The picture on the cover of All That Glitters is from Newfoundland. But I have to confess that I didn’t know where it was from in Newfoundland. My excellent cover designer, Patti Moran found it online, added her magical touches and the ATG cover was born. I loved it then, and still do. But there’s a story behind this picture. And thanks to social media I just found out what that is.

I’m doing a Virtual Book Launch in Newfoundland and doing some promotion for that. (May 23… check it out. https://fb.me/e/2HzbMBdMG

And I get a Facebook message from a woman who says that this is a picture of her grandfather’s property in Newfoundland. I ask her where it is from. Turns out that this is from a small community called Change Islands. A small town of 300 people on the northeast coast of Newfoundland. 

The woman said that she was surprised but very happy to see it pop up in her FB feed and that it was close to the anniversary of her grandmother’s passing. She took that as a message or a sign of something. I just think that it’s pretty neat. That we are able to make a connection over thousands of miles and years of memories.

All That Glitters is available for Pre-Order and Will be on Sale May 19

Upcoming Events

Virtual Book Launch A.C. Hunter Library St. John’s NL

https://fb.me/e/2HzbMBdMG

Tuesday May 23 6:30 pm NL time (5 pm EST)

Pizza Party Official Book Launch In-Person Colonnade Pizza 280 Metcalfe Street Ottawa

https://fb.me/e/1h4sT8vkG

Wednesday June 7  6:30-8 pm

Books, Pizza, Cake

It’s A Party

Did we mention Free Pizza??

Library Double Book Event with Brenda Chapman NGPL

Kemptville Public Library Saturday June 17 2 pm

Readings, Author Interviews, Prizes

Here’s a teaser from All That Glitters:

Sergeant Winston Windflower is moving on to a new chapter of his life, no longer an RCMP officer but now a Community Safety Officer in his home of Grand Bank, Newfoundland.

But when a body is found in the bed and breakfast he co-owns, diamonds are found in the body’s digestive system, and then Windflower’s friend Dr. Sanjay, who was given the diamonds for safekeeping, is kidnapped, it’s clear that crime has returned once more to Grand Bank.

Windflower finds himself back in the thick of it, helping his newly promoted friend, RCMP Corporal Eddie Tizzard, track down a ruthless diamond smuggler who will stop at nothing — kidnapping, even murder — to pull off his dirty business.

This is another finely spun Windflower mystery that contrasts suspense and tension with the joys of friendship, family, and gratitude.

All That Glitters will soon be available from Amazon all over the world or directly from Ottawa Press and Publishing. Signed copies are available at:

Sleuth of Baker Street bookstore, Toronto

Books on Beechwood, Ottawa

Perfect Books, Ottawa

Follow Sgt. Windflower Mysteries on Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/TheWalkerOnTheCapeReviewsAndMore

Twitter

@mike54martin

Amazon.ca

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All That Glitters is available for Pre-Order

All That Glitters, the new Sgt. Windflower Mystery is now available for Pre-Order from Ottawa Press and Publishing. And it’s on sale at $19.95. Simply follow the link below to order your copy today. Full release date May 22, 2023. E-books coming soon.

PRE-ORDER! All That Glitters by Mike Martin (Release date: May 22, 2023)

Early Reviews are Great

We have some advance reviews of All That Glitters on Goodreads. Here’s the link and some excerpts:

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/136278862-all-that-glitters

“We learn more and more about Winston, Sheila, Eddie Tizzard, Sanjay and all of the other characters as we go along, and he also weaves in – seamlessly – Winston’s back story, family ties, spirituality and love of family. Even after receiving bad news, Winston prevails and grows. I highly recommend this 13th book in the series, which could be read as a standalone, but you really should read the series.”

“Windflower is also the proud owner of a B&B and does most of the food preparation. This is another brilliant aspect of the book, the loving descriptions of cooking, especially at mealtimes with family–– his wife, Sheila, and their daughters Amelia Louise and Stella. He is of Cree First Nations heritage and is also a Dream Weaver from a line of master Dream Weavers. This is another distinct and entertaining aspect to the book, the dreams Windflower has and the revelations they bring to his investigations.
While Mike Martin reveals his humorous side with many light-hearted moments, this unique and complex story shows a deep respect for Canadian heritage. All in all, a terrifically entertaining read. Highly recommended.”

Upcoming Events

All That Glitters is at the printers and will be released on May 22, 2023. To celebrate Book 13 in the Sgt. Windflower Mystery series we will be holding several events.

Virtual Book Launch A.C. Hunter Library St. John’s NL

Tuesday May 23 6:30 pm NL time (5 pm EST)

Pizza Party Official Book Launch In-Person Colonnade Pizza 280 Metcalfe Street Ottawa

Wednesday June 7  6:30-8 pm

Books, Pizza, Cake

It’s A Party

Did we mention Free Pizza??

Library Double Book Event with Brenda Chapman NGPL

Kemptville Public Library Saturday June 17 2 pm

Readings, Author Interviews, Prizes

Here’s a teaser from All That Glitters:

Sergeant Winston Windflower is moving on to a new chapter of his life, no longer an RCMP officer but now a Community Safety Officer in his home of Grand Bank, Newfoundland.

But when a body is found in the bed and breakfast he co-owns, diamonds are found in the body’s digestive system, and then Windflower’s friend Dr. Sanjay, who was given the diamonds for safekeeping, is kidnapped, it’s clear that crime has returned once more to Grand Bank.

Windflower finds himself back in the thick of it, helping his newly promoted friend, RCMP Corporal Eddie Tizzard, track down a ruthless diamond smuggler who will stop at nothing — kidnapping, even murder — to pull off his dirty business.

This is another finely spun Windflower mystery that contrasts suspense and tension with the joys of friendship, family, and gratitude.

All That Glitters will soon be available from Amazon all over the world or directly from Ottawa Press and Publishing. Signed copies will be available after May 22 at:

Sleuth of Baker Street bookstore, Toronto

Books on Beechwood, Ottawa

Perfect Books, Ottawa

Follow Sgt. Windflower Mysteries on Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/TheWalkerOnTheCapeReviewsAndMore

Twitter

@mike54martin