With “Murder at Avedon Hill,” author P. G. Holyfield becomes the latest independent new media author to see his work published after initially releasing it for free as a podcast. I’m very pleased to be able to write those words at last, since P. G. is a great guy and this has been a long time coming.
“Murder at Avedon Hill” is a murder mystery tale in a rich pastoral fantasy setting. The classic elements of a “locked room” (and “locked town,” for that matter) mystery are all there: the stoic scholarly investigator and his brash young ward, the grief-stricken lord of the manor, a community where everyone has secrets… heck, there’s even a shifty butler! P. G. has dropped all these elements into a fantasy backdrop built on a satisfyingly deep theology, cosmology and history that, while familiar, avoids cliche by always keeping the sharpest focus on the interwoven relationships of the finely drawn characters.
“Murder at Avedon Hill” originally appeared as a podcast audiobook featuring a full voice cast… including yours truly in a small role. I’ve known P. G. from the beginning, I remember when Canadian publisher Dragon Moon Press first approached him and now I’m very excited to help spread the word on the day “Murder at Avedon Hill” is officially available. It’s a great story that deserves to be on your bookshelf, written by a great guy who deserves your support and all the success he’s about to enjoy.
So come on and buy “Murder at Avedon Hill” right now — you’ll have a blast!
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