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Reviews for The Clouds Roll Away:
"Beautifully written with exquisite descriptions, Giorello's mystery also features well-developed characters, such as a rapper who plays classical music on a cello to relax. The themes of redemption and faith rediscovered are subtly integrated into the story. This is the third title in journalist Giorello's excellent Raleigh Harmon series, following The Stones Cry Out (2007) and The Rivers Run Dry (2009). Libraries will want all three."
—Booklist, Starred Review
"The clever plot twists will have readers riveted from the start. Tough, edgy Raleigh Harmon and the city of Richmond are beauties with endearing qualities that are hard to resist. Fans of Sue Grafton and Tim Downs should add Giorello to their favorites list."
—Romantic Times, 4.5 stars
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Reviews for The Rivers Run Dry:
"With great attention to detail, gritty descriptions and fast-paced action, Giorello's tale of suspense is a sure bet."
—Publishers Weekly
"Giorello, a Pulitzer Prize-nominated journalist, has made the transition from journalism to fiction writing smoothly: the novel reads as though it were written by a veteran of the genre. Raleigh is a strong, assertive series lead, and, if these first two novels are any indication, she should be around for quite a while."—Booklist
"A journalist who worked at the Richmond Times, Giorello uses her considerable writing skills, in part, to explore Christian themes—but lightly, in a way that will appeal to crime-fiction fans along the religious/spiritual continuum. In other words: You don't have to be Christian to enjoy her books."
—Seattle Times Sunday Books
"Add themes of faith and family, and The Rivers Run Dry is a fine beach read that transcends the genre to become thought-provoking fiction."
—Richmond Times-Dispatch
"The Rivers Run Dry is a rare gem in the suspense genre, paying as much attention to character development as to plot twists. Even minor characters are created with Giorello's trademark attention to detail."
—C.J. Darlington, Titletrakk.com
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Christy Award!
The Stones Cry Out wins a Christy Award for Best First Novel.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 27, 2007
Contact: Rebeca Seitz
(615) 986-9516; rebeca@glassroadpr.com
Former Richmond Times-Dispatch Journalist Releases Murder-Mystery,
THE STONES CRY OUT
(NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE) Author Sibella Giorello, veteran journalist of the Richmond-Times Dispatch where her work was twice nominated for the Pulitzer and received Best in Show from the Virginia Press Association, is releasing her first novel, The Stones Cry Out, which is set in Richmond.
Giorello conducted extensive research before writing The Stones Cry Out. Geologists in the FBI's materials analysis lab and special agents with the Richmond field office helped ensure Giorello's story stayed true to life. Additionally, the Richmond police department and the city's medical examiner's office also offered their knowledge and experience to Giorello during her writing.
Giorello also has a degree in geology from Mount Holyoke College. Writing about rocks, though, was of much greater interest to Giorello than digging for them. The result is reminiscent of Patricia Cornwell's early days writing about Kay Scarpetta in Body of Evidence and The Body Farm. Giorello's dry tone, creative characters, and crime investigation expertise draw the reader into the life of FBI special agent Raleigh Harmon.
Raleigh's specialty is forensic geology. "Stones truly do cry out when studied by experts," Giorello said. "Soil helps identify where victims and assailants have walked or lain, highly useful information for detectives, as we learn during Raleigh's investigation into the death of a detective and a man with a troubled past."
"...creative descriptions...authentic dialogue...she has that certain X factor..."
—Novel Journey
"...gifted novelist...more than once I found myself awed by her vivid word pictures..."
—Crosswalk
"...holds the reader in its powerful grip until the very last word. Sibella Giorello writes like a seasoned pro. No mystery lover should pass up this novel."
—Fred Chappell, author of I Am One of You Forever
Author Bio: Sibella Giorello is a writer based in Issaquah, Washington. A Features reporter for the Richmond Times-Dispatch for nearly a decade, Giorello has won several awards for her writing and has been nominated twice for the Pulitzer Prize.
Author is available for interview.
The Stones Cry Out
Sibella Giorello
ISBN: 0-8007-3160-3
February 2007
$14.99, tradepaper, Revell
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