At age eight she was hit by a car while riding her bike home and her head was cut open. Sandra Ruttan was a walking disaster in her formative years. He is a member of the International Thriller Writers. Hensley’s first novel RESOLVE was named one of the BEST BOOKS OF 2013 by Suspense Magazine and was named a Thriller Award finalist for Best First Novel. degree in Criminal Justice Administration from Columbia Southern University. in Administration of Justice and has a M.S. He graduated from Penn State University with a B.S. He is the author of the novels Resolve, Measure Twice, Chalk’s Outline, Bolt Action Remedy, and Record Scratch. HENSLEY is a former police officer and former Special Agent with the U.S.

You kind of what to find one of her main characters and give her a hug, but think better of it because you realize it’s possible you could end up with a knife in your back. And Kirk’s characters are one-million emotions poured into 220 pages of action. Verdon’s protagonist is so analytical and the puzzles are so interesting, you have to know how it all turns out. Their styles couldn’t be more different, but both of them have a way of drawing the reader into the story and making the act of reading the book an emotional investment. But, to be a well-rounded author you need to be a well-rounded reader.īonus: Which author do you want to see have a new book out soon?įor me, John Verdon and Shannon Kirk can’t crank out books fast enough. Although I veer off and occasionally read something from classic literature or even pick up something bordering on horror or supernatural, I tend to end up back in the crime fiction realm. However, I love mysteries and thrillers and there are so many talented authors writing really groundbreaking novels right now-especially through small presses. I need to make myself branch out and read more works outside the crime fiction genre. What do you hope to add to your TBR pile soon and why? What are some of the titles in your current TRB pile?

Measure Twice by J.J. Hensley