My first novel inspired by the espionage adventures of my father, Corridor of Darkness, a Novel of Nazi Germany, received a bronze medal today in the Suspense/Thriller category of the 18th annual 2014 Independent Publisher Book Awards competition, the world’s largest book awards contest.
Since 1996 this contest has recognized excellence in independent publishing, and this year’s competition received 5340 entries coming from the US, Canada, and ten countries overseas. The 2014 IPPY Awards medal ceremony will be held on May 28th in New York, on the eve of the BookExpo America convention.
Here’s a shot of Corridor of Darkness celebrating its award on a well-deserved getaway to Florida. The book’s been working hard.
Photo courtesy of Roberta Campbell Lawman
My sincere thanks to all of you who have given my debut novel your support. Beacon of Vengeance, the sequel, is due for publication mid-summer.
Please spread the word that Corridor of Darkness is available as a paperback at on-line retailers and at select bookstores, such as Face in a Book in El Dorado Hills, CA, and as an eBook at http://www.amazon.com/Corridor-Darkness-Novel-Nazi-Germany-ebook/dp/B00GLFIS0W/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1398437044&sr=8-1&keywords=corridor+of+darkness
Patrick W. O'Bryon 
Great news, Patrick! What an honor!
Thank you, Susan. You know how much I appreciate all you bring to the dialogue about this writing passion of ours! Your support is wonderful!
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Stop by and give Patrick congratulations on a job well done!
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I certainly appreciate your re-blogging, Pamela!
WHOA!!!! Fantastic!!!
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Thanks, Ken! Your appreciation of the book means a lot to me.
Congrats. You are most deserving.
Thank you, Mark. I look forward to our next opportunity to talk writing and publishing!
Patrick, I’ll email you. Unfortunately, I’m entering a string of busy weekends.
Bravo!! Congratulations Godfather. It appears that it’s now in electronic form…. Nice! I’ll download.
Thanks, Roy! I hope you enjoy how Ryan Lemmon faces up to tough challenges. You’re the master at taking on some pretty challenging adventures yourself!
Congratulations!! Will you be attending the awards ceremony in NYC? If so, plan to spend a couple of days @ chez O’Bryon in NJ – about a hour south. Love, Leonard
Congrats, Master!
You are too kind, but thank you!
WOW WOW WOW!!!!! How fantastic for you… So does this mean do we have to bow down everytime we see you??? Cant wait for the next one….
Thank, guys! No bowing allowed however. So happy you both enjoy the story.