Podcast appearances and mentions of quinn colson

New York Times bestselling author Ace Atkins enters new literary territory with DON'T LET THE DEVIL RIDE, a captivating new novel that finds a woman uncovering deadly secrets about her husband after he disappears. Atkins has penned an elevated thriller that tackles difficult themes while also delivering a totally entertaining story. How well do we know the people closest to us? How well do we know ourselves. About the author: Ace Atkins is an award-winning, New York Times bestselling author who started his writing career as a crime beat reporter in Florida. Don't Let the Devil Ride is his thirtieth novel. His previous novels include eleven books in the Quinn Colson series and multiple true-crime novels based on infamous crooks and killers. In 2010, he was chosen by Robert B. Parker's family to continue the iconic Spenser series, adding ten novels to the franchise. He lives in Oxford, Mississippi with his family. For more info on the book click HERE

Join hosts J.D. Barker, Christine Daigle, Kevin Tumlinson, and Jena Brown as they discuss the week's entertainment news, including Barnes & Noble purchasing Tattered Cover, how you can read classics with A.I. guides, Saturday Books' new launch, and how authors seek help to plug their own books. Then, stick around for a chat with Ace Atkins! Ace Atkins is an award-winning, New York Times bestselling author who started his writing career as a crime beat reporter in Florida. Don't Let the Devil Ride is his thirtieth novel. His previous novels include eleven books in the Quinn Colson series and multiple true-crime novels based on infamous crooks and killers. In 2010, he was chosen by Robert B. Parker's family to continue the iconic Spenser series, adding ten novels to the franchise. He lives in Oxford, Mississippi with his family. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/writersink/support

Twisty, engaging, & filled with colorful performances, the Soviet paranoia of the Cold War '80s fueled the plotlines of so many first-rate films that New York Times bestselling author Ace Atkins & I vividly remember from the Reagan/Bush era. And with the next two books that Atkins is set to release revolving around spies &/or the '80s, it's the perfect time to revisit a quartet of spy-centric releases, including THE FALCON AND THE SNOWMAN, TARGET, JUMPIN' JACK FLASH, & NO WAY OUT in this inquisitive & nostalgic episode. Touching on several other films along the way & offering great insights into the evolution of both the spy genre & the way that attitudes shifted in audiences & Hollywood from the '60s through the '80s, Atkins fans, Gen Xers, & film lovers will find much to dig into in this sparkling conversation. Ace's Bio: Ace Atkins is an award-winning, New York Times bestselling author who started his writing career as a crime-beat reporter in Florida. Don't Let the Devil Ride is his thirtieth novel. His previous novels include eleven books in the Quinn Colson series and multiple true-crime novels based on infamous crooks and killers. In 2010, he was chosen by Robert B. Parker's family to continue the iconic Spenser series, adding ten novels to the franchise. He lives in Oxford, Mississippi with his family. (From AceAtkins.com) Originally Posted on Patreon (3/8/24) here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/99999786 Theme Music: Solo Acoustic Guitar by Jason Shaw, Free Music Archive Shop Watch With Jen logo Merchandise in Logo Designer Kate Gabrielle's Threadless Shop

Legendary Boston PI Spenser is back in ROBERT B. PARKER'S BYE BYE BABY, the 50th installment in the critically acclaimed saga started by the late Parker and the tenth to be written by New York Times-bestselling author Ace Atkins. Over the years, fans have looked to Spenser—widely considered to be “Parker's greatest creation” (Chicago Sun-Times)—as a symbol of honor and honesty in a sordid world. Nowhere is this more apparent than in this latest entry, which sends Spenser on the campaign trail with a progressive political ingenue, who is the target of a deadly conspiracy. G. P. Putnam's Sons is thrilled to publish this electrifying new adventure. Carolina Garcia-Ramirez is a rising star in national politics, taking on the establishment with her progressive agenda. Tough, outspoken, and driven, the young congresswoman has ignited a new conversation in Boston about race, poverty, health care, and the environment. Now facing her second campaign, she finds herself not only fighting a tight primary with an old guard challenger but also contending with numerous death threats coming from hundreds of suspects. When her chief of staff reaches out to Spenser for security and help finding the culprits of what he believes to be the most credible threats, Garcia-Ramirez is less than thrilled. Since her first grassroots run, she's used to the antipathy and intimidation women of color often face when seeking power. To her, it's all noise. But it turns out an FBI agent disagrees, warning Spenser that Garcia-Ramirez might be in real danger this time. It doesn't take long for Spenser to cross paths with an extremist group called The Minutemen, led by a wealthy Harvard grad named Bishop Graves. Although Graves is a social media sensation, pushing an agenda of white supremacy and toxic masculinity, he denies he's behind the attacks. As the primary nears and threats become a deadly plot, it's up to Spenser, Hawk, and a surprise trusted ally to ensure the congresswoman is safe. This is Spenser doing what he does best, living by a personal code and moral compass that can't ever be broken. ABOUT THE AUTHORS: Ace Atkins is the New York Times bestselling author of twenty-eight books, including ten books in his Quinn Colson series. Handpicked by the Robert B. Parker Estate nearly a decade ago to continue the Spenser series, he's written ten novels about the iconic private eye. He lives and works in Oxford, Mississippi. Robert B. Parker was the author of seventy books, including the legendary Spenser detective series, the novels featuring Police Chief Jesse Stone, and the acclaimed Virgil Cole-Everett Hitch Westerns, as well as the Sunny Randall novels. Winner of the Mystery Writers of America Grand Master Award and long considered the undisputed dean of American crime fiction, he died in January 2010. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/steve-richards/support

In this episode, the Crew goes behind the scenes with New York Times bestselling crime noir author Ace Atkins to discuss his latest Quinn Colson thriller, THE HEATHENS. About Ace: Ace Atkins has been nominated for every major award in crime fiction, including the Edgar three times, twice for novels about former U.S. Army Ranger Quinn Colson. He has written nine books in the Colson series and continued Robert B. Parker's iconic Spenser character after Parker's death in 2010, adding seven best-selling novels in that series. A former newspaper reporter and SEC football player, Ace also writes essays and investigative pieces for several national magazines including Time, Outside and Garden & Gun. Ace lives in Oxford, Mississippi with his family, where he's friend to many dogs and several bartenders. Don't forget to subscribe to our channel, hit the "LIKE" button, and leave a comment. And if you want to learn more about the guys from The Crew or see additional author interviews, visit us at http://www.thecrewreviews.com Follow us on social media Twitter | https://twitter.com/CREWbookreviews Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/thecrewreviews Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/thecrewreviews/

With his Quinn Colson novels, New York Times-bestselling author Ace Atkins has created one of today's most atmospheric and critically acclaimed literary series. But Atkins delivers something far more complex and rewarding than brilliantly crafted whodunits—he delivers essential summer reading full of wit, thrills, and heart. “It's a satisfying mix of modern Southern gothic atmosphere and thrilling action, salted with crackling humor,” according to the Tampa Bay Times. “Readers get more than a mystery, they get an entertaining lesson in the sociology of the small-town South,” wrote the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. And with THE HEATHENS (G. P. Putnam's Sons), the 11th installment in the series, “Atkins is writing at the top of his game” (Publishers Weekly's starred review). ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Ace Atkins is the author of twenty-eight books, including eleven Quinn Colson novels, the first two of which, The Ranger and The Lost Ones, were nominated for the Edgar Award for Best Novel (he has a third Edgar nomination for his short story "Last Fair Deal Gone Down"). He is the author of nine New York Times-bestselling novels in the continuation of Robert B. Parker's Spenser series. A former newspaper reporter and SEC football player, Ace also writes essays and investigative pieces for several national publications including the Wall Street Journal, Outside, Garden & Gun, and Men's Journal. He lives in Oxford, Mississippi with his family, where he's friend to many dogs and several bartenders. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/steve-richards/support

Author: Ace Atkins Book: THE HEATHENS: A Quinn Colson Novel Publishing: G.P. Putnam's Sons (July 13, 2021) Synopsis (from the Publisher): Sheriff Quinn Colson and his former deputy Lillie Virgil find themselves on opposite sides of a case for the first time after a woman is found dead and three delinquent teens go on the […] The post ACE ATKINS – THE HEATHENS: A Quinn Colson Novel appeared first on KSCJ 1360.

Today, we're chatting with award-winning crime novelist (and journalist) Ace Atkins, about 'The Heathens,' his latest entry in the Quinn Colson thriller series. Atkins worked as a crime reporter in the newsroom of The Tampa Tribune before he published his first novel, Crossroad Blues, in 1998. Along with Colson books, he has also continued Robert B. Parker's iconic Spenser character after Parker's death in 2010. https://aceatkins.com/

Doug Miles talks with Atkins Author “The Heathens” A Quinn Colson Novel on “Talk Across America”. Book link available at www.dougmilesmedia.com.

ACE ATKINS talks to BARRY FORSHAW about his new Spenser novelSOMEONE TO WATCH OVER ME. 49th in Robert B Parker's Spenser series featuring the hardboiled Boston PI, his wingman Hawk and new feisty protege, Mattie. Published by No Exit Press and available now direct or from bookshop.org and good book outlets, as are all the Ace Atkins titles in the Spenser series.  bookshop.orgThe trio battle a depraved billionaire and his vicious female procurer, (remind you of anyone?)Ace tells Barry about:His initial reservations about becoming the new voice of the Spenser franchise and taking on the Robert B Parker mantle. Channelling Chandler, Hammett and the moral compass of hardboiled/noir fiction.Living up to the legacy of the greats.Writing Boston from the deep South.Quinn ColsonMaking movies and writing scripts. A writer's life in Oxford, Mississippi.Life as a newspaperman before 'fake news' and Trump.Domestic terrorism, the Washington invasion, right wing groups and the next novel in the Spenser series.andNot giving a damn about offending racists who read his books.It's fascinating and entertaining.Ace Atkins is the author of twenty-three books, including eight Quinn Colson novels, the first two of which, The Ranger and The Lost Ones, were nominated for the Edgar Award for Best Novel (he has a third Edgar nomination for his short story Last Fair Deal Gone Down). He is the author of seven New York Times-bestselling novels in the continuation of Robert B. Parker's Spenser series. Before turning to fiction, he was a correspondent for the St. Petersburg Times and a crime reporter for the Tampa Tribune, and he played defensive end for Auburn University football.Barry Forshaw is the crime critic for the Financial Times and provides extras for Blu-rays. Books include Crime Fiction: A Reader's Guide, the Keating Award-winning Brit Noir, British Crime Film & British Crime Writing: An Encyclopedia (also a Keating winner). He edits Crime Time (www.crimetime.co.uk) Look out for Barry's Blu-rays the first in a new regular feature on crime films and TV releases on CrimeTimeFM.Buy Crime Fiction: A Reader's Guide at:https://uk.bookshop.org/a/137/9780857303356

Ace Atkins is a New York Times bestselling author whose novels include the Quinn Colson series and Robert B. Parker's Spenser series. Atkins is a former newspaper reporter and SEC football player. His essays and other writing have appeared in national publications such as Time magazine and elsewhere. Ace reflects on the ghosts and demons of the color line in America and what the “New South” means to him. Ace also shares what he learned about life and the craft of writing through his journey from being a newspaper reporter to the author of bestselling crime novels.  And he shares some hidden history about the true origins of Donald Trump's “red hat” MAGA cult hate movement. Chauncey DeVega ponders the emotional valence of a Thanksgiving holiday in an age of death, economic calamity, Trumpism's continuing assaults on democracy and human decency, and the hopeful possibilities of Joe Biden's presidency. Chauncey also takes a culinary journey to the world of TV dinners in order to better understand why he hates the turkey that is commonly served on Thanksgiving. And of course, Chauncey DeVega shares an animal friends story about mountain gorillas, who like many humans on Thanksgiving day, enjoy singing and farting during and after they eat a tasty meal. SELECTED LINKS OF INTEREST FOR THIS EPISODE OF THE CHAUNCEY DEVEGA SHOW In 1918, Thanksgiving celebrations upped the Spanish flu death count We're celebrating Thanksgiving amid a pandemic. Here's how we did it in 1918 – and what happened next What Are We To Do With All This Grief? Michael J. Fox Reveals Painful Setback That Led to His 'Darkest Moment' Since Parkinson's Diagnosis 31 vintage TV dinners: Fried chicken, turkey, pot roast & other fab frozen food, retro-style Robot 'spy' gorilla records wild gorillas singing and farting, because nature is beautiful WHERE CAN YOU FIND ME? On Twitter: https://twitter.com/chaunceydevega On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chauncey.devega My email: chaunceydevega@gmail.com Leave a voicemail for The Chauncey DeVega Show: (262) 864-0154 HOW CAN YOU SUPPORT THE CHAUNCEY DEVEGA SHOW? Via Paypal at ChaunceyDeVega.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thechaunceydevegashow Please subscribe to and follow my new podcast The Truth Report https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-truth-report-with-chauncey-devega/id1465522298 http://thetruthreportwithchaunceydevega.libsyn.com/ Music at the end of this week's episode of The Chauncey DeVega Show is by JC Brooks & the Uptown Sound. You can listen to some of their great music on Spotify.

The podcast hits double digits with it's very first holiday episode.  Of course, this being SlurpToast, we completely forget to discuss Thanksgiving.We open the show with a shout out to the recently shuttered GonzoGeek.com.  We had a good run and we talk about some of our favorite moments as part of the staff.Instead, we talk about:Teremana TequilaCovid-19Moon Knight (of course)Freight Train Rabbit KillerVisigothBruce issues an apology to Ace Atkins followed by a long glowing review of his Quinn Colson series.Happy Thanksgiving and remember, turkeys can't fly.

#PodcastersForJustice The New York Times bestselling Southern crime writer, Ace Atkins, took a minute to talk with me about his superhero origins as a journalist, the complicated, dark history of the American South, and the challenge and thrill of changing POVs in the novel. "Make sure you're picking [your genre and subject] for the right reason, that you're picking something that's your personal obsession. When you do that you're never really working, you're really just having fun." — Ace Atkins The author has written 26 books, including ten in his country noir, Quinn Colson series, and eight bestselling novels in the continuation of Robert B. Parker’s iconic Spenser series. He has been nominated for every major award in crime fiction, including the Edgar three times. HBO recently optioned his Quinn Colson novels for a series that's currently in development and Ace's second novel for the Robert B. Parker estate, Wonderland, was made into the film "Spenser Confidential" starring Mark Wahlberg and directed by Peter Berg. The former newspaper reporter (and SEC football player) also writes essays and investigative pieces for publications including Garden & Gun, The Wall Street Journal, and Outside Magazine. The Revelators is the 10th Quinn Colson Novel a series Men’s Journal called, "The Deep South’s true detective," and NY Times bestselling author Megan Abbott dubbed, “Ace Atkins’ Quinn Colson series is, quite simply, the best in crime fiction today..." Stay tuned for a clip from The Revelators audiobook at the break, “... excerpted courtesy [of] Penguin Random House Audio ... read by MacLeod Andrews.” Please help us learn more about you by completing this short 7-question survey If you’re a fan of The Writer Files, please click subscribe to automatically see new interviews. In this file Ace Atkins and I discussed: How his writing has been influenced by '70s noir Why his latest work echoes social issues of the deep South The music that helps him create Dinner with Dashiell Hammett And how to pick the best genre for your writing voice! Show Notes: AceAtkins.com The Revelators (A Quinn Colson Novel) by Ace Atkins [Amazon] Ace Atkins Amazon author page Ace Atkins on FaceBook Ace Atkins on Instagram Ace Atkins on Twitter Kelton Reid on Twitter #PodcastersForJustice

One hundred and six  - Part 2 Ace Atkins chats with us about The Revelators, a novel centering on Quinn Colson - a southern sheriff looking for his attempted murderer.

Hey there word nerds! Today, I have the pleasure of interviewing Ace Atkins. Ace Atkins is the author of twenty-six books, including ten Quinn Colson novels and eight New York Times–bestselling novels in the continuation of Robert B. Parker’s iconic Spenser series. HBO has optioned the Quinn Colson novels with a series currently in high development and Atkins’ second novel for Robert B. Parker estate, Wonderland, was just made into a film with Mark Wahlberg and Winston Duke. A former newspaper reporter and SEC football player, Ace Atkins also writes essays and investigative pieces for several publications, including Garden & Gun, the Wall Street Journal and Outside. Today we’ll be talking about his latest Quinn Colson novel: The Revelators In this episode Ace and I discuss: How his books stand for social justice but are not necessarily political in nature. Why writers should be willing to voice their opinions and take a stand. What makes a character a hero or a villain. Plus, his #1 tip for writers. For more info and show notes: diymfa.com/322

A coronavirus vaccine undergoes clinical trials in a Mississippi city. We examine what the trials will tell us about fighting the pandemic and how soon it could be available.Then, the Lt. Governor reflects on the legislature's efforts in the shortened return to the Capitol.Plus, in today's Book Club, author Ace Atkins with his latest Quinn Colson crime novel, The Revelators. Segment 1:A Mississippi clinic is taking part in groundbreaking research to find a vaccine for COVID-19. Hattiesburg Clinic is joining 88 other research locations nationwide in a study to test the effectiveness of a potential COVID-19 vaccine developed by the biotechnology company Moderna. The clinical trial aims to test 500 Mississippians, and 30 thousand people nationwide over the coming months. Dr. Rambod Rouhbakhsh [Ram-Bod Roo-Bosh] is Principal Investigator for MediSync Clinical Research at Hattiesburg Clinic. He shares more about the clinic's role in the trials with our Kobee Vance. Segment 2:It has been an unusual first legislative session for first-term Lt' Governor Delbert Hosemann. The coronavirus shut down the capitol in March during the early days of the pandemic - putting a halt in the legislative calendar. Then came a clash with Governor Tate Reeves over which branch of state government would carry the power to appropriate over a billion dollars in CARES Act relief funds. The summer months saw lawmakers vote to suspend rules in order to introduce a bill to retire the 1894 state flag. Shortly after, Hosemann and at least 30 other lawmakers contracted COVID-19. This week, legislative leaders, including Hosemann, called members of both chambers back to do something not done since 2002 - override a Governor's veto. The Lt. Governor reflects on the two days back at the capitol with our Desare Frazier.Segment 3:Oxford Mississippi author, Ace Atkins, offers a new Quinn Colson novel. The Revelators pits the Mississippi sheriff against a criminal syndicate that has ravaged his community and tried to have him killed. But, as Atkins tells us, it isn't only readers who have taken notice of his most notable character. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ace Atkins is a New York Times Best Selling Author. He also comes from an Auburn football family. His father, Billy, was a key part of the Tigers' 1957 National Championship team, then went on to a career as a player, coach and scout in the NFL. His uncle also played at Auburn. Ace played at Auburn. His top game occurred in his senior season at Jordan-Hare Stadium against Florida. You may have seen the picture of Ace after a sack of Danny Wuerfell in the 1993 season. Now a resident in Oxford, Mississippi, Atkins just released his 10th Quinn Colson novel, The Revelators. Last month, HBO announced it will make Quinn Colson novels into a series. Crime writer, Ace Atkins is featured in this Talking Tigers Podcast, presented by Wickles Pickles.

New York Times #1 Bestselling author talks about the latest in the Quinn Colson series. Quinn returns to take down a criminal syndicate that has ravaged his community, threatened his family, and tried to have him killed.

New York Times #1 Bestselling author talks about the latest in the Quinn Colson series. Quinn returns to take down a criminal syndicate that has ravaged his community, threatened his family, and tried to have him killed.

New York Times #1 Bestselling author talks about the latest in the Quinn Colson series. Quinn returns to take down a criminal syndicate that has ravaged his community, threatened his family, and tried to have him killed.

Author: Ace Atkins Book: THE REVELATORS: A Quinn Colson Novel Publishing: G.P. Putnam’s Sons (July 14, 2020) Synopsis (from the Publisher): In this gripping new crime novel from the New York Times-bestselling author, Quinn Colson returns to take down a criminal syndicate that has ravaged his community, threatened his family, and tried to have him […] The post ACE ATKINS – THE REVELATORS: A Quinn Colson Novel appeared first on KSCJ 1360.

Former Army Ranger Quinn Colson returned a decade ago to his native Tibbehah County, Mississippi, to serve as sheriff. In the last nine books of the series, he has sparred with white supremacists, collided with corrupt religious leaders, and grappled with issues of racism on his home turf. New York Times-bestselling author Ace Atkins writes, “The genesis of the series was to write about the new South, what’s happening right now. And you can’t really escape the rise of Trumpism and its effect on Southerners. I am definitely an old school storyteller, writing about a classic American hero who embraces old fashioned ideas like truth, justice, and the American way. Quinn is pretty straight ahead in what he believes.” The series’ tenth installment, THE REVELATORS (G. P. Putnam’s Sons), comes down to a climactic battle against corruption and evil. For years, Quinn has taken on Fannie Hathcock, a vicious crime queenpin who runs a sleazy strip joint next to a highway truck stop. But Fannie’s real business is running drugs, guns, stolen goods, and underage girls. So far, she’s been under the protection of crime bosses and corrupt politicians, including now even the governor of the state. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Ace Atkins is the author of twenty-six books, including ten Quinn Colson novels and eight New York Times– bestselling novels in the continuation of Robert B. Parker’s iconic Spenser series. HBO has optioned the Quinn Colson novels with a series currently in high development and Atkins’ second novel for Robert B. Parker estate, Wonderland, was just made into the film Spenser Confidential with Mark Wahlberg and Winston Duke. A former newspaper reporter and SEC football player, Atkins also writes essays and investigative pieces for several publications, including Garden & Gun, the Wall Street Journal and Outside. He lives in Oxford, Mississippi with his family. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/steve-richards/support

Doug Miles talks with Ace Atkins author “The Revelators” A Quinn Colson Novel on “Talk Across America”. Book link available at www.dougmilesmedia.com

The University of Mississippi Medical Center announces new clinical trials for treatments of COVID-19.And, prison reform activists call for compassionate release due to worries over coronavirus transmission.Then, individual stimulus payments are being released. We check in with Congressman Michael Guest about the federal response to the pandemic.Plus, in our Book Club, best selling author and Mississippian, Ace Atkins.Segment 1:The University of Mississippi Medical Center is moving into a new stage of COVID-19 response: conducting clinical research and trials on how to treat the disease. Dr. Gailen Marshall, who serves as executive director of the Mississippi Clinical Research and Trials Center, describes the challenges of treating the coronavirus.Segment 2:Prison reform advocates are calling on Mississippi officials to release inmates with pre-existing conditions to reduce the spread of the coronavirus. Daneylle Holmes is with the Mississippi Prison Reform Coalition. She tells our Desare Frazier they're getting calls from families of inmates saying their loved ones are in close proximity to offenders and staff with coronavirus symptoms, and they're asking Interim Commissioner Tommy Taylor for compassionate release. Segment 3:Mississippians, along with numbers of other Americans, are beginning to receive the individual stimulus payments that are part of the CARES Act passed by Congress last month to address the financial hardships caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Republican Congressman Michael Guest joins our Michael Guidry to discuss the roll out of those payments, and the continued role of the federal government in fighting this crisis. Segment 4:If you know the work of best-selling author, Ace Atkins, then you know who Quinn Colson is. The sheriff of a fictional county in Mississippi always tries to do the right thing as he faces nefarious adversaries. In his ninth Quinn Colson novel, Atkins has the sheriff investigating the death of a teenage boy twenty years earlier. Atkins talks with us about his book, The Shameless. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In Ace Atkins latest Quinn Colson novel, THE SHAMELESS, the Mississippi county sheriff is prodded into reopening an investigation of the death of a high school student from 20 years ago that was ruled a suicide. It’s the investigation of the death by two reporters from a true crime podcast based in New York that motivates his decision. Meanwhile as he continues to work at shutting down the criminal syndicate in his county, he clashes with local politicians determined to turn back the clock and reignite racial conflict.

If you want to better understand the intersection of politics, religion, and crime in the rural South, Ace Atkins is your roadmap. The author of 24 books, including nine Quinn Colson novels, Atkins just dropped The Shameless, which features Quinn, an ex-Army Ranger in Afghanistan turned sheriff in fictional Tebbehah County, Miss. Ace talks about what he learned as a crime journalist, how he writes such realistic characters and dialogue,  his concern over emboldened racists, and why there's still hope in 2020.

We couldn't think of a better guest to help us celebrate our 300th episode! Prolific author Ace Atkins talks to Sean Tuohy about his new Quinn Colson novel The Sinners, writing about the South, and how he keeps up his writing pace. Sean and Daniel Ford also give their thoughts on the last 100 episodes, and what’s next for the podcast. To learn more about Ace Atkins, visit his official website, like his Facebook page, or follow him on Twitter and Instagram. Also read Sean’s first interview with the author. Today's episode is sponsored by Libro.fm, OneRoom, NovelClass, and Film Freaks Forever!

Ace Atkins is a former journalist who cut his teeth as a crime reporter in the newsroom of The Tampa Tribune. He published his first novel, Crossroad Blues, at 27 and became a full-time novelist at 30. One of the best crime writers working today, Ace has been nominated for every major award in crime fiction, including the Edgar three times, twice for novels about former U.S. Army Ranger Quinn Colson. > Read More >   His Website: www.aceatkins.com Follow him on Facebook Follow him on Twitter   About "The Sinners": Violence in many forms comes to Tibbehah County—and this time it may be more than Quinn Colson can handle—n the new novel from New York Times-bestselling Southern crime master Ace Atkins.  “The Quinn Colson series just keeps getting better and better. Its blend of country noir and badass humor is as smooth as three fingers of Gentleman Jack. . . . If you like country noir, and you haven’t visited Tibbehah County, you’re overdue for a road trip.”—Booklist (starred review) > Read More >

Ace Atkins is a former journalist and current writer of fiction. He's published over 20 novels, including the Nick Travers series and the Quinn Colson series. The eighth book of the Colson series is The Sinners, and it will be available mid-July 2018, but today we'll be talking about the seventh Spenser novel he has written for the Robert B. Parker estate, Robert B. Parker's Old Black Magic, published by GP Putnam's Sons.

This week, we catch up with bestselling thriller writer Ace Atkins and ask him about the latest in his series of crime novels starring detective Quinn Colson, who's on the trail of bank robbers and sex traffickers in THE FALLEN. We also talk to Jardine Libaire, whose new novel WHITE FUR has been picked up for development by Amazon Studios. And our editors pipe up with their latest recommendations!

Ace Atkins used to be a crime reporter down in Tampa, Florida, but turned to the world of fiction with his New Orleans set Nick Travers series. He then wrote four critically acclaimed historical novels based on true crimes. His currently writing two series. One is continuing the Spenser series for the Robert B. Parker estate, and his own Quinn Colson series, set in northern Mississippi, about an Army Ranger who retires back to his hometown and takes over as sheriff. Today we'll talk about the most recent book in the series, The Innocents.

Quinn Colson didn't owe his home town of Jericho, Mississippi, a damn thing. After serving for more than a decade as a U.S. Army Ranger, he'd returned, been elected sheriff, and tried to make the town and surrounding Tibbehah county a better place. He was rewarded with being voted out of office, and went back to the war zone he'd left. Now, back in Jericho, trying to fix things with his still-married high school girlfriend and retired Hollywood stuntman father, he's drawn to becoming a lawman again. This time, he accepts a badge from acting Sheriff Lillie Virgil, a foul-mouthed law woman with shades of Calamity Jane. But what they must confront together is something brand-new.

Quinn Colson didn’t owe his home town of Jericho, Mississippi, a damn thing. After serving for more than a decade as a U.S. Army Ranger, he’d returned, been elected sheriff, and tried to make the town and surrounding Tibbehah county a better place. He was rewarded with being voted out of office, and went back to the war zone he’d left. Now, back in Jericho, trying to fix things with his still-married high school girlfriend and retired Hollywood stuntman father, he’s drawn to becoming a lawman again. This time, he accepts a badge from acting Sheriff Lillie Virgil, a foul-mouthed law woman with shades of Calamity Jane. But what they must confront together is something brand-new.

Quinn Colson didn't owe his home town of Jericho, Mississippi, a damn thing. After serving for more than a decade as a U.S. Army Ranger, he'd returned, been elected sheriff, and tried to make the town and surrounding Tibbehah county a better place. He was rewarded with being voted out of office, and went back to the war zone he'd left. Now, back in Jericho, trying to fix things with his still-married high school girlfriend and retired Hollywood stuntman father, he's drawn to becoming a lawman again. This time, he accepts a badge from acting Sheriff Lillie Virgil, a foul-mouthed law woman with shades of Calamity Jane. But what they must confront together is something brand-new.

   (photo copyright: Carrefour, Ltd., 2014)                                                                                       Ace Atkins is an Edgar-nominated writer known for his incredible historical true-crime novels, his current Quinn Colson series about an Army Ranger who returns home to become a sheriff in north Mississippi, and he has also written the last three books in the Robert B. Parker's Spenser series. The newest of which is entitled Cheap Shot and is available from Putnam.  Ace will be at The Booksellers at Laurelwood in Memphis, TN on Thursday, May 15th at 6:00 p.m. to sign books.