Library Journal on Bad Thoughts

"This fast-paced, gritty psychological tale balances the fine line between mystery and horror."

Preordering some Bad Thoughts

Bad Thoughts is available for preordering from both amazon.com and BN.com, both at a discount (hardcover, regular price $25.95). Amazon is selling it for $17.13. BN is selling it for $20.76 (members $18.68).

What people are saying so far about Bad Thoughts:

A compellingly clever wheels-within-wheels thriller, Zeltserman’s new novel blends genres in a subtle mix that will appeal to both mystery and horror fans. —Elliott Swanson, Booklist (read whole review)

If you're looking for a hardboiled anybody-can-die-at-any-time book that's a change of pace from the usual, look no further. --Bill Crider (read whole review)

This book is an often graphic and intense read that delves deep into the psychology of evil and sanity. -- Kevin Tipple (read whole review)

For a dark, metaphysical thriller with very real characters, give Bad Thoughts a run. -- Frank Zafiro

Bad Thoughts is hypnotic, gripping, even terrifying. -- Steve Hamilton, Edgar Award-winning author of A Stolen Season

Stunning, though definitely not for the faint of heart— Shamus-award winning author, Jeremiah Healy

THIS IS HIGH OCTANE NOIR, DAZZLING IN IT'S SHEER VIVACITY........I DIDN'T LIKE THIS BOOK, I ADORED IT—Shamus-award winning author, Ken Bruen

Bad thoughts is a fast moving occult thriller, with taut dialogue and smart, likeable characters… Pour yourself a fifth of Scotch, get an easy chair, grab a protective talisman and enjoy.—Adrian McKinty, author of Dead I Well May Be and Hidden River

Friday is Cruel Poetry day!

You can read my review of Vicki Hendrick's excellent new novel here. As part of a grand experiment to bring attention to a worthy book, buy a copy of Cruel Poetry today from Amazon if you like your crime fiction populated by dark, twisted souls on a one-way ticket to hell. Or maybe if you just want to read something different from the norm that's beautifully written.

Booklist on Bad Thoughts

A compellingly clever wheels-within-wheels thriller, Zeltserman’s new novel blends genres in a subtle mix that will appeal to both mystery and horror fans. Police detective Bill Shannon’s dreams are being invaded by images of horrific violence, but the source of the intrusion remains shadowed until the harrowing conclusion of the novel, a homage to the Australian Aboriginal concept of “Dreamtime.” The reader will be kept guessing as to whether the psychologically hammered cop is being revisited by his own guilt or whether there’s an outside factor involved in his recurring visions of murdering his own mother. The resolution of the novel clearly indicates the possibility of sequels to come, so if you want to get in on the ground floor, now’s the time. An ingenious plot, skillfully executed. —Elliott Swanson, Booklist