Author's Note: CITY OF STONES Is My Favorite ...
As a student of the crime genre, I truly believe that this is a special series. First and foremost, and unlike any other series I know of, the four Detective Matt Jones thrillers run as one continuous story. All four novels take up just three months in Matt's life, yet it doesn't matter where a reader decides to step in. CITY OF ECHOES, THE LOVE KILLINGS, THE GIRL BURIED IN THE WOODS, CITY OF STONES ... The series has been written in such a way that it makes no difference where you begin. This was by necessity. Because these books are more thriller than mystery, Matt ends up being the ultimate victim in each murder case he investigates. To reach those explosive moments toward the climax with feeling, the keen sense of discovery and atmosphere from beginning to end, Matt has remained and always will be working his first year as a homicide detective. An innocent person, but not quite.
I have been blessed with great, unbiased reviews for all four books. Reader and editorial reviews written by people whose only concern is their love for literature. I am beyond grateful for this. But I think CITY OF STONES deserves to be singled out for the unique characters supporting Matt through his fourth chilling murder case. When I was writing this novel, I felt like I had company. With every chapter that included Fresno and Cook from the FBI, it almost seemed like Dashiell Hammett was watching me type from over my shoulder. When it came to Jack Temps, a homicide detective living in disgrace, there was no doubt about it. Elmore Leonard and Michael Connelly were sitting on the other side of my desk. And when it came down to writing Dr. Julie May, Matt's shrink, and Vince Sato, a reporter and best friend of the first murder victim, I had every author I ever loved in the room at the same time. Writing CITY OF STONES was an amazing experience. I feel so lucky to have had the opportunity to bring this special book to you.
All best,
Robert
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