Danny Roberts has drafted a novel that he is now shopping around, exploring the thrilling adventures in retirement of Dick Borneman. Fans of The School of Homer will recognize Chicago PD Chief of Detectives Borneman as the hard-drinking, golf-obsessed, and Greece skeptical boss of Virgil Colvin. Roberts is querying the new book with literary agents…

Eleven chapters are in the can and off to the first pair of editing eyes. Six chapters and an epilogue remain to be drafted, but the light at the end of the first tunnel is now in sight. The much more daunting tunnel, in some ways, lays ahead. Editing is essential to all writing, but…

Crazy Cat Writer’s (Heena Rathore Pardeshi) book blog, The Reading Bud, has given The School of Homer a 4/5 review. Among other things, she writes: ““The School of Homer” is not just a detective novel; it’s an exploration of grief, friendship, and the lengths to which one would go to seek justice. Marriott’s prose is…

Nationally renowned mystery and thriller bookshop in Houston, Texas, Murder by the Book, has placed five autographed copies of The School of Homer in their local authors section. Please consider patronizing this wonderful store if you’re in the area! The School of Homer (Paperback) | Murder By The Book (murderbooks.com)

The School of Homer received a 5-star rating from Lily Andrews at the book review blog Reader Views. Andrews writes that The School of Homer is “a riveting novel that felt like a loving tribute to the island. Its plethora of memorable and well-wrought characters are distinctly alive, even the minor ones, and the prose…

A new five-star review for The School of Homer is out! Kebun Bunga, writing for Onlinebookclub.org, says, “Marriott’s adept writing and diligent investigation ensure that “The School of Homer” shines as a literary treasure, leaving an indelible mark.” Read the entire review by following the link below! Review of The School of Homer – reviewer…

I recently did a Q&A with BookLife–the Indie Book Review for Publisher’s Weekly. We talked about the inspiration for The School of Homer, why I’m drawn to mysteries, and where we might see Virgil Colvin next. Check it out by clicking on the link below! BookLife Talks with Alexander Marriott

Check out the link below–Readers Favorite has a free Amazon Kindle copy of The School of Homer available. Only during the month of August, so get your request in soon! August Giveaway – Kindle Edition Also check out Delene Vrey’s Readers’ Favorite review of the novel below–five stars! Book review of The School of Homer…

Happy to announce that the kindle edition of The School of Homer is now available on Amazon (link below) for $3.99! Enjoy and spread the word! The School of Homer https://a.co/d/d7EI2sd