Billings, Montana, January 16, 2007 - Waking Lazarus, a supernatural thriller with spiritual overtones set in Red Lodge, Montana and written by Billings resident T.L. Hines, has been picked by the editors of Library Journal as one of the "Top 25 Genre Novels of 2006" in its January issue released today.

In picking Waking Lazarus for its 11th annual list of best genre fiction, the editors said, "Hines' intricate thriller about a man declared dead several times offers plenty of twists and turns without sacrificing character development" and called the book "supernatural suspense that pushes the envelope." The novel, along with other books on the Library Journal "Best of" list, was selected from more than 7,500 works reviewed by the publication in 2006. It was one of only five novels selected in the "Christian Fiction" genre, as well as one of only three debut novels. The complete list is available online at http://www.libraryjournal.com/article/CA6401664.html#genre

The book was previously reviewed in the publication's June 1 issue, earning a starred review, which indicates work the LJ editors feel is exceptional; it also received positive reviews in Publishers Weekly, Booklist, Kirkus Discoveries and several other publications after its release in July of 2006.

"This is a huge honor," says Hines. "I was thrilled to get a starred review in Library Journal this summer, but making their 'Best of' list caps a pretty incredible year for me." The book has been a commercial success as well. It's now in its third printing as a hardcover, and will be released as a trade paperback in early 2007--just before Hines' next book, a Butte-based supernatural thriller called The Dead Whisper On, releases in hardcover.

Hines has also received national attention for his unique marketing efforts on behalf of the book; he enlisted more than 400 "Volunteer Publicists" at his web site to help build word of mouth, which generated a feature story in Publishers Weekly, as well as other national and regional press.

About T.L. Hines
T.L. Hines has been an advertising agency owner/principal, a trade magazine editor, and now a novelist: Waking Lazarus, his first novel, released summer of 2006. He currently lives in Montana with his wife and daughter. As a teen, he was an undefeated 3-0 in air guitar competitions, in which he performed songs by ZZ Top.
http://www.tlhines.com

About Library Journal
Library Journal is the only independent journal in the field and the only one that is edited to be a conduit between vendors and librarians, and vice versa. It combines analytical news reports, features, and columns on the cutting edge of library technology, policy, management, and other issues and includes some 7500 evaluative reviews annually of books, audiobooks, videos/DVDs, databases, systems, and more, written by librarians for librarians.
http://www.libraryjournal.com

About Waking Lazarus
Christian Fiction/Religious Fiction: Mystery and Suspense
Cloth Hardcover: $18.99
Bethany House Publishers
ISBN 0764202049
Available at your local bookstore, bethanyhouse.com or by calling 1-800-877-2665.
http://www.bethanyhouse.com/wakinglazarus/

Jude Allman has died--and returned to life three times. Now, to stop a killer stalking Red Lodge, Montana, he'll have to unravel the mysteries of his own deaths.

"Readers who consider most faith thrillers too tame should find this satisfactorily chilling." - Publishers Weekly

(Starred Review) "A first rate work...Highly Recommended." - Library Journal

"[A] well-paced suspense narrative populated by dynamic characters." - Kirkus Discoveries

Media Contacts
AUTHOR
T.L. Hines
tlhines =at= tlhines.com

PRINT
Brett Benson, Bethany House Publishers
952-829-2529 or bbenson =at= bethanyhouse.com

BROADCAST
Linda White, Bethany House Publishers
952-829-2765 or linda.white =at= bethanyhouse.com

INTERNET
Jim Hart, Bethany House Publishers
952-829-2526 or jim.hart =at= bethanyhouse.com

CANADIAN MEDIA
Ellen Graf
519-886-6262 ext.4201 or egraf =at= rgm.ca

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