Author JZ Murdock receives national recognition through the NYC BIG BOOK AWARD®

Bremerton, WA – The competition is judged by experts from different aspects of the book industry, including publishers, writers, editors, designers, booksellers, librarians, and professional copywriters. Winners and distinguished favorites are based on overall excellence.

Death of Heaven
Author and reviewer Michael Brookes said of Death of Heaven: “The book starts well and has a ‘Books of Blood’ vibe which really works well. It’s in these tales that the author’s writing ability shines. He demonstrates a lovely turn of phrase and some of the writing is almost poetic in its beauty.”

A horrific childhood event. Two broken boys struggle to grow up. One to achieve great and covert things for our country, things that nearly destroy him. The other continues his struggle through adulthood. Finally, they come back together to help one another, one more than the other. And then things take a staggering turn into the dark and unbelievable.. Into a massive and macabre reality that questions everyone’s reality. A reality that will soon enshroud the entire world.

British book Reviewer Lynn Worton said: “JZ Murdock has written a horror story that had me completely transfixed! I’m intrigued as to what he is working on next! Although horror is not one my favorite genres, I recommend this book to those who do love it.”

WILDSound Writing Festival First Chapter review said: “The story itself is very strong, lulling the reader into a false sense of security as two young boys hunt for treasure, before ultimately morphing into a violent and sometimes disturbing tale of horror. This is done with such swiftness that it takes the reader completely by surprise, which only enhances the effect.”

Enjoy reading, Death of Heaven. But perhaps, just perhaps, leave the light on when you go to bed…

To view the winning book’s page, please visit: https://www.nycbigbookaward.com/2024winners/9781936809042

NYC Big Book Award received book submissions worldwide. Journalists, well established authors, small and large press, and first-time indie authors participated in record numbers. Entries this year were received from the United States as well as countries such as Australia, Canada, China, Cyprus, France, Germany, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Mexico, New Zealand, Scotland, Singapore, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, and the United Kingdom. Cities represented included Asheville, Beijing, Colorado Springs, Dublin, Hong Kong, Los Angeles, Melbourne, New York, Portland, San Francisco, Singapore, Tel Aviv, and Vancouver were among the entries.

Publishers included Atmosphere Press, Berrett-Koehler Publishers, Beaufort Books, Beyond Words Publishing, Blackstone Publishing, Familius Publishing, Flatiron Books, Hachette Go, HarperCollins Leadership, Oceanview Publishing, Old Stone Press, Rowman & Littlefield, Simon & Schuster, Ulysses Press, Watkins Publishing, Westminster John Knox Press to name a few.

“We were delighted to see so many quality publishers and authors from around the world participate this year. I can’t wait to share these books with a global readership,” said awards sponsor Gabrielle Olczak.

To view the list of NYC Big Book winners and distinguished favorites, please visit: https://www.nycbigbookaward.com/

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Contact: JZ Murdock / [email protected]

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