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Thursday, October 1, 2009

Giveaway: Beat the Reaper by Josh Bazell... To start off National Reading Group Month!

The Sopranos meet ER in Beat the Reaper by Josh Bazell

Congratulations to Jonnie, Amanda & Cheryl who each won a copy of Beat the Reaper! And a BIG Thank you for EVERYone who joined in on the fun by entering the giveaway, Tweeting about it and Blogging about it! THANKS! Come Back for more fun soon!

Dr. Peter Brown is an intern at Manhattan's worst hospital, with a talent for medicine, a shift from hell, and a past he'd prefer to keep hidden. Whether it's a blocked circumflex artery or a plan to land a massive malpractice suit, he knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men.

Pietro "Bearclaw" Brnwna is a hitman for the mob, with a genius for violence, a well-earned fear of sharks, and an overly close relationship with the Federal Witness Relocation Program. More likely to leave a trail of dead gangsters than a molecule of evidence, he's the last person you want to see in your hospital room.

Nicholas LoBrutto, aka Eddy Squillante, is Dr. Brown's new patient, with three months to live and a very strange idea: that Peter Brown and Pietro Brnwa might-just might-be the same person ...

Now, with the mob, the government, and death itself descending on the hospital, Peter has to buy time and do whatever it takes to keep his patients, himself, and his last shot at redemption alive. To get through the next eight hours-and somehow beat the reaper.

Spattered in adrenaline-fueled action and bone-saw-sharp dialogue, BEAT THE REAPER is a debut thriller so utterly original you won't be able to guess what happens next, and so shockingly entertaining you won't be able to put it down.

Today is the first day of National Reading Group Month, and what better way to start the celebration than with a giveaway of a book worth plenty of discussion for any group! Beat the Reaper is a fun romp through the Hospital! Filled with great characters, the mob and plenty of action! You can read my full review next week, but for now, let's have some fun! Would you like to read an excerpt? Here's the link to chapter one! Here's the Reading Group Guide for some great discussion questions! And finally learn more about Josh Bazell, Beat the Reaper and play the Beat the Reaper game at www.beatthereaper.com. Courtesy of Valerie of Hachette Book Group I have 3 copies of Beat the Reaper by Josh Bazell up for grabs! Thanks Valerie!

To Enter this giveaway...

*For one entry leave me a comment with your email address!

*For another entry, sign up to follow my blog and leave a comment to let me know you just became a follower. (if you're already a follower you will get an extra entry!)

*Blog or tweet about this giveaway and leave me the link.

This giveaway is open to US and Canadian residents only.(No PO boxes). The books will be shipped to the winners directly from the publisher. Contest ends 11:59pm EST on Oct. 17th. I will randomly pick the winners the next day and email them! (please check your email.. winner must reply to me within 3 days! Thanks!) Good Luck!

57 comments:

  1. Natalie WOctober 1, 2009 at 2:59 PM

    Oh i'd love to enter! Sounds like a great read.
    nataliew2@gmail.com

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  2. Natalie WOctober 1, 2009 at 3:01 PM

    I'm a follower!
    nataliew2(at)gmail(dot)com

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  3. Natalie WOctober 1, 2009 at 3:03 PM

    I tweeted :0)
    http://twitter.com/nataliew2/status/4531972495
    nataliew2(at)gmail(dot)com

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  4. mindyOctober 1, 2009 at 4:55 PM

    sounds great thanks minsthins at optonline dot net

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  5. A Bookshelf MonstrosityOctober 1, 2009 at 4:59 PM

    Please enter me.

    Thanks!

    fitz12383(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  6. A Bookshelf MonstrosityOctober 1, 2009 at 5:00 PM

    I'm a follower.

    fitz12383(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  7. rubynrebaOctober 1, 2009 at 5:14 PM

    Your review made me really want to read this!
    pbclark(at)netins(dot)net

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  8. LinnaOctober 1, 2009 at 6:23 PM

    I would like to read this book. Please count me in.

    linna.hsu at gmail dot com

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  9. Kathy DetweilerOctober 1, 2009 at 6:29 PM

    I'd love to read this,please enter me to win!
    kathydetweiler@gmail.com

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  10. Kathy DetweilerOctober 1, 2009 at 6:29 PM

    Blog follower for awhile now:)

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  11. Kathy DetweilerOctober 1, 2009 at 6:30 PM

    Tweeted about the giveaway here
    https://twitter.com/kdet62/status/4536498350

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  12. mrsshukraOctober 1, 2009 at 6:42 PM

    I would like to be entered!

    delilah0180(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  13. mrsshukraOctober 1, 2009 at 6:42 PM

    Follower!

    delilah0180(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  14. AnonymousOctober 1, 2009 at 7:08 PM

    Please count me in for this great giveaway. Jasmine


    jsrogers at shaw dot ca

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  15. techyoneOctober 1, 2009 at 7:45 PM

    I've been wanting to read this one.
    techyone at gmail dot com

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  16. stpandOctober 1, 2009 at 9:16 PM

    Please enter me.

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  17. Linda KishOctober 1, 2009 at 9:52 PM

    I would love to win and read this book.

    lkish77123 at gmail dot com

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  18. Linda KishOctober 1, 2009 at 9:52 PM

    google reader follower

    lkish77123 at gmail dot com

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  19. Mia J.October 1, 2009 at 11:48 PM

    This sounds like such a good book. Please enter me. Thanks for the chance.

    mia at jacobsracing dot com

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  20. donnasOctober 2, 2009 at 12:42 AM

    Please include me.

    Thanks!

    bacchus76 at myself dot com

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  21. donnasOctober 2, 2009 at 12:42 AM

    I am already a follower

    bacchus76 at myself dot com

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  22. FoundProdigalDaughterOctober 2, 2009 at 2:21 PM

    looks like a book I'd enjoy :)

    would love to be entered in the draw

    nbarteaux(at)gmail(dot)com

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  23. FoundProdigalDaughterOctober 2, 2009 at 2:22 PM

    I'm already a follower :)

    nbarteaux(at)gmail(dot)com

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  24. FoundProdigalDaughterOctober 2, 2009 at 2:23 PM

    tweeted

    http://twitter.com/halifax_gurl/statuses/4559620879

    nbarteaux(at)gmail(dot)com

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  25. nfmgirlOctober 2, 2009 at 2:32 PM

    I'd love this book. Please count me in. Thank you!

    nfmgirl AT gmail DOT com

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  26. nfmgirlOctober 2, 2009 at 2:33 PM

    I already follow

    nfmgirl AT gmail DOT com

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  27. DarcyOOctober 2, 2009 at 6:37 PM

    I'd love to read this one. Please include me.

    dlodden at frontiernet dot net

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  28. DarcyOOctober 2, 2009 at 6:37 PM

    I already follow.

    dlodden at frontiernet dot net

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  29. bashtreeOctober 2, 2009 at 9:36 PM

    please enter me!

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  30. bashtreeOctober 2, 2009 at 9:36 PM

    i'm a follower

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  31. D QOctober 3, 2009 at 11:27 AM

    Please add my name to the draw.
    djeanq(at)gmail(dot)com

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  32. SukoOctober 3, 2009 at 2:30 PM

    Please enter me in this great giveaway. Suko95(at)gmail(dot)com Thank you!

    I am a follower.

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  33. MicheleOctober 4, 2009 at 6:26 AM

    Sounds like an interesting read. Please enter me.

    mmmtnbike09@yahoo.com

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  34. ReadingOctober 4, 2009 at 10:48 AM

    Please enter me. Looks like a great read. Thanks for the chance.

    lizzi0915 at aol dot com

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  35. Sarah ZOctober 4, 2009 at 8:48 PM

    Sounds like a great read - love finding new authors!
    Thanks
    Sarah
    believedreamcourage (at) gmail.com

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  36. Ladytink_534October 6, 2009 at 1:59 AM

    I want to read this :)

    Ladytink_534(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  37. Ladytink_534October 6, 2009 at 2:00 AM

    I'm a follower
    Ladytink_534(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  38. Karen HOctober 7, 2009 at 9:52 AM

    Book sounds good. Please enter me.

    kkhaas AT bellsouth DOT net

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  39. Karen HOctober 7, 2009 at 9:53 AM

    +1 I am a follower

    kkhaas AT bellsouth DOT net

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  40. RueOctober 7, 2009 at 9:53 AM

    Sounds like a great book! Thanks for the chance to win.
    ruthann (dot) francis (at) gmail (dot) com

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  41. JenniferOctober 7, 2009 at 11:32 AM

    Thank you!

    jennifer(dot)arnold11(at)gmail(dot)com

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  42. JenniferOctober 7, 2009 at 11:32 AM

    I'm a follower!

    jennifer(dot)arnold11(at)gmail(dot)com

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  43. JenniferOctober 7, 2009 at 11:33 AM

    And here's my Tweet!

    http://twitter.com/jenniferarnold

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  44. SueOctober 7, 2009 at 12:58 PM

    I'd love a chance! Thanks for the giveaway.

    s.mickelson at gmail dot com

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  45. AnonymousOctober 8, 2009 at 2:22 AM

    I'd love to read this :) *Thanks* for the giveaway!
    blog[at]theluckyladybug[dot]org

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  46. AnonymousOctober 8, 2009 at 2:22 AM

    Already following with Google Friend Connect
    blog[at]theluckyladybug[dot]org

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  47. AnonymousOctober 8, 2009 at 2:23 AM

    Tweeted
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  48. StaceyOctober 10, 2009 at 12:53 PM

    Thanks!
    geekgirlunveiled(at)gmail(dot)com

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  49. MeljprincessOctober 13, 2009 at 4:18 PM

    I want to read this book so badly! It's on the Halloween table at Borders. I want to be shocked! Thrilled! 'Now I'm feeling Zombiefied' (Alien Sex Fiend)
    This would make my Halloween bloody great.

    Mel K.
    Meljprincess AT aol DOT com

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  50. AnonymousOctober 16, 2009 at 7:10 AM

    Please enter me. walkerd@primus.ca

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  51. Jonnie (JB)October 16, 2009 at 9:20 PM

    Great review. Please enter me
    dftrew(at)gmail(dot)com

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  52. CherylS22October 16, 2009 at 10:41 PM

    I'd love to read this book - please count me in!

    Thanks ~ megalon22{at}yahoo{dot}com

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  53. CherylS22October 16, 2009 at 10:41 PM

    I already follow
    megalon22{at}yahoo{dot}com

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  54. Gwendolyn B.October 17, 2009 at 12:24 PM

    I've heard a lot of good things about this book. I'd love to read it -- thanks for the chance to win a copy!

    geebee.reads AT gmail DOT com

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  55. Gwendolyn B.October 17, 2009 at 12:24 PM

    And, I'm a Follower!

    geebee.reads AT gmail DOT com

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  56. Gwendolyn B.October 17, 2009 at 12:28 PM

    Here's my Tweet: http://twitter.com/ASeaOfBooks/status/4945136667

    (I'll list it on my blog in my giveaway post later today as well)

    geebee.reads AT gmail DOT com

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  57. AnonymousOctober 17, 2009 at 6:59 PM

    Thanks for the lovely giveaway. My fingers are crossed.

    bgcchs(at)yahoo(dot)com

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