The
Blue Dragon is the first book in a new series that is part of a
new and innovative imprint for readers who, for different reasons, want good,
quick and easy reads without giving up quality and substance.
Orca
Book Publishers’ Statement About Its Rapid Reads Series:
“In our
increasingly fast-paced world we believe there is a need for well-written,
well-told books that can be read in one sitting. Rapid Reads are short books
for adult readers. They are intended for a diverse audience, including ESL
students, reluctant readers, adults who struggle with literacy and anyone who
wants a high-interest quick read. The Rapid Reads series includes titles by
best-selling authors Gail Bowen, Reed Farrel Coleman and William Kowalski, among many others.”
Former Librarian’s Statement About The Rapid
Reads Line And The Blue Dragon
”I
heartily welcome this reading series to the fiction arena. Without a doubt, it
fills a long-standing void. I also highly recommend The Blue Dragon as I believe it could open a rich dialogue during a
book club discussion on diversity in neighborhood communities and an
interesting discussion on how each person’s individual background sets the tone
for their life journey. Series of this depth will also become a bridge to more
challenging novels as readers progress in the development of their reading
skills and grow in the discovery of the joy of reading.
I
was lucky enough to receive an Advance Reading Copy of this title as an “Early
Reviewer” from Library Thing.” ✰ ✰ ✰ ✰ ✰
Author’s
Statement About The Blue Dragon And The
New Peter Strand series:
My new novella, The Blue Dragon is one of Orca Book
Publisher’s Rapid Reads fall releases, and is the first in a San Francisco
series that will also include The Black
Tortoise in 2017.
The
Blue Dragon
— A murder at the Blue Dragon, a small apartment building in San Francisco’s
Chinatown, prompts the absentee owner to hire Peter Strand to calm the anxious
tenants. But Strand isn’t exactly what he appears to be. Neither are the
tenants, who on the surface seem to be regular people going about their lives.
Strand, a forensic accountant by trade, doesn’t intend to investigate the
murder, but he soon realizes that this isn’t a gang-related killing, as the
police believe. The murder was committed by one of the tenants. Finding out
which one exposes the secrets of the Blue Dragon and brings Strand face-to-face
with a few ghosts of his own.
The themes of
identity and the difficulty of simply being human will remain a constant in the
Peter Strand mysteries. My goal is to create short works that are accessible,
entertaining and meaningful.
You can order The
Blue Dragon through your local bookstore, library or on-line book retailer.
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Series: Rapid Reads
Paperback: 168 pages
Publisher: Raven Books, Orca
ISBN-10: 1459809041
ISBN-13: 978-1459809048
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