6 Books by James J Cudney | May Promo | Today I’m featuring 6 books that Jay listed in his May Promo. Each book will be listed with a special discounted price for four days in May. The books he chose are a mixture of his fiction novels and a few from the Braxton Campus Cozy Mystery series. The May Promo is a wonderful way to pick up several of his books to add to your reading library.
I’ll give you a brief synopsis of each book with a list at the bottom to make sure you have the titles and dates correct. I’ve also included a bio of James so you can learn more about this fantastic author.
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6 Books by James J Cudney | May Promo
Academic Curveball (Braxton Campus Mysteries – Book 1)
Print Length: 488 pages Publication Date: October 15, 2018
Promo Dates: May 15-19, 2020
Who killed Professor Abby Monroe?
When Kellan Ayrwick returns home for his father’s retirement, he finds a body in Diamond Hall’s stairwell. Unfortunately, Kellan has a connection to the victim, and so do several members of his family.
Soon after, the college’s athletic program receives mysterious donations, a nasty blog denounces his father, and someone attempts to change students’ grades. Something is amiss on campus, but none of the facts add up.
With the help of his eccentric nana, Kellan tries to stay out of the sheriff’s way and solve the mystery. But can they find the killer before he strikes again?
You can find my review of Academic Curveball HERE!
Formats Available: Kindle Paperback Audiobook
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Watching Glass Shatter
Print Length: 299 pages Publication Date: October 8, 2017
Promo Dates: May 17-21, 2020
After 40 years of marriage, Olivia’s husband unexpectedly passes away. But when Ben’s will reveals a life-altering secret, she suffers a blow no widow should ever experience.
Olivia learns that she gave birth to a baby who later died in the nursery. Instead of telling his wife what happened, Ben switched the child with another. And as if that’s not enough, Ben’s will doesn’t reveal which of their five sons is truly not hers.
Olivia visits each of her sons to share a final connection before facing the truth that will change their family and discovers that each of them has been harboring a painful secret, just like their father. But will the secrets destroy their family, or bring them closer together?
Look for my review of Watching Glass Shatter very soon.
Formats Available: Kindle Paperback Audiobook
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Frozen Stiff Drink (Braxton Campus Mysteries #6)
Print Length: 524 pages Publication Date: March 18, 2020
Promo Dates: May 18-22, 2020
A winter blizzard barrels toward Wharton County with a vengeance.
Madam Zenya predicted the raging storm would change Kellan’s life, but the famed seer never could’ve prepared him for all the collateral damage. After Nana D disappears, one of her patients turns up dead and a second body is discovered beneath the snowbanks, Kellan must face his worst fears.
Between finding Nana D and solving the scandalous murder of another prominent Braxton citizen, Kellan and April’s worlds explode with more turmoil than they can handle. Unfortunately, neither one of them knows what to do about the psychic’s latest premonition.
Can Kellan find Nana D – and who is the killer terrorizing the town?
You can read my cover reveal post for Frozen Still Drink – HERE!
Formats Available: Kindle Paperback
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Flower Power Trip (Braxton Campus Mysteries #3)
Print Length: 481 pages Publication Date: March 30, 2019
Promo Dates: May 20-24, 2020
Who killed the strange man staying at the Roarke and Daughters Inn?
At a masquerade ball to raise money for renovations to the Memorial Library, Kellan finds a dead body dressed in a Dr. Evil costume. Soon after, a stalker targets school president Ursula.
With a special flower exhibit in town and the arrival of strange letters, Kellan can’t decide which mystery in his life should take priority. Every lead seems to trace back to the Stoddards: a new family who recently moved in.
What Kellan doesn’t know is that the biggest mystery of all has yet to be exposed.
Formats Available: Kindle Paperback Audiobook
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Mistaken Identity Crisis (Braxton Campus Mysteries #4)
Print Length: 281 pages Publication Date: June 30, 2019
Promo Dates: May 21-25, 2020
A clever thief with a sinister calling card has invaded Braxton campus.
Meanwhile, a string of jewelry thefts, remarkably similar to an unsolved eight-year-old-case, is taking place in town. When a body is discovered at the campus, Kellan is called in to investigate.
And if the latest murder isn’t enough to keep him busy, Kellan partners with April to end the Castigliano and Vargas crime family feud. As the summer heat begins to settle in Wharton County, what other surprises are in store?
Formats Available: Kindle Paperback Audiobook
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Father Figure
Print Length: 430 pages Publication Date: April 2, 2018
Promo Dates: May 23-27, 2020
Between the fast-paced New York City, a rural Mississippi town, and a charming Pennsylvania college campus filled with secrets, two young girls learn the consequences of growing up too quickly.
Abused by her mother, Amalia Graeme longs to escape her desolate hometown and fall in love. Contemplating her loss of innocence and conflicting feelings between her boyfriend and the dangerous attraction for an older man, Amalia faces life-altering tragedies.
Brianna Porter, a sassy, angst-ridden New York City teenager, yearns to find her life’s true purpose, conquer her fear of abandonment, and interpret an intimidating desire for her best friend, Shanelle. Desperate to find the father whom her mother refuses to reveal, Brianna accidentally finds out a shocking truth about her missing parent.
Set in alternating chapters two decades apart, the parallels between their lives and the unavoidable collision that is bound to happen is revealed. Father Figure is an emotional story filled with mystery, romance, and suspense.
Formats Available: Kindle Paperback
6 Books by James Cudney | May Promo
About James J. Cudney
James is my given name; most call me Jay. I grew up on Long Island and currently live in New York City, but I've traveled all across the US (and various parts of the world). After college, I began working in technology and business operations in the sports, entertainment, and media industries. Although I enjoyed my job, I wanted to re-focus on my passions: telling stories and connecting people through words. In 2017, I published my debut novel, Watching Glass Shatter, a contemporary fiction family drama with elements of mystery, suspense, humor, and romance. From there, I wrote another family drama novel, Father Figure, and created the Braxton Campus Mysteries, a light investigation series about a humorous guy dealing with murders and the drama of a small town. Many of my books are available in print, electronic, and audiobook formats, and we are beginning to release foreign language translations. To see samples or receive news from my current and upcoming books, please subscribe with your email address at my website: https://jamesjcudney.com.
Outside of writing, I'm an avid genealogist (discovered 2K family members going back about 250 years) and cook (I find it so hard to follow a recipe). I love to read; between Goodreads and my blog at https://thisismytruthnow.com, I have over 1,000 book reviews, which will give you a full flavor for my voice and style. On my blog, I share several fun features, including the Book Bucket List, Tips & Advice, Author Spotlights & Book Alerts, and the 365 Daily Challenge, where I post a word each day that has some meaning to me, then converse with everyone about life. You'll find tons of humor, tears, love, friendship, advice, and bloopers. Lots of bloopers... where I poke fun at myself all the time. Even my dogs have segments where they complain about me. All these things make up who I am; none of them are very fancy or magnanimous, but they are real and show how I live every day.
A bit of humor: Everything doubles as something else when you live in NYC. For me, it's the dining room, my favorite space in the apartment, where more than just my cooking is on display! As I look out the windows onto a 12th-floor terrace, various parts of nature (trees, bushes, flowers, bugs & animals) inspire me to write. Baxter, a two-year-old Shiba Inu, constantly tries to stop me from writing so I can play with him and keep him amused. How else can you pen the best story possible without these things by your side?
I hope to have a similar feature for future promotions from Jay. I love his writing style and his imagination is amazing. Many of his books are now being published in different languages so please check his website if you are interested in that option. If you read books, be sure you leave a review. It doesn’t have to be wordy or fancy, a simple ” I like it” will thrill the author.
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6 Books by James Cudney | May Promo
Academic Curveball (Braxton Campus Mysteries – Book 1) Promo Dates: May 15-19, 2020
Watching Glass Shatter – Promo Dates: May 17-21, 2020
Frozen Stiff Drink (Braxton Campus Mysteries #6) – Promo Dates: May 18-22, 2020
Flower Power Trip (Braxton Campus Mysteries #3) – Promo Dates: May 20-24, 2020
Mistaken Identity Crisis (Braxton Campus Mysteries #4) – Promo Dates: May 21-25, 2020
Father Figure – Promo Dates: May 23-27, 2020
I also share many of my reviews on the following websites:
Lovely Audiobook’s Monthly Link-up
The Inspire Me Monday Link Party
Inspire Me Monday with Anita Ojeda
Great post Gina!! Thanks for sharing a round up I will be sure to check them out.
Gina,
This looks amazing. I’m so grateful you put such an immense amount of time into sharing all the upcoming promotions. I appreciate all you’ve done. Many thanks.
xoxo
j