Author Hank Phillippi Ryan

		ANTHONY AWARD NOMINATIONS! AIR TIME (Best Paperback Original) On the House (Best Short Story) The Anthony Awards will be presented October 17 at Bouchercon in San Francisco. Thank you so much to all! MACAVITY AWARD NOMINATION! On the House (Best Short Story) The Macavity Awards will be presented by Mystery Readers International at Bouchercon in San Francisco. Thank you so much to MRI! And congratulations to all the nominees. On the House wins the 2009 AGATHA AWARD for Best Short Story! AGATHA AWARD NOMINATION! AIR TIME was nominated for the AGATHA for Best Novel of 2009! On the front lines in the TV news business "Buckle up and prepare for a wild ride...Ryan once again channels her Emmy-winning investigative reporting expertise to craft a realistic and compelling mystery, full of hairpin turns and dangerous intersections at breakneck speed. Verdict: Placing Ryan in the same league as Lisa Scottoline...her latest book catapults the reader into the fast lane and doesn't relent until the story careens to a stop. New readers will speed to get her earlier books, and diehard fans will hope for another installment." —Library Journal on DRIVE TIME (starred review!) "Superb series...Ryan's ability to portray these universal dilemmas is her true genius, and one that makes this series an enduring joy to read." —Lynne F. Maxwell, Mystery Scene Magazine, on DRIVE TIME "PRIME TIME is a cleverly written, completely captivating mystery with just the right soupçon of romance." —John Charles, Chicago Tribune "...a wonderful mystery...The author juggles plot and character very deftly with Charlie emerging as one of the wittiest and brightest protagonists in current crime fiction." —Joe Meyers, Connecticut News BREAKING NEWS On the House wins the 2009 AGATHA AWARD for Best Short Story! When true love goes wrong a woman's best friend may be her dog. Or—not. Hank's short story *On The House* is now available in the new anthology Quarry from Level Best Books. READ IT! AIR TIME nominated for a 2009 AGATHA AWARD for Best Novel! *Thrillers: 100 Must-Reads, the brand new anthology from International Thriller Writers, features Hank's essay on Masquerade by Gayle Lynds. Click here for all the details. DRIVE TIME NOW AVAILABLE!* Check out the RT BookReviews cover story! AIR TIME and FACE TIME are Independent Mystery Bookstore Association best-sellers! DRIVE TIME Now Available! "Hank Phillippi Ryan knows the television business entirely; she understands plotting; and she writes beautifully. No wonder I loved Drive Time. Anyone would." —*Robert B. Parker* "Drive Time may be Hank Phillippi Ryan's best novel yet—a stunning and timely plot enhanced by the life-changing events in her investigative reporter's personal and professional life. A realistic and endearing portrait of a woman trying to have it all. (And if any woman can, that woman is Charlotte McNally.)" —*Margaret Maron* "Loved it! Smart, funny, fresh, intriguing and thoroughly entertaining— I highly recommend this series." —*Suzanne Brockmann* Read more about DRIVE TIME AIR TIME "Sassy, fast-paced, and appealing. This is first-class entertainment." —*Sue Grafton* "AIR TIME is a fun, fast read with a heroine who's sexy, stylish, and smart. I loved it." —*Nancy Pickard* "Excellent! Hank Phillippi Ryan knows how to create characters that come to life and capture your heart. Don't miss this engrossing story." —*Brenda Novak* Read more about AIR TIME FACE TIME A BookSense Notable Book "FACE TIME is a gripping fast-paced thriller with an important story line and an engaging and unusual heroine. As Charlie McNally wrestles with aging, ratings, her mother, and her lover's little girl, she gives us a vivid behind-the-scenes look at television news; we meet a cast of characters whom we hope to see again." —*Sara Paretsky* "FACE TIME is a superior sexy mystery infused with an insider's knowledge of the wild TV news industry and, at its heart, a rich, well-developed protagonist we can cheer for. Hank Phillippi Ryan is an exciting voice for smart women who are tired of silly chick lit fare and ready for some real, kick-ass romance and intelligent plot. I loved it!" —Sarah Strohmeyer Read more about FACE TIME PRIME TIME Winner of the prestigious AGATHA Award for Best First Novel RITA Nominee Best First Novel and Best Romantic Suspense DAPHNE Nominee Best Romantic Suspense RT Reviewers Choice Award Winner and TOP PICK "PRIME TIME is hilarious... Charlie McNally is one of a kind—smart, sassy, and a thoroughly endearing character. Hank Phillippi Ryan is a fresh new voice in crime fiction." —Hallie Ephron "PRIME TIME is current, clever and chock-full of cliff-hangers. Readers are in for a treat." —Mary Jane Clark Read more about PRIME TIME Autographed Copies! Want an autographed copy of PRIME TIME with free shipping? No problem. The mavens at Mystery Lovers Bookstore in Oakmont PA have specially arranged to provide that for you! Just click here. Quotes in header: Sue Grafton, Robert B. Parker, Susan Wiggs