James L'Etoile

Join us for a special mystery & suspense #OnlineBookClub on Thu 12/18 at 5 PM ET / 2 PM PT with authors @jamesletoile.bsky.social and @elenataylorauthor.bsky.social 1 hour, author chat + Q&A.
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This will be so much fun! Always a blast to spend time with @elenataylorauthor.bsky.social !

One day only! A Kindle Daily deal on Fave of Greed for .99 (psst…River of Lies is one sale all month) you’re welcome.

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The starred review in Kirkus Reviews says it all: "Everything you read police stories for is here, and much, much more."
@jamesletoile.bsky.social's upcoming #mystery is a must-have! Pre-order yours and enjoy a chili bar at the bookstore on Sun., 12/14, 6-8. @capitolcrimes.bsky.social

We are only one month away from ILLUSION OF TRUTH by @jamesletoile.bsky.social. What a killer title!

Discover more at jamesletoile.com. Plus, he has his own Dossier at thewritersdossier.com

Illusion of Truth events Illusion of Truth is just about ready to hit the shelves. It's going to be a busy release with events in El Dorado Hills, Sacramento, Pleasanton, San Francisco, and Corte Madera coming up fast. Something fun we started last year is a preorder event the month before the book's release. To celebrate the new release and to thank all the readers who support authors and bookstores, we're doing it again. On December 14th, at Face in a Book, in El Dorado Hills, we're having an after hours event in the bookstore, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm.

Join us for Illusion of Truth events and the special pre-order event at @Faceinbooks on December 14th Come for the book--stay for the chili!

Mark your calendar & get ready for fun at our 2nd annual Chili Night! We're celebrating the upcoming publication of
@jamesletoile.bsky.social's hot new #mystery, Illusion of Truth. Join us Sun., 12/14, 6-8 pm, pre-order the book, & enjoy an evening of food and fun!

Kindle Monthly Deal on River of Lies. Catch up on the series before the next book releases in January.

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Book Shots with Author Elena Taylor We've launched a new series over here called Book Shots. It features some of the top mystery writers working today. No one has time to doom scroll endlessly to find a YouTube clip of an interview. We're giving you quick Book Shots of authors and their newly released books. Some may be familiar faces, and others--well, you might just find your new favorite author.

Welcome back to a new edition of Book Shots where we feature top mystery writers talking about their latest releases. Check out today's Book Shot with author Elena Taylor.

It really was fun. I wanted to find some way to thank the readers and friends who come out to support a bookstore and my little book. What better way than food?

On Sunday December 14th Face In A Book is letting us have an after hours event from 6:00 to 8:00 for a special preorder event for ILLUSION OF TRUTH. As a thank you, we’re going to feed you. A chili charcuterie! Here are a few photos from last year’s event. Come on by and join us.

Very nice list!

This is the dynamic duo. @jamesletoile.bsky.social has his 'plot hounds'. I have my 'reasons I need to keep a steady paycheck'. Kibble and treats don't pay for themselves. #writingcommunity #dachshunds

Illusion of Truth by James L'Etoile L’Etoile’s third procedural featuring Sacramento, Calif., police detective Emily Hunter (after River of Lies) is the series’ bes...

Here’s a bit of wonderful news! The good folks over at Publishers Weekly gave Illusion of Truth a killer review.

“L’Etoile’s third procedural featuring Sacramento police detective Emily Hunter is the series’ best yet.”Blown away with this very kind review. www.publishersweekly.com/9781608096497

🔥 Exciting news! Get ready for the heart-pounding thriller Illusion of Truth by @jamesletoile.bsky.social, featuring #DetectiveEmilyHunter on the case! 🕵️‍♀️🚔
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Book Shots with Author Peggy Townsend We're launching a new series over here called Book Shots. It's going to feature some of the top mystery writers working today. No one has time to doom scroll endlessly to find a YouTube clip of an interview. We're giving you quick Book Shots of authors and their newly released books. Some may be familiar faces, and others--well, you might just find your new favorite author.

Welcome to Book Shots! We're featuring top mystery authors talking about their latest releases. Today's Book Shots features the talented Peggy Townsend and The Botanist's Assistant.

Book review: Man, nature and murder collide in new series ‘Wild Instinct’ Oline H. Cogdill reviews “Wild Instinct” by T. Jefferson Parker and “Murder at the Scottish Games” by Traci Hall.

Book review: Man, nature and murder collide in new series 'Wild Instinct' www.sun-sentinel.com/2025/11/12/b...

Dive into the thrilling world of Detective Nathan Parker in "Sins of the Father" by @jamesletoile.bsky.social
When an unidentified man is tossed from an airplane, Parker is pulled into the dangerous world of a new criminal organization, Red Dawn.

Get your copy today!
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Saturday, November 15th at the Lincoln Public Library! The Second annual Lincoln Book Festival. A day filled with authors, discussions, and what would a book festival be without books? @faceinabook.bsky.social
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Thanks for sharing, Margot! Much appreciated!

James L’Etoile: Illusion of Truth +Guest Post Out January 2026! PREORDER HERE Detective Emily Hunter finds herself emotionally sideswiped when her boyfriend and fellow police officer Brian Conner is injured in a bomb blast. It’s the firs…

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It's coming in January and available for preorder now! Preorders are important to the life of a book series, and @junelorrainer.bsky.social has included the links in her wonderful blog.

Just a few days left to take advantage of the .99 cent sale on Face of Greed and River of Lies. Grab this deal before it disappears!
#ebooks #booksale #thrillerbooks #getitwhileitlasts #Kindle #nook @oceanviewpub

The Waiting I'm sharing this post from my friend George Cramer's excellent blog. Go check him out here! The Waiting… Who knew Tom Petty would have been a prophet when he wrote The Waiting? Because waiting is the hardest part. If you’ve been in the traditional publishing trenches for more than a minute, you know that the industry moves at a pace that makes a snail look like Usain Bolt.

Who knew Tom Petty would have been a prophet when he wrote The Waiting? Because waiting is the hardest part.

On Saturday, November 1st, join @claire-booth.bsky.social, Elena Taylor, and me at Wild Sisters Book Co. in Sacramento. 3 authors means 3 times the fun. We’ll talk about our most recent releases, and what a haunting, shadows, and sin have in common. Come and support a cool indie bookstore.

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📚 Introducing "Sins of the Father" by @jamesletoile.bsky.social, the latest gripping addition to the Nathan Parker Detective Novel Series!
With familiar foes and deadly secrets at every turn, this thrilling #policeprocedural will keep you on the edge of your seat!
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A don't-miss for writers! Drop by for a meeting of the #WritersCoffeehouse this Sunday, 10/19, 1-2:30! It's a great way to meet like-minded people and talk about issues related to writing and publishing. @jamesletoile.bsky.social

Wanna breakup that mid-week rut? Come on out to Wild Sisters Book Co. tonight at 6:00 and chat with Bruce Borgos and me. Learn about our latest and why we do what we do. Highly recommend Bruce’s new one—The Bkue Horse. Come on out. Hope to see you there.
#writingcommunity #readers #bookevent

Join me and authors Megan Abbott, Reed Farrel Coleman, Matt Goldman, Charles Salzberg & editor Christine Pepe for "Meet The Minds Behind The Mysteries." Oct. 22nd. Huntington Public Library Auditorium, 6:30pm To view this video click: www.tomstraw.com/author-event...
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One week from tonight! Join Bruce Borgos and me at Wild Sisters Book Co. in Sacramento for a writer’s duel! Well less of a duel and more like two guys talking about books. I’ve read Bruce’s series and love it. So will you. Come on by!
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