Crime Fiction | Pen and Picture 2025
The New Bad Thing is the new novel from Michael Ebner, a Kirkus Reviews ‘Best Books of the Year’ author.
Everything you need to know about The New Bad Thing series by Michael Ebner
1. Series Release Dates
2. Book Reviews
3. Inspiration for the acclaimed new American crime series
4. Interviews with author Michael Ebner and audiobook narrator Braden Wright
5. The Series so far: Book 1 and Book 2
6. Libraries and Stores
7. Trailers and Bonus Content
8. Frequently Asked Questions
1. Series Release Dates
Crime Fiction | Pen and Picture
The New Bad Thing (The New Bad Thing #1) Michael Ebner
eBook: Advanced early release
Paperback: Official release 2025
Audiobook: Advanced early release (Narrated by Braden Wright)
Blood Fire (The New Bad Thing #2) Michael Ebner
eBook/Paperback/Audiobook: 2025
2. Book Reviews
“Ebner gives his characters rich back stories and complex motivations. Teagan proves to be an appealing hero with depth and determination – readers will enjoy rooting for her.”
– Kirkus Reviews
Kirkus Reviews says “GET IT” and LoveReading (UK) awarded the book their ‘IndieBooksWeLove’ badge. Also on Goodreads Most Popular Published books list.
4 Stars from San Francisco Book Review, 4.5 stars from Los Angeles Book Review, 4 stars from Portland Book Review and 4 stars from Seattle Book Review. Read more Industry Reviews here and Goodreads Reviews .
“A globe-trotting action-packed thriller”
– San Francisco Book Review
“Intense, thriller. An ending you will not see coming.”
– Los Angeles Book Review
3. How a couple’s fertility challenges inspired the acclaimed new American crime series
Coming soon: Author interview and real life inspiration for this exciting new crime series.
4. Interviews with Author and Narrator
Michael Ebner is a Kirkus Reviews ‘Best Books of the Year’ author.
Braden Wright is an AUDIE Award-winner performer.
5. The Series so far…
Coming in 2025…
6. Libraries and Stores
Thousands of libraries across the United States have the series. Libraries in New York, Texas, Arizona, Washington State, New Jersey, Georgia, Florida, California, Indiana, Delaware, Arkansas, Connecticut, Kansas, Kentucky, Ohio, Maine, Nevada, Louisiana, Maryland, Oregon, New Hampshire, Michigan, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Alaska, South Carolina, Minnesota, Iowa, Vermont, Illinois, Virginia, Idaho, Utah, Tennessee, Massachusetts and Maine. As well as hundreds of libraries around the world including Canada, United Kingdom, Hong Kong, Australia and New Zealand, among others. Has your library got this exciting new crime thriller series? Available to libraries by Overdrive/Libby. See the Audiobook here. See the eBook here
Via Overdrive/Libby. View the Audiobook narrated by AUDIE Award-Winner Braden Bright here. View the eBook by Kirkus Reviews Best Books of the Year Author Michael Ebner here
Libraries:
Stores:
The New Bad Thing audiobook. Narrated by Braden Wright.
7. Trailers and Bonus Content
More bonus content here
8. Frequently Asked Questions
How can libraries order The New Bad Thing series?
Via Overdrive/Libby. See the Audiobook here. See the eBook here. Many libraries have ordered the series already including NYPL, LAPL, LA County, Vancouver PL, Arkansas, Boston, Florida and many more. We love libraries too
Where can I purchase The New Bad Thing?
All stores including Barnes & Noble, Amazon, Audible, Apple, Kobo, Waterstones, and many more.
When will book 2 in the series be available?
Book 1 (The New Bad Thing #1) is now available and the next book in the series, Blood Fire (The New Bad Thing #2), is expected to be released in early 2025.
What is book 2, Blood Fire, about?
Plot under wraps.
Will the same narrator, Braden Wright, be narrating the audiobook for book 2 in the series?
Yes.
How to request an interview with the author?
Please email your request to: management@penandpicture.com
Does Pen and Picture have any planned library events?
USA book tour in early 2025. We are creating some bespoke library events and library materials. If your library is interested in getting involved with The New Bad Thing universe please email us at: news@penandpicture.com
“Ebner has crafted a fast-paced thriller with plenty of twists and turns that make it difficult to recognize fact from fiction.”
– San Francisco Book Review
“An entertaining page-turner that mixes punchy shootouts with resonant soul-searching. Ebner gives his characters rich back stories and complex motivations. Teagan proves to be an appealing hero with depth and determination – readers will enjoy rooting for her.”
– Kirkus Reviews
“Engaging and exciting from the beginning. Teagan has no choice but to fight fire with fire. A very realistic feel for the reader.”
– Portland Book Review
“Intense thriller. An ending you will not see coming.”
– Los Angeles Book Review
“The excitement in this book starts from the very first chapter.”
– Chicago Book Review
“Global terrorism, mafias and one woman running from her personal struggles to try and make a difference form this twisting action thriller. A good recommendation for fans of action, thrillers and espionage.”
– LoveReading (UK)
“A riveting story. Makes the reader feel they are on the edge of their seat, waiting to see what happens next.”
– Seattle Book Review
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