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98 The new noir tour de force by the riveting Jim Nisbet, “whose pen is mightier than a million swords” (Michael Connelly) 978-1-59020-915-8 • U.S. $13.95 / $16.50 CAN. Fiction 5 3/8” x 8” • 160 pages Rights: V00 Agent: Matt Bialer @ Sanford J. Greenburger On Sale: 6/26/12 suGGesteD oRDeR the damned don’t die 978-1-59020-196-1, $14.95 dark companion 978-1-59020-202-9, $13.95 windward passage 978-1-59020-194-7, $25.95 lethal injection 978-1-59020-195-4, $12.95 Jim nisbet old and cold a novel What’s a guy to do, when he lives under a bridge and has an unshakeable thirst for martinis? kill for cash. so goes the logic at the heart of Old and Cold, leading to a spree of hits that are sometimes perfectly executed, sometimes messy, set against the backdrop of san francisco’s beaches, bars, and murky darkened streets. told at breakneck speed in a bravura voice, this novel is Jim nisbet’s finest work yet, reminiscent of Jim thompson at his best and tarantino at his most irreverent. a tough and tender love letter to a city’s underbelly, this is a shockingly funny tale of suspense that won’t let you go. Praise for the work of Jim Nisbet: “An unheralded masterpiece of the noir genre. Everyone who loves Noir should read this brilliant book.” —James Ellroy “Nobody has Nisbet’s distinctive style, humor, and sheer craft … one of the finest masters of noir.” —Ken Bruen “Truly, hellishly gritty.” —Los Angeles Times ■■National Publicity ■■National Review and Feature Attention ■■Online Promotions ■■www.noirconeville.com J u ly • o V e R l o o k paperback Original jim nisbet is the author of twelve novels and five books of poetry. He has been nominated for the Pushcart Prize three times, shortlisted for the Hammett Prize, and published in ten languages. He lives in san francisco, california.
The “sympathetic and compelling” (Cleveland Plain Dealer) novel about a young woman untangling family secrets and claiming her independence 978-1-59020-815-1 • U.S. $15.00 / $17.50 CAN. Fiction 5 3/8” x 8” • 320 pages Rights: V00 Agent: Scott Mendel @ Mendel Media Pub History: Overlook HC, 978-1-59020-462-7 On Sale: 6/26/12 suGGesteD oRDeR Photo © courtesy of the author Julie Drew Daughter of Providence a novel Julie Drew’s extraordinary novel is a breakthrough work in the tradition of Richard Russo and annie Proulx. summer, 1934: anne Dodge, raised by her old-money father in a small Rhode island coastal town, has always been told that her mother abandoned them. but then anne learns that she has a halfsister, maria cristina—and when maria cristina comes to live with anne and her father, ugly truths begin to surface about the family. Within a context of jazz, the end of Prohibition, and stifling gender expectations, Daughter of Providence is a gripping and seductive summer read. this story of loss and rediscovery will resonate with readers long after the final page. “An engrossing story of discovery, tragedy, and redemption … This is a book that stays with you.” —Sandra Dallas, author of The Bride’s House “Haunting, mesmerizing . . . this atmospheric and compelling historical tale will surely sweep the reader into the past.” —Library Journal “In real life, societal expectations take over the show. ‘Success’ is first class, and the heart is second class. In this moving tale . . . the firstclass price tag is paid with those hearts.” —Carolyn Chute, author of The Beans of Egypt, Maine ■■National Publicity ■■National Review and Feature Attention ■■Online Promotions ■■www.juliedrew.com julie drew is associate Professor of english at the university of akron, where she teaches writing, film, and cultural studies. J u ly • o V e R l o o k 99
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98<br />
The new noir tour de force by the riveting Jim Nisbet,<br />
“whose pen is mightier than a million swords” (Michael Connelly)<br />
978-1-59020-915-8 • U.S. $13.95 / $16.50 CAN.<br />
Fiction<br />
5 3/8” x 8” • 160 pages<br />
Rights: V00<br />
Agent: Matt Bialer @ Sanford J. Greenburger<br />
On Sale: 6/26/12<br />
suGGesteD oRDeR<br />
the damned don’t die<br />
978-1-59020-196-1, $14.95<br />
dark companion<br />
978-1-59020-202-9, $13.95<br />
windward passage<br />
978-1-59020-194-7, $25.95<br />
lethal injection<br />
978-1-59020-195-4, $12.95<br />
Jim nisbet<br />
old and cold<br />
a novel<br />
What’s a guy to do, when he lives under a bridge and has an unshakeable<br />
thirst for martinis? kill for cash. so goes the logic at the heart of Old and Cold,<br />
leading to a spree of hits that are sometimes perfectly executed, sometimes<br />
messy, set against the backdrop of san francisco’s beaches, bars, and murky<br />
darkened streets.<br />
told at breakneck speed in a bravura voice, this novel is Jim nisbet’s finest<br />
work yet, reminiscent of Jim thompson at his best and tarantino at his most<br />
irreverent. a tough and tender love letter to a city’s underbelly, this is a<br />
shockingly funny tale of suspense that won’t let you go.<br />
Praise for the work of Jim Nisbet:<br />
“An unheralded masterpiece of the noir genre. Everyone who loves<br />
Noir should read this brilliant book.” —James Ellroy<br />
“Nobody has Nisbet’s distinctive style, humor, and sheer craft … one of<br />
the finest masters of noir.” —Ken Bruen<br />
“Truly, hellishly gritty.” —Los Angeles Times<br />
■■National Publicity<br />
■■National Re<strong>view</strong> and Feature Attention<br />
■■Online Promotions<br />
■■www.noirconeville.com J u ly • o V e R l o o k<br />
paperback<br />
Original<br />
jim nisbet is the author of twelve novels and five books of poetry. He<br />
has been nominated for the Pushcart Prize three times, shortlisted for the<br />
Hammett Prize, and published in ten languages. He lives in san francisco,<br />
california.
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