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Irion Books Releases Murder on Aconcagua
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Irion Books Releases Fifth Book in the Summit Murder Mystery Series

Murder on Aconcagua

Today Irion Books announces the much anticipated release of the fifth book in their Summit Murder Mystery Series, Murder on Aconcagua.  One of the most unique series ever written, the Summit Murder Mystery Series is co-authored by Charles G. Irion and Ronald J. Watkins, and is set at the peaks of the highest mountains on the world’s seven continents.  Remote, inaccessible, they are the crown jewels of climbing.  They are the world’s deadliest mountains, and deaths from falls, avalanches, illness, heart attacks, and high altitude sickness, are a matter of course. Add in murder to the mix, and you get seven of the most original and exciting murder mysteries ever written.

Inspired by Charles Irion’s 1987 attempt to climb Mt. Everest, and his 2011 climb of Mt. Kilimanjaro, each book offers the story of a little known region of the world.  The authors promise you will encounter bizarre customs, ancient taboos, political intrigue, and ethnic conflicts, and Murder on Aconcagua is no exception.

In Murder on Aconcagua, Irion says, “Our hero not only battles the brutal elements of the Aconcagua summit, but the determined greed of a murderer.”  The book’s synopsis tells us that hero Scott Devlon is once again sent by the U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency on another climbing expedition. This time the mountain is Aconcagua, the highest in South America. His mission is to confirm a report that three Inca golden idols have been discovered and are headed to Venezuelan strongman, Hugo Chavez. Legend says he who possesses them is invincible. Scott’s assignment is to prevent that from taking place but he quickly learns that there are those who will stop at nothing, including murder, to get their hands on the idols. 

For more information about Charles Irion and the other books in the Summit Murder Mystery Series, please visit www.charlesirion.com or www.summitmurdermystery.com  

About Irion Books:
Irion Books launched in 2007 with the release of its Hell Series books, beginning with Remodeling Hell, followed by Autograph Hell, Car Dealer Hell, and Divorce Hell.   While writing the Hell Series, Irion began working on the Seven Summit Murder Mystery Series, after climbing Mt. Everest and Mt. Kilimanjaro.  An entrepreneur and philanthropist, Irion is an advisory board member for Project C.U.R.E., founding principal in Phoenix Social Venture Partners, the founder of his own children's dictionary program, and a past director and current member of the Lions Sight and Hearing Foundation.  Irion has also participated in a number of medical missions abroad including Mexico, Belize, and Tanzania.  For more information about Irion Books, please visit www.IrionBooks.com

 
Readers to Select Cover of Final Book in Summit Murder Mystery Series
 Authors Charles G. Irion and Ronald J. Watkins are asking fans to help them choose a cover for what will be the concluding book in their Summit Murder Mystery Series. The contest, which will run until March 1, 2012, asks participants to choose between two possible cover images for the final book Murder On Kilimanjaro. Irion says, "We can't decide which cover deserves the unique distinction of finishing the series of seven. Through this contest, we want to get feedback from the people whose opinions truly matter ... our readers!" 

Readers who vote on a cover option will be entered into a contest to win a full set of all seven books in the Summit Murder Mystery series! To enter the contest, readers are asked to go to the Summit Murder Mystery Series blog at http://summitmurderseries.blogspot.com/ and fill out the provided form selecting which cover image they think best captures Mount Kilimanjaro, one the amazing seven summits. At the end of the contest, the cover with the most votes will be chosen, and a winner will be contacted via email. 

The seventh and final book, Murder On Kilimanjaro will be what Irion promises is the "crown jewel of our Summit Murder Mystery series. We are very excited about this book. It will be full of non-stop action and tie the entire series together." 

In order to do research for the plot of Murder On Kilimanjaro, Irion actually climbed the mighty mountain himself in June 2011. When asking Irion what the plot contains, he laughs and says, "We are rescuing the President of the United States. Our hero Scott Devlon will be helping the President get off the mountain after his son is murdered." With the release of the book due just prior to the Presidential Election next year, it is sure to be an unforgettable ending to an already amazing series.

The book that started it all is Murder On Everest, which finds the series' hero Scott Devlon returning to the mountain to retrieve the body of a friend, Derek Sodoc, who died during their initial summit attempt. Sodoc's influential Father is convinced Derek didn't die from the elements and hopes by sending the same team back up to retrieve Derek's body, the truth of what really happened will be revealed. Each book in the series takes place on one of the world's seven continental summits, and includes climbing drama, mystery, murder and intrigue.

For more information about Charles Irion and his seven summit book collection please visit http://www.charlesirion.com. You can also see the Summit Murder Mystery book trailer by going to this link on YouTube. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ScNEuEI0Ds

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Charles G. Irion Participates in Growing Self Publishing Trend

Book self publishing sees a 181 percent increase from 2009.

Arizona Author Charles G. Irion Participates in Growing Self Publishing Trend

PHOENIX, AZ, August 5, 2010 — Self publishing is on the rise.  The number of self published book authors is up 181 percent from 2009, according to Bowker bibliographic company.  Arizona author Charles G. Irion of Irion Books LLC is part of this growing trend. 

As technology progresses, so do the standards and expectations of publishing.  Ten years ago a self published book could be spotted immediately and held a negative stereotype. Today, authors who choose to self publish have the same benefits as those who use traditional publishing and in some cases the benefits exceed those of traditional.  Last century’s logic is now outdated and lacks the agility of self publishing. 

According to Irion, the advantages of self publishing outweigh those of using a traditional publisher. “I keep control,” says Irion. “I retain all rights to my books, which doesn’t happen with the large publishing houses.”  

In addition to having control over his novels, Irion has a greater profit margin by utilizing a print on demand service.  By using print on demand Irion is able to order only what is needed by consumers.  Irion jokingly adds, “It also allows me to have a parking spot in my garage.”

Irion warns, however, “would-be” self publishers should also be wary of the commitments of self publishing.  While there are many positive aspects to self publishing, the work load is also increased.  

“In order to do this, I’ve had to wear many hats,” Irion says. “You have to have perseverance, resources, imagination, and money.  You need to have an open mind and some marketing skills.  Then the writing gods do the rest.”

The key ingredient in breaking the mold of traditional publishing, according to Irion, is dedication of both time and resources.  Self published authors must be able to fully immerse themselves in all aspects of production.  
 
“I advise anyone considering self publication to fully research the process before deciding,” Irion says.  “Authors should get referrals from publishing companies, join a professional association like the Arizona Book Publishing Association, and use vendors that other self publishers recommend.  And lastly, “Don’t be afraid to ask for help.”
 

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About Charles G. Irion:

Irion is an author and founder of Irion Books LLC. Books include the Hell Series: Remodeling Hell, Autograph Hell, Car Dealer Hell, and Divorce Hell.  Also available from Irion Books is Roadkill Cooking for Campers - The Best Dang Wild Game Cookbook in the World. In January of 2010, the first two novels of the Summit Murder Mystery Series were published simultaneously, Murder on Everest and Abandoned on Everest (prequel). And in July, Murder on Elbrus was released.  For more information on Charles G. Irion and Irion Books, please visit www.CharlesIrion.com and www.IrionBooks.com. 

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