NC Thriller Author on Pedestal with EPPIE Award

Thriller author wins award for Best Action Thriller for "Pedestals."

Laurel, MD (PRWEB) March 31, 2006 -- Enthusiasm ran high at the Menger Hotel in San Antonia, Texas as EPIC, the Electronically Published Internet Connection, announced the awards for their 2006 EPPIE awards. Jane Shoup of Greensboro, NC was one of 75 finalists chosen as the best of her Genre. "Pedestals" a thriller published by Echelon Press Publishing took the prize for Best Action Thriller.

The last year has been a nightmare for Jack Wilmont. So when a serial killer--after a year of nothing--strikes on the first day of Jack's personal leave, he knows the nightmare is only beginning. Jack agrees to look at the evidence, but his one good deed leads him into the case of a missing nine-year-old girl abducted from her home. Knowing he is in over his head, Jack does what comes naturally, he enlists the help of his former partner.

"There are times when a book is so outstanding that you wonder how you will possibly write a review worthy of it; such is the case with Pedestals…well defined…believable…storyline flows without a flaw. You are in for a treat…" --Book Review Café

"…a refreshing exciting police procedural…Jane Shoup provides a top echelon mystery that readers will cherish and want Jack and Carson to star in future tales." --The Reader’s Guild

Jane Shoup resides in Greensboro, North Carolina. She considers herself as upbeat, content, deeply spiritual and truly blessed. It is a truly great blessing to be able to live with your favorite people on earth, and I do. She has been writing for years, but it’s just been recently began receiving contracts. Her first novel, "The Melodeon," went into print in May, 2001. "Pedestals" became available in 2005. She also writes romance and erotica as Elle Emriche.

The EPPIE stands as the longest-running and most inclusive e-book award of its kind, an industry standard, and much-sought-after accolade for many authors and publishers. Awarded by EPIC, the Electronically Published Internet Connection, this award recognizes a total of 19 fiction and nonfiction categories, spotlighting the best books of the contest year.

For Review Copies and requests for interviews and author events for Jane Shoup, please contact Karen L. Syed.

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