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Deadly Lessons is the debut mystery novel by Coquitlam, BC writer David Russell.
The
novel, about Winston Patrick, a disgruntled criminal defence lawyer who gives up the practice of law for the practice of teaching,
only to find himself embroiled in a murder at the very high school at which he has his first teaching job, was formally launched
November 30, 2006 and is available now at many book retailers.
See pictures from the launch party.
Appearances, readings and events
Winning at Crime
A Panel of Crime Writers
Vancouver Public Library, Central Branch
Alice McKay Room
Wednesday, April 30th, 7:00 pm
A discussion of the impact of awards on writing careers and the state of crime writing in Canada. Plenty of authors with
their books ready for the buying and signing!
Thursday, November 1, 2007:
Discussion and Reading (and yes - books
for sale!)
Coquitlam Public Library
Poirier Branch
7:00 - 8:30 pm
Saturday June 9, 2007:
"Murder Most Foul: A Day of Mayhem for Readers & Writers"
Victoria Public Library - 735 Broughton Street, Victoria
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
2:00 pm "A Local Habitation: Setting" - I'll be a panel member with other mystery writers talking about the
importance of setting in the crime genre.
Sunday, June 10 - 12:00 noon to 2:00 pm
Book Signing
Chapters Victoria
1212 Douglas Street
(250) 380-9009
The Reviews are in!
Hamilton Spectator
I.A.M. - Publisher Ian Alexander Martin's blog
The Midwest Book Review
(See first entry under "Shelley's Shelf" because I'm not computer literate enough to make the link jump to exactly that spot
on the page!)
Armchair Interviews - an online book review and author interview site
Deadly Lessons in the news
"Writer up for award - Burnaby native David Russell is named as a finalist for his first novel, Deadly Lessons" - Burnaby
Now
"Burnaby native nominated for crime writer award" - Burnaby NewsLeader
"Teacher nominated for book award" - Tri-City News
(from the Canadian Press)
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