#6 in the Kindle best seller charts - Dead Men's Dust

I mentioned a week or so ago that my UK publisher, Hodder and Stoughton, had decided to put out the ebook of Dead Men's Dust at the special low price of 99p (on Amazon.co.uk) and i thought great stuff. I should get a few extra readers from this.

What I didn't expect was for the book to soar up the charts to the number 6 best seller position, and number 3 in the best selling thriller books, just behind stellar author Lee Child's latest Jack Reacher novel Never Go Back. Briefly it even knocked Gillian Flynn and Peter Robinson out of contention for the top spot, and nipped at the heels of JK Rowling.

Was I stunned? You betcha!

Now this isn't about the money. I won't see anything from any of those sales. But what it means to me is the exposure that the best-selling chart position will bring, and surely this will mean that more and more people will become aware of the Joe Hunter books as a result. I'm over the moon. I'd love to see Hunter get more recognition, and hope this is just the little boost he needed.

If you are a Joe Hunter reader/fan (and if not why would you be here?) please help him continue his onward march. If you know someone who hasn't tried a Hunter book yet, maybe they don't want to commit to a full priced book, then tell them this is a great opportunity while the price has been slashed. If every one told even one friend, then that's double the exposure.

I thank you friends for the continued support. Without you, I wouldn't be in this happy position now. And neither would Joe Hunter.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B002V092LA/ref=cm_sw_r_fa_dp_qCElsb0MW3SBE

Dead Men's Dust 99p - It's a Steal!

GREAT NEWS! The first Joe Hunter thriller - Dead Men's Dust - is now available in eBook from Amazon at the amazing price of 99p. This low price will last until the end of September only, so don't dilly-dally.

If you haven't got your copy yet, grab one now while it's so cheap. Please tell your friends who might not give an untried series a go at the usual higher price. Help put Joe Hunter in the hearts and minds of readers.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Dead-Mens-Dust-Hunter-ebook/dp/B002V092LA/ref=tmm_kin_title_0

'Bone Powder'

I'm chuffed to find that the Romanian translation of the first Joe Hunter thriller - Dead Men's Dust - has finally been released by RAO Publishing under the title 'Pulbere De Oase' (literally translated as "Bone Powder") with a terrifically moody cover. For more details see the RAO website here: http://www.raobooks.com/raobooks_autori_detalii.php?a_id=3588

The Harvestman is Back!

On sale 18th August 2011

In a little over eight weeks Joe Hunter's sixth adrenalin-fuelled outing will hit the shelves in the UK and Commonwealth.

For those who haven't yet figured it out, The Harvestman is back....because you asked for it. The book is a loose sequel to Dead Men's Dust, though it does happen in the current story arch and timescale (following the events described in Blood and Ashes).

Hope you are looking forward to this one? I had a blast writing it.

Rambles about Dead Men's Dust

Following on from his excellent review of Cut and Run, Milo over at Milo's Rambles has gone back to the beginning to catch up on the previous Joe Hunter thrillers. This is what the man said about the first Joe Hunter thriller - Dead Men's Dust: http://www.milorambles.com/2010/08/29/dead-mens-dust-by-matt-hilton-book-review/

Thanks Milo
Matt

"A MUST-READ WINNER"

http://www.insidebayarea.com/entertainment/ci_15526461

Contra Costa Times correspondent, and chief editor of Grit-Lit gives a run down of the recent Thrillerfest V in New York City, where he speaks very favourably of Joe Hunter's debut outing in Dead Men's Dust.

For information on more superb thriller books, particulalrly those of the gritty action type, check out Myles' site - you'll be glad you did.

News Round Up

http://www.timesandstar.co.uk/news/people/awards-shortlist-for-west-cumbrian-author-matt-hilton-1.728326?referrerPath=/t_s_news_feed_1_17079

Here I talk to the News and Star newspaper in anticipation of attending Thrillerfest V in New York next week. My debut novel, Dead Men's Dust, has been shortlisted for the Debut Novel of 2009 Award.

Dead Men's Dust - the reviews keep on coming

http://www.bestsellersworld.com/2010/06/02/dead-mens-dust-by-matt-hilton-review-2/

My regular followers are possibly bored with reading reviews of my first book by now, but any way, here's another from Jud Hanson at Bestsellerworld.com who enthusiastically gives DMD 5 stars.

...and I'll enthusiastically receive them.

Thanks Jud.

Mysteries Galore praise Dead Men's Dust

http://www.mysteriesgalore.com/2010/05/23/dead-mens-dust-by-matt-hilton/

It's gratifying to find that US reviews of Dead men's Dust are strting to appear now that the mass market paperback edition is on general sale. Above is a link to a glowing report from Mysteries Galore Dot Com if you'd care to take a read.

Dead Men's Dust - Out in the USA

The mass market paperback edition of Dead Men's Dust (Harper Fiction $7.99) is now on sale throughout the USA.

Welcome to new readers (and a hat tip to existing ones)

Dead Men's Dust, the first Joe Hunter thriller, is out in paperback in the USA from this Tuesday 27th April 2010.

In fact, it's probably already in some bookshops now.

This is a huge HELLO to all the new readers looking in.

All the very best

Matt

Dead Men's Dust - Back in the USA

Dead Men's Dust will be released Tuesday 27th April 2010 throughout the USA in paperback. It features this brand new cover (look closely, it is different than the hardback).

http://www.amazon.com/Dead-Mens-Dust-Matt-Hilton/dp/0061717193/ref=tmm_mmp_title_0

Dead Men's Dust reviewed at Eurocrime

Read a review of the paperback edition of Dead men's Dust over at Eurocrime here:

http://www.eurocrime.co.uk/reviews/Dead_Mens_Dust.html

My thanks to Michelle Peckham and Karen Meek

Grit Lit welcomes Joe Hunter - Take Two

As the link to the Contra Costa Times website is short-lived, Myles Knapp has given permission for me to post the review he did of Dead Men's Dust direct to my blog here. My thanks to Myles for his kindness.

Grit Lit: Prolific Matt Hilton leaves other gritty writers eating his 'Dust'


By Myles Knapp

Contra Costa Times correspondent

Industry scuttlebutt — more reliable than one of those unaffiliated blogger dudes but not as reliable as this fine family publication — rages on and on about a new author prolific beyond the imagination of normal scribes.

The back story: First-time author pens a great book. By the time he's found an agent, he's finished his second book; by the time the agent is ready to send out book No. 1, writer had finished book No. 3; by the time a publisher bought No. 1, writer had finished book No. 4; and by the time book No. 1 came out in the United States and the United Kingdom, the writer had finished book No. 5.

And the good news for Grit Lit readers — publishers plan to release two Matt Hilton hardcovers a year for the next two years "... at least.

• "Dead Men's Dust" by Matt Hilton (William Morrow, $24.99, 336 pages, www.MattHiltonBooks.com). Joe Hunter is the perfect Grit Lit tough guy. If you haven't been able to satisfy your jones for Lee Child's Jack Reacher, Robert Crais's Joe Pike or are still rereading Travis McGee hoping John D. will rise from his grave and write another unmatched novel, dig out your credit or library card and order "Dead Men's Dust."

Hunter is a former Special Forces agent with exceptional killing skills. Skills that lead some to call him a vigilante. But if you're a single mom whose children have been threatened, Hunter's the guy you need.

Hunter is one of the most exciting new tough guys to come along in years. And he's up against a devious, smarmy, rotten, scary tough guy, Tubal Cain. Just the name makes you want to cock and lock your Glock, doesn't it?

Hunter spent years in the Special Forces hunting bad guys. His objective — kill murderous thugs, save innocent strangers. Now, with trusty SIG Sauer strapped to his side, he sets out on another mission. Only this time, it's personal.

Grit Lit welcomes Joe Hunter

http://www.contracostatimes.com/books/ci_14050506?nclick_check=1

I just spotted this review of both me and Dead Men's Dust in Myles Knapp's column Grit Lit at the Contra Costa Times. Although my prolific output is a tad misquoted, I'm not complaining. A damn fine review in my estimation.

Since originally posting this story I have had the pleasure of communicating with Myles Knapp, who informed me that the story runs in a number of newspapers. "Generally it runs the entire family of papers which includes the San Jose Mercury, Contra Costa Times, Oakland Tribune, San Ramon Valley Times, Marin IJ, the San Mateo Times plus a bunch of other papers. Plus they offer it for free to a bunch of non-competitive major city dailies." So it looks like the word is well and truly spreading on the West Coast of the USA. My genuine gratitude goes out to Mr Knapp.

A shout out to my Australian, New Zealand and Canadian cousins

Hello all across the oceans. It is my understanding that Dead Men's Dust (mass market paperback edition) and Judgement and Wrath (hardback edition) are published in Australia, New Zealand and Canada this month. Sorry about the fuzzy information, but from my understanding the books should now be available.

Dead Men's Dust Audio Book

Dead Men's Dust is now available as an Audio book, read by David John and published by ISIS Publishing LTD

David John's theatre credits include the Royal Shakespeare Company (Season and Tour), The Lyric Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue (Loot), The Tricycle Theatre (The Hostage) and the UK tour of To Kill A Mockingbird. Film credits include Chariots of Fire, Shock Treatment and Remembrance. TV credits include The Professionals, Dr Who, The Bill, The Adventures Of Sherlock Holmes and Big Jim and The Figaro Club. David has read over 30 audio books. (Bio taken from the audio book of Dead men's Dust).

David does an awesome job of the complete and unabridged reading of the book - over ten hours - and brings Joe, Rink and Tubal Cain to life in a way i could have barely imagined. Excellent stuff, and thank you David.

Want to win one of five Acer Aspire laptops?

http://www.hodder.co.uk/tesco/default.aspx

To celebrate the launch of Dead Men's Dust in paperback, Hodder and Stoughton and Tesco are giving away an Acer Aspire laptop to five lucky winners. For your chance of winning, follow the link.
Good luck
Matt

Dead Men's Dust audio book read by David John

https://www.isis-publishing.co.uk/osb/itemdetails.cfm/ID/6046

Ok, it's true to say that I know little about this, but an audio book of Dead Men's Dust is due to be released via Isis Publishing, read by David John.

Follow the link to see the details and the cool cover of the tape/CD/MP3 reading - oh, and you can also buy it there if you want (hint, hint)

DMD number 18 in paperback charts

This is a thank you to you all for helping get Dead Men's Dust to number 18 in the UK paperback charts in its first week of sales. Hopefully it will climb much higher.

It was great to see DMD picked as WHSmiths' book of the week. An amazing feeling seeing the shelves stacked so high in various WHS outlets I passed through on my way to the USA.