“A powerful, unexpectedly moving conclusion.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review) for When They Were Young
“A beautifully penned Wyoming story.” — Cindy Moore, Assistant Director, Converse County Library, in the January 2018 Wyoming State Library Newsletter for When They Were Young
“With exquisite tension and attention to detail, When They Were Young is very highly recommended…” — D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer, The Midwest Book Review
“Thoughtful and exciting—another fine mystery from Horn.” - Kirkus Reviews (Read more about When Good Men Die)
“Sam Dawson, one of the more likable characters to debut this year…”- CRAIG JOHNSON, New York Times bestselling author of the Walt Longmire Mysteries and the basis for the hit series Longmire (Read more about The Pumpkin Eater)
“ANOTHER MAN’S LIFE” is a thoughtful and recommended pick, not to be overlooked.” —The Midwest Book Review (About the book)
Thank you Indian River Marble Falls in Texas for a great book signing with author Steven W. Horn on March 7 and for carrying all of his signed titles year-round!!! Indian River carries art, apparel, home furnishings, rugs, and jewelry in downtown historic Marble Falls, Texas.
The P.E.O. PageTurners Book Club in Cheyenne invited author Steven W. Horn to talk with them about his recently released Sam Dawson Mystery, NO GOOD DEED. Horn enjoyed the lively discussion appreciates their support of his mystery series! Thank you for the invite!
Steven W. Horn’s book signing at The Country Junction during Christmas in Centennial was wonderful. Thank you, Lisa Cole, for hosting him again this year and for carrying his signed books year-round!!
Thank you to Vicki Burger and Wind City Books in Casper for hosting Steven W. Horn as a part of its Small Business Saturday multiple author book signing event. The author was able to be there and thanks everyone who braved deep drifts of snow and high winds to shop downtown Casper on Nov 30. It as a fun day and book sales were brisk. Wind City Books carries all of Horn’s signed books year round.
Steven W. Horn was delighted to have international, NEW YORK TIMES, and USA TODAY bestselling and Wyoming authors, W. Michael Gear and Kathleen O’Neal Gear, come by the Storyteller during his Nov. 29 book signing.
Both have read Horn’s latest novel and said,
“This is a masterpiece. From the very beginning, we were engrossed, riveted, and turning pages to see what was going to happen next. Each time we knew, Steve pulled the rug out from under us, and sent the story off in a new direction. “Didn’t see that coming,” might be a watch word for NO GOOD DEED. We have one word for this one: “Outstanding!”
Thank you, Mike and Kathy!
We had a great book signing at the Storyteller in Thermopolis on Black Friday, Nov. 29 before the weekend snows shut down travel on all interstates in Wyoming. Steven W. Horn appreciates Ellen Reed hosting him and for making sure residents in Thermopolis and Riverton knew about the book signing. Storyteller will mail signed copies of any of Steve’s books to those who want one. Call (307) 864-3272 to place an order! Thank you, Ellen!
Thank you to those in the Laramie area who braved a very cold day to join Steve at Second Story Books last Friday. Warm apple cider, homemade ginger snaps, and a new mystery to talk about made it fun. Thank you to Second Story Books for hosting him! The bookstore carries Steve’s signed paperback books year-round if you want to get a signed copy.
Author Steven W. Horn had a good book signing in Douglas, Wyoming. Thank you to Sue McBride with Whistle-Stop Mercantile for hosting him on Saturday during the 2019 Holiday Open House in Douglas. It was a wonderful book signing event to visit with former colleagues and mystery readers new to his novels. The Whistle-Stop Mercantile has signed copies of all of Steve’s paperback books for sale which make wonderful holiday gifts!
CHEYENNE, WY – The annual New York City Big Book Award has recognized No Good Deed: A Sam Dawson Mystery as a Distinguished Favorite in the mystery category.
Wyoming author Steven W. Horn wrote No Good Deed, which was released on Nov. 7, 2019. The author is participating in book signings in Wyoming as well as in other states. (See the list below)
No Good Deed delves into the real life murder of a fourteen-year-old boy for which Tom Horn was convicted and hanged in Cheyenne in 1903. The story is told from the perspective of Glendolene Kimmell, the schoolmarm at Iron Mountain who befriended the notorious range detective. Debate continues to this day as to Horn’s guilt.
The New York City Big Book Award competition is judged by experts from different aspects of the book industry, including publishers, writers, editors, book cover designers, and professional copywriters. Selected award Winners and Distinguished Favorites are based on overall excellence.
“We are happy to highlight these books, recognize their excellence, and share their achievements,” said awards sponsor Gabrielle Olczak.
Once again, in 2019, the New York City Big Book Award achieved worldwide participation. Winners were recognized globally from Australia, Cambodia, Canada, England, and the United States of America. For more information, visit: https://www.nycbigbookaward.com/2019distinguishedfavorites.
No Good Deed is the fourth book in the Sam Dawson Mystery Series which has received critical acclaim. The Pumpkin Eater, the first in Horn’s Sam Dawson Mystery Series, won the 2014 Benjamin Franklin Gold Award in Mystery/Suspense and was a Category Finalist in the 2014 Eric Hoffer Book Award. When Good Men Die, the second book in the series, was named a Category Finalist in the internationally recognized 2016 Eric Hoffer Book Award. Publishers Weekly gave When They Were Young a starred review.
Horn draws upon an eclectic array of career experiences in crafting his stories. In Wyoming, Horn was the Dean of the College of Agriculture and a professor at the University of Wyoming. Retiring in 2009, Dr. Horn is now Professor Emeritus and lives near Cheyenne, Wyoming. For more information on the author, his books and upcoming events, please visit www.granitepeakpress.com.
The author will participate in book signings in Wyoming as well as in other states. So far the Wyoming events include:
Steven W. Horn’s book signing launch of NO GOOD DEED: A SAM DAWSON MYSTERY at Wyoming Home in Cheyenne, WY on Nov. 7, was a great success! Was wonderful seeing so many wonderful friends, book club members, fans of the series, and local residents interested in trying out a new Sam Dawson Mystery!!! Many Christmas gifts were bought as well. Steve sincerely thanks everyone for coming by and for reading his stories! A fun day!!
A huge thank you to Carman Hess, owner of Wyoming Home, for hosting the launch!! Wyoming Home will continue to sell Steve’s signed books. They will also sell and mail signed books to those who are not in the area but want one.
Happy reading!!
