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A Far Better Rest
My first published novel: not part of the Aristide Ravel mysteries. Scroll down for information.
The Aristide Ravel /
French Revolution mystery series
Each novel can stand alone, but if you're new to the
series, ideally you'll ignore the publishing dates and
read them in the following order:
1. The Cavalier of the Apocalypse (1786)
2. Palace of Justice (1793)
3. Game of Patience (1796)
4. A Treasury of Regrets (1797)
Click on any title below for basic information, samples,
reviews, and links to booksellers worldwide (please be aware
that all editions sold worldwide are in English).
"Alleyns superb series will appeal to mystery readers who
want brilliant characterization, an authentic historical setting,
and a sense that they are walking the dark streets
of Paris with Ravel..." (Library Journal, 12/2/2010)
The Cavalier of the Apocalypse
Historical mystery, first in the series timeline.
Pre-revolutionary Paris, 1786
St. Martin's Minotaur, 2009
"Superb . . . Alleyn expertly captures the politics and atmosphere of the period." (
Publishers Weekly, starred review)
* * * * *
Palace of Justice
Historical mystery, sequel to
The Cavalier of the Apocalypse & prequel to
Game of Patience.
Revolutionary Paris, 1793
St. Martin's Minotaur, November 2010
"A fiendishly clever and compelling mystery...." (
Kirkus Reviews)
"Alleyn only gets better with each Ravel outing." (
Library Journal, starred review)
* * * * *
Game of Patience
Historical mystery
Revolutionary Paris, 1796
First edition: hardcover, St. Martin's Minotaur, 2006
eBook for Kindle (USA/Canada) 99’ sale!
eBook for Kindle (U.K.) 77p sale!
eBook also available at Amazon.de, Amazon.fr, Amazon.es, & Amazon.it
"A taut police procedural . . . full of authentic historical detail." (
Publishers Weekly)
"This book has everything." (
Library Journal)
* * * * *
A Treasury of Regrets
Historical mystery, sequel to
Game of Patience
Revolutionary Paris, 1797
First edition: hardcover, St. Martin's Minotaur, 2007
eBook for Kindle (USA/Canada)
eBook for Kindle (U.K.)
eBook also available at Amazon.de, Amazon.fr, Amazon.es, & Amazon.it
"Put her latest on the must-read list." (
Library Journal, starred review)
One of
Library Journal's top five mysteries of 2007
A Far Better Rest
A reimagining of Dickens's
A Tale of Two Cities
First edition: hardcover, Soho Press, 2000
Reprint: trade paperback & eBook,
Bella Rosa Books, November 2010
"A richly textured, tragic tale that, in the tradition of the best historical novels, brings an era alive through the depiction of human drama." (
Publishers Weekly)
"Masquerade"
An non-Ravel e-short story set somewhere in the eighteenth century. A Kindle original. Available at amazon.com, amazon.co.uk, amazon.fr, and amazon.de.
eStory for Kindle (USA/Canada), May 2011Also available at Amazon.co.uk, amazon.fr, and Amazon.de
All books in print may be ordered through your local bookseller if not available on the shelf; or always at online booksellers. (But please patronize your local independent bookstore!)
All inquiries about translation, reprint, audio, or
film/TV rights should be directed to Susanne's agent:
Cristina Concepcion
Don Congdon Associates
156 Fifth Avenue, Suite 823
New York, NY 10010
(212) 645-1229
Are you part of a neighborhood book club or writers' group in the USA, Canada, or the UK? If so, would you and your group like to hold a live phone chat with an author?
Writers love talking about their work! (It probably comes from spending way too many hours alone at a keyboard.) I'd be delighted to visit on the phone with your group for an hour to answer your questions and/or discuss my books, mystery fiction, historical fiction, writing, getting published, and so on. College-level writing or history classes are also welcome.
Just email me to set up a date and time--don't forget to remind me what time zone you're in--and tell me a little about your group. All you need at your end is a speakerphone; I'll pay for the call. I look forward to visiting with you!
