“Liquid Shades of Blue is a ride on the lethal waves of corruption and murder in a place that shimmers like diamonds in the sun. James Polkinghorn knows these South Florida courtrooms and waterways like the back of his hand. This one sticks to you like the humidity of a summer night in Key West.” —Michael Connelly, New York Times best-selling author 

“Smart, sophisticated, slow-burn suspense that builds to a final scene you won't expect—don't miss this.” —Lee Child, New York Times best-selling author

“Rarely are debut novels this original, taut, and polished. Liquid Shades of Blue is an intoxicating cocktail of equal parts John Grisham, Miami Vice, and Ernest Hemingway, served stiff and chilled. Like a dead body. Hollywood, take note.” —Larry Loftis, New York Times best-selling author

“All the more impressive when considering that Liquid Shades of Blue is author James Polkinghorn's first novel, this psychological suspense thriller of a read will hold a special appeal for readers with an interest in carefully crafted amateur sleuth stories that come with more unexpected plot twists and turns than an Oklahoma tornado. Original, fascinating, memorable, Liquid Shades of Blue is highly recommended.” —Midwest Book Review

Hardcover PR & Marketing Highlights:

• Mailing of physical & digital ARCs to major trade publications, notable bookstores, book reviewers, social media influencers and digital media

• Submit for BookBub promotion

• Pitch title at Distributor Sales Conference

• Goodreads giveaway of 100 digital copies, 2 months prior to publication

• Advertising in trade publications

• Featured new release in Oceanview monthly newsletter

• E-blast to Oceanview’s email list of 7,000 mystery, thriller & suspense fans

• E-blast to Oceanview’s email list of 16,000 booksellers, and librarians

• Launch month feature on Oceanview’s social media and website home page

• Submission for award consideration

• Amazon A+ description/feature

• Ongoing co-op advertising with Amazon, Ingram, Baker and Taylor via distributor

• Ongoing submission for special promotions with major retailers