Cedar Hollow Reviews had this to say about THE ISLE: "The Isle is an atmospheric murder mystery wrapped in a curse. The boat ride out to the island is claustrophobic foreboding at its finest. The dread is evident from the get go. I thought the...
Nick Kaufmann, author of 100 Fathoms Below, had this to say in his review of The Isle: "John C. Foster has written an exceptional gothic mystery, heightened by an atmosphere of ancient New England fishing towns, Puritan folklore, storm-tossed seas, and the secrets that lay...
Tony Tremblay, author of The Moore House had these kind words in a review of The Isle: "Holy cow, this book is nothing like I thought it was going to be based on the cover (mindless fun - giant lobster eats people). Instead, it was...
We've survived to the first Friday in 2019, huzzah! I'll be making appearances throughout the year, but would like to share the developing schedule as it is at present: 1/12 - Noir at the Bar in Providence, RI 1/17 - A Night of Dark Fiction in NYC 3/23...
"The first and most obvious characteristic I look for is an embrace of the season itself. A story that revolves around Christmas or takes place on Christmas. The second, and in my mind more important characteristic, is to find a story that reflects the classic...
The first two dates for my 2019 reading tour on behalf of The Isle are set. January 12, 6-8pm I will join a great group of writers in Providence for Noir at the Bar at AS220 January 17, 7-9pm - A Night of Dark Fiction - Readings...
Gordon White at Hellnotes had this to say about The Isle: "Foster’s writing, too, will grip readers from the get-go. Although the closest descriptor would be “hard-boiled” a la the pulp detective stories, Foster’s prose never lapses into pastiche. He writes clear and vivid descriptions...
I was delighted to see the first review for The Isle appear on Goodreads/Amazon this morning. It went like this: A closed society. Secrets. Atmosphere you can taste. Names have power and John C Foster was wise enough to dedicate THE ISLE to the pair who...
Yesterday was heady stuff as my fourth novel, THE ISLE, was published by my friends at Grey Matter Press. I spent the day promoting the book, booking interviews and planning for readings in NYC and other parts of the country. I'm very pleased to say...
I'll be previewing THE ISLE with a reading in Astoria at the Line Break Series, joining five other writers for a great afternoon. Those so inclined usually head to a nearby bar or restaurant afterwards. 3pm Saturday at QED, 27-16 23rd Avenue, Astoria, NY 11105 -...