Success Of Crime Fiction Debut Lands Commitment From Harvest House Publishers Through 2009

Critical and reader praise continues to roll in for Forgiving Solomon Long

Nashville, TN (PRWEB) June 21, 2005 -- Reviewers continue to praise the crime fiction debut of Chris Well, Forgiving Solomon Long (Harvest House Publishers). Already hailed by the likes of Publishers Weekly, CCM Magazine and Crossings Book Club for breaking new ground in faith-based fiction, the suspense thriller has recently gained fans from as far and wide as Romantic Times Book Club Magazine, HM Magazine, best-selling suspense novelist Brandilyn Collins and trade journal CBA Marketplace. The novel was also a featured selection at Lifeway Christian Stores for Fathers Day.

Critical and reader response has been so positive, in fact, that Harvest House has already extended the relationship with Well to five books. "We feel Chris is at the forefront of a group of talented up-and-coming authors in CBA fiction exploring new ways of dealing with the classic themes of the 'old, old story,'" says Terry Glaspey, director of acquisitions and development for Harvest House.

"His unique voice, his humor, his compulsively readable style, and his abundant creativity make his books such a pleasure to read. Personally, I can't wait to read his next book."

When a Kansas City coalition of storeowners and clergy tries to break the grip of organized crime, a mobster flies in cold-blooded hit man Solomon Long to knock off influential members. But when one of his kills goes horribly awry, everything Solo has believed in comes crashing down.

"A dark tale filled with ironic twists and turns ... action-packed prose for readers with a taste for bittersweet crime drama." -- Romantic Times Bookclub Magazine (May 2005)

"Tarrantino-esque ... ripe for cinematic adaptation." -- HM Magazine (May/June 2005)

"A hard-edged, mean streets story-in which God's grace shines all the brighter. 'Forgiving Solomon Long' heralds a new day in Christian suspense." -- Brandilyn Collins, best-selling suspense novelist

"A taut, fast-paced thriller with a powerful message of forgiveness." -- CBA Marketplace (April 2005)

Forgiving Solomon Long is available at booksellers everywhere. Find more about the novel at http://www.ForgivingSolomonLong.com.

About the Author:
An award-winning writer and editor of 20 years, Chris Well is editor of Homecoming Magazine and a contributing editor to CCM Magazine. His fiction has appeared in Alfred Hitchcock's Mystery Magazine and the online publication Infuze Magazine. He and his wife live in Nashville, Tennessee. His second novel is scheduled to hit retail stores in spring 2006.

For additional information about the book, to request a review copy, media appearance or interview please contact:

Brynn Thomas, publicist
Harvest House Publishers
(877) 307-0662
http://www.HarvestHousePublishers.com
http://www.ForgivingSolomonLong.com

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