On the mend from a near-death experience in the snowy Midwest, John Pilate is taking it easy on the sun-soaked beaches of Key West. Umbrella drink in hand, Pilate is writing a book and getting some much-needed therapy to deal with his imaginary friend Simon. He's also pondering the future with his new love, Kate. Life is looking up for John Pilate…until he is drawn into a world of murder, pirates, conch fritters and smart aleck remarks from invisible men.
He has blood on his hands, a mysterious poker chip in his pocket, shadows over his shoulder and a sexy cop in his bed. John Pilate is in trouble again--and the only way out is to find the key…Pilate's Key.
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Alex at a recent book signing at The Bookworm in Omaha, Nebraska. Alex is available to speak to your book club in person or via Skype.
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Pilate’s Cross takes "murder in a small town" to a new level in this generation-spanning tale of death, deceit and the art of finding yourself while lost.
Inspired by a true story, "Pilate's Cross" follows John Pilate, his sardonic imaginary pal Simon and lovely new friend Kate as they investigate the cold case mystery of a murdered college president. In too deep to wash his hands of the mystery, Pilate risks his life to uncover the truth of what happened in 1963 and why it's just as deadly today. Learn more here.
Pilate's Cross has a bit of everything—action, romance and spine-chilling suspense. Mr. Greenwood has a very strong voice for mystery storytelling. His style is to tease and draw you in, and that’s exactly what happened when I read his book. Now I must wait patiently for his next one to be further thrilled by the adventures of John Pilate. ***Big 2 Thumbs Up***
Pilate’s Cross was a total winner. When I first read it several months ago, I was along for the ride with John Pilate, the title character. I was as in the dark as much as he was. Greenwood kept me guessing until the very end. I picked it up a second time to review and was thrilled all over again. Greenwood weaves a depth of detail throughout the book that can only be caught on a second reading once you know what’s really going on. Full of humor and oh-so-quotable quips, it’s a no-brainer e-book purchase.
John Pilate is a wonderful hero and all around good guy. Simon, a figment of Pilate's imagination who is so very not content to remain so, isn't so bad either as something of a nemesis/anti-hero/conspirator. They are the two most sharply drawn, but all the characters are memorable. The story moves along at a crisp pace, and the dialogue is sharp. It's also got some very vivid imagery (sometimes a little too vivid *shudder*). I recommend it to anyone who like mysteries. I look forward to Pilate's Key.
--Katherine L., New York, NY
Pilate's Cross had a very interesting and intriguing storyline. Just unusual enough to whet the appetite for more; to see where it was going. Suspenseful enough to keep one from putting the book (ebook) down. Certainly a captivating mystery--A good Who Done It?--with lots of twists making the reader wait until the last for the solution to the crime(s).
--EAPHH
Great book! Didn't want to put it down and couldn't wait to get back to it! I am looking forward to the next story of John Pilate and friends.
--KLOU
LOVED it! It's the kind of book that makes you wish for a snow day or the case of the sniffles to keep you in bed reading it through! The characters are believable. The story is robust with enough foreshadowing to keep you on pace with the action, but not so much that it is condescending!
--Angie H. Kansas City, MO
Thoroughly enjoyed this page-turner! Lots of surprise twists and a satisfyingly complex main character. Author Greenwood leads the reader down such an intriguing, winding path that you must keep reading to 'see what's around the corner'. Recommended to me by @ShellyKramer on Twitter, it was the perfect night entertainment. Sorry it's over and hope to see Pilate return.
--Donna L.
This was a fun read!
--Claire F. Kansas City, MO
The characters are so real to me--they're like people I've come across in my life.
