“If you are drawn to the dark games of Stephen King and the ordinary-meets-terror of Harlan Coben, you're going to love Carter Wilson's new thriller. In THE COMFORT OF BLACK, Wilson slides open a bedroom window and introduces us to a lovely wife with a tortured past and the secretive man who sleeps beside her. It only takes a single whisper and then there is no safe place—only twist after twist, lie after lie, until you are gleefully riding a frenzy of psychological panic into the wee hours.”

—Julia Heaberlin, author of BLACK-EYED SUSANS

 “Wilson’s (FINAL CROSSING, THE BOY IN THE WOODS) third novel takes off at breakneck speed and doesn’t stop until its jolting conclusion. Gritty, unflinching, and sometimes violent, this thriller is reminiscent of Gillian Flynn’s GONE GIRL and the television series THE EQUALIZER. The characters are intriguing and the writing deliciously descriptive. Adrenaline junkies and fans of darker crime fiction will take to this book, which is compelling and exciting enough to be read in one sitting."

—Library Journal (Starred Review)

“If you are drawn to the dark games of Stephen King and the ordinary-meets-terror of Harlan Coben, you're going to love Carter Wilson's new thriller. In THE COMFORT OF BLACK, Wilson slides open a bedroom window and introduces us to a lovely wife with a tortured past and the secretive man who sleeps beside her. It only takes a single whisper and then there is no safe place—only twist after twist, lie after lie, until you are gleefully riding a frenzy of psychological panic into the wee hours.”—Publishers Weekly (Starred Review)

"From the very first shocking, irreverent and chilling line you know THE COMFORT OF BLACK is anything but your average thriller. It's an exemplary thriller. A knock-your-socks-off- thriller. Wilson's characters burn through the pages and come to life, taking you on a disturbing journey that you won't forget for a long, long time.”

—Best-selling author, M. J. Rose

"Carter Wilson’s THE COMFORT OF BLACK is a superior thriller full of unpredictable twists. Themes of the repetition of history, familial dirty secrets, and one woman’s journey to self-empowerment cruise deftly through this novel’s suspenseful scenes.

In addition to its rollicking pace and complex characters, the book’s turns of phrase and evocative imagery make it enjoyable. Hannah’s premarital fling is “a romance that lasted not much longer than the flowers.” A promontory is described as “a snake of land.” Hannah thinks of the color black: “She could hide in [it]. Wrap it around her.” Thriller aficionados, especially women, will wrap themselves in this novel’s pages with gusto.”

—ForeWord Reviews

“High stakes, moral dilemmas, deadly twists and turns, and a protagonist you can’t help rooting for as she battles the demons from her dark and terrible past, Carter Wilson’s THE COMFORT OF BLACK is so soaked with adrenalin its pages could burst into flame. A very fine thriller guaranteed to keep you up all night.”

—Bestselling Author, Carla Buckley

“Here’s a thriller that thrills, a mystery that mystifies. And it confirms your sense that everyone but you knows what’s really going on, and your best friend is awaiting the proper time to insert the knife.”

—Booklist

—Substantial promotion and publicity to include targeted print media, mainstream print outlets, electronic media, and blogs.

—Author appearances at major conferences/literary events; active website and Facebook presence; extensive professional networks; outreach to independent bookstores, book clubs, and libraries.

The Comfort of Black is author Carter Wilson's third thriller novel, following Final Crossing, and The Boy in the Woods.

Carter Wilson lives in a suburb of Denver, CO, and is available for signings and talks, to be schedule through David Ivester davidi@oceanviewpub.com

Wilson has contracted with AuthorBuzz to supplement publisher's marketing & publicity efforts.

Author Carter Wilson travels extensively, and is in the process of booking speaking and signing events throughout August, September, and October to maximize the launch of The Comfort of Black.

The Comfort of Black is available in a pre-pub digital ARC format through NetGalley and bound pre-pub galleys have been mailed to long-lead reviewers.

NetGalley Widget invitations will be sent to over 8,000 independent booksellers, collection development librarians, reviewers, and blog professionals to access the digital galley via NetGalley.com

Nationwide news and press releases will be sent regarding the upcoming launch of The Comfort of Black, and author appearances beginning March 2015, and extending through the balance of 2015.

30-second elevator speech: The book is about a woman who escaped an abusive past and found who she believes is a perfect husband. This idea shatters in a singular moment of his sleep-talking. She slowly strips away his layers to realize the monster he actually is, and after he tries to have her abducted she finds herself running for her life. Her escape is aided by a man who specializes in helping people disappear, but before she is willing to disappear forever she's driven to uncover the whole truth, and how her own dark past may be the motivation behind her husband's actions.

Target reader: Thriller readers, women. The strong female protagonist should appeal to women who typically enjoy reading suspense/thriller novels.

Carter Wilson has and extensive public-speaking background, which is an asset in book signings and readings.