March 11, 2025/Aladdin
Cover artist: August Zhang, Designer: Heather Palisi
Preorder the book: A Study in Secrets
I’m super excited for the upcoming release of book 1 of my new middle grade mystery series Last Chance Academy! A Study in Secrets will be available on March 11! Pre-orders let the publisher know that there is excitement for the book and can really help an author’s career. To that end, I’m offering some incentives for people who pre-order this book!
Pre-orders with US or Canada mailing addresses:
- A Study in Secrets bookmark
- A Last Chance Academy crest sticker
- Signed bookplate
- entry into virtual book club visit drawing (see below)
Pre-orders with US or Canada mailing addresses from Bank Square Books:
- A Study in Secrets bookmark
- A Last Chance Academy crest sticker
- Personalized and signed copy
- entry into virtual book club visit drawing (see below)
ALL pre-orders with a valid email address:
- entry into a drawing for a free 45-min virtual book club visit with me to discuss Last Chance Academy 1: A Study in Secrets. I’ll reveal some behind-the-scenes stories and Easter eggs in the book. BONUS: I will read the first chapter of book 2! TWO WINNERS will be drawn at random the morning of March 11 and will be notified by email. Prize must be redeemed by the end of 2025 on a mutually agreed upon date and time. Audio/video recordings will not be permitted.
Please fill out this form with all required information, and upload your proof of purchase (receipt or screen shot of completed transaction) to receive swag and be entered into the drawing!
Want to avoid shipping fees? Pre-order from your local bookstore and pick up your copy!
Here are some indie bookstores that are promoting the campaign:
Columbus, OH – Cover To Cover Books
Mystic, CT – Bank Square Books
New York, NY – Books of Wonder
Thank you very much!
