Kindle sale! Get the Mystery of the Masked Marauder for $0.99

The Mystery of the Masked Marauder is going on sale! Starting Monday, you can get a Kindle copy of the book for only $0.99. And you don’t even need a Kindle to get it, since you can read the book on your tablet or computer. 

Whether you were waiting to buy because the price was too high, or you simply weren't sure if the book was right for you, this is your chance to get The Mystery of the Masked Marauder for less than a dollar.

Interview with author Peter S. Cox

Mystery of the Masked Marauder author Peter S. Cox discusses the book and his writing on TV:

Mystery of the Masked Marauder RELEASED!

We are so excited to announce that the Mystery of the Masked Marauder has been released! To order in paperback of Kindle, click here.

Release date! Mystery of the Masked Marauder

I am excited to announce that we have settled on a release date for the Mystery of the Masked Marauder! You can get your very own copy on April 11, which happens to be National Pet Day.

Where will it be sold?

The Mystery of the Masked Marauder will be for sale on Amazon.com, in both print and Kindle editions. We are also in talks with Jeff Kinney’s “An Unlikely Story” bookstore in Plainville to sell there. If you know any bookstore owners, librarians, or published authors please let us know!

What are you doing to celebrate?

We’re planning a book launch party of some type, so stayed tuned for updates on that. We’re also working to schedule author signings and readings.

What can I do to help?

If you haven’t yet, please like us on Facebook, and invite your friends to do the same. And as already noted, if you know anyone who works for a bookstore or in publishing, let us know. We are so excited to share this book with the world!

Frequently asked questions

You asked them, so here are the answers to some frequently asked questions about The Mystery of the Masked Marauder:

Q. What was the original title of the book?

The working titled was “Talking Animals Help Me Solve Crimes. Also I’m Not Very Good At Coming Up With Book Titles.” Believe it or not, that was deemed to be too long, so we shortened it (slightly).

Q. Where are you publishing?

The Mystery of the Masked Marauder will be published by CreateSpace, which is owned by Amazon.com.

Q. Where can I buy the book?

Once it’s published, The Mystery of the Masked Marauder will be available on Amazon.com, CreateSpace.com, on Kindle, and at select bookstores and libraries (we’re working on that last part as we speak).

Q. Why did you decide to independently publish?

There will be a blog post about this very subject soon, but the short answer is that traditional publishing is becoming more and more difficult for new writers. Most publishers won’t even consider books from unpublished authors, and most agents will tell you they accept less than 0.1% of those who are interested in becoming clients. Besides, in independent-publishing your profits are much higher, which is a plus.

Q. What is the book about?

What a coincidence! We actually have a full product description on our About page. If you don’t feel like making the long trek up to the top of your screen, here’s a short version: The book is about a boy and his (talking) dog, who solve neighborhood crimes together. They meet a lot of quirky animal characters along the way, including a compulsive-liar weasel and an acrobatic frog.

Q. Where are you in the publishing process?

We’re doing a final round of edits to make sure the book is perfect when you read it. We’re also working with an illustrator to design the front cover and some interior artwork.

Q. When will you go to print?

We hope to publish this fall.

Q. How can I help?

Share our blog and Facebook page with friends, family, and random acquaintances. When the book is published, buy a copy for yourself. Give it as a gift. Recommend it to friends, especially friends with school-aged children. We’ll be relying primarily on word of mouth to get the word out, so your help would mean a lot.