The Innocent Bone - Der Menschenmacher
My fifth book has been released in Germany - The Innocent Bone (as I know it) or "Der Menschenmacher."
I wanted to take the time to say a few things about the book, and to answer some common questions I've been getting.
First, the questions:
A. YES - the next book will be a Smoky Barrett book. Promise! :)
B. NO - there is not an English translation, yet. The German publication is the first in the world, and it may be some months before the English translation occurs.
I'm returning to Germany at the end of March, for a tour, with a mix of enthusiasm and trepidation. I realize that Smoky is much beloved by those who read her. As a fan of a number of 'continuing characters' myself, I appreciate the reluctance some may feel to 'step outside the series.' I hope you'll give it a try.
This is a book I had to write, and it has involved both hours and anguish. I expect it to be highly controversial amongst my existing readers, and see some proof of this in the opening reviews on Amazon.de ('Five stars! One star! Two stars! Four stars!') I expect some to despise it, and others to love it, and would be surprised to find much middle-ground. I'm not saying this to be avant-garde, I simply feel that it's that kind of a book. Again, two emails received seem to support this. Both were very kind, but certainly different in their views of the book. One loved it best of my books so far; the other said politely "Please return to Smoky Barrett."
For those that will love it, I hope it takes you places both terrible and redemptive. For those that will hate it, but love the Smoky series, I can only accept your judgment humbly, and ask for your patience. This was a novel driven by forces unknown to me; not literally, but sometimes it felt that way. It took me on a terrible journey, and I present it to you, my German readers, as a journey worth taking.
Smoky will return in book six. I'm in the midst of it already, and I know fans of the series will not be disappointed. Time away from her has been good for both my creativity and my clarity, so far as Smoky Barrett is concerned.
Whether you like or hate Der Menschenmacher, my primary hope - as with all of my books - is that it will shake you up; that it will make you feel something visceral and true.
It's a dark voyage. Whether or not you like the journey, I believe you'll know you have traveled, and that perhaps you'll step off onto the dock just a little bit dazed; perhaps a little bit troubled. I certainly hope so, strange as that sounds.
Before returning to my lapse in posting... let me say to EVERYONE who has emailed me with such kind and encouraging words about my novels - thank you, truly. I am terrible with replies, but I do ensure that I read them all. And I am very, very much looking forward to my return to Germany this March.
Long drives, lovely crowds and dark beer... what else could I possibly ask for?
I wanted to take the time to say a few things about the book, and to answer some common questions I've been getting.
First, the questions:
A. YES - the next book will be a Smoky Barrett book. Promise! :)
B. NO - there is not an English translation, yet. The German publication is the first in the world, and it may be some months before the English translation occurs.
I'm returning to Germany at the end of March, for a tour, with a mix of enthusiasm and trepidation. I realize that Smoky is much beloved by those who read her. As a fan of a number of 'continuing characters' myself, I appreciate the reluctance some may feel to 'step outside the series.' I hope you'll give it a try.
This is a book I had to write, and it has involved both hours and anguish. I expect it to be highly controversial amongst my existing readers, and see some proof of this in the opening reviews on Amazon.de ('Five stars! One star! Two stars! Four stars!') I expect some to despise it, and others to love it, and would be surprised to find much middle-ground. I'm not saying this to be avant-garde, I simply feel that it's that kind of a book. Again, two emails received seem to support this. Both were very kind, but certainly different in their views of the book. One loved it best of my books so far; the other said politely "Please return to Smoky Barrett."
For those that will love it, I hope it takes you places both terrible and redemptive. For those that will hate it, but love the Smoky series, I can only accept your judgment humbly, and ask for your patience. This was a novel driven by forces unknown to me; not literally, but sometimes it felt that way. It took me on a terrible journey, and I present it to you, my German readers, as a journey worth taking.
Smoky will return in book six. I'm in the midst of it already, and I know fans of the series will not be disappointed. Time away from her has been good for both my creativity and my clarity, so far as Smoky Barrett is concerned.
Whether you like or hate Der Menschenmacher, my primary hope - as with all of my books - is that it will shake you up; that it will make you feel something visceral and true.
It's a dark voyage. Whether or not you like the journey, I believe you'll know you have traveled, and that perhaps you'll step off onto the dock just a little bit dazed; perhaps a little bit troubled. I certainly hope so, strange as that sounds.
Before returning to my lapse in posting... let me say to EVERYONE who has emailed me with such kind and encouraging words about my novels - thank you, truly. I am terrible with replies, but I do ensure that I read them all. And I am very, very much looking forward to my return to Germany this March.
Long drives, lovely crowds and dark beer... what else could I possibly ask for?
posted by Cody McFadyen at
3:45 PM
18 Comments:
You're coming back to Germany?? : ) Wow, I am super exciting! Do you already know when and where you'll be? I cannot wait!
Love, Anika.
Our Dear Mr. McFadyen,
As a fan of your WRITING, I can honestly say I look forward to ANY journey you wish to take us on, with or without Smokey at the wheel. That being said, I anxiously await the English translation of this book and eagerly look forward to the next Smokey Barrett installment. And will continue to troll your site for blogs and updates.
Happy Writing!
And enjoy the trip abroad. We'll expect an American tour to follow.
Dear Mr. McFadyen,
I already bought the book weeks ago
but I´ll start when I´m on rehabillitation in Bavaria, because I have the time to read there and I´m looking forward to read because all your books are so fantastic. I love how you write and what it makes me feel.
I hope to see you sometimes here in germany :)
sinercely Svenja Fuchs
Dear Mr.McFadyen,
I visited your reading in Hanover yesterday and it was great.
"Der Menschenmacher" i allready read last week, and I was really impressed, even though it's not a Smoky Barrett-story...:o)))
Enjoy your german trip!
Best wishes
Aenna
I will definitely give it a try when the English translation is published. I wouldn't want you to force yourself on writing a book with Smoky in it, in spite of my love for her and her team. It's mostly your writing style, the perspective and personality that reflected between the lines in those books that I admire. I believe I could wait for years, and finally feel such bliss holding the next book. I'm sure we all feel glad you are working on the next book though.
I'm looking forward to the English version of "The Innocent Bone" and the next one with Smoky Barrett.
Kindest regards,
nantochan
I knew nothing about a new book! I'm so excited!! So glad I know German! =D
Hello Mr. McFadyen,
I was on rehabillitation so I had alot of time to read the Book "Der Menschenmacher" I was exited to read and I have to say it´s worth to read it!
I love the way you write! its amazing!! I couldn´t get my eyes of that book!
I hope I´ll see you when you are here in Germany again!
I just wanted to say that I love all your books! I Love how you express the feelings of anger and love, it's just that what I feel, but I could never really describe in words like you do. Although, a lot of people are used to Smokey, I think it's great that you tried something new! Der Menschenmacher is just as hearttouching than the Smokey storys. I'm always so sad when I finished one of your books, so I can't wait to read your new one! :) And I'm sorry for my mistakes in the comment, I'm still learning english. Your Fan, Laura
Hi McFadyen,
At first: Greetings from Germany :)
Second: Normally, I don't read books (only if i have to, like in school :D). Anyway, i went once to a book store and searched for some Psycho-Thriller. Some of them were interesting, but I have never read them. But there was one book, just one book, which was the only one left in the store. It was "The Face of Death" (or in german: "Der Todeskünstler). It was not the original cover (your covers are normally white and have only one image on it), it was a red one, full with blood and a girl lying on the ground. I grabbed the book and read the content and my eyes were like O_O. I just couldn't believe what I read! The content was already so awesome that I bought the book and read it right away when i was at home. It takes me like 2-3 months reading a whole book, but this one (even with his 560 pages) took me less than 4 days to read. It was the best book I have ever read in my life, even if some parts were a bit pervert or disgusting, but I like those books! Every sentence, every word, every letter made me fall in love with this story/book. After that one, I bought your other 2 books (Poorly "The Faces of Dead" wasn't your first book which you have released, so i kinda messed up with the life story of Smoky :/ ). I read them again and right away you have released your 4th book. Around christmas time I read your last book of Smoky Barret and later I also read your 5th book. All of them were amazing and I can't wait reading your next book! I know I should also read other books... I'm trying, but they are not the same... :(
So Mr. McFadyen, thank you. Thank you for giving me some great moments of my life by reading your books! :)
Your Fan,
Rudi
Rudi, that's a great comment, very sweet!
@Brigitte Thanks :)
And I'm sorry for my bad english :-(
I'll admit I am having trouble getting through "Der Menschenmacher". I have devoured and re-read all four Smoky Barretts several times, and love them to bits, but "Der Menschenmacher" - well, I guess it's best to be honest: I find it rather tough. :)
as I am a new fan of your writing, I just have to ask, has there been a book written to tell the story of smoky and joseph sands? I have to tell you that I look to have the English translation of your new book....I am now in the midst of ABANDONED, prolonging the journey as I have no idea when the next scary ride might be. I must say that after smoky's series, my usual sacry author does not look scary anymore.More power all the best
When i was at the book store a year ago my eye fell on a book you wrote. I was doubting if i should get it cause to me, you were unknown. I decided to buy it and started to read late at night. And man, i stayed up all night cause i couldn't put it away. I went to the bookstore again and bought the other 3 also. I love your writing. I read a lot of other writers also but to me, yours are the best! Didn't know there were other books on the way so i'm very excited. Hope Der Menschenmacher will be translated to dutch soon. Can't wait to read it. Thanks for sharing your talent with us. Good luck with your new Smokey book!
Love,
A dutch fan.
Do you have an ETA for the English version of The Innocent Bone yet? I 'm dying of suspense here! :)
hurry please and get the innocent bone published in english also cant wait for your next " smokey"
I knew that Der Menschenmacher was highly autobiographic, even before I read your autobiographic section on here. It just had that feel. Like all your books, it wasn't an easy read, it pushed my limits, but it was a good read. You really set a new standard for thrillers.
I really hope for some good things to happen for Smoky though.
Dear Mr. McFadyen,
I just read "Der Menschenmacher" and I really like it. While reading, I was not able to do anything else, even going to bed and sleep was impossible. Although I'm a HUGE fan of Smoky Barret and although I was disappointed when I found out this book is not about her, I bought it. And that was definitly not a mistake, on the contrary!
I can't wait until your new book comes out.
Sincerely Milena R.
PS: Sorry for my bad english!
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