Praise for books by philip shirley

The White Lie

Mississippi Libraries - “ . . . so enthralling that it can’t be put down . . . ”

First Draft Magazine - “ . . . a wild Southern ride of exciting twists and turns . . . ”

Marlin Barton, author of The Cross Garden - “Crime fiction of the highest order.”

Dayne Sherman, Author of Welcome to the Fallen Paradise - “ . . . worthy of the late Elmore Leonard . . . it’s arresting and unforgettable.”

Charles McNair, author of Pickett’s Charge - “…can stand by Grisham on any bookshelf.” 

 

Oh Don’t You Cry For Me

Mark Childress, Author of Georgia Bottoms
And 2014 Winner of the Harper Lee Award - “ . . . a memorable debut in the world of fiction.”

Sonny Brewer, Author and Editor of
Stories from the Blue Moon Café series -
“ . . . tales that can hold their own….in the proud tradition of Southern Storytelling.”

POP Matters - “ . . . consistently great stories . . . ”

Portico - “ . . . a master story teller . . . ”

First Draft Magazine - “ . . . immensely enjoyable.” 

Enter the Octopus - “A superb collection.”

The Graceland Conspiracy

Mississippi Libraries Journal excerpt
"The Graceland Conspiracy is essentially a fun read...Although fundamentally an international crime thriller, this novel is also funny with a hint of romance. I highly recommend this novel to Elvis fans, but more specifically to public libraries or any libraries with Mississippi fiction writers’ collections."
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Interview with Chris Rice Cooper literary blogger
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  The Clarion-Ledger: “. . . a fast-paced page turner . . . a great read...”
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First Draft Book Reviews
“. . . an ingenious mystery . . . fans of thrillers and Elvis alike can have reason to believe their expectations will be well-received in The Graceland Conspiracy.”
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Charles McNair, Author of The Epicureans

“Philip Shirley’s latest page-turner is preposterously entertaining … and Hollywood-ready. From Texas pool halls to Alabama hide-outs to Mexico, Munich, and Venice, this couple-on-the-run tale of government heavies and Elvis intrigues takes more turns than a Hound Dog 45 rpm from 1956. You’ll be tempted to pick up the phone and spoil the last-page surprise for your reading pals … but don’t be cruel.”  


Michelle Richmond,
New York Times Bestselling Author of The Marriage Pact and Truman Capote Prize recipien
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Prodigal son meets government deception meets murder mystery in Philip Shirley's latest. Chock full of dead bodies, men in suits, and a grainy film that just might lead to one of the biggest conspiracies of a generation, The Graceland Conspiracy is crazy good fun, a pacey, globe-trotting thriller with a Southern twist.”   

Reed Farrel Coleman, New York Times Bestselling author of Robert B. Parker’s Colorblind
“Elvis has left the building … or not. Philip Shirley’s
Graceland Conspiracy is a genre-busting novel full of unexpected twists, tension, and fascinating characters.”


Tom Frankin,
New York Times Bestselling Author of Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter

“Philip Shirley is a terrific writer, better with each new book.”

    

 

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