On Thursday, June 24, author Steven W. Horn briefly joined the Laramie County Library’s Tuesday Night Book Club in Cheyenne. The group had read and discussed THE PUMPKIN EATER in May. Horn thanked them for selecting his book and answered questions from the group on it. A very enjoyable visit!! We love attending book clubs, so reach out to us if interested in having Horn come to your event.
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – LOST & FOUND CAFE, the latest installment in the acclaimed Sam Dawson Mysteries by award-winning Wyoming author Steven W. Horn, is set to hit shelves on July 10.
To celebrate, Wyoming Home will host a special book signing event on Thursday, July 10, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Readers can visit the store at 216 W. Lincolnway in Cheyenne, WY, to meet the author and buy a signed copy.
The author will be attending the following book signings with more dates to to be announced later:
Horn’s mysteries feature Wyoming photographer Sam Dawson, whose unnerving knack for stumbling upon trouble leads him to uncover dark secrets, lost graves, espionage, and even mass murder.
Set against the backdrop of eastern Wyoming, LOST & FOUND CAFE takes readers on a riveting, suspense-filled ride. This time, Sam Dawson and his daughter, Sidney, find themselves at an isolated Wyoming roadside cafe during what begins as a quiet photography trip. But nothing stays serene when Sam is around. A gathering of five strangers, each harboring haunting secrets, chilling murders, and a powerful storm, set the stage for a gripping tale of suspense and dark humor.
Horn’s mysteries, known for their gripping plots, beautiful settings, and a blend of suspense and humor, have garnered many awards and acclaim.
LOST & FOUND CAFE has already earned a 5-star review from Readers’ Favorite, with reviewer K.C. Finn calling it “a compelling mystery steeped in atmosphere and emotional resonance, set against the stark backdrop of rural eastern Wyoming.”
W. Michael Gear and Kathleen O’Neal Gear, New York Times bestselling authors of BUFFALO JUSTICE, said, “With LOST & FOUND CAFE, Steven W. Horn has penned his masterpiece. What Horn does with character is magical, building tension in the most improbable of settings.”
For more information on the author, his books and upcoming events, please visit granitepeakpress.com.
Mark your calendars! On July 10, LOST & FOUND CAFE, the highly anticipated sixth installment in Steven W. Horn’s award-winning Sam Dawson Mystery series, hits the shelves.
This time, Sam Dawson and his daughter, Sidney, find themselves at an isolated Wyoming roadside cafe during what begins as a quiet photography trip. But nothing stays serene when Sam is around. A gathering of five strangers, each harboring haunting secrets, chilling murders, and a powerful storm set the stage for a gripping tale of suspense and dark humor.
Learn more at https://granitepeakpress.com/books/lost-found-cafe/.
Whether you’re a devoted fan or new to the Sam Dawson novels, LOST & FOUND CAFE promises plenty of suspense and soul. LOST & FOUND CAFE has already earned an exceptional 5-star review from Readers’ Favorite.
Reviewer K.C. Finn highly recommends the book to mystery fans everywhere. Hooked from cover to cover, he called LOST & FOUND CAFE “a compelling mystery steeped in atmosphere and emotional resonance, set against the stark backdrop of rural eastern Wyoming.”
Stay tuned for more release details and book signings.
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The NYC Big Book Award recognized YESTERDAY CALLING by Wyoming author Steven W. Horn as a Distinguished Favorite in the category of Thriller.
The 2023 competition was 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. Learn more at nycbigbookaward.com.
The impressive roster of international and domestic entries resulted in a record year for book award winners in major categories. The competition draws a diverse and high-quality pool of authors and publishers. The NYC Big Book Award boasts a worldwide entry pool from Asia, Australia, Europe, and North America. This year, cities such as Ann Arbor, Denver, Edinburgh, London, Los Angeles, Melbourne, Miami Beach, New Delhi, New York, Ottawa, Princeton, San Francisco, San Juan, Singapore, and Winnipeg were represented. Winners were recognized from Austria, Australia, Bangladesh, Canada, England, Germany, India, Israel, Italy, New Zealand, and the United States.
YESTERDAY CALLING also won the Readers’ Favorite International Book Award Contest’s Honorable Mention Award in the Fiction – Mystery – General category.
YESTERDAY CALLING is the fifth book of Horn’s Sam Dawson Mysteries. As with many of the Sam Dawson Mysteries, the setting of the new novel is southeast Wyoming. Yesterday Calling incorporates Cheyenne and Laramie, as well as Berthoud and Boulder along Colorado’s Front Range.
The Sam Dawson Mysteries have received numerous awards and acclaim in the various mystery categories, including Independent Book Publishers Association’s Benjamin Franklin Gold Award, Eric Hoffer Award Category Finalist, and New York City Big Book Award’s Distinguished Favorite as well as the much coveted “starred review” from Publishers Weekly.
The mysteries feature Wyoming-based photographer Sam Dawson, whose unnerving knack for stumbling upon trouble leads him to uncover dark secrets, lost graves, espionage and even mass murder. With his trusty hound at his side, Sam must reluctantly abandon his favorite Wyoming fishing haunts to unravel the truth to keep himself, friends and family out of harm’s way.
In YESTERDAY CALLING, a dangerously unpredictable psychopath bent on revenge victimizes Sam and his daughter for choices Sam made decades earlier in this edge-of-your-seat thriller. The past and present collide as author Horn adds another riveting chapter to his award-winning Sam Dawson Mysteries. But nothing is as it seems in Yesterday Calling.
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 granitepeakpress.com.
Our beloved author Steven W. Horn embarked on several stops over the spring and summer, including chance encounters with fans of his Sam Dawson mysteries. These stops remind us that the world of literature extends beyond the pages of a book, creating memorable moments and fostering connections around the globe.
In the heart of Austin, Texas, lies a haven for bibliophiles – BookPeople, a world-renowned bookstore. This past spring, Steven stopped by the store, which sells signed paperback copies of his books.
July took Steven to the picturesque Merritt Trading Post Resort in Cherry Co., Nebraska. Amid the tranquil setting, an unexpected encounter added excitement to his fishing trip. A shopper recognized Steven and revealed she was a fan of the Sam Dawson mysteries. They had a lively discussion, and she can’t wait for the next one. Selling signed paperbacks in such an unconventional location was a surreal experience, further proving that Steve’s books are genuinely sought after, no matter where readers may find themselves.
The final stop took us to Wyoming Home in Cheyenne, Wyoming, a store that proudly houses all of Steven’s signed hardback and paperback books year-round. Here, Steven had a special reunion with Becky Wilson Petig, the daughter of one of his high school classmates. Becky, hailing from Iowa, wanted to procure copies of Steve’s books—one for her father and one for herself. Steven was there to personalize the signed copies, making the books all the more precious. Becky expressed hope that Steve might host a literary event in her city in the future. This encounter highlighted the unique service Wyoming Home offers, allowing fans to receive personalized notes from Steve, adding an extra layer of connection between the author and his readers.
Stay tuned for more updates on Steve’s journeys, and remember to dive into his latest Sam Dawson mystery if you haven’t already!
Author Steven W. Horn sends his sincerest thanks to all the readers, book clubs and bookstores that have enjoyed the Sam Dawson Mystery Series. Unfortunately, he missed the Readers’ Favorite ceremony in Florida to accept the Honorable Mention Award in the Fiction – Mystery – General category for “Yesterday Calling.” Sometimes authors share traits with their characters – in this author’s case, it’s a preference for fishing almost above all else. So, much like Sam Dawson would’ve done, the author avoided ceremony crowds and escaped to the serenity of fishing with his trusty canine companion.
That being said, he urges folks to shop local for Small Business Saturday and support your local bookstores!
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The Readers’ Favorite International Book Award Contest announced that ”Yesterday Calling” by Wyoming author Steven W. Horn won the Honorable Mention Award in the Fiction – Mystery – General category.
The Readers’ Favorite International Book Award Contest featured thousands of contestants from over a dozen countries, ranging from new independent authors to NYT best-sellers and celebrities. Learn more at https://readersfavorite.com/book-review/yesterday-calling.
The author plans to attend the Readers’ Favorite ceremony in Miami, Florida to accept the award in November and while there participate in the largest book fair in the nation, the Miami Book Fair International, where his book will be displayed.
Readers’ Favorite is one of the largest book review and award contest sites on the Internet. They have earned the respect of renowned publishers like Random House, Simon & Schuster, and Harper Collins, and have received the “Best Websites for Authors” and “Honoring Excellence” awards from the Association of Independent Authors. They are also fully accredited by the BBB (A+ rating), which is a rarity among Book Review and Book Award Contest companies.
The contest receives thousands of entries from all over the world. Because of these large submission numbers, the contest is broken down into 140+ genres, and each genre is judged separately, ensuring that books only compete against books of their same genre for a fairer and more accurate competition. The contest receives submissions from independent authors, small publishers, and publishing giants such as Random House, HarperCollins and Simon & Schuster, with contestants that range from the first-time, self-published author to New York Times bestsellers like J.A. Jance, James Rollins, and #1 best-selling author Daniel Silva, as well as celebrity authors like Jim Carrey (Bruce Almighty), Henry Winkler (Happy Days), and Eriq La Salle (E.R., Coming to America).
Yesterday Calling is the fifth book of Horn’s Sam Dawson Mystery Series and was released on June 9. As with many of the Sam Dawson Mysteries, the setting of the new novel is southeast Wyoming. Yesterday Calling incorporates Cheyenne and Laramie, as well as Berthoud and Boulder along Colorado’s Front Range.
The novels in the Sam Dawson Mystery Series have all received numerous awards and acclaim in the various mystery categories, including Independent Book Publishers Association’s Benjamin Franklin Gold Award, Eric Hoffer Award Category Finalist, and New York City Big Book Award’s Distinguished Favorite as well as the much coveted “starred review” from Publishers Weekly.
The series features Wyoming-based photographer Sam Dawson whose unnerving knack for stumbling upon trouble leads him to uncover dark secrets, lost graves, espionage and even mass murder. With his trusty hound at his side, Sam must reluctantly abandon his favorite Wyoming fishing haunts to unravel the truth to keep himself, friends and family out of harm’s way.
In the fifth book of the series, Yesterday Calling, a dangerously unpredictable psychopath bent on revenge victimizes Sam and his daughter for choices Sam made decades earlier in this edge-of-your-seat thriller. The past and present collide as author Horn adds another riveting chapter to his award-winning Sam Dawson Mystery Series. But nothing is as it seems in Yesterday Calling.
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 granitepeakpress.com.
Beautiful fall day to have a book signing. A special thank you to Legends Bookstore in Cody for hosting author Steven W. Horn at the store on Saturday, Sept. 24. We enjoyed talking to the folks who came. If you missed the signing, the store has signed hardback and paperbacks. Visit www.legendsbooks.com.
The Sam Dawson Mystery Series has received numerous awards and acclaim, including Independent Book Publishers Association’s Benjamin Franklin Gold Award in the Mystery/Suspense Category, Eric Hoffer Award Category Finalist and New York City Big Book Award’s Distinguished Favorite in the mystery category.
The P.E.O. Chapter Z Book Club hosted Steven W. Horn on September 20 to discuss his latest breath-taking mystery, YESTERDAY CALLING: A SAM DAWSON MYSTERY. Many thought this was his best mystery yet. Lots of discussion on where he got the ideas for this one, his trips to the USSR and then to Russia in his previous careers, the theme that there are consequences to someone’s actions, even if not known for decades later, and other parts of the novel. He enjoyed their comments and discussion immensely. And yes, the dedication in the book is for those who read and share — BOOK CLUBS.
In the first Happy Jack Book Club meeting since the COVID pandemic began, the group met to discuss YESTERDAY CALLING with the author in a wonderful outdoor setting at one of the member’s home. The group invited spouses to join the lively discussion that ranged from specifics on the thriller to general questions on the author’s writing habits and how he comes up with the plots for his books (of which they have read all of them). It was an outstanding Wyoming evening spent among enthusiastic book readers!
