To the Page Turners, the Happy Jack Book Club, the Laramie readers, and the Lunch Bunch: thank you. We look forward to many more discussions to come.

Page Turners Book Club

In August, Steven met with the Page Turners from Chapter S of Cheyenne P.E.O. This special group has discussed every single one of his novels over the years, consistently encouraging him to “keep writing!” Their Q&A session was fantastic, with Carol Moench—one of Steven’s earliest supporters—expressing her love for his latest release, LOST AND FOUND CAFE.

Happy Jack Book Club

Also in August, the Happy Jack Book Club discussed LOST AND FOUND CAFE, inviting spouses to join the conversation. This loyal group has followed Steven’s novels, and their vibrant discussion included some members calling it his best work yet.

A Laramie Book Club

Near Laramie, a book club of former University of Wyoming staff invited Steven to discuss LOST AND FOUND CAFE in September. The club has welcomed Steven back many times. This well-read group enjoys all genres and always provides sharp questions and thoughtful analysis for a memorable evening.

Lunch Bunch Book Club

At the Laramie County Pine Bluffs Branch Library, the Lunch Bunch Book Club met with Steven in September to discuss his earlier work, WHEN GOOD MEN DIE. The fantastic discussion left members buzzing with excitement about his new release, and they’ve already extended an invitation for Steven to return and discuss LOST AND FOUND CAFE with them.

Wyoming author Steven W. Horn kicks off new book release on July 10 in Cheyenne

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:

• Saturday, July 26 from noon – 2 p.m. at The Country Junction, located at 2742 State Highway 130 in Centennial, WY
• Saturday, August 2 (times to be determined) at the Storyteller, located at 524 Broadway St. in Thermopolis, WY
• Saturday, August 9 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Wind City Books, located at 152 S. Center St. in Casper, WY

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.