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Title: Second Serial Killer release date
Post by: pacatak on July 22, 2009, 11:09:37 PM
So anyone know the day the next book comes out.  I'm guessing it'll be in teh UK first, but thats fine.  I just can't wait to read it.
Title: Re: Second Serial Killer release date
Post by: Chaos on July 22, 2009, 11:45:01 PM
I would love to know this wonderful tidbit of information, too. Though Dan hasn't posted any information about this on his blog, so maybe nothing is official at this point.
Title: Re: Second Serial Killer release date
Post by: Fellfrosch on July 22, 2009, 11:52:16 PM
The official date for the UK release of Mr. Monster will probably be in early March; I will arrive a week or two afterward to do a UK signing tour. Also, and this is very cool, it's likely that the German release of Mr. Monster will also be in March, to line up with the Leipzig book fair, but that's still up in the air. We'll see what happens.
Title: Re: Second Serial Killer release date
Post by: FantasyAngel on July 22, 2009, 11:54:43 PM
I can't wait for it and I'm already saving so I can travel if I have to just to get my copies signed.
Title: Re: Second Serial Killer release date
Post by: pacatak on July 23, 2009, 12:59:49 AM
Can't complain about only a year's wait, but its still going to be a long time.
Title: Re: Second Serial Killer release date
Post by: WriterDan on July 23, 2009, 06:32:09 PM
Are they going to be delaying the US releases of the last two books like they have the first?  Guess there'll always still be bookdepository and free shipping from the UK.  Really looking forward to the next one.  Had a good friend of mine read Serial Killer after I did (he finished it in one sitting) and he had to sleep with the lights on for the next two nights.  Drove his wife bonkers.  :D
Title: Re: Second Serial Killer release date
Post by: Fellfrosch on July 23, 2009, 07:10:10 PM
I just got word today that the US cover is done, and I should have an image of it to post for you soon. As for the release schedule, expect the US versions to come out about every 6 months or so. Same with the German. That means the second one will arrive in fall of 2010, and the third will be out in Spring of 2011 in both the US and the UK, right about the same time. Which also means I need to get the edits finished on it ASAP.
Title: Re: Second Serial Killer release date
Post by: Silk on July 23, 2009, 07:34:18 PM
Good luck, and get back to work!

*whip crack*

Woo, shiny covers.
Title: Re: Second Serial Killer release date
Post by: Fellfrosch on July 23, 2009, 10:42:03 PM
As promised, the cover is here: http://www.fearfulsymmetry.net/?p=258
Title: Re: Second Serial Killer release date
Post by: Shaggy on July 31, 2009, 01:03:20 AM
Wow. That is awesome.
Title: Re: Second Serial Killer release date
Post by: firstRainbowRose on July 31, 2009, 02:39:14 AM
That is really cool.  Is that supposed to be a rip in the paper, or something else?
Title: Re: Second Serial Killer release date
Post by: Fellfrosch on July 31, 2009, 05:08:10 PM
That's a rip. I got some bound galleys yesterday and they look subtly different; I suspect the art department is still tweaking the design.
Title: Re: Second Serial Killer release date
Post by: Shaggy on August 03, 2009, 01:16:25 AM
Don't let them take away the embossed blood drops!!!
Title: Re: Second Serial Killer release date
Post by: sortitus on August 15, 2009, 04:32:22 AM
Unless they're replaced by real blood drops. From weeping orphans and widows.
Title: Re: Second Serial Killer release date
Post by: Silk on August 15, 2009, 04:46:51 AM
That would start to smell funny after a while, though.
Title: Re: Second Serial Killer release date
Post by: stridera on August 15, 2009, 07:22:26 AM
Looks good.  Made me wonder though... the striped paper makes me think it's his writing, but the block lettering seems too computer generated.  I half expected the letters to be scribbled into the page or similar.

Then again... i'm told my artistic side sucks :)
Title: Re: Second Serial Killer release date
Post by: Shaggy on August 15, 2009, 10:14:31 PM
And they might leak through.  :P
Title: Re: Second Serial Killer release date
Post by: sortitus on August 16, 2009, 01:37:13 AM
That would just add to the effect. Besides, for the true NOT A SERIAL KILLER, a book with real blood taken forcibly from innocents is a big plus, and possibly a get out of jail free card. When the police come. And look at personal belongings. With a warrant.
Title: Re: Second Serial Killer release date
Post by: stridera on August 16, 2009, 06:09:56 AM
I haven't read the book yet so I don't know if the book is a plot element or not, but after watching Dexter I think keeping 'trophies' like blood or whatever is a really bad idea. :)

On that note, I really need to find this book. :)
Title: Re: Second Serial Killer release date
Post by: Miyabi on August 16, 2009, 08:27:46 AM
I told my grandma that Mr. Monster was coming out in early March.  She said, "Damn, I have to wait more!?  I hate having a year between books.  UGH, I want to read it!"


. . . .

Mind you, this is my grandmother, who hates all books that aren't realistic.  The grandmother I had to force this book on before she finally relented and read it.