Gold Medal, Best Mystery of the Year, Readers' Favorite
Best Novel & Best Mystery, TopShelf Book Awards
Gold Medal, Benjamin Franklin Book Awards
Finalist: Best Mystery & Best Literary Fiction, Independent Audiobook Awards. A book club favorite that defies the conventions of everyday mysteries and ignites discussion. “Rating: 9/10. The intricate plot is ingeniously executed so that all pieces of the puzzle fit together in the end. The prose is top notch... distinctively original structure..." -- The BookLife Prize (Publishers Weekly) Assassinated: The crusading politician who saved hundreds of San Francisco homes from the bulldozers of a big developer. Accused: A mysterious young loner who speaks his own unique dialect of English and refuses to answer questions. Unexpected : A woman who will risk her promising future for a man without a past. "Compelling, mysterious, tender and moving, THE FOG SELLER adds layers of psychological and emotional depth to what would be, on its own, an intriguing mystery story. The author's web of story is deftly woven, unveiling the protagonist's hidden depths along with the mystery, while a host of quirky, lively, vivid minor characters add color to the scene. Beautifully written, a loving ode to San Francisco and the oddballs that make it the marvelous city it is, THE FOG SELLER will charm the mind and warm the heart." -- IndieReader When teacher-turned-deckhand Steve Ondelle is framed for the killing of a San Francisco Supervisor he tumbles into a world of billion-dollar deals and bizarre sexual adventures, a world where hard evidence depicts him as a misfit who turns to murder. To expose these freshly-minted lies Steve must first make peace with a lifetime of painful truths. He travels from the piers of Sausalito to the penthouses of San Francisco, with unlikely allies like Leonard the Human Statue, Eli of the Coral Reef, The Prophet of Market Street. And Liam the Fog Seller. Gold Medal: Best Mystery, Readers’ Favorite Awards Gold Medal: Best Mystery, National Indie Excellence Awards Winner, Best Novel, TopShelf Book Awards Winner, Best Mystery, TopShelf Book Awards Runner-up, Grand Prize for Best Book of the Year, TopShelf Book Awards Silver Medal: Best Novel (Any Genre -- Pacific Region), Independent Publisher IPPY Awards Silver Medal: Best Novel (Any Genre – Western Region), National Indie Excellence Awards Silver Medal: Best Mystery, CLUE Awards Finalist: Best Mystery of the Year, Independent Audiobook Awards Finalist: Best Literary Fiction of the Year, Independent Audiobook Awards Gold Medal: Benjamin Franklin Book Awards (Best Fiction Cover), Independent Book Publishers Association Gold Medal: Ariana Awards (Best Mystery Cover). Electronic Publishing Industry Coalition " Compelling, mysterious, tender and moving, THE FOG SELLER adds layers of psychological and emotional depth to what would be, on its own, an intriguing mystery story. The author's web of story is deftly woven, unveiling the protagonist's hidden depths along with the mystery, while a host of quirky, lively, vivid minor characters add color to the scene. Beautifully written, a loving ode to San Francisco and the oddballs that make it the marvelous city it is, THE FOG SELLER will charm the mind and warm the heart." -- IndieReader, March, 2017. "The intricate plot is ingeniously executed so that all pieces of the puzzle fit together in the end. Twists and turns that at first appear questionable end up working perfectly... The prose is top notch... The book's distinctively original structure moves the story along briskly. Even what seems like extraneous material contributes to the backbone of the novel..." -- The BookLife Prize (Publishers Weekly), September, 2017 " The murder of an actress and a man who sought to save the homes of many seniors and people with low-income jobs is quite the puzzler... One of his suspects is a man named Steve Ondelle, a man who only talks in the present tense and who is 'not good with questions...' The author's portrayal of him was very believable... The characters in this novel are absolutely amazing." -- Readers' Favorite "A heartwarming story about friendship, love, giving back, and yes, fighting back when the odds seem totally impossible." -- Cee-Jay Aurinko, HubPages What would you do if you were accused of murder? You're not a police detective or a district attorney who can work inside the system. You're not a wealthy celebrity who can hire investigators to untangle the web of lies. What if you had to clear your name alone? And what if you were so shy, so uncomfortable with people that just talking to strangers was difficult, let alone asking questions? Steve Ondelle is a very unusual murder suspect, a perfect distraction for the San Francisco Police in a very unusual killing. He keeps a journal of these bizarre events, told in his own unique way. Using only the words and points of view he chooses to accept
Best Novel & Best Mystery, TopShelf Book Awards
Gold Medal, Benjamin Franklin Book Awards
Finalist: Best Mystery & Best Literary Fiction, Independent Audiobook Awards. A book club favorite that defies the conventions of everyday mysteries and ignites discussion. “Rating: 9/10. The intricate plot is ingeniously executed so that all pieces of the puzzle fit together in the end. The prose is top notch... distinctively original structure..." -- The BookLife Prize (Publishers Weekly) Assassinated: The crusading politician who saved hundreds of San Francisco homes from the bulldozers of a big developer. Accused: A mysterious young loner who speaks his own unique dialect of English and refuses to answer questions. Unexpected : A woman who will risk her promising future for a man without a past. "Compelling, mysterious, tender and moving, THE FOG SELLER adds layers of psychological and emotional depth to what would be, on its own, an intriguing mystery story. The author's web of story is deftly woven, unveiling the protagonist's hidden depths along with the mystery, while a host of quirky, lively, vivid minor characters add color to the scene. Beautifully written, a loving ode to San Francisco and the oddballs that make it the marvelous city it is, THE FOG SELLER will charm the mind and warm the heart." -- IndieReader When teacher-turned-deckhand Steve Ondelle is framed for the killing of a San Francisco Supervisor he tumbles into a world of billion-dollar deals and bizarre sexual adventures, a world where hard evidence depicts him as a misfit who turns to murder. To expose these freshly-minted lies Steve must first make peace with a lifetime of painful truths. He travels from the piers of Sausalito to the penthouses of San Francisco, with unlikely allies like Leonard the Human Statue, Eli of the Coral Reef, The Prophet of Market Street. And Liam the Fog Seller. Gold Medal: Best Mystery, Readers’ Favorite Awards Gold Medal: Best Mystery, National Indie Excellence Awards Winner, Best Novel, TopShelf Book Awards Winner, Best Mystery, TopShelf Book Awards Runner-up, Grand Prize for Best Book of the Year, TopShelf Book Awards Silver Medal: Best Novel (Any Genre -- Pacific Region), Independent Publisher IPPY Awards Silver Medal: Best Novel (Any Genre – Western Region), National Indie Excellence Awards Silver Medal: Best Mystery, CLUE Awards Finalist: Best Mystery of the Year, Independent Audiobook Awards Finalist: Best Literary Fiction of the Year, Independent Audiobook Awards Gold Medal: Benjamin Franklin Book Awards (Best Fiction Cover), Independent Book Publishers Association Gold Medal: Ariana Awards (Best Mystery Cover). Electronic Publishing Industry Coalition " Compelling, mysterious, tender and moving, THE FOG SELLER adds layers of psychological and emotional depth to what would be, on its own, an intriguing mystery story. The author's web of story is deftly woven, unveiling the protagonist's hidden depths along with the mystery, while a host of quirky, lively, vivid minor characters add color to the scene. Beautifully written, a loving ode to San Francisco and the oddballs that make it the marvelous city it is, THE FOG SELLER will charm the mind and warm the heart." -- IndieReader, March, 2017. "The intricate plot is ingeniously executed so that all pieces of the puzzle fit together in the end. Twists and turns that at first appear questionable end up working perfectly... The prose is top notch... The book's distinctively original structure moves the story along briskly. Even what seems like extraneous material contributes to the backbone of the novel..." -- The BookLife Prize (Publishers Weekly), September, 2017 " The murder of an actress and a man who sought to save the homes of many seniors and people with low-income jobs is quite the puzzler... One of his suspects is a man named Steve Ondelle, a man who only talks in the present tense and who is 'not good with questions...' The author's portrayal of him was very believable... The characters in this novel are absolutely amazing." -- Readers' Favorite "A heartwarming story about friendship, love, giving back, and yes, fighting back when the odds seem totally impossible." -- Cee-Jay Aurinko, HubPages What would you do if you were accused of murder? You're not a police detective or a district attorney who can work inside the system. You're not a wealthy celebrity who can hire investigators to untangle the web of lies. What if you had to clear your name alone? And what if you were so shy, so uncomfortable with people that just talking to strangers was difficult, let alone asking questions? Steve Ondelle is a very unusual murder suspect, a perfect distraction for the San Francisco Police in a very unusual killing. He keeps a journal of these bizarre events, told in his own unique way. Using only the words and points of view he chooses to accept