Motorsports Book of the Year AnnouncedAmerican Auto Racing Writers and Broadcasters Association names "Avoidable Contact" by Tammy Kaehler Motorsports Book of the Year
By: POISONED PEN PRESS The largest and oldest organization dedicated to auto racing coverage, the AARWBA (http://www.aarwba.org/ Published by Poisoned Pen Press, Avoidable Contact is Kaehler’s third mystery to feature professional race car driver Kate Reilly. The Kate Reilly Racing Mystery Series also includes Dead Man’s Switch (2011) and Braking Points (2013). In addition to winning the 2014 Motorsports Book of the Year Award for Avoidable Contact, Kaehler was also honored with the 2013 Motorsports Book of the Year Award for Braking Points. Kaehler’s series has garnered high praise from critics, readers, and racing insiders: “Snappy dialogue, a smart and affable heroine (who calls to mind auto racer Danica Patrick), and pacing reminiscent of 24 combine to make this entry as exciting as a spin around the speedway.” –Publishers Weekly on Avoidable Contact “I have absolutely loved watching how Kate has developed and enjoyed how close to reality Kaehler has made so many of the racing-related storylines that Kate finds herself in. This series always leaves me wanting more.” –Female IndyCar driver Pippa Mann “Kate’s second outing is just as fast-paced as her first, balancing mystery and racing adventure all the way to the checkered flag.” —Kirkus Reviews on Braking Points “A breathless joyride,” New York Times best-selling author William Kent Krueger on Braking Points “A winning debut…[readers] “A hot debut….Kaehler’ Tammy Kaehler discovered the racing world via a stint in corporate marketing, and she was hooked by the contrast between its top-dollar, high-drama competition and friendly, family atmosphere. Mystery fans and racing insiders alike have praised her award-winning Kate Reilly Racing Mystery Series (Dead Man’s Switch, Braking Points, and Avoidable Contact), and Tammy will take readers back behind the wheel in her fourth entry, Red Flags, due in April 2016. She works as a freelance writer in the Los Angeles area, where she lives with her husband and many cars. Founded in 1997, Poisoned Pen Press is an independent publisher specializing in the highest quality mystery books. Based in Scottsdale, Arizona, Poisoned Pen Press is one of the largest publishers of hardcover mysteries in the world. Visit the Poisoned Pen Press author blog and Discover Mystery™ at: www.poisonedpenpress.com. Contact Maryglenn McCombs ***@maryglenn.com Photos: https://www.prlog.org/ https://www.prlog.org/ End
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