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Andrew

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Publicity by Wiley Saichek

Founder, Saicheck Publicity

​SaichekPublicity@gmail.com

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coming Sept. 10

"Welsh-Huggins knows the secret to good storytelling is to create a compelling protagonist and he has one in Andy Hayes!"

—Matt Coyle, Shamus, Anthony and Lefty Award-winning author of the Rick Cahill series

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"Sick to Death is a must-read from a master of the private eye genre."
—Michael Bracken, Anthony, Edgar, and Shamus nominee

"The eighth in this excellent PI series (following An Empty Grave) also stands alone. Recommended for fans of detectives with a troubled past and a nose for crime."
—Library Journal, starred review

Starting with a daring art heist and a walloping surprise for disgraced quarterback–turned–private eye Andy Hayes, this riveting mystery novel—eighth in the Shamus Award-nominated series—takes readers on a roller coaster ride through COVID and the anti-vaxxer movement, the streets of Columbus, Ohio, and an FBI investigation that points too close to home.

coming jan. 28

"... fast-moving and satisfyingly baffling..." and a "well-constructed mystery."

—The Columbus Dispatch​

"The Mailman delivers heart-pounding action and twists from start to finish. If you like smart, fast-paced writing, and an edge of your seat plot, this is your kind of book.”

 —Reed Farrel Coleman, New York Times bestselling author of Blind to Midnight

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"I dare you to read the first chapter of THE MAILMAN and not be completely hooked.  This is the best kind of thriller, where nobody is who you think they are and every twist in the story is a bigger surprise than you ever could have imagined."

—Steve Hamilton, two-time Edgar Award-winning author of The Honorable Assassin 

Mercury Carter, a federal agent turned freelance courier, just wants to make his delivery to a lawyer in her suburban Indianapolis home and be on his way. Once there, however, he encounters a gang of killers and the lawyer and her husband in mortal danger. Soon, Carter is playing a violent game of cat-and-mouse across the Midwest as he seeks to save the couple and unravel a deadly mystery.

NEW & NOTEWORTHY

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Andrew's House of Mystery Radio Show interview about
 Sick To Death

andrew's books

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the end of the road

"A gripping novel that will latch onto you and refuse to let go all the way to its explosive end. The End of the Road sizzles with the sparks of its looming conflagration.”
—Lee Martin, Pulitzer Prize finalist author of The Bright Forever

columbus noir

“Perfect for fans of crime novels and mysteries. The book tells stories of Columbus’ dark doppelgänger, where greed and pride have run rampant.”
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“Readers who love old-fashioned detective novels will be in hog heaven as they tear into Welsh-Huggins' latest adventure featuring Andy Hayes.”
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upcoming events

sICK TO DEATH
Amazing Sept. 14 tie-in No. 1

When: Saturday, Sept. 14, 10 a.m.-noon

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Where: Katzinger's Deli, 475 S. Third St., Columbus, Ohio. 

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What: Join Andrew as Katzinger's unveils "Andy Hayes Gets Grilled," a custom sandwich celebrating "Sick to Death" and the 10th anniversary of the private eye series. Enter a prize to win copies of all the books!

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Amazing Sept. 14 tie-in No. 2

When: Saturday, Sept. 14, 2-4 p.m.

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Where: ThunderWing Brewing, 2419 Scioto Harper Dr, Columbus, Ohio. 

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What: Join Andrew as ThunderWing Brewing launches "Private Eye PA," a signature beer celebrating "Sick to Death" and the 10th anniversary of the private eye series. 

middleburg Heights, Ohio
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When: Saturday, Sept. 23, 7-8 p.m.

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Where: Middleburg Heights branch of the Cuyahoga County Public Library, 16699 Bagley Road, Middleburg Heights, Ohio. 

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What: Join Andrew as he discusses Sick To Death, mystery writing, and takes plenty of questions. Book sales by Mac's Backs-Books on Coventry. 

Paragraphs Bookstore

When: Saturday, Sept. 28, 11 a.m.

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Where: Paragraphs Bookstore, Mount Vernon, Ohio. 

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What: Join Andrew as he signs copies of Sick To Death and other books 

writing workshop

When: Monday, Oct. 7, 6-8 p.m.

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Where: Thurber House, Columbus, Ohio, in-person or virtual. 

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What: Join Andrew as he presents the key elements of books that are "unputdownable," including hands-on exercises for crafting prose that grabs readers' attention and won't let go. 

morgenstern books

When: Tuesday, Oct. 8, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

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Where: Morgenstern Books, Bloomington, Indiana. 

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What: Join Andrew as he signs copies of Sick To Death and other books 

WHEATBERRY BOOKS

When: Thursday, Oct. 10, 7 p.m.

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Where: Wheatberry Books, Chillicothe, Ohio. 

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What: Join Andrew as he signs copies of Sick To Death and other books 

muskingum county library

When: Wednesday, Oct. 23, 5:30-6:30 p.m.

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​Where:  Duncan Falls/Philo Branch of the Muskingum County Library, 222 Main St., Duncan Falls, Ohio.

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What: Join Andrew as he discusses Sick To Death and other books 

clark county library

When: Tuesday, Oct. 29, 5:30-7 p.m.

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Where: Clark County Library, 201 S. Fountain Ave., Springfield, Ohio. 

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What: Join Andrew as he discusses Sick To Death and other books. Books available for purchase for cash, check or Venmo.

BUCKEYE BOOK FAIR

When: Saturday, Nov. 2, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Where: Greystone Event Center, 50 Riffel Road, Wooster, Ohio. 

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What: Join Andrew at as he signs copies of Sick To Death and other books.

licking county library

When: Saturday, Nov. 9, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

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Where: 101 W. Main St., Newark, Ohio. 

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What: Join Andrew at as he discusses Sick To Death and other books. Event features book sales by Kicks Mix Bookstore.

cleveland writing workshop

When: Saturday, Nov. 23, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Where: Cleveland Marriott Downtown. 

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What: I'll be presenting a class on the ins-and-outs of publishing and offering author critiques.

sharon short book launch

When: Tuesday, Dec. 10, 7 p.m.

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Where: The Book Loft of German Village, 631 S. Third St., Columbus. 

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What: Join me as I'm in conversation with mystery novelist Sharon Short as she launches her latest book, Trouble Island. 

BOOK Launch
The Mailman

When: Tuesday, Jan. 28, 7 p.m.

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Where: Gramercy Books, Bexley, Ohio, moderated by Julia Keller. 

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What: Join Andrew as he launches The Mailman, the first in his new thriller series featuring former federal agent turned freelance courier Mercury Carter..

Book club

When: Tuesday, March 4, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

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Where: Six Fifths Distilling, Perrysburg, Ohio.

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What: Join Andrew he discusses The Mailman and other books.

Upcoming Events

Andy Hayes
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Andrew reads the Andy Hayes Christmas story "Home For The Holidays" 
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