Blood in the Water

The novel has continued to garner positive reviews in the blogosphere. Over the last few weeks, I’ve done interviews with several online book reviewers. Each brought out a different angle on my writing, Walker Holmes and me. Blogespresso: What books or authors have most influenced your own writing?  I attended Ole Miss when John Grisham was in law school there and got to know his younger brother, Jimmy. “A Time to Kill” had a significant impact on me because I could picture the people and places in the book. Fellow Floridan Carl Hiaasen’s zany characters and storylines also impacted me….

From Susan Sewell: With corrupt villains and bold heroes, Blood in the Water by Rick Outzen is a fabulous thriller. Containing a suspenseful plot, fascinating characters, and a thrilling storyline, the story captivated me from the very first page. I love Walker Holmes’ character despite all of his flaws; his human characteristics make him a likable and relatable protagonist. Caught up in the suspense and intrigue, I couldn’t put the book down until I came to the exciting conclusion. I liked that it ends in the perfect place for another episode. Even though it is the second book containing the…

From the fabulous Chris Brown(Instagram (cb2711): “Well, it’s a wrap; 277 pages of pure Pensacola DRAMA. You’ll love it. Thanks for all the words @routzen. I can’t believe I put it off so long.” From Divine Zape: ” Rick Outzen’s characters are memorable, from the protagonist to his archenemy Sheriff Ron Frost, who is on the way to winning a third term. Supporting characters, like the despicable Lester Judson, are elaborately written as well. Blood in the Water is a fast-paced, hugely entertaining story with unforgettable characters and a plot that transforms it into a page-turning read. Readers will enjoy the…

Reviewed By Lesley Jones for Readers’ Favorite …a rollercoaster of excitement and tension as the troubled Holmes fearlessly hunts down the evil and corruption of Escambia County. Blood in the Water by Rick Outzen is the sequel to City of Grudges. Owner and publisher of the Pensacola Insider, Walker Holmes’s life is still spiraling downward with an ex-wife, an ex-girlfriend, and haunting memories and demons that he is convinced only alcohol can remedy. Holmes finds himself the target of unnecessary attention once more when he exposes the rape of a young girl. When she is murdered shortly after the publication…

I received this note last month: “We’re pleased to inform you that your book has been chosen for our monthly list of recommendations for Booklist Magazine. “As you may know, Booklist Magazine is the premier review publication for libraries across the United States.  In an effort to help librarians find exceptional independently published titles for their collections, Booklist and BlueInk Review have collaborated in offering a monthly list of recommended titles to be published in the magazine.  Booklist Magazine is read by over 60,000 librarians for use in acquiring titles for their collections. – Patricia Moosbrugger, Managing Partner, BlueInk Review The review: A sequel to Outzen’s debut, City of…

Fans of Rick Outzen’s newsman Walker Holmes won’t be disappointed with this second helping of his hard-hitting antics, while those new readers are guaranteed to be drawn in by Outzen’s unique take on the southern gothic universe.

In the laugh-inducing Florida crime novel Blood in the Water corrupt forces are pitted against a witty investigator.