CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming author Steven W. Horn’s “Yesterday Calling” recently clinched a Distinguished Favorite title in the Thriller category at the NYC Big Book Award.
Background of the Competition
The 2023 NYC Big Book Award saw experts from various book industry niches, like publishers and editors, judge entries. Their decisions hinged on overall excellence.
This year, the competition pulled a diverse, high-quality pool of entries from global cities, leading to a record number of winners, according to an announcement by Granite Peak Press.
About ‘Yesterday Calling’
The novel, the fifth installment in Horn’s Sam Dawson Mysteries, is set predominantly in southeast Wyoming. Locations such as Cheyenne, Laramie, Berthoud and Boulder play vital roles.
This isn’t the book’s sole accolade, having already grabbed an Honorable Mention at the Readers’ Favorite International Book Award Contest in the Fiction – Mystery – General category.
Series Overview
Horn’s Sam Dawson Mysteries have garnered multiple awards, including:
- Benjamin Franklin Gold Award
- Eric Hoffer Award Category Finalist
- NYC Big Book Award’s Distinguished Favorite
- A coveted “starred review” from Publishers Weekly
The series circles Wyoming photographer Sam Dawson, known for accidentally delving into mysteries. His escapades involve uncovering secrets, espionage and, at times, mass murder. “Yesterday Calling” pits him against a revengeful psychopath, with past decisions haunting him and his daughter.
Author’s Profile
Steven W. Horn brings a blend of diverse career experiences to his writings. Formerly, he served as the Dean of the College of Agriculture and a professor at the University of Wyoming. Having retired in 2009, Dr. Horn, now Professor Emeritus, resides near Cheyenne. For more insights on his works and events, click here.
