Matt Jones Book 5 Update | Early Kirkus Starred Review

 

Matt Jones Book 5 Update | Early Kirkus Starred Review

This week we received great news. I’M ALL BETTER NOW, Detective Matt Jones Book 5, earned a prestigious “Kirkus Star” and received a glowing review from Kirkus Reviews. They used words like “a taut atmosphere,” “a roller-coaster case,” “a racy, enjoyable read.” And the review kept going and called I’M ALL BETTER NOW “an eclectic, compulsively readable detective yarn.” The following day, we learned from Kirkus Reviews that they plan to feature the review in the October issue of their magazine. Wow. This book feels special. Cannot wait for October 12 and the day Matt Jones is finally out and about!

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ROBERT ELLIS WRITERS BLOG

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08/22/2026

Robert Ellis: Paperback Back Cover & Copy

I’m All Better Now (Detective Matt Jones 5)

Just wanted to share the paperback cover and back cover copy. The cover design is by Kealan Patrick Burke. This is a first draft design with no changes. I gave Kealan a short summary of the story and a list of five or six images that might match the plot. That’s all he had. When he sent this over, it blew me away. Pitch perfect. Nothing like I imagined, and ten times better than I could have ever guessed. I hope you like it too, and that it’s a sign of good things to come. Pre-orders for the Kindle are going well, but can’t wait for October 12 when Matt Jones is out and about and the thrills begin . . .

ROBERT ELLIS WRITERS BLOG

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08/15/2026

 

Robert Ellis: AUGUST 1, 2026 Free Book Contest Winners

 

  

August 1, 2026 Book Contest Winners

Congratulations to Matthew B. from Portland, OR, and Jennifer T. from Norfolk, VA, for winning this week’s Free Book Contest. A signed copy of City of Echoes to Matthew, and The Girl Buried in the Woods to Jennifer.

This contest has been running on the 1st & 15th of each month since Aug 2018. To sign up, use the form at the bottom of the home page on my website.

In anticipation of I’m All Better Now, Book 5 in the Detective Matt Jones series, coming out October 12, the Kindle edition of The Girl Buried in the Woods is featured at a greatly reduced price this month. Today and tomorrow it’s FREE.

Links: 

Amazon FREE Download

To Pre-order I’m All Better Now

Congrats again to our winners. The copy edit continues. Have a great week!

All best,

Robert

ROBERT ELLIS WRITERS BLOG

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08/02/2026