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"VIRTUALLY DEAD", THE LATEST BRUCE MAKOUS MYSTERY THRILLER COMES IN JUNE
Dateline: May 10, 2006 ... Philadelphia, PA
Contact Name: Bobbie Hazeltine
Contact Phone: (267) 251-9200
E-Mail: towpathpubs@aol.com
Web Web Address: http://www.brucemakous.com
"Sinister characters in a fiercely competitive, high-tech world!"
PHILADELPHIA, PA - May 10 - A new mystery thriller by Bruce Makous, author of
RIDING THE BRAND, will be released in June 2006. "Makous shows his
masterful skill in bringing to life lovable but sinister characters in
a fiercely competitive, high-tech world." That's what Richard Burgin,
editor of the award-winning Boulevard literary journal, said about
RIDING THE BRAND, Bruce Makous' 2004 debut novel. In VIRTUALLY DEAD,
Makous introduces us to a new set of sinister characters, some not so
lovable.
Like RIDING THE BRAND, VIRTUALLY DEAD is placed in a high tech milieu
in Philadelphia. The story focuses on young executive Sandra Casson,
who has landed her dream job as a marketer for a video game company.
The mystery begins when she discovers the body of her boss, a young
man from a wealthy Philadelphia Main Line family, lying dead in the
video game testing lab. Sandra soon finds herself accused of his
murder, and as the evidence mounts against her, she goes into hiding.
Enter attractive South Philly police detective Leo Mastrone. When she
asks Leo for help, he is faced with the toughest decision of his life.
Should he help her out and put his career and his life on the line? Or
should he tow the line and let her take the rap for a crime she did
not commit?
"The story explores how appearances are not necessarily reality,"
author Makous stated, "and how love can reveal true character." From
hi-tech geniuses to Main Line socialites to petty mobsters, VIRTUALLY
DEAD offers enough mystery and suspense to entertain the most ardent
crime and thriller fans.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
VIRTUALLY DEAD is Bruce Makous's second novel. His first, RIDING THE
BRAND, was released in September 2004. For the past 14 years, Bruce
has served on the editorial staff of Boulevard, the award-winning
national literary magazine. He is an active member of Mystery Writers
of America, and had appeared on author panels at Bouchercon, Malice
Domestic, and other mystery book conferences. On June 24, Bruce will
appear at Murder Ink, a book conference in Parsippany, N.J.
Bruce is a native Philadelphian who studied in the Creative Writing
department at Oberlin College, where he was appointed student teacher
and an editor of a literary journal. He pursued a career as an actor
and playwright in New York City, and he performed in a number
professional productions and achieved performances of plays he had
written. He served as manager and producer at theatre companies in New
York, Detroit, Philadelphia, and Columbus, and created many
award-winning productions.
Bruce was a philanthropic fundraiser for many years at cultural and
educational institutions, and currently raises funds for cancer
research. He has served as a board member and officer of several local
and international professional associations. He is founder and
president of The Society for Philanthropy, an organization created to
help link philanthropists with charities. (More details below.)
Bruce lives in Philadelphia with his wife and two daughters. Please
visit him at www.brucemakous.com.
PRAISE FOR BRUCE MAKOUS
"Makous' work echoes that of Frederick Forsyth... I look for Bruce
Makous to have a terrific career ahead of him." Craig's Book Club
"How much does the venture capital business resemble organized crime?
That's the question posed by a new book called RIDING THE BRAND." THE
WALL STREET JOURNAL
"Congratulations on RIDING THE BRAND. Philadelphia has a new private
eye. His name is Leo Mastrone." Art Bourgeau, author, THE MYSTERY
LOVERS COMPANION, Crown Publishers (Edgar Award nominated)
"In RIDING THE BRAND, his debut novel, Bruce Makous shows his
masterful skill in bringing to life lovable but sinister characters in
a fiercely competitive, high-tech world. RIDING THE BRAND is filled
with clever plot twists and agonizing suspense that will keep you
turning its pages well into the night." Richard Burgin, Editor,
Boulevard literary journal; author, THE SPIRIT RETURNS, The Johns
Hopkins University Press
"Bill Gates meets the Sopranos! In RIDING THE BRAND, Bruce Makous
creates a fascinating crime novel in which one man's American dream
turns into a hellish nightmare and murder becomes the ultimate
investment strategy." Mark de Castrique, author, DANGEROUS
UNDERTAKING, Poisoned Pen Press
RIDING THE BRAND provides "that needed hook." The Charlotte Observer
ABOUT HILLIARD & HARRIS PUBLISHERS
Hilliard & Harris is an independent commercial publisher with titles
that have been recognized as finalists for major mystery awards.
Located in Boonsboro, Md., Hilliard & Harris is dedicated to bringing
the work of talented authors to the reading public.
www.hilliardandharris.com
ABOUT THE SOCIETY FOR PHILANTHROPY(TM)
In 2005, Bruce Makous created the Society for PhilanthropyTM, a
nonprofit organization with the mission of providing donors with
education about philanthropy and philanthropic methods. "This
organization is a coalition of philanthropists and charities dedicated
to serving the interests of donors and the general public," Bruce
Makous said. The Society for Philanthropy will provide informational
sessions for donors, and training for volunteers and professionals.
"The goal," Makous continued, "is to develop mutually beneficial
relationships between donors and charities to help philanthropic
dreams come to fruition." People can learn more by sending an e-mail
to bruce@brucemakous.com.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, INTERVIEWS, OR REVIEWERS' COPIES, CONTACT
PRESS AGENT BOBBIE HAZELTINE (267) 251-9200.
DOWNLOADABLE PHOTO AT: www.brucemakous.com in "About Bruce". Go to
link "Downloadable photo" (http://www.brucemakous.com/Page.asp?ID=137)
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