Werewolf Smackdown by Mario Acevedo
Mario Acevedo took a tried-and-true approach to writing success. After trying for years to write "regular" mystery stories, he said "To hell with it" and went to the extreme, going over the top with a vampire detective.
That extreme quickly led to a popular series that is now in its fifth book, Werewolf Smackdown.
Reviewers still aren't sure whether to take him seriously or not, and that's okay, because it sounds like Acevedo isn't sure himself. All he knows is he's having fun and so is his ever-expanding audience.
"My hero, vampire-detective and Iraq war veteran Felix Gomez, finds himself caught between rival werewolf clans scheming for control of Charleston, SC," he said. "It's a noir thriller filled with double crosses and violence that tests my hero's undead powers against ferocious werewolves and other vampires."
Acevedo is straying from his Mile High hometown to sea level for his latest Gomez caper. Charleston has a reputation for being one of the most haunted locales in the South, and its steamy nights make for lots of smoke and mirrors. "I selected Charleston because it's the perfect Southern Gothic city for supernatural mayhem and mystery," Acevedo said.
As if a cataclysmic conflict between rival supernatural factions isn't enough, Gomez has to deal with the sudden reappearance of an ex-girlfriend and a gang of other vampires trying to take off his head. All while maintaining wit, style, and charm.
Publisher's Weekly calls it "Hard-boiled action with soft-core titillation," and Seattle Stranger calls it "silly and so mush fun." Acevedo delivers a howling good time in Werewolf Smackdown.
And for those who like a more visual depiction, IDW comics is developing the Felix Gomez series as a comic book and graphic novel. The series debut, The Nymphos of Rocky Flats, was chosen by Barnes & Noble as one of the best Paranormal Fantasy Novels of the Decade. His short story "Oh Yeah" is included in the anthology, Hit List: The Best of Latino Mystery from Arte Publico Press.
Acevedo was voted as Writer of the Year by the Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers. He is the chapter president of the Rocky Mountain Mystery Writers of America. Acevedo lives and writes in Denver, Colorado.
Scott Nicholson is the author of seven thrillers, including THEY HUNGER, as well as six original screenplays, two story collections, and the comic series "Dirt." He was the original bass player in the Killer Thriller Band. His virtual haunt is www.hauntedcomputer.com.
ThrillerFest
ITW's annual celebration of the thriller world is the largest event of its kind, a meeting place for authors, readers, budding writers, and publishing industry professionals.
For 2010, we’ll be back in the heart of New York in July with the ThrillerFest conference including CraftFest and AgentFest.
ThrillerFest V will be held at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in New York City.
The dates will be July 7-10, 2010. You must register for the conference prior to making hotel reservations. Call the Hyatt at 1-800-233-1234 or 212-883-1234. Ask for the ThrillerFest or International Thriller Writers rate of $199. If you prefer, use the direct online reservation link by clicking here. Conference rates apply July 6-11, 2010. If your stay is longer, please call the hotel to make your reservations.
- ThrillerFest
- CraftFest
- AgentFest
- Latest News
- Special Guests
- Schedule
- Programming
- Attending ITW Members
- Prices
- Registration
- ThrillerFest Sponsors
- Thriller Awards
- Press
- Contact ThrillerFest
Support Independent Bookstores
