Email promotion from Atomic Shelf

Hi Jim,

In the world of professional sports, "sudden death" usually refers to the overtime period—but in Jim Kochanoff’s gripping thriller, it’s a literal, looming reality. Sudden Death takes readers behind the scenes of high-stakes athletics and thrusts them into a terrifying conspiracy where the ultimate prize isn't a trophy, but survival. Combining the relentless pacing of a Harlan Coben mystery with a deep dive into the pressures of elite performance, Kochanoff delivers a heart-pounding narrative that proves the most dangerous games are played off the field.

I’m Nick from Atomic Shelf, and we specialize in helping "Sport Thrillers" and "Suspense" titles find the "Adrenaline Readers"—those who love the intersection of physical competition and psychological warfare.

We can help put this ticking time bomb in front of 10,000+ thriller fans, sports enthusiasts, and mystery addicts in days. Our goal is to make Sudden Death a digital page-turner, establishing Jim Kochanoff as a dual-threat master of both speculative adventure and grounded suspense.

Here’s how we’d showcase it:

  • "The Final Buzzer" Reels: Fast-cut, high-tension TikToks and Reels that mimic a broadcast countdown, using stadium lighting and heartbeat audio to mirror the book's "race against time" stakes.

  • The "Locker Room Secret" Hook: Short, punchy clips that ask: What happens when the team’s biggest star becomes their biggest liability?—teasing the internal sabotage that drives the plot.

  • "Anatomy of a Conspiracy" Carousels: High-value Instagram and LinkedIn posts that visually connect the dots between the sports industry, medical ethics, and the shadowy figures pulling the strings in the novel.

  • "Pressure Point" Visuals: Shareable, high-contrast graphics featuring the book’s most intense quotes about the cost of winning and the fragility of a "perfect" career.

From there, we expand across Instagram, Facebook (Mystery & Thriller groups), and sports-centric forums—the digital arenas where fans gather to discuss their favorite rivalries and reads. By positioning Sudden Death as a visceral, "unputdownable" experience, we ensure it captures the attention of everyone from the casual reader to the hardcore thriller junkie.

This constant presence transforms digital "saves" into consistent sales, book club selections, and a reputation for your catalog as a source of high-octane storytelling.

If you’d like to see exactly how we’d roll this out for Sudden Death, just reply “show me.”

Warmly,

Nick | Atomic Shelf

Boxall's 1000 books

Hello Jim,

I hope this message finds you well.

My name is Avenna, and I represent the Boxall’s 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die Reading Community, a highly engaged book club of 3,000+ active readers who value immersive storytelling, thoughtful discussion, and sustained engagement with standout books across genres.

Each year, we host the Boxall Reading Challenge, a structured, year-long initiative designed to give selected titles ongoing visibility and reader interaction, rather than a short promotional spike. We are currently running the 2026 Boxall Reading Challenge, taking place from January 1 through December 31, 2026.

Why The Pursuit Stood Out

The Pursuit immediately caught my attention for its premise alone: the ability to track any missing person for 24 hours after they vanish. It’s a compelling, cinematic concept but what makes the story linger is the emotional weight beneath it. The loss of a wife and daughter, the moral cost of using this power, and the way past and present collide elevate the book beyond a straightforward supernatural thriller.

High-concept thrillers like this often face a familiar challenge:
they hook readers quickly, generate excitement and then lose visibility once the initial rush fades, even when the story deserves deeper discussion.

That’s exactly what the Boxall Reading Challenge is designed to solve.

About the 2026 Boxall Reading Challenge

Rather than brief features, the challenge creates long-term, compounding exposure throughout the year. Featured books benefit from:

  • Ongoing reader updates and progress discussions

  • Theory-driven conversations about plot, character, and stakes

  • Reader reviews and commentary as the story unfolds

  • Organic word-of-mouth within an active, discussion-focused community

For thrillers in particular, this format allows readers to debate choices, speculate on twists, and engage with the story well beyond the final page.

Recognition & Author Honors

At the conclusion of the challenge:

  • The Top 10 most-discussed books are formally recognized

  • Authors are honored for exceptional reader engagement

  • Early spotlight recognition is awarded to titles that generate strong momentum

Our philosophy is simple: gripping stories deserve time to build, breathe, and resonate, not just a quick burst of attention.

I believe The Pursuit would be an excellent fit for this discussion-driven environment, and I would love to explore featuring it in the 2026 Boxall Reading Challenge.

If this opportunity interests you, please let me know and I’ll be happy to share next steps and additional details.

Warm regards

AVENNA CLAIRE RENLY

Audio Book Review on Drone World

Nicki White recommended Drone World (The World Series Book 1).


Recommended and rated this book4 stars

I had won an audio copy of Drone World using Librarthing.com, not sure which sea of the giveaways I received it from author or member. I honestly couldn’t remember entering for it but I am oh so pleased I won. A world where Drones follow your every move. This post apocalyptic story was not only intrusive into the lives of our characters but brilliantly crafted in creating a world of possibilities. I easily finished this audiobook in two days. I was left pondering the plot line as the story advanced and let out a few verbal OMG through the unveiling of the most diabolical of plot twist. My only downfall is that while the stir progressed and had the best twisty twist I was not entirely happy with the ending. It was good but the brief look of what I saw of book two it just didn’t seem as appealing as Drone World. The narration took some getting use to as our main character is a young female but it is narrated in a male voice (the author narrated his own work) so that did take some adjusting but by the end of the book it work, his voice really worked for the part. It gave her voice the sharpness and edge it needed. What I didn’t enjoy about the audio where the sound effects. I think this would be perfect for you teens but as for me being an adult I felt it was a juvenile touch.