On June 9, 1865, while traveling by train to London with his secret mistress, 53-year-old Charles Dickens--at the height of his powers and popularity, the most famous and successful novelist in the world and perhaps in the history of the world--hurtled into a disaster that changed his life forever.
Did Dickens begin living a dark double life after the accident? Were his nightly forays into the worst slums of London and his deepening obsession with corpses, crypts, murder, opium dens, the use of lime pits to dissolve bodies, and a hidden subterranean London mere research . . . or something more terrifying?
Just as he did in The Terror, Dan Simmons draws impeccably from history to create a gloriously engaging and terrifying narrative. Based on the historical details of Charles Dickens's life and narrated by Wilkie Collins (Dickens's friend, frequent collaborator, and Salieri-style secret rival), DROOD explores the still-unsolved mysteries of the famous author's last years and may provide the key to Dickens's final, unfinished work: The Mystery of Edwin Drood. Chilling, haunting, and utterly original, DROOD is Dan Simmons at his powerful best.
Read an excerpt here. And watch the author discuss the book:
Dan Simmons is the prolific author of multiple award-winning novels, including the Hyperion series, and The Terror (giveaway!). He can be found online at his website, and earthbound in Colorado.
Blog tour participants (sorry I'm late with this, my bad!!):
A High and Hidden Place
book:thirty
Bermudaonion's Weblog
Write for a Reader
The Book Czar
A Circle of Books
A Bookworm's World
The Tome Traveller's Weblog
Books Ahoy!
Allison's Attic
Medieval Bookworm
Cafe of Dreams
The Sleepy Reader
My Friend Amy
Jenn's Bookshelf
A Blog of Books
cheryl's book nook
Shooting Stars Mag
Savvy Verse and Wit
Best Book I Have Not Read
Bookish Ruth
Booking Mama
Marta's Meanderings
Darby's Closet
Giveaway details:
Thanks to Hachette Book Group, I have 3 copies of Drood to give away. This giveaway will run till 11:59pm on March 8th, and is open to US & Canada residents only. Sorry, no P.O. Boxes - HBG rules.
To enter, just leave a comment. That's it. Multiple entries will be be disqualified.
Follow my blog for an additional entry. Existing followers count, too. Comment & let me know. Blog about this giveaway for two more entries. Comment with the link to your actual post.
And don't forget to come back & find out if you've won. Winners will have 3 days to get me their mailing info, after which I'll draw a replacement. Good luck!!
Check out more giveaways at the Book Giveaway Carnival, March 2nd to March 8th!link love: Check out West of Mars - Win a Book for more Drood giveaways!
142 comments:
I would really love to win this. I have read some great reviews. :) I also think you are a doll for giving a heads up for West of Mars Win A Book, THEY rock! Thanks for the chance!
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I am a brand new follower. :) Thank you again. I look forward to reading more of your reviews!
Kelly
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No need to enter me Drey - Just stopping by on the tour to say hi!
This sounds like a nice suspense book. I haven't read anything by this author before, but Charlens Dickens yes!
Rebecca
Great Blog Tour Post! I have to admit I had NO idea where the book was going when I started it. It was just a great maze of brilliant writing. I could really go on and on. :) Happy Blog Tour! NO need to enter me.
All the reviews have definitely made to want to read this one. Thanks for entering me in the contest. I am a follower.
I'll second what Carol said: After reading all the reviews on this blog tour, I really want to read this book! Please enter me, thanks.
Don't enter me. Just wanted to say that I loved this book.
Nope, no need to enter me. I'm just dropping in to say thanks for the e-mail. I've got this up at Win a Book.
This sounds like a captivating book! Please enter me for the drawing. I'm also a follower on Google Reader. Thanks! Indigo
Hi Drey please enter me in the Drood giveaway. I have been waiting for this book & giveaway to hit your blog for a while. Can't wait to read the book & see how the contest turns out.
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Sounds interesting, I'd love a chance to read this thanks.
sounds like a great suspenseful read. count me in.
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Please enter me - this book looks great. I'm a follower.
Would love to read this
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What a fabulous book to be giving away!
I would love to win, read and pass it on to my dad!
Thanks
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I follow your blog!
Thanks
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I'd like to enter.
I'm a follower:)
Please enter me.
I am already a follower.
I would love to be entered, it looks great.
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Great post, Drey! Have a good weekend!
I really want this book. I don't think I've seen a bad review for it yet. Let's see if I can keep up my lucky streak!
I already follow you : )
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Hmmmm, maybe I can be lucky here a second time Drey. lol. Please enter me. I already follow you and I am going to post this on my sidebar. Thanks for the giveaway.
Thanks for the chance to win!
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Please cont me in
Another great give away - thanks!
Thanks Drey for the great giveaway. Have a great weekend :)
Please include me in your drawing. Thanks Carlene
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I would love to be include in your drawing. This looks like a great book.
Debbie
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I am a follower.
Thanks
Debbie
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I would love a chance to win.
Valorie
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I am a follower.
Valorie
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Wow, everyone, thanks for stopping by. Good luck to you! =) And make sure to check out the blog links - I know there are other giveaways for Drood out there...
Sign me up for the drawing! Thanks Drey
I am also a follower!
Please enter me. This book looks REALLY good. Thanks!
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I'm also subscribed via e-mail.
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This one sounds very interesting! Thanks for the great contest :)
I would love to read this.
Thanks
I've been wanting to read this ever since I listened to The Terror on audio. Thanks for the giveaway.
I also blogged about this giveaway at: http://olympianlady.livejournal.com/3684.html
Thanks!
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Please count me in.
This has been a wonderful blog tour! I would love to win this book!
I just became a follower and I blogged about your giveaway here:
http://teddyrose.blogspot.com/2009/02/this-weeks-giveaways-galore_28.html
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Hi Drey,
Please enter me, Drood sounds really good.
Thanks!
I've been following your blog for a while now :)
Hi Drey,
Just signed on as a follower. Count me in too for Drood : D
BevE
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I'm so excited to read this, I've seen it everywhere and it just looks so -- I mean, have you seen the cover?!
Thanks for the great giveaway!
I would love to buy this on my own, but have sadly had to cut my book budget because of the economy! Being a grad student isn't easy! But I have had my eye on this book for a while now. I LOVE this time period and am SO ready for a thriller to break my 'royal intrigue' slump. Good luck to all!!
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I just found this site and would love to win a copy of Drood.
I've been hearing great stuff about this book. Thanks for the chance to win!
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This sounds fascinating. I'd love to read it.
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Hi Drey I am a new follower. This book looks intriguing.
Please enter me in the drawing
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This book sounds wonderful. Please enter me.
-- Memory
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My brother in law is a huge fan of charles dickens and I'd love to give this to him. It sounds like a mysterious thriller. Thanks. utgal2004[at]yahoo[dot]com
I would love to win this book.
Thanks so much!
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This sounds like a really great read! Count me in and thanks for hosting all these great giveaways!
Please enter me, too! My address is amandagignac [at] gmail [dot] com. Thanks!
I've heard great reviews and enjoyed the video. Now I'd love to read the book. Please enter me. I just became a follower, too!
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I'm also a follower....
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I am a huge fan of Dan Simmons and Drood has been on my wishlist. I would love to be entered. Thanks!
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I am already a follower of your blog. :D
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This book is at the very top of my TBR list. :) I'm so jealous you've got so many copies. Thanks for posting the video, too!
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neat book! Would love to read it!
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I've read so many good reviews on this book, I'd love to win a copy!
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Thanks!!!
I would love to win this! Thank you!
I'm a follower.
Carol M
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I'd really like to read this book! And if I win it, it's that much better.
I follow your blog, by the way!
Most books are checked out of new book section at library after a brief scan of the flyleaf. I wouldn't know which author was asian as opposed to asian-american just that the books intrigued me.
I follow
sorry, ended up pasting in the wrong comment in previous entry. For some reason Firefox wouldn't let me comment under google ID - so being lazy I copied the comment over to IE window.
ps I would love to read the book set in that timeperiod in London
Sounds like a really great book. One I would love to read. Thanks for having this giveaway.
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I'm also a follower. Thanks!
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I have been wanting to read this one, it looks great!
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Ooh, this one sounds good! Count me in :)
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This sounds like a great read. Please enter me.
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I'm following
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I would love a chance to win this book! I am a follower as well. :)
Looks like a good read!
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Please enter me. I would love to read this. Thanks
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I would love the chance to win a copy of Drood. Thanks for the contest!
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This books sounds great. Please enter me as well!
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I follow your blog
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I'm reading The Terror now and love it so I'd love to read The Drood. This is one talented author.
i would love to get the chance to read this book, i am a history major and have a found love of europe so this book would be amazing.
i am following your blog : )
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this sounds pretty good
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I really want to read this book! Please count me in your drawing. Many, many thanks!
Cindi
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I am a happy subscriber!
Thanks, Cindi
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Thanks for the giveaway:)
The plot line definately caught my attention. Thank you.
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I have heard so much about this book. I'd love a chance to win. I'm not following you in my Google Reader. :)
Oh, I'm in. My last comment disappeared for some reason...
In any case, I blogged about this giveaway here: http://wisb.blogspot.com/2009/03/book-giveaways-around-blogosphere.html
Thanks and my email is in my profile if you need it!
Love historical fiction and this one looks great! I subscribe through Google Reader and have blogged about it on my book blog: Here's The Post
This book is on my wishlist, thank you for the giveaway.
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I'd love a chance to win this book! Thanks for hosting1
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Oh, and I'm also a stalker, I mean follower!
Please enter me! I LOVED The Terror.
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I'd love to enter to win this! I really want to read this book.
Already a follower :)
Posted it up in my blog:
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I woul LOVE to read this. Please enter me
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I'm a follower!
Looks like a fun read - I'd love to give it a try, thanks!
I'm back to let you know that I blogged about your contest here.
I just ran out of new stuff to read so this would really help out. There is still some Winter left
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I've heard such good things about Dan Simmons! I have The Terror, but haven't gotten around to reading it yet.
Thanks so much,
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ty 4 the awesome giveaway and 4 the entry:)masonsgranny59atyahoo.com
An opportune giveaway - my mother is wanting to read this.
I follow your blog via googlreader.
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Love to read. Thanks!
I'm a follower.
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Sounds really interesting.
The reviews for this one have me interested!
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I'd love to win this
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i would love to read this
This book sounds really interesting, I'd love to get a copy of it.
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I am also now a follower of your blog.
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I'm a follower
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I'm a follower:o)
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I'm willing to roll the dice!!
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Please enter me to win, too! I loved his last book, The Terror, and I love to read!
Sheila
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This looks like my kind of book, thanks!
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I heard a review of Drood on NPR... thanks for the giveaway!
Ooh - this sounds really good!
This book sounds so good thanks for the chance
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