Knife Edge by Kerry Buchanan

[Jo Zebedee]

Me either. Perhaps it's a new thing???

Nope, it's a long standing rumour. As far as I can tell, Amazon mostly responds to volume sales (which Kerry's publisher is very good at), over a period of time (to remove the Bookbub effect of single surges from promo) combined with a good review rating and number but, really, no one knows for sure.

 

[Droflet]

Oh, so you mean-

 

[Abernovo]

Kerry you’re going to make me read outside of my genre aren’t you?! I shall have to buy this and hold it against you

So happy to see how great this is going for you. I shall join the ranks and add this to my TBR

Cx

I'd recommend it. I'm still reading it, being a slow reader thee days, but I am thoroughly enjoying it.

My mum also bought a copy. She is the type to review, as well.

 

[Serendipity]

Could you possibly expand on this?
As in which doors?
And why fifty?
Don't want to de-rail Kerry's thread so if you are happy answering perhaps a new thread linked from here?

Well the number of ratings on Amazon has crept up to 44... and on Goodreads 80 ratings...

In part answer to your question, when I last looked into it, bookbub would only take a book on if it had received 50 ratings. For there it is what I call a chain reaction.

Another part is that the ratings on Amazon are designed to maximise their sales and hence income (they are a business after all). Therefore is they have a good selling book, they'll promote it. The number of reviews are indicative of this.

 

[Serendipity]

Hm... just had Amazon trying to get me to buy Knife Edge!

 

[Ursa major]

just had Amazon trying to get me to buy Knife Edge

As you're an SF writer and reader, Amazon probably suspects that you're into cutting-edge fiction....

 

[Droflet]

 

[Serendipity]

As you're an SF writer and reader, Amazon probably suspects that you're into cutting-edge fiction....

Wish I wasn't into writing cutting edge fiction - I'd sell more stories this way!

 

[Kerrybuchanan]

Cover reveal for book 2, Small Bones, to be released 3rd June 2021. So excited!

 

[Droflet]

Another cracker jack cover. Look forward to it.

 

[Parson]

Can't wait.

 

[Jo Zebedee]

If anyone fancies coming along to a chat with Kerry and fellow crime writer, Brian McGilloway, here's a link to a free event on Sunday 16th May - you don't need to be on Facebook to come along, this link will take you to an event link where you can sign up. It'll be craic! And it would be lovely to see some of you there xx

Kerry Buchanan and Brian McGilloway - in conversation

Literature event by The Secret Bookshelf on Sunday, May 16 2021

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[Kerrybuchanan]

And if anyone has a pathological aversion to Facebook, here is the direct link. Jo is being really kind and generous in hosting this event.

Sign up for event with Kerry Buchanan and Brian McGilloway

Brian McGilloway and Kerry Buchanan in conversation with with Jo Zebedee

kerrybuchanan.com

 

[Juliana]

I'll be there!
(I started Knife Edge yesterday evening; got halfway through and then had to force myself to stop and go to bed. Very good!)

 

[Jo Zebedee]

I'll be there!
(I started Knife Edge yesterday evening; got halfway through and then had to force myself to stop and go to bed. Very good!)

It will be fantastic to see you!

 

[Abernovo]

I just requested a place. Absolutely loving this book!

 

[Danny McG]

The event had better be worth it mind, it's up against Carry on Cowboy!

 

[Jo Zebedee]

I just requested a place. Absolutely loving this book!

Yay!

 

[Jo Zebedee]

The event had better be worth it mind, it's up against Carry on Cowboy!

Well now, I dunno. That’s tough.

 

[Kerrybuchanan]

The event had better be worth it mind, it's up against Carry on Cowboy!

Maybe we should reschedule.