GIVEAWAY: 5 copies of The Night Gardener by George Pelecanos

June 5th, 2009

I’m happy to offer up today 5 copies of The Night Gardener by George Pelecanos courtesy of Valerie at Hachette Book Group. I’ve not read it myself but hey, nothing wrong with spreading books around to all you other book lovers, is there?

Here’s a bit about the book from Publishers Weekly…

Starred Review. Pelecanos (Drama City) delivers a dignified, character-driven epic that succeeds as both literary novel and page-turner. In 1985, the body of a 14-year-old girl turns up in a Washington, D.C., park, the latest in a series of murders by a killer the media dub “The Night Gardener.” T.C. Cook, the aging detective on the case, works with a quiet, almost monomaniacal, focus. Also involved are two young uniformed cops, Gus Ramone, who’s diligent, conscientious and unimpressed by heroics, and Dan “Doc” Holiday, an adrenaline junkie who’s decidedly less straight.

Fast forward 20 years. Detective Ramone, now married with kids of his own, investigates the murder of one of his teenage son’s friends. The homicide closely resembles the earlier unsolved Night Gardener murders. Holiday, now an alcoholic chauffeur and bodyguard, follows the case on his own and tracks down Cook, long retired but still obsessed with the original murders. While the three work together toward a suspenseful ending, Pelecanos emphasizes the fallacy of “solving” a murder and explores the ripple effects of violent crime on society.

Listen to an excerpt here.

Visit George Pelecanos’s site here.

About the Author

George Pelecanos is an independent-film producer, an essayist, the recipient of numerous international writing awards, a producer and an Emmy-nominated writer on the HBO hit series The Wire, and the author of a bestselling series of novels set in and around Washington, D.C.

What can you do to enter…

  • Leave me a comment for one entry with a way to contact you please.
  • For two entries, follow my blog. If you already do-thanks and let me know so I can make sure to give you those extras.
  • For three entries, blog or tweet the giveaway to spread the word.

This giveaway is open to US and Canadian residents only (no PO boxes). I will be drawing for the winners on Sunday, June 28, 2009. Good luck to you all!

Please check out my other giveaways on my sidebars too!

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92 Comments to “GIVEAWAY: 5 copies of The Night Gardener by George Pelecanos”

  1. Alexa says:
    June 5, 2009 at 7:07 pm

    Enter me please! I'd love to win this.

    I'm a follower.

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    Reply
  2. Carlene says:
    June 5, 2009 at 7:28 pm

    Please include me in your giveaway.
    Thanks
    carlene
    iluvreading(at)verizon.net

    Reply
  3. Carlene says:
    June 5, 2009 at 7:28 pm

    I am a follower.
    Thanks
    carlene
    iluvreading(at)verizon.net

    Reply
  4. chey says:
    June 5, 2009 at 7:40 pm

    Enter me please. This book sounds great!

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  5. nfmgirl says:
    June 5, 2009 at 8:18 pm

    I'd love to read this book. Please count me in. Thank you!

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  6. nfmgirl says:
    June 5, 2009 at 8:18 pm

    I follow

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  7. Rebecca Cox says:
    June 5, 2009 at 8:20 pm

    Please enter me.
    I follow your blog.
    I tweeted at ccqdesigns

    Reply
  8. Sandy Nawrot says:
    June 5, 2009 at 8:33 pm

    No need to enter me on this one…I've read it. I just wanted to let everyone know that this is a fabulous read! I've been asking myself why I haven't read more of this author. Note to self…

    Reply
  9. Booklogged says:
    June 5, 2009 at 8:35 pm

    I have this on my TBR list already, so to win it would be fabulous.

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    Reply
  10. Booklogged says:
    June 5, 2009 at 8:35 pm

    Am I a follower – You betcha!

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    Reply
  11. Lori says:
    June 5, 2009 at 10:52 pm

    I'm a follower! This looks like a good one too! Thanks!

    queenofthevbs@aol.com
    Lori

    Reply
  12. Annie says:
    June 5, 2009 at 11:11 pm

    I would love a copy of this book!

    Thanks

    nancyrobster@gmail.com

    Reply
  13. Annie says:
    June 5, 2009 at 11:11 pm

    I follow and subscribe via Google Reader!

    Thanks

    nancyrobster@gmail.com

    Reply
  14. Annie says:
    June 5, 2009 at 11:12 pm

    Tweeted

    http://twitter.com/greeeneyedwhwom/status/2049018422

    Thanks

    nancyrobster@gmail.com

    Reply
  15. MJ says:
    June 5, 2009 at 11:15 pm

    I'd love this.

    I follow.

    mj.coward[at]gmail.com

    Reply
  16. Toni says:
    June 6, 2009 at 12:28 am

    I follow.. thanks for the opportunity Dar.. yep.. nothing wrong with spreading around books! I'd love to win.

    Reply
  17. Debbie says:
    June 6, 2009 at 1:20 am

    I've read about this one and would love to win.
    fourkidsrgreat(at)gmail(dot)com

    Reply
  18. edeliz says:
    June 6, 2009 at 1:33 am

    Please include me in your giveaway.

    edeliz@gmail.com

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  19. edeliz says:
    June 6, 2009 at 1:33 am

    I follow your blog.

    edeliz@gmail.com

    Reply
  20. edeliz says:
    June 6, 2009 at 1:36 am

    I twitted:
    http://twitter.com/statuses/friends_timeline/19337700.rss

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  21. Kitten22 says:
    June 6, 2009 at 2:05 am

    This looks great! Please enter me!

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  22. Kitten22 says:
    June 6, 2009 at 2:05 am

    I tweeted about this!

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    Reply
  23. Staci says:
    June 6, 2009 at 2:07 am

    Nothing wrong with sharing the books!! Thanks!!

    Reply
  24. Belinda M says:
    June 6, 2009 at 3:37 am

    Please include me in your giveaway

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  25. Belinda M says:
    June 6, 2009 at 3:37 am

    I am a current follower

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    "Canadian Contests, Freebies, Coupons, Deals, Games and Fun:
    CoolCanucks.ca"

    Reply
  26. Pam P says:
    June 6, 2009 at 3:47 am

    My mother read another of his books and wants to read more, so I'm in, thanks.

    Reply
  27. scottsgal says:
    June 6, 2009 at 4:09 am

    I enjoy his books please count me in

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  28. scottsgal says:
    June 6, 2009 at 4:09 am

    already a follower

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    Reply
  29. Dixie says:
    June 6, 2009 at 2:02 pm

    I can't wait to read this.
    I'd love to win a copy.

    southrngal(at)gmail(dot)com

    Reply
  30. Dixie says:
    June 6, 2009 at 2:04 pm

    I am already a follower of this blog.
    southrngal(at)gmail(dot)com

    Reply
  31. Dixie says:
    June 6, 2009 at 2:06 pm

    I shared this on twitter.
    http://twitter.com/southrngrl/status/2054320822

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  32. teacups2coverart says:
    June 6, 2009 at 2:23 pm

    This is my first attempt at posting a comment. I'm new at all this, not a blogger, just enjoy reading the reviews about books. It's fun. I love reading and just discovered a few blogging sites. As I get more comfortable I'll see where it takes me.

    Reply
  33. Cheryl S. says:
    June 6, 2009 at 2:50 pm

    Please count me in – Thanks!

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  34. Cheryl S. says:
    June 6, 2009 at 2:50 pm

    I follow

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    Reply
  35. Annie says:
    June 6, 2009 at 4:06 pm

    I want the book :)
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  36. Madeleine says:
    June 6, 2009 at 10:05 pm

    I would love to read this book, I follow you :)

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  37. janetfaye says:
    June 7, 2009 at 12:20 am

    I would love to enter.

    Thanks!

    janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com

    Reply
  38. janetfaye says:
    June 7, 2009 at 12:21 am

    I follow your blog.

    janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com

    Reply
  39. janetfaye says:
    June 7, 2009 at 12:22 am

    1. Tweet:
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  40. janetfaye says:
    June 7, 2009 at 12:22 am

    2. Tweet:
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  41. janetfaye says:
    June 7, 2009 at 12:23 am

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  42. Pam says:
    June 7, 2009 at 12:56 am

    I'd like to read this book – I've been hearing lots about it.

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  43. Pam says:
    June 7, 2009 at 12:56 am

    follower

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    Reply
  44. Marie says:
    June 7, 2009 at 1:51 am

    I would love to read this!

    marielay@gmail.com

    Reply
  45. Marie says:
    June 7, 2009 at 1:51 am

    I am a follower.

    marielay@gmail.com

    Reply
  46. Jake Lsewhere says:
    June 7, 2009 at 5:30 am

    Looks like a good read, please enter me into this drawing.

    Thanks for hosting this giveaway.
    jake.lsewhere[at]gmail.com

    Reply
  47. olympianlady says:
    June 7, 2009 at 9:25 am

    Please enter me. Thanks!

    tiffanyak1986(at)hotmail(dot)com

    Reply
  48. Katrina says:
    June 7, 2009 at 1:31 pm

    Thanks for the great giveaway!

    ykatrina at hotmail dot com

    Reply
  49. Molly says:
    June 7, 2009 at 3:00 pm

    I would love to entered in this fantastic giveaway!

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    Reply
  50. Molly says:
    June 7, 2009 at 3:00 pm

    I am a loyal follower as well :)

    Mstermind1 at gmail dot com

    Reply
  51. Mishel says:
    June 7, 2009 at 6:10 pm

    I've seen this a lot recently, so I'd definitely love a chance to read it.

    I'm already a follower =)

    && I posted a link to this giveaway on my sidebar.

    Thanks Dar!

    mishtakes AT gmail DOT com

    P.S. I really like your new header!

    Reply
  52. Amber says:
    June 7, 2009 at 11:16 pm

    I love George Pelecanos!
    Thank you for the giveaway :)
    hurdler4eva(at)gmail(dot)com

    Reply
  53. Amber says:
    June 7, 2009 at 11:17 pm

    I follow you already :)
    Thank you for the giveaway :)
    hurdler4eva(at)gmail(dot)com

    Reply
  54. gaby317 says:
    June 8, 2009 at 12:00 am

    I haven't read anything by him yet, and this looks like a good read. Please count me in.

    gaby317nyc AT gmail DOT com

    Reply
  55. gaby317 says:
    June 8, 2009 at 12:00 am

    I'm a follower via googlereader

    gaby317nyc AT gmail DOT com

    Reply
  56. Kat Bryan says:
    June 8, 2009 at 12:15 am

    I love a good mystery and this sounds like one. Thanks for the giveaway.

    Reply
  57. naida says:
    June 8, 2009 at 1:28 am

    The Night Gardener sounds greast, but no need to enter me since my TBR mountain is taking over my life…lol.
    http://thebookworm07.blogspot.com/

    Reply
  58. Trin says:
    June 8, 2009 at 4:58 am

    I would like to be entered
    khal5671 at mwcc dot edu

    Reply
  59. Trin says:
    June 8, 2009 at 4:58 am

    I follow and will post about it on Friday.

    Reply
  60. Lisa says:
    June 9, 2009 at 12:20 am

    I'd love to win, Dar. Thanks for entering me!

    I also stalk, um I mean, follow you.

    lisamos64@gmail.com

    Reply
  61. ossmcalc says:
    June 9, 2009 at 3:46 am

    I am a big fan of George Pelecanos and would love to win a copy of The Night Gardener.

    Thank you,

    Christine
    womackcm@sbcglobal.net

    Reply
  62. ossmcalc says:
    June 9, 2009 at 3:47 am

    I am also a follower.

    Thank you,

    Christine
    womackcm@sbcglobal.net

    Reply
  63. FOKXXY says:
    June 9, 2009 at 3:44 pm

    I would love to be entered. I am so excited to read this book!!

    ssummmer(at)gmail(dot)com

    Reply
  64. Renee says:
    June 9, 2009 at 10:29 pm

    I blogged about your contest!
    http://reneesrecommendations.blogspot.com/2009/06/giveaways-around-blogsphere_09.html

    Reply
  65. Kristi says:
    June 10, 2009 at 4:22 am

    I would love to win this book!!

    I also follow your blog.

    kherbrand at comcast dot net

    Reply
  66. Dawn M. says:
    June 10, 2009 at 9:48 am

    The more I hear about this one the more I want to read it. It sounds like such a great mystery. Please enter me.

    Thanks! :0)
    librarygrinch at gmail dot com

    Reply
  67. A Reader says:
    June 10, 2009 at 4:57 pm

    Please enter me.

    Thanks for the giveaway!
    Kimspam66(at)yahoo(dot)com

    Reply
  68. A Reader says:
    June 10, 2009 at 4:57 pm

    Follower (liane66)

    Thanks for the giveaway!
    Kimspam66(at)yahoo(dot)com

    Reply
  69. Beth says:
    June 11, 2009 at 2:45 am

    Sounds like a very good book. Would love to read it.
    pbclark(at)netins(dot)net

    Reply
  70. Patti says:
    June 12, 2009 at 11:43 pm

    I have recently started to really enjoy mysteries and this one sounds interesting.

    budletsmom(at)yahoo.com

    Reply
  71. Patti says:
    June 12, 2009 at 11:44 pm

    I am a follower of your blog.

    budletsmom(at)yahoo(dot)com

    Reply
  72. Pam says:
    June 13, 2009 at 2:55 am

    This sounds like a very scary & intense book and I can't wait to read it.

    Thanks.
    pamelashockley(AT)netscape(DOT)net

    Reply
  73. nfmgirl says:
    June 13, 2009 at 3:18 pm

    I blogged it:
    http://cerebralgirl.blogspot.com/2009/06/book-giveaways-in-blogworld-06-13-09.html

    Reply
  74. Carol says:
    June 13, 2009 at 5:46 pm

    George Pelecanos is one of my favorite authors! Thank you for a chance to win this book!
    Carol M
    mittens0831 AT aol.com

    Reply
  75. Carol says:
    June 13, 2009 at 5:46 pm

    I'm a follower.
    Carol M
    mittens0831 AT aol.com

    Reply
  76. Anonymous says:
    June 13, 2009 at 8:04 pm

    Please include me in this drawing. He's my favorite mystery writer! thanks.

    sara
    ihpie at yahoo.com

    Reply
  77. Sammie says:
    June 13, 2009 at 11:17 pm

    I would like to be entered into your giveaway please.

    SamantharaeM at gmail dot com

    Reply
  78. Sammie says:
    June 13, 2009 at 11:18 pm

    I am a follower.

    SamantharaeM at gmail dot com

    Reply
  79. okibi_insanity says:
    June 18, 2009 at 5:33 am

    Count me in! I love murder/mystery novels. Thank you.

    Sue
    okibi_insanity[at]yahoo[dot]com

    Reply
  80. okibi_insanity says:
    June 18, 2009 at 5:33 am

    I follow.

    Sue
    okibi_insanity[at]yahoo[dot]com

    Reply
  81. okibi_insanity says:
    June 18, 2009 at 5:34 am

    I blogged about this contest at my LJ:
    http://okibi-insanity.livejournal.com/9199.html#cutid1

    Sue
    okibi_insanity[at]yahoo[dot]com

    Reply
  82. Misusedinnocence says:
    June 19, 2009 at 9:42 pm

    Would love to read this.

    And I follow. :)

    misusedinnocence@aol.com

    Reply
  83. Aimala says:
    June 20, 2009 at 1:53 am

    Please include me in this giveaway with 2 entries because i'm a new follower too!

    Thank you!
    Amy
    Aimala02@yahoo.com

    Reply
  84. Madeleine says:
    June 21, 2009 at 5:05 pm

    Hi, Enter me in this giveaway

    madeleine444[at]gmail[dot[com]

    Reply
  85. canadiangiveaways says:
    June 23, 2009 at 3:55 am

    I'm determined to win this book – I love crime/mystery books!

    casper @ dublin.com

    Reply
  86. canadiangiveaways says:
    June 23, 2009 at 3:55 am

    I'm now following

    Reply
  87. Lisanne624 says:
    June 23, 2009 at 6:08 pm

    I love mysteries, and Pelecanos is the acknowledged master! I'd love to win this!

    I'm also following!

    lahlstedt (at) gmail.com

    Reply
  88. Jo-Jo says:
    June 23, 2009 at 7:20 pm

    Please enter me for this one.
    joannelong74 AT gmail DOT com

    Reply
  89. Jo-Jo says:
    June 23, 2009 at 7:20 pm

    I'm also a follower.
    joannelong74 AT gmail DOT com

    Reply
  90. Laura says:
    June 24, 2009 at 7:34 pm

    Please enter me.
    Laura
    laura.leahj@gmail.com

    Reply
  91. Jo-Jo says:
    June 25, 2009 at 7:42 pm

    I blogged about the contest here.
    joannelong74 AT gmail DOT com

    Reply
  92. Anonymous says:
    June 25, 2009 at 11:14 pm

    You have the best book contests.
    Please enter me.
    RJB
    loki304[at]tds[dot]net

    Reply

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