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Yet Another 5 Star Review - Legacy of the Ripper

Hot on the heels of the wonderful review that 'Legacy of the Ripper' received on Amazon.co.uk yesterday, another terrific review has appeared, this time on the site of… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on October 23, 2009 at 7:02am — No Comments

Legacy of The Ripper Receives 5 Star Review

I'm so pleased to be able to share the latest review of my novel 'Legacy of the Ripper' which has just appeared on the Amazon.co.uk site. Here's what Mr. Mike Covell had to say about the book. 5.0 out of 5 stars Another Ripping Yarn from Brian L Porter!, 22 Oct 2009 By Mr. Michael Covell "Mike Covell" (Hull) - See… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on October 22, 2009 at 1:12pm — No Comments

'A Study in Red' Selected by Readers Club

I'm so pleased that 'A Study in Red - The Secret Journ… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on October 16, 2009 at 3:45am — No Comments

Latest Great Review - A Study in Red

I'm delighted to see the latest great review of 'A Study in Red' to appear at Amazon.com

5.0 out of 5 stars Don't read this one just before Bedtime, September 22, 2009 By Barbara E. Towle (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME) Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) Jack the R… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on September 23, 2009 at 2:31am — No Comments

Wonderful Review for 'Legacy of The Ripper'

Following their very positive review of A Study in Red, Sonar 4 Publications http://www.sonar4landingdock.com/book10.html have also carried out a review of 'Legacy of the Ripper'. This is what they had to sa… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on September 15, 2009 at 10:39am — No Comments

Another Great, and unexpected review of 'A Study in Red'

I was delighted to be informed that Sonar4 Publications have reviewed A Study in Red - The Secret Journal of Jack the Ripper' and have placed the review on their site at http://www.sonar4landingdock.com/ Here's what they had to say:

By Brian L. Porter Published by Double… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on September 14, 2009 at 10:20am — No Comments

'A Study in Red' is a best seller again.

Wow, 'A Study in Red - The Secret Journal of Jack the Ripper' (Double Dragon Publishing, Ontario) is once again the Best Selling book in it's category at… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on September 12, 2009 at 7:46am — No Comments

A Fantastic Review for 'Legacy of The Ripper'

I'm very proud to publish the following review of 'Legacy of the Ripper' (Double Dragn Publishing, Ontario) which just appeared on Amazon.com I'm so grateful to reviewer… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on September 11, 2009 at 3:16am — No Comments

Five Star Review for 'Legacy of The Ripper'

I'm rather delighted that 'Legacy of the Ripper' just picked up another five star review at Amazon.com Regards to all, Brian Here's what the reviewer said: 5.0 out of 5 stars Jack is back?, August 20, 2009 By Edward T. Cook "ETC" (Zion, IL) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME) The L… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on September 5, 2009 at 8:49am — No Comments

A Study in Red is my Publisher's Best Seller!

I've just received notification from Double Dragon Publishing that lists their Top Twenty Best Sellers for the first 2 quarters of 2009 and I'm over the moon to see that 'A Study in Red' has topped the list for both quarters! Thanks to everyone who has bought the book and… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on July 30, 2009 at 1:01pm — No Comments

Late Plea for Last Minute Votes

With just a couple of days left for voting in the latest New Covey Cover Awards, please can I ask anyone who might not have voted yet to consider placing a vote for my Mythica title, 'Kiss of Life' which is entry number 5 in the voting box at http://thenewcoveycoverawards.blogspot.com Every vote is important and is also very much appreciated. Best regards and thanks to everyone Brian

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Added by Brian L Porter on July 29, 2009 at 7:12am — No Comments

Please can I have your votes again?

Here we go again folks. My Mythica Publishing title 'Kiss of Life' is one of this month's nominations for the New Covey Cover Awards. If you feel like supporting me once again please go to http://thenewcoveycoverawards.blogspot.com/ and vote for entry number 5, Kiss of Life. I really do appreciate every vote I get.

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Added by Brian L Porter on July 21, 2009 at 10:01am — No Comments

I Can't Believe it!

I'm amazed and astounded that 'Legacy of the Ripper' has shown up at #42 in Amazon.co.uk's Top 100 bestselling Historical books. A Study in Red normally shows well in the Jack the Ripper and crime thriller category but this is the fist time I can remember one of my book being so high in one of mainstream categories at Amazon. I'm so excited today. The listing is at http://www.amazon.co.u… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on July 21, 2009 at 3:07am — No Comments

First Review for 'Legacy of The Ripper'

My latest release 'Legacy of The Ripper' (Double Dragon Publishing) has just received its first review at Amazon.com I'm delighted to say that it received five stars and I'm very proud to reproduce the review here: 5.0 out of 5 stars The Continuing Saga of the Legacy of Jack t… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on July 20, 2009 at 7:33am — No Comments

Paperback of Legacy of the Ripper can now be ordered - Whooppee!!

I'm so pleased that Amazon have now made 'Legacy of the Ripper' the sequel to 'A Study in Red' available to order in paperback. The book's page at Amazon is at http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1554046904 and… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on July 5, 2009 at 2:30am — No Comments

A Sense of Mounting Excitement

The prospect of the paperback release of 'Legacy of the Ripper', the sequel to 'A Study in Red' came a step closer yesterday, when my publisher contacted me to inform me that the files had been sent to the printers, and that all we have to do now is wait, and keep an eye on Amazon on a daily basis as the book will appear as soon as the printers can get it out and on to the Amazon database. I just love the cover that Deron Douglas at Double Dragon Publishing has produced for the book and can't wa… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on July 3, 2009 at 2:59am — No Comments

The Voice of Anton Bouchard Receives Another 5 Star Review

It's great to be able to report that 'The Voice of Anton Bouchard' has just received its second 5 star review at the site of Amazon.com. This is what the reader had to say: 5.0 out of 5 stars Very Clever., June 26, 2009 By Ralph R. Deluca Jr. (USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME) The Voice of Anton Bouchard is a book of short, well written, and entertaining storys. I blew through the book in one short afternoon. The storys contain horror, brotherly love, natural disasters and more. You… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on June 27, 2009 at 8:14am — No Comments

Legacy of the Ripper Released

I'm delighted to announce that 'Legacy of the Ripper', the sequel to A Study in Red - The Secret Journal of Jack the Ripper was today released in its e-book edition by Double Dragon Publishing and is available from… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on June 25, 2009 at 1:49pm — No Comments

Not one, but TWO more 5 star reviews for 'A Study in Red'

I'm over the moon to be able to report two more fantastic reader reviews for 'A Study in Red' on the site of Amazon.com These come just as the edits for 'Legacy of the Ripper' the sequel to the first book have been completed. I'm really grateful that people are s… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on June 23, 2009 at 1:54am — No Comments

A Wonderful Testament to 'Of Aztecs and Conquistadors'

I received a wonderful message from a lady called Darlene Campbell on Outsider Writers yesterday. Darlene is from Kentucky but has roots in the Aztec Culture and her words moved and touched me deeply. I'm so grateful that my book could engender such feelings. She has given me her permission to reproduce her words here, and this is what she had to say. First of all, I honestly DO think this cover is awesome, and secondly, I just discovered your work and can hardly wait to read it! My great-gr… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on June 20, 2009 at 2:26pm — No Comments

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