I am excited to report I’ve just finished my novella for The Kill Zone: Ten Deadly Thrillers! It was satisfying to finish Andi and Will’s story from Justice Delayed. I’m anxious to discover what my readers think about their wrap-up.
I had intended to follow up on their story in the next Memphis cold case book, Justice Buried, but that story had a mind of its own and wouldn’t give up the 22,000 words I needed to tell the story. 🙂 Therefore, when Jan Thompson emailed me about being part of their thriller anthology, I said yes.
By the way, Justice Buried releases September 3, 2017, and for the first time ever, I will be doing a book signing at a Barnes and Noble! It will be in Tupelo…where Elvis was born!
And now for last week’s Mystery Question: Which is the fake technology?
- X-ray vision: a machine that allows police to see images through wood, concrete, and brick. Used in situations where it is too dangerous to put a man or a dog.
- 2. Super Dart: a system that shoots a special GPS-equipped dart that adheres to a fleeing vehicle and allows authorities to track the vehicle’s movements from a safe distance, without a frantic pursuit.
- A throwable robotic camera: You’ve seen the cops on CSI and NCIS use a camera with special wheels that allow it to move, climb and explore, but it is for real?
- Vehicle slow down system: equiped on some cars, it is a GPS-enabled system police officers can activate to slow the car down to five miles an hour.
And the answer is…#1. Congratulations Edward, Paula, Sally, and Wendy!
Now onto this week’s Mystery Question where we are one last time dealing with new technology. Which one of the following technologies is incorrect?
- Generic property marker: a water-based solution that can be sprayed or painted to mark your property with a unique chemical code. Stolen items can be identified by the chemical barcode.
- Biometrics, including facial recognition software–you’ve seen it on the crime shows where the police tech matches a photo with an actual person, but is it real?
- Technology that alerts police to the location of gun shots as they happen. It also distinguishes between the gun shot and the echoes that follow.
- Satellite imaging: real-time satellite photos of specific areas where crime is likely to occur, giving police a heads-up on a crime as it happens.
Okay, Super Sleuths, what’s the incorrect answer? Leave your comment below to be entered in a drawing for a copy of Justice Buried which releases September 5! 
I forgot to announce last week that the winner of July’s drawing is Mindy Houng! I’ve already contacted her and mailed her book.
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I’m having a hard time choosing between #s 1 & 4, but I’ll go with #4 due to the “real time” aspect of the satellite imaging–I don’t think they’ve yet pulled off. I love these, DON’T know where you find some of them, but please keep doing it!
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Hi Delores! They are getting harder and harder to find. lol. Thanks for taking time out of your busy day to stop by!
I’ll say #4. Love these little tid bit contests. And your books too. Thx for sharing!
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Thanks Anne! We’ll see if you are correct next week!
#4
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Duly noted Lisa. Thanks for stopping by!
I’m going with 1 again! I pre ordered Kill Zone! Can’t wait!
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Thank you, Paula! I am super excited about this anthology. I can’t believe I have two books coming out so soon!
Yay!! I got one! This week’s choices are hard. I’ll go with #3. Not sure about the others either though lol. Happy Tuesday!!
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Hi Sally! Your book is in the mail! And I’m always excited when someone guesses correctly. This week Edward guessed correctly, too.
I’ll go with #4. Can’t wait to read your new books!!!
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Jackie, I’m excited about them, too. And I’m adding another post tomorrow celebrating the release. 🙂 With a Rafflecopter…I know…I really hate those things but I don’t see any way to do a bigger giveaway without one. I’m giving away a $25 Amazon gift card. 🙂
Tough tough tough, but I am going to go with #4. This glimpse into the technology has been really interesting. 🙂 Thanks!
It’s nice to finally get one right. I am going to stick with #1 for this one as well.
This is so hard!! I’m not good at taking tests!! But, I’m gonna go with number 1.
Boy, I am not very good at these fake tech questions! 🙂 This time, most of them sound fake to me. I’m going to go with #3, though. Congrats on getting your novella done! You really flew through that one! And the B&N book signing sounds fun! Hope it’s a smashing success. 🙂
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Thanks, Jerusha! And congrats on signing with Wendy Lawton!
Thanks so much, Pat! 🙂
I’m guessing #3. I’m amazed at your creativity with these questions. I’ve pre-ordered Kill Zone.
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Thank you, Caryl! And we’ll see next week if it’s #3!
Patricia, I was totally off-track with my answers the last two weeks! I have no idea what to answer this week…lol! Congrats on completing you novella! What a huge accomplishment you must feel 🙂
Ok, I’m crossing my fingers for a correct guess this week because, really, they could ALL be true! I’ll say #3.
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I am haPpY DaNCinG! for sure, Trixi. Next week I’ll post what one of my critique partners found. 🙂 And we’ll see if it’s #3 next week!