Praise for Pronko’s Books
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Awards for The Last Train (2017)Winner Shelf Unbound Best Independently Published Book (2018)
Solo Medalist Winner New Apple E-Book Awards for Mystery (2017)
Winner Beverly Hills Book Awards for Crime Fiction (2017)
Winner Best Mystery Book Excellence Awards for Mystery (2017)
Winner Independent Press Award for Mystery and for Thriller (2018)
Global Award Reader Views (2017-2018)
Gold Award Literary Titan Book Award (2017)
Silver Honoree IBPA Benjamin Franklin Digital Awards (2017)
Silver Award Feathered Quill Awards (2018)
Silver Award Independent Publisher Book Awards (2018)
Reviews of The Last Train (2017)“A flawless, dark, atmospheric mystery set in Tokyo. Our judges couldn’t put this novel down.” Shelf Unbound Competition
“For anyone who loves crime and cop novels, or Japanophiles in general, this is a terrific thriller.” Blue Ink Review
“This exotic crime thriller is a lightning-fast chase to the finish line that’ll leave hearts pounding and pages turning.” Best Thrillers
“A well-paced and absorbing mystery, with quick action and a look at urban life, an utterly page-turning adventure.” Foreword Reviews
“An absorbing investigation and memorable backdrop put this series launch on the right track.” Kirkus Reviews
“Gripping and suspenseful, this fast-paced thriller unfolds on the streets of Tokyo, where a clever and cold-blooded killer exacts revenge.” Booklife Prize
“Mystery readers will relish the progress of a detective torn between cultures, the reader of Japanese literature the depth of background.” Midwest Book Review
“Tokyo comes to vivid life in this taut thriller, an unrelenting portrayal of a strong female character and the heart-pounding search to find her.” Publishers Daily Reviews
“Nothing short of electrifying, a masterpiece that combines action with humor and suspense.” Readers’ Favorite
“A fast-paced thriller that skillfully exposes readers to the seedy urban side of Japan and leaves readers waiting for the next in the series.” Feathered Quill
“Written from knowledge rather than research, he knows a lot more than he has any need to tell us brings the city gloriously to life.” The Bookbag
“A heartfelt, thoughtful ode to a strange and beautiful city, in the way that so many classic detective novels are. Lyrically written with plenty of suspense.” Indie Reader
Awards for The Moving Blade (2018)Named One of Kirkus Reviews Best Indie Mysteries and Thrillers (2018)
Grand Prize Winner Chanticleer International Book Awards Global Thrillers (2018)
Winner Independent Press Award for Crime Fiction (2019)
Gold Award Literary Titan Book Award (2018)
Five Star Honoree B.R.A.G. Medallion (2018)
Gold Award Independent Publisher Awards for Mystery (2019)
Silver Medal Readers’ Favorite for Thriller (2019)
Reviews of The Moving Blade (2018)“An elegant balance of Japanese customs with an American-style hard-boiled procedural. A tight, rock-solid installment in a series that’s only getting better.” Kirkus Reviews
“A true page turner with main characters that come alive with intelligence, curiosity and imperfections.” Blue Ink Review
“An homage to Tokyo and a savagely entertaining mystery that will grip readers and keep them guessing until the violent, octane-fueled finish.” SPR Review
“One of the year’s best thrillers. A string of grisly murders, high stakes geopolitics and the prose of a master craftsman elevate this crime thriller to rarefied air.” Best Thrillers
“Full of East Asian and international politics and plenty of sociological commentary. Fun and thrilling throughout—an exciting modern mystery.” Foreword Clarion Reviews
“This book made it to my favorites list before I even finished reading it. Suspense and intrigue from the very first chapter…and great writing.” Literary Titan
“Ripe with surprising plot twists that take the reader into the deep underbelly of Tokyo. An intriguing story of murder, mystery, and maleficence.” US Review of Books
“Detailed and compellingly plotted…for anyone with a fascination or even a curiosity about Japan, this is a great crime novel.” Crime Fiction Lover
“A powerfully written crime novel; often stark and unsettling, the characters spring off the page.” The Wishing Shelf
“A stellar novel with a unique storyline and setting, The Moving Blade is fresh and original.” BookLife Prize
“The second in the Detective Hiroshi series is another cracker: real tension and a scenario which is (unfortunately) only too believable.” The Bookbag
“More than most procedural crime novels…enriched by carefully drawn portraits of both political and cultural differences between Western and Eastern culture.” Chanticleer Book Reviews
“The action-packed plot is not just a dramatic whodunit piece, but a slice of life piece inspecting Japanese heart and minds.” Midwest Book Review
“Pronko brought this story to life so much that I found myself hoping that none of the negative aspects could possibly be true.” Reader Views
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