"Forever Festive" Got It's 1st Review... A 5 Star One

Sorry, no Sound Sample this weekend. Very busy week averting a strike at work, assembling a new bed, and having family over this weekend. But I thought I'd share this bit of news...

5.0 out of 5 stars First Rate Christmas Mystery with Intriguing Characters

Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2021Verified Purchase

I enjoy reading Christmas mysteries, and while Forever Festive would have been a good read any time it was perfect for reading Christmas week. Rafael, who is a classic sort of 1940's detective except for an unusual twist, and Clara his British sweetheart have series of challenges to overcome before they can settle down to enjoy the holiday with Rafael's family. Can they find and save they imperiled young woman? What secrets are hidden under the surface of the town Rafael grew up in? And is there truly magic in Christmas Eve? The great thing is the prose is pure pleasure as you wind your way through this intriguing plot.

Remember: "Forever Festive" like all its predecessors is available for Kindle, Aubible, and Trade Paperback at the following links:

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09KCC5HZV

AmazonUK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09KCC5HZV

AmazonCA: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B09KCC5HZV

Smashwords: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/1112190

Barnes and Noble: Forever Festive by Helen Krummenacker | NOOK Book (eBook) | Barnes & Noble® (barnesandnoble.com)

Kobo: Forever Festive eBook by Helen Krummenacker - 9781005778637 | Rakuten Kobo United States

Apple Books: ‎https://books.apple.com/us/book/forever-festive/id1592528404

Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/Forever-Festive-Audiobook/B09PX5RZ6D?asin=B09PX5RZ6D

Itunes: https://books.apple.com/us/audiobook/forevers-too-long-the-forever-detective-book-1-unabridged/id1518693545

Sound Sample Saturday - Forever In Deep Chapter 3

Convinced that there is something to the recent drownings, Rafael and his partner Medium Brown begin their investigation. But where to find information and even leads on who might be involved in these mysterious deaths? Well, according to the coroner all the victims were somehow connected to horses and racing, so where better to start looking for suspects and leads than at the Saratoga Springs Racetrack. While they mingle, Rafael is about to run across a familiar face...

Chapter 3 - A Day At the Races

NEXT WEEK: Chapter 4 "NOT HOW IT SHOULD BE"

And if you can't wait until then, just click on the appropriate link for the device you enjoy listening to audiobooks on below to continue the adventure:

Amazon Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0894513Y4

Audible Link: https://www.audible.com/pd/Forever-in-Deep-Audiobook/B093R1VLCY?asin=B093R1VLCY

Itunes Link: https://books.apple.com/us/audiobook/forever-in-deep-the-forever-detective-book-3-unabridged/id1565420141

Status of Projects

 

Photo by Laura Kapfer on Unsplash

Just wanted to give a basic update as to where things are. 

Forever Festive is available in audiobook form now. I know, it's after the holidays, but if you prefer listening to reading because you are stuck in traffic or working with your hands, maybe extend the spirit of the season longer-- or put it on your wishlist so you get it in time for next year's Yuletide cheer. 

W.I.T.C.H. Hunters Forever, the spin off anthology, will be out in time for summer reading. Doing some last edits and getting cover art. This one has a mere glimpse of Rafael, but Clara Thomas, Sir Lynn, Eugene Marshall,  and Medium Brown provide other familiar faces. The collection also introduces new characters, one of whom will be an important player in the next Forever Detective book. 

The next Forever Detective book is in the writing process. It's called Forever Chosen and brings back Yekaterina and Rasputin. It's likely to run a little longer than the others so far. 

Sound Sample Saturday - Forever In Deep Chapter 2

In 1947 Saratoga Springs has much to offer such as horse racing, casinos, gambling, lush forests, plenty of places to take a nice leisurely stroll through...

But of course since this is Rafael Jones' tale, he and his partner Medium Brown, wind up taking an uneasy stroll through the local morgue as they try to get a better idea of just what is going on with all the recent drownings. But before their done, Rafael will also take another little journey into his friend's past...

Chapter 2 - Easy On the Eyes

         NEXT WEEK - Chapter 3 "A DAY AT THE RACES"

And if you can't wait until then, just click on the appropriate link for the device you enjoy listening to audiobooks on below to continue the adventure:

Amazon Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0894513Y4

Audible Link: https://www.audible.com/pd/Forever-in-Deep-Audiobook/B093R1VLCY?asin=B093R1VLCY

Itunes Link: https://books.apple.com/us/audiobook/forever-in-deep-the-forever-detective-book-3-unabridged/id1565420141

Sound Sample Saturday - Forever In Deep Chapter 1

 What is going on under the waters of Lake Saratoga? Why are young women drowning at an alarming rate? The coroner thinks something fishy is happening and hires Rafael to dive into it. 
Metaphorically, of course. Running water is one of his weaknesses and he would never go in... willingly. 

And if you can't wait until then, just click on the appropriate link for the device you enjoy listening to audiobooks on below to continue the adventure:

Amazon Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0894513Y4

Audible Link: https://www.audible.com/pd/Forever-in-Deep-Audiobook/B093R1VLCY?asin=B093R1VLCY

Itunes Link: https://books.apple.com/us/audiobook/forever-in-deep-the-forever-detective-book-3-unabridged/id1565420141

One More Before The Year Is Out...

Okay, one more sneak peek chapter of "Forever Festive" to end the year on, as Rafael decides to do some old fashion detective work to learn more about the missing Persephone. Enjoy...

Chapter 4 - Background Details

You can use some of those Amazon or Barnes and Noble gift cards you got for Christmas to get "Forever Festive" (or any/all of the Forever Detective Books) right now in e-book or a trade paperback (at Amazon and Barnes and Noble) at several of the links below:

Amazon Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09KCC5HZV

AmazonUK Link: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09KCC5HZV

AmazonCA Link: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B09KCC5HZV

AmazonAU Link: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B09KCC5HZV

Smashwords Links: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/1112190

Barnes and Noble Link: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/forever-festive-helen-krummenacker/1140442307?ean=2940165068287

*You can also find the books at:

Kobo Link: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/forever-festive

Apple Books Link: ‎https://books.apple.com/us/book/forever-festive/id1592528404

Next Month: Sound Sample Saturday will begin with Chapter 1 of Book 3 "Forever In Deep" so stay tuned...

 

Sound Sample Saturday - Merry Christmas Edition

Hello everyone, Santa left one more chapter of "Forever Festive" for you here on the blog, so here is a full 1/2 hour chapter of Rafael and Clara arriving at his childhood home and getting quite the welcome.  Enjoy...

Chapter 3 - Parental Warning

 You can get "Forever Festive" (or any/all of the Forever Detective Books) right now in e-book or a trade paperback (at Amazon and Barnes and Noble) at the links below:

 Amazon Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09KCC5HZV

AmazonUK Link: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09KCC5HZV

AmazonCA Link: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B09KCC5HZV

AmazonAU Link: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B09KCC5HZV

Smashwords Links: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/1112190

Barnes and Noble Link: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/forever-festive-helen-krummenacker/1140442307?ean=2940165068287

Kobo Link: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/forever-festive

Apple Books Link: ‎https://books.apple.com/us/book/forever-festive/id1592528404

An Early Christmas Gift...

Christmas is only a week away, and Santa told me you've all been very good so as promised, here are the 1st and 2nd chapters of "Forever Festive", the 4th book in the Forever Detective Series, which is available now for Kindle, Kobo, Apple, Nook, and Trade Paperback. 

Unfortunately, due to time and work constraints, Allan is still editing the last few chapters of the full audiobook itself, which means that version will not be available until early next month. In the meantime, we both wanted to give you these chapters as a sample of what you can expect in Rafael's first holiday adventure. Enjoy... 

Chapter 1 - "Harold T Angel"

Chapter 2 - "Appropriate Decor"

You know books make a great gift, or nice little something to fill some stockings, and you can get "Forever Festive" (or any/all of the Forever Detective Books) right now in e-book or a trade paperback (at Amazon and Barnes and Noble) at the links below:

 Amazon Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09KCC5HZV

AmazonUK Link: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09KCC5HZV

AmazonCA Link: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B09KCC5HZV

AmazonAU Link: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B09KCC5HZV

Smashwords Links: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/1112190

Barnes and Noble Link: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/forever-festive-helen-krummenacker/1140442307?ean=2940165068287

Kobo Link: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/forever-festive

Apple Books Link: ‎https://books.apple.com/us/book/forever-festive/id1592528404

Sound Sample Saturday-- Forever Haunted, Chapter 8

While today is the last free sample of "Forever Haunted", Raphael's search for Phoebe's killer is far from over. He needs to interview another gangster, only this one is easy to find, he's locked up. Now Raphael has to find a way to 'break into' the jail in order to try and get him to talk. Take a listen...

Chapter 8 - Who Knows What Lurks

At this point I would normally be letting you know I'll be sharing the first chapter of the next book in the series, "Forever In Deep". However, with the holidays drawing closer, instead I'm choosing to give you a sample of Raphael's first Christmas with his parents since returning from the war, while trying to hide the fact that he's a vampire from  them as well. So tune in next week for the first chapter of 

   

And if you can't wait until then, just click on the appropriate link for the device you enjoy listening to audiobooks on below to continue the adventure:

Amazon Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0821Z6RMY

Audible Link: https://www.audible.com/pd/Forever-Haunted-Audiobook/B08XZQ7TCW?asin=B08XZQ7TCW

Itunes: https://books.apple.com/us/audiobook/forever-haunted-the-forever-detective-book-2-unabridged/id1556807833

Sound Sample Saturday-- Forever Haunted, Chapter 7

With the gangster who killed Phoebe managing to pull off an incredible disappearing act, Rafael is forced to do things the old fashion way by following the money! Having tracked down one of the people who received payment from the missing gangster before he vanished, Rafael finds that in order to get to the man in question, he has to first get past an all-too-familiar roadblock...

Chapter 7 - ACCESS WITHOUT AN APPOINTMENT

NEXT WEEK - Chapter 8 "WHO KNOWS WHAT LURKS"

And if you can't wait until then, just click on the appropriate link for the device you enjoy listening to audiobooks on below to continue the adventure:

Amazon Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0821Z6RMY

Audible Link: https://www.audible.com/pd/Forever-Haunted-Audiobook/B08XZQ7TCW?asin=B08XZQ7TCW

Itunes: https://books.apple.com/us/audiobook/forever-haunted-the-forever-detective-book-2-unabridged/id1556807833