I’m celebrating with the release of the
10th anniversary edition of Carpe Diem, Illinois
for only 99¢ – Saturday only!
A revolutionary town laden with liars.
A reporter pushed to the brink.
Will the story of a lifetime lead to his final breath?
Introducing Leo (beginning of chapter two):
Leo Townsend rubbed the scar on his bristled jaw and wondered what the hell he was going to say. If he played it cool and answered the questions directly, maybe, just maybe, the prosecutor wouldn’t ask for hi source.
He shirked off his leather bomber jacket and rolled up the sleeves of his white button-down shirt. What he wanted, what he needed, was to redeem himself. The last couple of months he’d been lazy, careless, and way too drunk.
If he uncovered an injustice and wrote a great exclusive, the story of the century, then maybe all of his personal and professional transgressions would be forgotten. Otherwise, his life would be meaningless backwash in the bottom of yet another empty beer bottle.
He reached for his tie but decided against loosening it, even though the knot at his throat felt like a noose. A loose tie would be taking the casual look too far. He took a deep breath and willed his shaky hand to push open the heavy wooden courtroom door. He managed to move his feet forward, step inside. The sight of the crowd stopped him. The closing door bumped his back, pushing him further into the federal grand jury room. . . .
Grab your tenth anniversary eBook copy Saturday for only 99¢.
Sunday, the price will increase to $1.99
(Monday, $2.99, Tuesday, $3.99, Wednesday it’s back to its original price of $4.99)
Also available in paperback and audiobook.
Praise for Carpe Diem, Illinois winner of the 2014 Chicago Writers Association Book of the Year:
“Great storytelling by a brilliant author. I opened the novel and did not put Carpe Diem, Illinois down until I was finished.” – Nick Chiarkas, award-winning author of The Weeper Series
“A unique combination of small-town chronicle and political thriller that’s likely to draw in fans of both genres.” – Kirkus Reviews
“Kristin A. Oakley pens an incredibly interesting suspense novel that has you guessing who is behind all the shenanigans shaking up the unsuspecting town of Carpe Diem, Illinois. The characters are well-developed with layers that she expertly peels back as the story unfolds.” – Valerie Biel, award-winning author of The Circle of Nine Series
Enjoy Leo’s adventure today!
