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Mystery novel set just north of yosemite

Postby balzaccom » Mon Jun 07, 2021 2:39 pm

I am delighted that Val de Grace books is releasing my series of mystery novels set in the High Sierra--first book is out June 15.

here's what they say about it: Paul Wagner has combined his love of story-telling with his love of the Sierra to write a mystery novel, Danger: Falling Rocks, featuring ranger Dan Courtwright. It’s fun, exciting, and a great choice for summer reading, whether you are on a trip, or just enjoying a stay-cation. Highly recommended!

https://www.amazon.com/Danger-Falling-R ... 461&sr=8-1


But don’t take our word for it—here are a couple of other opinions:
“Danger: Falling Rocks” gives us a vibrant feel of the high Sierra, a charming new mystery hero, and an engaging, fast-moving mystery written with energy and a nice touch of wit. Paul Wagner’s love of the outdoors and his experience hiking and camping takes readers right into the mountains. The zippy writing keeps the story moving along the Sierra trails, through the lineup of interesting, quirky characters, and down the winding mystery path until the satisfying end. It’s a great summer read, whether or not you can find your way into the wilderness.”
-- Rick Kushman, best-selling NY Times author and co-host of Bottle Talk from Cap Radio in Sacramento

“It is an enjoyable read and reflects a lifestyle that not many people are blessed to lead. As a practitioner of this way of life and a pursuer of wilderness settings, this reading has my seal of approval.”
-- Chip Morrill, ex-US Forest Service Wilderness Ranger and White-Water Guide



“Paul Wagner is not only one of the great wine educators and wine story tellers in the world, now he is telling his stories in his new mystery novels. Can’t put the book down!!”

--Brian Murphy, President, Wine Cruise Club, Expedia Cruise Ship Centers



If you want a signed copy, PM me and we'll work it out somehow...
Check our our website: http://www.backpackthesierra.com/
Or just read a good mystery novel set in the Sierra; https://www.amazon.com/Danger-Falling-Rocks-Paul-Wagner/dp/0984884963
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Re: Mystery novel set just north of yosemite

Postby AlmostThere » Mon Jun 07, 2021 6:51 pm

Congrats! How fun.
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Re: Mystery novel set just north of yosemite

Postby Phil » Tue Jun 08, 2021 6:01 am

Yes, absolutely, congratulations, Paul!

I'm an avid reader of primarily memoirs, biography and history, but there's no possible way I'm going to miss this read. You're a man of many talents that never seems to stop being an inspiration to me.
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Re: Mystery novel set just north of yosemite

Postby balzaccom » Tue Jun 08, 2021 6:49 am

Thanks, guys. I'm keeping busy in retirement...and trying to have fun!

Hope you enjoy the book.
Check our our website: http://www.backpackthesierra.com/
Or just read a good mystery novel set in the Sierra; https://www.amazon.com/Danger-Falling-Rocks-Paul-Wagner/dp/0984884963
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Re: Mystery novel set just north of yosemite

Postby balzaccom » Thu Jun 24, 2021 3:05 pm

Got a great review today...

SASHA PAULSEN, Napa Register

"Danger: Falling Rocks," clever and captivating, is greatly enriched by the setting Wagner creates in meticulous detail. He pulls readers along on a trail through the mountains, keenly observing a world in which the greatest threat, of course, is humans...

An excellent excursion for armchair mountaineers, "Danger: Falling Rocks," could also inspire one to dust off the old backpack and head for the hills....
Check our our website: http://www.backpackthesierra.com/
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Re: Mystery novel set just north of yosemite

Postby balzaccom » Fri Jun 25, 2021 5:25 pm

Apologies to those who are trying to buy the book through Amazon. The first copies sold out. We should have new copies available by July 1.
Check our our website: http://www.backpackthesierra.com/
Or just read a good mystery novel set in the Sierra; https://www.amazon.com/Danger-Falling-Rocks-Paul-Wagner/dp/0984884963
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Re: Mystery novel set just north of yosemite

Postby balzaccom » Tue Jun 29, 2021 5:21 pm

Good news! Printing more books today, so Amazon should have them for sale by Friday. Whew! https://www.amazon.com/Danger-Falling-R ... 0984884963

Hope you can wait until then...
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Re: Mystery novel set just north of yosemite

Postby balzaccom » Sun Jul 18, 2021 8:39 pm

Great news...my murder mystery set in the Sierra Nevada was just made a top pick by a leading hiking and backpacking website: https://www.outdoorsgenerations.com/bes ... ure-books/
Check our our website: http://www.backpackthesierra.com/
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Re: Mystery novel set just north of yosemite

Postby balzaccom » Mon Jan 10, 2022 4:11 pm

For those of you who don't want to carry around paper and ink...

The first in my series of mysteries set in the Sierra Nevada is now available as an e-book on Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09Q4 ... bl_vppi_i3

And the next mystery in the series, “Bones of the Earth” should go to print this month. These books are all set in the Emigrant Wilderness, and our hero is a ranger at the Summit Ranger Station in the Stanislaus National Forest. While my wine marketing books have won international awards, these are also getting some good reviews:

"Clever and captivating. Wagner pulls readers along on a trail through the mountains, keenly observing a world in which the greatest threat, of course, is humans... An excellent excursion for armchair mountaineers."
-- Sasha Paulsen, The Napa Register

Top Fifteen Adventure Books to Read:
"With Danger: Falling Rocks, Paul Wagner offers a captivating and witty tale of trouble in the wilderness that's ideal for the armchair mountaineers and keen hikers among us. One of our top fifteen outdoor reads!"
-- Julien Heron, Outdoors Generations

“Danger: Falling Rocks” gives us a vibrant feel of the high Sierra, a charming new mystery hero, and an engaging, fast-moving mystery written with energy and a nice touch of wit. Paul Wagner’s love of the outdoors and his experience hiking and camping takes readers right into the mountains. The zippy writing keeps the story moving along the Sierra trails, through the lineup of interesting, quirky characters, and down the winding mystery path until the satisfying end. It’s a great summer read, whether or not you can find your way into the wilderness.”
-- Rick Kushman, best-selling NY Times author and co-host of Bottle Talk from Cap Radio in Sacramento

"It is an enjoyable read and reflects a lifestyle that not many people are blessed to lead. As a practitioner of this way of life and a pursuer of wilderness settings, this reading has my seal of approval. "
-- Chip Morrill, ex-US Forest Service Wilderness Ranger and White Water Guide
Check our our website: http://www.backpackthesierra.com/
Or just read a good mystery novel set in the Sierra; https://www.amazon.com/Danger-Falling-Rocks-Paul-Wagner/dp/0984884963
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Re: Mystery novel set just north of yosemite

Postby AlmostThere » Tue Jan 11, 2022 11:46 am

Glad to see it's doing so well. I got busy and dropped the ball on getting a paper copy so I'll pick up the Kindle version.
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Re: Mystery novel set just north of yosemite

Postby balzaccom » Tue Jan 11, 2022 8:36 pm

Cool! The second book in the series should go to print this month. I hope to get a proof copy in the next two weeks...then full speed ahead! And it will be available as an e-book immediately.
Check our our website: http://www.backpackthesierra.com/
Or just read a good mystery novel set in the Sierra; https://www.amazon.com/Danger-Falling-Rocks-Paul-Wagner/dp/0984884963
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Re: Mystery novel set just north of yosemite

Postby balzaccom » Thu May 05, 2022 11:48 pm

Check our our website: http://www.backpackthesierra.com/
Or just read a good mystery novel set in the Sierra; https://www.amazon.com/Danger-Falling-Rocks-Paul-Wagner/dp/0984884963
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Re: Mystery novel set just north of yosemite

Postby Christian_MS » Sun Oct 23, 2022 2:31 pm

I'm glad the book is available in electronic form.
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Re: Mystery novel set just north of yosemite

Postby balzaccom » Mon Oct 24, 2022 7:14 am

Thanks, Christian. Yes, all of my novels are now out in Kindle/Nook/electronic versions as well.
Check our our website: http://www.backpackthesierra.com/
Or just read a good mystery novel set in the Sierra; https://www.amazon.com/Danger-Falling-Rocks-Paul-Wagner/dp/0984884963
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Re: Mystery novel set just north of yosemite

Postby Christian_MS » Sat Oct 29, 2022 7:14 am

I'm glad to hear about it. And I really want to read them. But for now I don't have time for it because of my studies. I think if I ask the paper writing service for help I will have more opportunities. I hope it works.
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