ELIZABETH ZELVIN
2007 Agatha nominee

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Elizabeth Zelvin, author of DEATH WILL GET YOU SOBER, is a New York City psychotherapist who has directed alcohol programs and currently does online therapy. She was a 2007 Agatha nominee for a short story featuring the protagonist of her first mystery novel.

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"Smooth prose and outstanding storytelling ability....a remarkable and strongly recommended first novel." - Library Journal

"A hell of a job....Great characters and a wonderful voice. Zelvin is an author to keep your eye on. - Crimespree Magazine

"Entertaining debut novel by a psychotherapist...a good surprise ending." - Booklist

DEATH WILL GET YOU SOBER is the April selection of the First Mystery Club at the Mysterious Bookshop, New York, NY.

More reviews

"A refreshing, oddly light-hearted look into the world of alcoholics....an extremely original debut mystery with unique and engaging characters." - Cindy Chow, No Name Cafe

"Dry humor and original characters....a welcome addition to the mystery field." - Lesa Holstine, Blogcritics and Lesa's Book Critiques

"The strength of Death Will Get You Sober lies in the funny and believable [characters]. New York City comes to life as their gritty and highly-detailed backdrop. Best of all, we get an insider look at...a highly specialized profession with its own rituals and jargon and it's skillfully integrated here: plenty of detail that never drags down the pace." - Karm Holladay, Mystery Books, Bella Online

"a well-plotted mystery filled with believable characters and realistic situations....Without being maudlin, cliched or clinical, Zelvin delivers a poignant story....Zelvin's acute sense of people and how sturdy friendships can be destroyed by dependency elevate Death Will Get You Sober....[a] promising series." - Oline H. Cogdill, Sun-Sentinel

 

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Elizabeth Zelvin emcees launch of Murder New York Style at Partners & Crime, New York

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Elizabeth Zelvin launches
DEATH WILL GET YOU SOBER
at the Mysterious Bookshop, April 15, 2008

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