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Shelley Singer is the
author of ten mysteries, two science fiction novels, and one
mainstream fiction, and many short stories.
And now, in
June of 2007, just in time for the beach chair and pina colada,
the near-future science fiction thriller (Or you can call it sf.
Or you can call it speculative fiction. Pick a term, any term ;>))
BLACKJACK! (Written as Lee Singer.) Publisher, Five Star Press.
Available now.
Books in Motion --audiobook
tapes and CDs now available for the first two books in the Jake
Samson series--Samson's Deal and Free Draw (the second one was listed
as one of the year's ten best mysteries by the San Francisco Chronicle)!
Go to http://www.booksinmotion.com to order.
NOVELS
Blackjack,
June of 2007, Five Star Press, hardcover.
Jake Samson Series
Royal Flush, 1999, Perseverance
Press/John Daniel&Co., trade paperback
Suicide King, 1987, hardcover,
St. Martins Press, paperback, Worldwide
Spit in the Ocean, 1986,
St. Martins, Worldwide
Full House, 1985, St.
Martins, Worldwide
Free Draw, 1983, St.
Martins
Samson's Deal, 1982,
St. Martins
REVIEWS
BLACKJACK—
Blackjack is truly one
of those books that the reader simply cannot set aside until completion.
A story whose pace is akin to the speed of a rocket-launcher missile,
Blackjack will grasp any reader by the throat and hang on till the
end. What characters! What plotting! What a wealth of historical
background (especially of the Twentieth Century) and the descriptive
setting of the New World from our time forward to the plot setting
of 2066! Blackjack will linger in the mind for long after the completion,
with the question ringing: Could a near-future like this actually
occur?—Euro-Reviews
Royal Flush
and other Singer Jake Samson and Rosie Vicente books
. "...one of the
nicer guys in the private eye business, who operates in a relaxed,
casual style without need for macho posturing"
Washington Post
"Their respect for each other's privacy and integrity is so
deeply ingrained that they are careful with their affection, would
not quite call it love, and so their wisecracking takes on a softened,
humane edge."
San Francisco Chronicle
The always enjoyable friendship and connection between the straight
Jake and lesbian Rosie has always been a favorite of mine. As Jake
house hunts in Marin county, you get to know this likable character
a little more. These two people have always been a good team and
I'm glad they're back.
Mysterybooks
A fast-paced and often frightening look at the insidious attraction
of the extreme right. Even though most of those drawn to the group
may be on the lower end of any IQ chart, their sense of dedication
to the mistaken idea that they possess a genetic and racial superiority
is enough to make them very dangerous.
This Shelley Singer novel is recommended. Bookbrowser
...the most memorable
aspect of Royal Flush is the mood the author creates. A feeling
of utter terror permeates the book.. Royal Flush is definitely not
a book to pick up if you want a light, fluffy, entertaining read.
It is much too disturbing. It is too believable. The actual possibility
that people such as the members of the Aryan Command could really
exist is frightening. Royal Flush is an entertaining and thought
provoking book.
The Mystery Reader
... surprising twists, and Jake's sharp-edged humor...
Publishers Weekly
very nasty story, very well told.
I Love A Mystery
Jake remains his loyal, intelligent and quirky self, which is plenty
to rejoice about.
--Contra Costa Times
Ms. Singer is one of
only three or four authors that I wouldn't miss whatever she wrote.
--Over My Dead Body
The crowd of racist, anti-Semitic Neanderthals who hang at Thor's
Bar and Grill make Jake's skin crawl, but when it comes right down
to it, he can pretend to be an idiot with the best of them.... fast
paced and frequently entertaining. Singer has a good ear for dialogue
among the witless; Jake and Rosie aren't quite convincing in their
earnest attempts to fit in with the fascists, but who could expect
them to be? It's fun to watch the two old friends work together,
and the bad guys eventually get their satisfying comeuppance, after
an interesting plot twist that keeps things hopping till the very
end.
--San Francisco Bay Guardian
Great bar scenes, a wonderfully wry narrative, and the obvious nonsexual
affection between Jake and Rosie will have readers clamoring for
more.
--Library Journal
...manages to capture the nastiness of such groups without drowning
the reader in blood and gore... The plot moves quickly through its
twists and turns and, while the story is socially relevant and a
little scary to think about, Jake’s commentary keeps it in
perspective. This reader gives a warm welcome back to Rosie and
Jake.
--Talk City
Breathtaking action is
offset by the wise-cracking Jake and Rosie. The tension will keep
you reading all night long. Compelling characterization by Singer
makes this series a must-read, with authentic details and witty
dialogue.
- Mystery Time
The Barrett Lake
series
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