Crash: book three
Nan McCarthy
(Rainwater Press, 2014) 126 pages
Featuring the original ending—never before seen in print!
Bev and Max can’t turn back now… or can they?
The unforgettable adventure chronicled in Chat and Connect, the first two novels in Nan McCarthy’s cyber series, continues in a third installment that’s as fast-paced and addicting as ever. The year is 1997, and readers are once again invited to “eavesdrop” on Bev and Max’s private correspondence.
When their story began, the unlikely pair—two strangers who met online—had nothing to share but their words. Now, following the path set in motion by their increasingly intimate exchanges, they must contemplate the consequences of their deepening relationship. Filled with sexual tension, suspense, and humor, Bev and Max’s messages arouse in them a desire to do and say things they’d never have dreamed of before their lives intersected.
This newest edition of the trilogy features McCarthy’s original ending to Crash as it was written in 1997. Its first time in print, the uncut conclusion offers readers an insider’s glimpse of Bev and Max as they were meant to be seen—at their most human, vulnerable, and authentic.
Heralded as “Chekhov for the ‘90s,” with “fully drawn, believable characters,” the story of Bev and Max’s electric mingling—with its jaw-dropping conclusion—serves as a powerful reminder that life may be fleeting, but love is forever.
critical praise for the original chat, connect, crash series:
“This is Chekhov for the ’90s: lust, romance, and adultery, cyber-style.” — Mademoiselle
“Silicon Valley’s Story of O. From the first page, we’re hooked.” — House Organ: A Magazine of the Arts
“Draws you from page to page. Sequels are on the way, and I can hardly wait.” — The New York Times
“You won’t need a modem to appreciate the charm of this virtual romance.” — Glamour
“[Bev and Max’s] mingling is electric.” — Washington Post Book World
“A hip look at the Internet cyberculture and how it has changed the dynamic of present-day relationships.” — The Review Zone
“Fully drawn, believable characters. There’s a very warm body at the end of each cold computer connection.” — The Orange County Register
“A lively, free-flowing, spontaneous outburst of curiosity, anxiety and hope.” — Syracuse Herald-American
“A love story that is completely modern, full of passion, wit and fun.” — Central PA Magazine
“[McCarthy] gives the headstrong-girl-meets-self-sufficient-boy story a refreshing twist.” — Publishers Weekly
“So authentic—down to the convoluted stumbling that takes place in cyber-relationships—that it’s unexpectedly entertaining.” — St. Louis Post Dispatch
“McCarthy has brought 18th-century epistolary novels into modern times.” — Atlanta Journal Constitution
Nice reviews!!!
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Yay!!!! great job Nan!!!!
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I would love to buy this (and book 2) but unfortunately, the amazon, iTunes, nook, and kobo sites won’t let me purchase it from my country. 😦 Is there another way I can purchase using paypal?
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Hi Mari, Thank you for reading Chat. I clicked on your blog and am guessing you are trying to purchase from Malaysia. I’m very sorry these sites make it impossible for you to purchase ebooks from your country. I hope to eventually offer the ability to purchase my books directly from this site using Paypal, and I apologize I don’t have that implemented yet. I’ve been busy working on a new novel (unrelated to the trilogy). Please stay in touch, and meanwhile I’ll continue to look for solutions for people in Malaysia to purchase Book Two (Connect) and Book Three (Crash) of the Chat trilogy.
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Thank you for your reply!
I’m so sorry to hear that. Looking forward to those solutions though.
Cheers! Looking forward to more works from you, too!
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Hi Mari, check your email. I just sent you complimentary ebooks of Connect: Book Two and Crash: Book Three. I used your email from your NoiseTrade download of Chat. I don’t normally purchase copies for people (Amazon doesn’t let authors give out free copies of our books; we have to buy them as gifts) but your notes have been so nice and polite, I couldn’t resist. Happy reading!
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Awww. I checked my email. It is so nice of you to do so! Unfortunately, Amazon won’t let me download it even if I click on the link, saying the title isn’t available for customers from Malaysia. Sigh. Why, Amazon, why.
But thank you so much for that!
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Oh, great news! I was finally able to access it. Thank you so much! Looking forward to reading the books!
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Glad to hear it worked out, Mari. Enjoy!
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