I do get asked quite often by people considering a purchase of my books, 'Which book of yours should I read first?'

I sometimes dig a little into what their tastes are--thriller, suspense, mystery, supernatural. Once I know that, I can then direct them to a particular book that would most closely match what they are looking for.

Sometimes, though, I get this question: 'Which book of yours would you want me to read?'

I can answer that without hesitation: All For One.

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This book is special to me because it is primarily about children who are thrust into a very adult situation--covering up for a killer. I've also been asked how I would classify this novel, and I've often shifted on trying to nail it down genre-wise. I am most comfortable calling it a dark mystery, because the two main adult characters, a teacher and a detective, are forced to face their own personal demons in the story.

But, it's the kids that make this so dear to my heart. I had such a fantastic time writing them, and though it's been many years since I completed this novel, I recall each and every one in vivid detail. Their heartbreaks and triumphs. Their idiosyncrasies. Fears. Who they loved. Writing these characters allowed me to revisit my own childhood, and play again with friends who had been so central to my early life. Much of them has made it into Joey, PJ, Jeff, Michael, Elena, and Bryce.

So if you have a new Kindle, or Nook, or iPad, or any other reading device this Christmas, and if you are wondering which of my books I'd want you to read first...I'd humbly suggest All For One.

All For One is available as an eBook for Kindle, Nook, iPad, Sony Reader, PC, Mac, iPhone, Android, Blackberry, and other devices using the appropriate reading apps. For just $2.99 you can purchase All For One from the following online retailers:

 Amazon   Barnes & Noble  Sony  Kobo  Smashwords  Diesel

In addition, you can purchase All For One directly from Apple using the iBooks app on your iPad or iPhone.

Thank you!