Lawrence Block Backlist $3.99 (Amazon/Kobo/Nook/Sony/iBooks/Google) [Mystery]

[Synamon]

I'm not sure if this is a publisher promotion or a sale or what, but I noticed that many of Lawrence Block's backlist titles are now priced at $3.99 at Amazon:

• Matthew Scudder private eye series and for a nice perk, the first book of that series is priced even lower ($0.99)
• Bernie Rhodenbarr burglar series (a personal favourite)
• Evan Tanner spy series
• John Keller hitman series

Regular HarperCollins pricing for these runs between $6.99 and 9.99 from what I've seen. I checked Kobo, B&N, and Sony earlier and they had the regular prices, just checked Kobo again and they are now showing the $3.99 prices.


ETA: These are now available at all the ebook vendors and it is indeed a publisher promotion, which should last a couple of weeks according to Lawrence Block's blog.

[odiakkoh]

I love his Keller series. Can't wait for the next one

[Synamon]

My library has #1,2, and 4 of the Keller series, so I'll be buying #3 (Hit Parade) for sure. Off to check on availability of the others....

[mitford13]

Thanks!
Actually had my finger ready to one-click 'The Thief Who Couldn't Sleep' last week, but decided to wishlist instead.
Looks like my patience has been rewarded...



ETA - Also picked up 'Burglars Can't be Choosers' - I also like Bernie, and read a couple out of order but want to finish up the lot...

[Synamon]

Originally Posted by mitford13

Thanks!
Actually had my finger ready to one-click 'The Thief Who Couldn't Sleep' last week, but decided to wishlist instead.
Looks like my patience has been rewarded...

Good timing. I picked that one up to try, looks hilarious and I don't remember reading any of the spy ones.

[CRussel]

That's a good deal. Unfortunately, I've read them all, and I don't really think they're the sort of books that lend themselves to re-reading. Though definitely worth that first read.

[VictoriaP]

I actually love rereading the Bernie Rhodenbarr books--but I ended up getting them all for Christmas this year. It was great to have a thick stack of paperbacks to get rid of though.

Highly recommend that series; I've really enjoyed it.

[Blue Tyson]

Originally Posted by Synamon

I'm not sure if this is a publisher promotion or a sale or what, but I noticed that many of Lawrence Block's backlist titles are now priced at $3.99 at Amazon:

• Matthew Scudder private eye series and for a nice perk, the first book of that series is priced even lower ($0.99)
• Bernie Rhodenbarr burglar series (a personal favourite)
• Evan Tanner spy series
• John Keller hitman series

Regular HarperCollins pricing for these runs between $6.99 and 9.99 from what I've seen. I checked Kobo, B&N, and Sony earlier and they had the regular prices, just checked Kobo again and they are now showing the $3.99 prices.

Eight Million Ways to Die is 13.17 with the Australian Murdoch Minions ripoff pricing.

[KentE]

Thanks, Syamon!
It's hard to beat Lawrence Block in any style he chooses to write! I've read nearly everything he's written over the years (courtesy of my local libraries), have a number on my bookshelves. I'll be scanning to look for gaps! Hard for me to pick a favorite series among these, they're all very good.
Thanks,
KentE

[odiakkoh]

I ended up buying all 4 Keller books (I have them in paperback but I've had them on my "want in ebook form" list), The Sins of the Fathers and Hope to Die (both Scudder books)

[melmac]

Originally Posted by Blue Tyson

Eight Million Ways to Die is 13.17 with the Australian Murdoch Minions ripoff pricing.

There was a big sale on Block titles a few months ago which I couldn't access, I'm still seething over the region disparity on his books so should probably avoid this thread

[ozron]

A great intro to Lawrence Block is also on sale for $3.99, and excellent value at almost 900 pages: Enough Rope - collection of 83 short stories.

Enough Rope, a collection of superb stories, establishes the extraordinary skill, power, and versatility of contemporary Grand Master Lawrence Block.

Block's beloved series characters are on hand, including ex-cop Matt Scudder, bookselling burglar Bernie Rhodenbarr, and the disarming duo of Chip Harrison and Leo Haig. Here, too, are Keller, the wistful hit man, and the natty attorney Martin Ehrengraf. Keeping them company are dozens of other refugees from Block's dazzling imagination, all caught up in more ingenious plots than you can shake a blunt instrument at.

Half a dozen of Block's stories have been short-listed for the Edgar Award, and three have won it outright. All the tales in Block's three previous collections are here, along with two dozen new stories. Some will keep you on the edge of the chair. Others will make you roll on the floor laughing. Enough Rope is an essential volume for Lawrence Block fans, and a dazzling introduction for others to the wonderful world of Block magic!

[Synamon]

Originally Posted by ozron

A great intro to Lawrence Block is also on sale for $3.99, and excellent value at almost 900 pages: Enough Rope - collection of 83 short stories.

Thanks ozron, I missed that one. It's priced at $11.99 at B&N, Sony, and Google Play (still haven't dropped their prices), so it's definitely a great deal.

I was looking at the Scudder short story collection The Night and the Music earlier, but it's still at the regular price of $4.99 so I passed. I snapped up Enough Rope though.


ETA: iBooks has the $3.99 pricing.

[Synamon]

Sorry, Aussies. Maybe when Sony price matches?

[Blue Tyson]

Originally Posted by melmac

There was a big sale on Block titles a few months ago which I couldn't access, I'm still seething over the region disparity on his books so should probably avoid this thread

Ah well, if Amazon can just do the address change thing and get them that way.

I have read Enough Rope before though.