My next novel, the third in the Mike Bowditch series, will be titled Bad Little Falls, and it comes out from Minotaur Books on August 7. That seems like a long time from now, but having been through this process before, I know the date will sneak up faster than I expect. I am in awe of authors like C.J. Box who are capable of turning out two quality novels a year, but that isn't me. To tide you over, I present my annual spoiler-free word cloud. Here is the essence of Bad Little Falls, based on the words you will encounter most in your reading. Consider it a sneak peek:
