Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Giveaway - Killed at the Whim of a Hat - Colin Cotterill

To celebrate the release of the first book in a new series by  author Colin Cotterill, I have a copy of Killed at the Whim of a Hat to giveaway courtesy of St. Martin's Press.

From the publisher:

" With worldwide critical acclaim, Colin Cotterill is one of the most highly regarded “cult favorite” crime writers today. Now, with this new series, Cotterill is poised to break into the mainstream.

Set in present day rural Thailand, Cotterill is as sharp and witty, yet more engaging and charming, than ever before. Jimm Juree was a crime reporter for the Chiang Mai Daily Mail with a somewhat eccentric family—a mother who might be drifting mentally; a grandfather—a retired cop—who rarely talks; a younger brother obsessed with body-building, and a transgendered, former beauty pageant queen, former older brother. When Jimm is forced to follow her family to a rural village on the coast of Southern Thailand, she’s convinced her career—maybe her life—is over. So when a van containing the skeletal remains of two hippies, one of them wearing a hat, is inexplicably unearthed in a local farmer’s field, Jimm is thrilled. Shortly thereafter an abbot at a local Buddhist temple is viciously murdered, with the temple’s monk and nun the only suspects. Suddenly Jimm’s new life becomes somewhat more promising—and a lot more deadly. And if Jimm is to make the most of this opportunity, and unravel the mysteries that underlie these inexplicable events, it will take luck, perseverance, and the help of her entire family."
 
"Born in London, COLIN COTTERILL has worked as teacher in Israel, Australia, the U.S. and Japan before he started training teachers in Thailand. Cotterill and his wife live in a small fishing village on the Gulf of Siam in Southern Thailand. He’s won the Dilys and a CWA Dagger, and has been a finalist for several other awards."

Read an excerpt of Killed at the Whim of a Hat.

Sound good? Simply leave a comment to be entered. US only, no PO boxes please. Ends Sunday Aug 7th at 6 pm EST.

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52 comments:

  1. LindaJuly 12, 2011 at 8:12 AM

    This sounds great. I just read his first Dr. Siri mystery, and I love the exotic setting and delightful characters he creates. Thanks for the giveaway.
    lcbrower40(at)gmail(dot)com

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  2. debbieJuly 12, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    I love a great mystery, and I have never read one in this setting. I would love to read it.
    twoofakind12@yahoo.com

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  3. bermudaonionJuly 12, 2011 at 9:58 AM

    Thanks for the giveaway! Please enter me. kathy(at)bermudaonion.net

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  4. travelerJuly 12, 2011 at 10:02 AM

    Thanks for this great giveaway which sounds fabulous. saubleb(at)gmail(dot)com

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  5. petiteJuly 12, 2011 at 10:03 AM

    What a great book. Many thanks. elliotbencan(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  6. MaureenJuly 12, 2011 at 10:16 AM

    It looks like an interesting story.
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  7. VidishaJuly 12, 2011 at 10:18 AM

    Like the sound of the book..

    old GFC follower as vidisha

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  8. AnonymousJuly 12, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    I like the sound of this one. We actually have friends who live in Chiang Mai. I'd love to read this book.

    janezfan (at) yahoo (dot) com

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  9. Sue FarrellJuly 12, 2011 at 11:43 AM

    I think this exotic setting and the strange family members will make this mystery a very interesting and fun read.
    suefarrell.farrell@gmail.com

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  10. ChristyJanJuly 12, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    Sounds like a great read and a wonderful new series

    I'd love to win a copy.

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  11. AnonymousJuly 12, 2011 at 12:55 PM

    I read one of his books and just loved the setting and characters. This one sounds amazing, too. Thanks for the chance.

    carolsnotebook at yahoo dot com

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  12. Carol N WongJuly 12, 2011 at 1:26 PM

    I love the cover, the setting and the title. This should be a sure fire winner.

    Please enter me in this giveway.

    CarolNWong(at)aol(dot)com

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  13. In Julie's OpinionJuly 12, 2011 at 3:11 PM

    It sounds really good to me! Thanks for the chance to win a copy of this great book:)

    jwitt33 at live dot com

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  14. HarveeJuly 12, 2011 at 6:59 PM

    I enjoy Cotterill's mysteries set in Cambodia. I'm sure I'd love this new series!

    harvee44 at yahoo.com

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  15. Martha LawsonJuly 13, 2011 at 12:50 AM

    Another new to me author! Love finding them. This one sounds great. I'd love to be entered to win.

    old follower on gfc

    mlawson17 at hotmail dot com

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  16. Marjorie/cenya2July 13, 2011 at 12:38 PM

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  17. MargieJuly 13, 2011 at 5:32 PM

    Looks interesting. Thanks for the giveaway.
    mtakala1 AT yahoo DOT com

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  18. shanaelyseJuly 15, 2011 at 2:34 AM

    This looks unique and intriguing!

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  19. Judy HJuly 18, 2011 at 12:25 AM

    Would love to win.

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  20. holdenjJuly 18, 2011 at 8:14 AM

    It does sound good, thanks for the chance to win!
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  21. NancyJuly 19, 2011 at 7:55 PM

    Mysteries are my favorite genre!

    Nancy
    allibrary (at) aol (dot) com

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  22. AnonymousJuly 22, 2011 at 4:09 PM

    I would really like to win this book for my big family of readers.

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  23. AnonymousJuly 22, 2011 at 4:10 PM

    This sounds like a very good book.

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  24. AnonymousJuly 22, 2011 at 4:10 PM

    would really like to win this book

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  25. AnonymousJuly 22, 2011 at 8:43 PM

    Keep those suspense giveaways coming. LOL.

    Karen T.
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  26. rubynrebaJuly 23, 2011 at 8:42 PM

    Please enter me. Sounds like a very good mystery. Thanks!
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  27. AnonymousJuly 24, 2011 at 4:14 PM

    DR. SIRI mysteries are AWESOME.


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  28. DesmondJuly 24, 2011 at 10:14 PM

    Count me in, please!

    dwarzel at hotmail.com

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  29. AnonymousJuly 26, 2011 at 12:34 PM

    sounds like a really good story.

    nlb1050@yahoo.com

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  30. Joyce DelaneyJuly 28, 2011 at 9:41 PM

    How can you not want to read a book with this title? Looking forward to it!

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  31. Joyce DelaneyJuly 28, 2011 at 9:42 PM

    How can you not want to read a book with this title? Looking forward to it!

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  32. KarenJuly 30, 2011 at 1:16 PM

    Sounds wonderful - count me in please :)

    Karen Gonyea
    ktgonyea@gmail.com

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  33. AnonymousJuly 30, 2011 at 2:14 PM

    I'm in love again! With Siri and all his friends. Just finished curse of the pogo stick, Now I want to start with the first book and read them chronolgically. Delighted to see that there is another series in modern Laos.

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  34. Ellie WrightAugust 2, 2011 at 10:56 PM

    I love the Dr. Siri series and would love to read more from this author.
    Thanks for the giveaway!
    eswright18 at gmail dot com

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  35. Theresa N.August 3, 2011 at 6:37 AM

    I've added it to my reading list.
    Theresa N
    weceno(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  36. AnonymousAugust 4, 2011 at 5:25 PM

    Laura
    Yes, it does sound good.

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  37. StephanieAugust 6, 2011 at 12:02 AM

    that sounds fantastic! i love mysteries!

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  38. AnonymousAugust 6, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    looks like a great book

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  39. esldiane@gmail.comAugust 6, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    Read the exert...sounds interesting would love to read the entire book.
    Diane Baum
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  40. John FerrisAugust 6, 2011 at 2:15 PM

    This sounds interesting.
    John Ferris
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  41. PamcakesAugust 6, 2011 at 3:59 PM

    I am always looking for a great new author! Thanks for the tip. I would love to read this!
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  42. AnonymousAugust 6, 2011 at 5:38 PM

    I would like to read this work!

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  43. Shari KlynAugust 6, 2011 at 11:47 PM

    Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and wisest of counselors, and the most patient of teachers. ~Charles W. Eliot

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  44. Erin CookAugust 7, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    sounds like a good book count me in
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  45. Deborah WellensteinAugust 7, 2011 at 10:48 AM

    I love crime fiction.

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  46. dvice12August 7, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    This book sounds great

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  47. AEKZ2August 7, 2011 at 1:56 PM

    Count me in! I'd like to read this.

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  48. Roseann K.August 7, 2011 at 2:09 PM

    Sounds like a great book. Thanks!

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  49. AprilAugust 7, 2011 at 2:40 PM

    Sounds like a great book, great giveaway

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  50. UnknownAugust 7, 2011 at 4:14 PM

    It sounds great. I would love to read this book. Thanks. garrettsambo@aol.com

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  51. kerri69August 7, 2011 at 4:21 PM

    This book sounds great would love to read it . Thanks for the contest


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  52. SandAugust 7, 2011 at 5:26 PM

    This sounds like a great book.

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