The Anchor by Kevin Doyle | #bookreview #mystery @goddessfish
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Book Details
The Anchor by Kevin R. Doyle Published by Night to Dawn Magazine and Books on 11/15/2022
Genres: Fiction, Mystery
Format: eBook, Paperback
Pages: 265
Jen has toiled away in television news, just waiting for a big break. And at the same time she finally gets a shot at the promotion opportunity she’s waited years for, head anchor for the nightly newscast, an unseen, shadowy man is desperate for her to notice him. When messages and well wishes don’t do the trick, her mysterious admirer intends to do anything necessary to make Jen a success and snare her attention, even if it means attacking her fiancé and killing off her competition.
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Excerpt from The Anchor
“Package for you,” Aldiss said.
Jen looked down at the plain wrapped bundle lying on her desk.
“Jack do something to make up for?” her deskmate asked.
Jen puffed in exasperation and plopped into her chair.
“What hasn’t he done?” she replied.
Aldiss chuckled and bent over his computer screen.
“How long have you and I shared a desk?” she asked.
“A year or so, give or take,” Aldiss replied, looking up.
“Uh huh. And how long have I been seeing Jack?”
“That you’ve admitted to? Seems like running on a year.”
“Eleven months.”
“Close.” Her coworker turned away and went back to his work.
Jen tapped her fingers on her desk and stared at the bundle. It had a small card attached, but without raising the flap and reading it, it looked like some sort of generic message-type thing.
“And when’s the last time he’s sent me a gift at work?”
Aldiss grinned.
“What’s the package say?” he asked.
“You didn’t look?”
“Hey, bunky, I believe in privacy.”
“Some reporter you are.”
She glanced at the package again, noted that it had come from FedEx, and assumed Tammy had signed for it up at the front desk. Then she flipped the front flap on the little card open.
“Hmm.”
Aldiss glanced up from his work but didn’t say anything.
Jen snared some scissors out of her desk and cut the paper open.
“Obviously, somebody thinks my current diet’s unnecessary.”
He looked up again, his brows raised.
Jen held up a box of Russell Stover chocolates.
“Card not from him?”
Jen shook her head.
“Say who it’s from?”
She held the card up eye level.
“In appreciation of all your service to the community,” she recited.
“Doesn’t sound like a new lover.”
“I hope not. I’d like to think I’d know if I was seeing someone new.”
Aldiss furrowed his brow.
“You done any story lately that’s been big time?”
Jen half glared at him.
“Meaning?”
Aldiss spread his hands out in a placatory gesture.
“Hey, nothing personal. I’m just curious what they mean by service to the community.”
Jen glanced down at the card for a second before looking back up.
“Maybe it’s just a fancier way of saying ‘I like your work.’”
“Or maybe it’s just some creeper who’s got a thing for you. After all, it wouldn’t be the first time a hot news anchor had an admirer.”
Grinning, Jen picked a paper clip off her desk and flipped it at him.
“Far as that goes,” she snorted, “wouldn’t be the first time for me.”
Aldiss picked the clip up from where it had fallen on his desk and tossed it back her way.
“Just imagine if they end up giving you Karyn’s nighttime slot. They’ll be coming out of the woodwork.”
“Thanks,” Jen said. “I’m doing my best not to think of that.”
Excerpt provided by the author/publisher for use in this post.
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Purchase Links for The Anchor
- Amazon Kindle Edition
- Doyle, Kevin R. (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 326 Pages - 11/15/2022 (Publication Date) - Night to Dawn Magazine and Books (Publisher)
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My Thoughts on The Anchor
“The Anchor” by Kevin R. Doyle is an enthralling police procedural mystery that weaves a gripping tale through multiple viewpoints. Jen’s journey from a dedicated TV news professional to the target of a mysterious admirer adds a layer of suspense to the narrative.
The relentless pursuit of success and attention, coupled with attacks on her fiancé and the elimination of competition, keeps the reader on the edge of their seat. Doyle skillfully crafts intriguing characters, making it hard to put down this compelling thriller.
I received a copy of the book for the tour. This review is my honest, unbiased opinion.
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About Kevin R. Doyle
A high-school teacher, former college instructor, and fiction writer, Kevin R. Doyle is the author of numerous short horror stories. He’s also written three crime thrillers, The Group, When You Have to Go There, and And the Devil Walks Away, and one horror novel, The Litter.
In the last few years, he’s begun working on the Sam Quinton private eye series, published by Camel Press. The first Quinton book, Squatter’s Rights, was nominated for the 2021 Shamus award for Best First PI Novel. The second book, Heel Turn, was released in March of 2021, while the third in the series, Double Frame, came out in March of 2022.
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Easy Amazon Info Link
- Amazon Kindle Edition
- Doyle, Kevin R. (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 326 Pages - 11/15/2022 (Publication Date) - Night to Dawn Magazine and Books (Publisher)
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Giveaway!
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February 8: Literary Gold
February 8: Iron Canuck Reviews & More
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February 22: Our Town Book Reviews
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This sounds like a cool book! Thanks for sharing!
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What’s your view on self-publishing versus traditional publishing?
Tracie,
For me personally, self publishing is not the way to go. If it’s done right, it requires a whole lot of work and skills that I don’t have the inclination for. I’ve always gone the traditional route, though with small presses, simply because it’s a better fit for me.
I used to have a fairly dim view of self publishing in general, but that view has evolved over time. As I said, when done right, it’s an awful lot of work, time, and commitment, and people who take it on have more gumption than I do. Self publishing has had a fairly bad connotation because there’s a lot of junk that’s self pubbed, but the same can be said of the traditional side of things as well, so I don’t hold that against it any more.
So while I used to look down a bit at those who self publish in general, nowadays I have a high degree of admiration for their work ethic and risk taking, it’s just not for me personally.
This looks really good. Thanks for hosting this giveaway.
What themes do you find yourself returning to in your writing?
Tracie,
Hmm. that’s something I’ve never consciously thought about. I’d actually have to skull that one over for a while, as I usually don’t specifically think about themes. I just go with whatever comes to mind.
Love it – talented writer and a great sense of humor, LOL
The cover is amazing!
Did you always know that you wanted to be a writer?
Tracie,
Not really. I always had a fairly active imagination, liked to read, and did fairly well in English classes. But it wasn’t until I was around nineteen that I first got the idea of taking a stab at writing fiction.
“The Anchor” by Kevin R. Doyle is a gripping 265-page mystery that will keep you on the edge of your seat. It’s full of unexpected twists and turns that will keep you guessing until the very end. Happy reading!
What daily habits or routines do you find most beneficial for your writing?
Basically, starting first thing in the morning. I’m actually working into a new routine. Last May, I retired, so for the first time ever I don’t have to work my writing around teaching obligations (lesson prep and grading). I usually try to do at least a page or so first thing in the morning. I actually only write a page or two at a time, giving me time to space out my thoughts. Another thing, that I learned years ago the old-time pulp writers did, is that I always make sure and have a little more to give, in other words I stop in the middle of a scene or with several more words in my mind so that I never run dry, and I usually make sure and stop writing in the middle of a sentence, which makes it easier to pick up later on with the same thought in my head.
Great review, thank you for sharing.
This sounds like an interesting book and I also like the cover.
intriguing
This sounds like an interesting book. Thanks for sharing the excerpt.
This story sounds really interesting. I like the cover art. Looks great.
Marcy,
Yeah, the cover’s a little different than what usually shows up on my works, but it is fairly striking. I took to it right away.
Great excerpt and giveaway. 🙂
Hello, Gina. Glad you continue to enjoy my work. Thanks for posting and taking part.
The Anchor by Kevin R. Doyle sounds like a great police procedural with lots of interesting details!
What book or author has profoundly impacted you as a writer?
Arthur C. Clarke and Lawrence Block. Stumbled upon Clarke’s short science fiction stories when I was in grade school, and to this day “The Star” is my favorite short story of all time. As for Lawrence Block’s mysteries, two of them, Eight Million Ways to Die and When the Sacred Ginmill Closes, are among my favorite books ever. If only I had the skill he does.
Thank you so much for reviewing this book and hosting today.