I’m doing a give-away courtesy of the Hachette Group. Next month marks the debut of a new novel by Dan Simmons. You may remember Simmons as the author of Hyperion, The Terror, Carrion Comfort, and Song of Kali. I especially loved Hyperion and its bizarre sequels. His new book, Black Hills, would appear to be a sort of supernatural historical novel. At the battle of Little Bighorn, General George Armstrong Custer lies dying. A young Sioux warrior, Paha Sapa, “counts coup” on him and at that moment, Custer’s ghost enters him. The Sioux warrior, as he goes through the rest of his life, is haunted by General Custer and hears Custer speak to him.
I haven’t read his last book, Drood, but it sounds very interesting. I’ll be giving some copies of Drood away as well. Drood is a thriller about Charles Dickens and his friend, Wilkie Collins. The novel creates a sequence of events to explain the inspiration for Dickens’ final, uncompleted novel, The Mystery of Edwin Drood. Dickens was involved in a train wreck in 1865. While helping to rescue other passengers on the train, Dickens encounters Drood, a menacing figure who had been traveling in a coffin. Dickens finds himself on a quest though the underworlds of London in search of this enigma.
The Hachette Group Giveaway:
What is up for grabs: Two copies of Black Hills and two copies of Drood.
Who will win: Four winners will be selected. Simply leave a comment on this post. When you post your comment, be sure to enter your correct email address in the email field. That’s how I’ll notify the winners. Winners must live in the USA or Canada (sorry) and the books cannot be shipped to a PO Box.
When and how the winners will be chosen: Giveaway ends at midnight, on Saturday, January 23. Winners will be selected randomly using numbers generated by random.org.
Notification: Winners will be notified by email. The Hachette Group will send the books to the winners.
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Count me in for Black Hills. (Drood was excellent.)
This is a fantastic giveaway! I loved The Terror and Hyperion, and have wanted to read Drood since it came out!
Holy moly! Count me in. If it comes down to choice, I’ll rank “Black Hills” over “Drood” simply because it’s the new release. I’d be more than happy to win either, though.
Fingers crossed.
I loved The Terror, even though I’m not fond of the horror genre. I’ve had Drood on my TBR list for a year now!
BLACK HILLS looks great, put me down for that onel
This is a new author for me, and either title sounds fantastic! Drood would be my first choice.
Black Hill sounds very interesting
black hills would be my first choice but would be happy with either thanks minsthins at optonline dot net
Dan Simmons fan! Haven’t read either of these so either one would be awesome. Thanks for the giveaway!
I’d love to read either book. I read The terror and loved it. Thanks for the giveaway.
love his books, thanks
Drood sounds excellent. I love books that mix real characters and fiction.
Would love to win this – thanks for the giveaway!
I would love to read these books. Drood would be my first choice
Both of these look awesome. Count me in. Thanks!
Dan Simmons never disappoints. I’ve read and enjoyed Drood and The Terror. I hope to win Black Hills.
I want to read drood, the terror was awesoem.
I’d love to read Drood.
This looks great. Thanks for the chance.
I’d love to read Drood! I can see the story going in many directions. Thanks.
I would like black hills
I haven’t read Drood but have been wanting too. Black Hills sounds very interesting. Great giveaway!
I would love either one of these books! Nothing like a great suspense.
wow… I haven’t read either of these… but they sound great!
I haven’t read either one yet. Hopefully I will get one.
I love these types of books and now my daughter enjoys them as well.
I have read a couple of other books by him, and found them to be pretty good, so would like to add these to my TBR pile.
I would love to win Drood. I have been wanting to read this since it came out.
I’m a big fan of Dan Simmons’s stuff. Recently finished The Terror and have Drood on my to-read-soon list, just haven’t picked up a copy yet. This is the first I’ve heard of Black Hills!
I’ve heard GREAT reviews of Dan Simmons’ works and would love to check him out. Count me in. Thanks.
Been meaning to read those. Hope this comment wins!
count me in
I’d love to read either of his books. I’ve been a fan since his first, “Song of Kali,” which won the World Fantasy Award. (Although I’d have termed it more magic realism, but then I’m not a marketer.) I haven’t kept up with his writing since the “Hyperion” sequels, but his “Prayers to Broken Stones” is probably my favorite short story collection ever.
I like this type book, and am not familar with the author. Would love to win and discover a new author to follow.
Supernatural history novels sound like an interesting read. Please count me in!
I would love to read both books but especially Black Hills.
Thanks for the giveaway.
Can’t wait to read Black Hills!
I really like this author, and would love to win these books. Thank you!
Thanks for the contest!
Thanks for a great giveaway.
My wife and I are avid readers and would love a free book! :D
I loved “The Terror” and would like to read more from this author—please enter me to win! Thanks!
Sheila
What a great giveaway!! Please throw my name into the mix!!
I would love to read either one – thanks so much!
i would love to win this!
Drood looks great! Thanks for the giveaway!
I would love to win either one!
I’d love either one! Thanks for the chance!
I can’t wait to read this book! I’ve read everything by this author and loved it all!
What a great giveaway. Please enter me to win. Thanks :-)
I would love a chance to win. Thank you.
I would love to win! Thanks!
Both look like good reads!! Thanks for the giveaway.
These sound excellent.
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Yay happy!
These both sound great, I would love to be able to be entered for them! :)
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This blog has introduced me to a new author! Drood would be my first choice, I like the mixture of real life and invented characters. And I love Dickens!
I read The Terror and became a huge fan of Dan’s. Thanks for the chance
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Both stories sound great and I would love to win one! Thank you!
These books sound really interesting, thanks so much!
enter me!
Dan Simmons is fantastic. Can’t wait for Black Hills! Thanks for doing this.
Both books look great, I would love to read either one.
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I enjoyed Drood and would like to read Black Hills. If I win I will pass Drood on.
Great giveaway. Thanks for the possibility.
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I’d love to read this.
Thanks for the giveaway >^..^<
Oh that sounds such a good read! I’m in the UK so don’t stick me in the draw but just wanted to say thank you for blogging about the book, I’ll be popping it on my wishlist :)
I have heard of Dan Simmons, but haven’t read him. His books sound great!
Would love to read either of these. Thank you for the chance!!
Dan Simmons is great…
I would love the chance to win Black Hills. I read Drood which was excellent.
Great Giveaway!!! I would love to win one of these books. Thank you for the chance!!
Both books sound really good. I would love to win a copy of either book. Please enter me. Thanks!
I love to read and one of these books would be great
These books would be well loved by me and my brother.
Sounds great, please count me in, thanks.
These books look cool/creepy!
I love Dan Simmons books, they are always spooky
would love to read this book
Awesome giveaway! thanks for the chance
Nice Prize, thanks for the chance to win!
Thanks for hosting a great giveaway!
looks like a good one!
Always looking for new books! Thanks.
Dan Simmons is such a great author and I would love to have a chance to read one of these! Thanks!
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I would love to win these books!
Thanks for the chance, both books look great!
I love his books ever since I read Summer of Night. Please enter me.
I would love to win one of these books
I would like to read one of these books.
This is a great giveaway and I would love to win either book!
These sound like really interesting reads!
Thank you for the AWESOME GIVEAWAY.. Please count me in :)
I would love this. Thank you
i would love to read this!
I love new books.
These sound like some wild books and I’d love to read them.
These books sound great. I would love to win.
Count me in! Love to read! I feel naked without a book!
i very badly want to win this one
Both of these sound like great reads!
Please enter me :)
Looks great! Thanks for the giveaway!
Please enter me into the contest. Thanks!
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