Much Anticipated suspense thriller Dead Witness

July 8, 2008 - PRLog -- This week marks the release of Joylene Nowell Butler's much anticipated suspense thriller, Dead Witness (292 pgs, $19.95). Dead Witness tells the heart-wrenching story of one woman’s strength and courage. After witnessing the crime and identifying the shooter as the head of a drug cartel, Valerie McCormick ends up redefining herself to discover an inner resolve she never knew she possessed. For when the FBI fails her, it’s up to Valerie to reclaim her life.

Judith Avila, of Tijeras, New Mexico says, “The primary character, Valerie McCormick, will win your heart. Vulnerable and full of self-doubt, she is fiercely strong when her family is threatened. And the antagonists, the deadly DeOlmos brothers, are creepy, charming, and gorgeous - enough to make any sane reader get up and lock the doors.
 
The delightfully complex plot rivals any police story I've read, and the compelling characters far surpass those usually found in genre fiction. The story races from one place to another, leaving you gasping with its twists and turns.”

Judith Derksen of Vanderhoof, BC writes, “Bought it at the Dept Store yesterday, came home and started reading. What a good read! Had to stop and make supper at one point but other than that I was hooked! Finished it at 1.00am. When Valerie has to make the choice of turning the ignition key or not, the turmoil you expressed so well had me close to tears.”

Derek Armstrong, author of MADicine, STARRED Review Booklist, says, “Congratulations. I can 100% vouch for (Dead Witness) as a great read.”

Carmie Webster, of Cluculz Lake, says, “I had no idea the girl (Joylene) had that kind of talent. Dead Witness is the best thing I’ve read in ages.”

Ms. Butler, Métis, sets her tale in Seattle; Prince George, Canada; and Los Cabos, Mexico.  She lives with her husband Ralph, their four cats and one dog on Cluculz Lake. Email Joylene at: cluculzwriter@yahoo.ca

ISBN: 978-1-4357-3249-0

To place orders for the book, contact:
Lulu.com, www.lulu.com/content/2294973, Amazon.com

To arrange a book signing or interview, contact Joylene Nowell Butler at (250)441-3343 or email: cluculzwriter@yahoo.ca

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Joylene Nowell Butler, Métis Canadian, has been writing for 25 years. A retired emergency response member, Joylene belongs to DeadlyProse, an elite online writer’s group. In the past she has belonged to such prestigious online workshops as Novelpro and Novels-L, and has critiqued such prize-winning novels as The Race by David Shields, Deadly Enterprise by Christopher Hoare, The Jesus Thief by JR Lankford, and Throwaway Piece by Jo Ann Hernandez. Joylene was also the primary critique consultant on the soon to be released The Scrimshaw by Ric Wasley. Joylene lives with her husband, their 4 cats and 1 dog on Cluculz Lake in central B.C. and is currently working on her 6th novel. In her spare time, she teaches Tai Chi.

Email Joylene at: cluculzwriter@yahoo.ca