NEWS AND EVENTS
All three novels in the John Hardin series are selling well in stores and online, and Phil is doing signings throughout 2009 in all the North Carolina stores he can fit into his schedule. Please watch for him to appear
in your Carolina home town store.
He's also available to speak on writing in libraries or schools.
Phil is working on a new stand alone novel set in his home town of New Bern, about a federal probation officer who's an amateur astronomer. He's also editing a short story anthology called VICES, which will showcase the work of 21 excellent storytellers including Lee Child, Heather Graham, James W. Hall, Vicki Hinze, Greg Hurwitz, Jonathon King, Joe Konrath, Jon Land, John Lutz, Doug Lyle, and F. Paul Wilson.
If you don't see Phil's books in your favorite store, please ask for them.
PRAISE FOR THE JOHN HARDIN SERIES:
Publisher Helen Rosburg said of GUNS, "Absolutely first rate. Outstanding read."
Publishers Weekly said of GUNS, "Bowie did the homework to distinguish his History-of-Violence-style plot."
Reviewer Ken Gruebel in the New Bern Sun-Journal called GUNS,
"A fine debut novel from a gifted writer."
U.S. Marine John N. stationed at Cherry Point, said, "Bought GUNS, and let me tell you, if that was your first, don't let it be your last."
GUNS ALSO TOOK HONORABLE MENTION AT THE 2007 LONDON BOOK FESTIVAL
Romantic Times called DIAMONDBACK, ". . . a combustible mystery with twists galore."
Reviewer Harriet Klausner called DIAMONDBACK, ". . . an exciting thriller with a touch of romance."
Reader Tomas E. from Sweden, said, "I just finished DIAMONDBACK and loved it. GUNS was also very good. Now I'm waiting for KLLRS, and hoping there will be more."
Rob Neufeld, reviewer for the Asheville Citizen-Times said, ". . . our enjoyment of KLLRS derives from good writing. Bowie knows his stuff."
Harriet Klausner said KLLRS is, ". . . an engaging action-packed thriller . . . fans will appreciate this entertaining tale."
Reviewer Ken Gruebel in the New Bern Sun-Journal, called KLLRS,
". . . one exciting book from beginning to end. A great book. I recommend it."