Nashville Resident Thrilling Readers and Critics with Crime Fiction Debut

Nashville resident Chris Well enjoying success with debut novel, the suspense thriller "Forgiving Solomon Long"

Eugene, OR (PRWEB) April 19, 2005 -- Nashville resident Chris Well has been acclaimed by readers and critics alike for his debut novel, "Forgiving Solomon Long," a suspense thriller that crackles with wit and unexpected heart.

Well received a positive response early on with a favorable advance review in "Publisher's Weekly" (Nov. 2004): "This debut contemporary gangster novel ... tells an engaging story. Well's fresh voice makes this an enjoyable addition to faith fiction."

This review has been closely followed by consistently positive feedback from several other magazines, websites and entertainment professionals.

"A hard-edged, mean streets story -- in which God's grace shines all the brighter. 'Forgiving Solomon Long' heralds a new day in Christian suspense." -- Brandilyn Collins, best-selling suspense novelist

"If there's one lesson I learned from 'Forgiving Solomon Long,' its that no one has fallen so far that he can't be redeemed." -- Crossings Book Club, a division of Bookspan, which serves 10 million members

"Just when you think you might know where author Chris Well is heading, he throws you a curveball -- one that, while altogether surprising, is somehow more realistic than what you might have expected. And, truth be told, far more gratifying." -- Jay Swartzendruber, Editor, CCM Magazine

"'Forgiving Solomon Long' is fabulous: part Mario Puzo, part John Grisham and part Tom Clancy. I was honestly blown away." -- Jim Cumbee, President of Non-Broadcast Media, Salem Communications

"Forgiving Solomon Long," now available at booksellers everywhere, has been prominently displayed at Family Christian Stores, Borders and Barnes & Noble stores all over the country. The book is also available locally at Logos Bookstore in Green Hills, and Bethel World Outreach Center in Brentwood.

Find more about the novel at http://www.ForgivingSolomonLong.com

About the Author:
An award-winning magazine writer and editor for 20 years, Chris Well has worked for a variety of national publications, including 7ball Magazine and Release Magazine. His fiction has appeared in Alfred Hitchcock's Mystery Magazine and the online Infuze Magazine. He also wrote the audio drama / comic book project Mammoth City Messengers, which aired locally on WNAZ. He is now editor of Homecoming magazine and contributing editor to CCM Magazine.

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