a lot of people are interested in their zodiac sign, even if they don't really subscribe to astrology. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHi Margot - Thanks for visiting. I hope everyone will enjoy Julia's adventures whether or not they like astrology. But at least her profession allows her to meet all sorts of people and get into all kinds of trouble. Best of luck!
DeleteCute cover, thank you for the chance to win a copy of this book.
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Hi Wendy - Thanks for stopping by. I hope you get to visit Julia in San Francisco soon. Good luck to you!
DeleteCool premise! This is a new one for cozies, I think--always good to introduce some new themes!
ReplyDeleteHi Elizabeth, yes, publishers love protagonists with a "hook." I have to give another author a plug here. I thought I was the first with an astrologer, but Sunny Frazier (Black Opal Books) writes about an astrologer too. And her books are terrific, I plan to read one of hers soon. I do hope you get to enjoy Julia's adventures as well. Best of luck!
DeleteYes I love it, I am a Aries,
ReplyDeleteGreat blog today thanks
Penney
Hi Penney - Hmmm Aries huh? I guess you love to be first, right? Thanks for visiting today and best of luck!
DeleteDear Mason - I'm catching up from the west coast! Thanks so much for hosting my stop today!
ReplyDeleteA really fun premise, and the cover is adorable. Congratulations, Connie!
ReplyDeleteI’m a Capricorn, born on the cusp of Aquarius. While I don’t hold to astrology, I have to admit I fit the Capricorn profile perfectly. Add to that my passion for water (influence of Aquarius), and I start to wonder...
Thank you! And thanks for visiting today! It really is uncanny when a description is so apt. Of course, with prediction, a lot depends on the art of the astrologer. I hoped to make Julia a very skilled one. I hope you enjoy her adventures in crime-solving! Best of luck!
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to reading "The Madness of Mercury". Astrology fascinates me and I would like reading more about it. Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to reading "The Madness of Mercury". Astrology fascinates me and I would like reading more about it. Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteHi Dianne ~I hope you enjoy Julia and her clients. I wanted to be as accurate as possible, although some people have found the astro information a little confusing. But I do hope you get to meet Julia soon! Best of luck!
DeleteLooking forward to reading this. I know I will enjoy it!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the giveaway!
Hi Carol ~ I hope you get to meet Julia and enjoy her adventures in San Francisco! Good luck to you!
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