Stuff To Die For (Oceanview Publishing) by ITW author Don Bruns was named the winner of the 2008 National Indie Excellence Award for best novel in the Mystery/Suspense/Thriller category. The NIEA is an annual competition for books from independent and small press publishers.
In addition, Bruns' novel captured ForeWord Magazine's Book Of The Year award for best Mystery. The announcement was made at a special ceremony held in Los Angeles during Book Expo America.Don Bruns is also the author of four mysteries featuring rock and roll journalist Mick Sever - Jamaica Blue, Barbados Heat, South Beach Shakedown, and St. Barts Breakdown. South Beach Shakedown was named best novel in the mystery/suspense thriller category of the "Best Books 2006" awards. Bruns has also authored several
short stories and served as editor of the anthology, A Merry
Band of Murderers, which reached #5 on the Independent Mystery
Bestsellers List in 2006. He is also a frequent contributor to The
Little Blog of Murder. A former road musician who traveled and
performed throughout the US with major entertainment acts, Don Bruns
recently released a CD of original songs called Last Flight Out, and
performed two original songs at the 2004 Edgar Awards ceremonies. Don
Bruns divides his time between Ohio and South Florida. He regularly
travels to the Caribbean.
