by Clea | Jul 10, 2024 | News, News, Reviews
Friends, I am stunned. One of my heroes, the great James Lee Burke, has praised my writing, saying (I kid you not): “Her prose is on fire.” JAMES LEE BURKE!!!! The occasion wasn’t one I’d expected either. I had reviewed his wonderful new Dave...
by Clea | Jul 8, 2024 | Bad Boy Beat, News, News, Reviews
Gumshoe’s reviewer had a strong reaction to Bad Boy Beat. “The plot is tightly written with several twists and turns to keep it interesting,” says critic Gayle Surrette. And while she sometimes despairs over Em Kelton’s more self-destructive...
by Clea | Jun 5, 2024 | Bad Boy Beat, News, News, Reviews, Severn House
“Put yourself into Clea Simon’s hands and prepare yourself for one heck of a journey…” That’s just some of the praise BOLO Books showers on Bad Boy Beat. “[R]eaders will quickly find that the twists and turns of the plot more than...
by Clea | May 20, 2024 | Bad Boy Beat, Bristol Public Library, News, News, Reviews, Uncategorized
Bristol Public Library librarian and book blogger Jeanne Powers loves BAD BOY BEAT! Her in-depth review concludes:B “Good mystery, strong characterization, some fast-paced action and a few twists and turns make for a most enjoyable read.” Read the full...
by Clea | May 11, 2024 | Bad Boy Beat, interview, News, Reviews, Uncategorized
“If you want a swift mystery with plenty of clues, you’ll enjoy this,” writes Kings River Life critic Claire A, Murray. “Bad Boy Beat brought me back into the heart of Boston—night club life, numbered alleys, and an incredible lack of parking...
by Clea | Mar 4, 2024 | amateur sleuth, Bad Boy Beat, News, News, Reviews, Severn House
Bad Boy Beat, my new amateur sleuth mystery, doesn’t come out until May 7, but the advance reviews have started to come in. First up is Kirkus, known for its nasty “Kirkus kick.” Only this time the professional publication is full of praise, saying:...
