12 May 2013EUROCRIME
Eurocrime commented: "DEADLY HARVEST was a fascinating read. Not only does it bring the problems and issues facing Southern Africa to the fore, but it very skilfully combines many different characters and subplots into a convincing whole. ... There is some great interplay between Kubu and his new female detective Khama, who turns out to be an extremely skillful and tenacious detective. ... This is the best book in the series so far, and I can't wait for the next installment."
12 May 2013Ellery Queen`s Mystery Magazine
Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine said of DEADLY HARVEST:

“Tight plotting is seasoned with African culture and the uglier presence of political corruption, AIDS, and black magic. Detective Kubu is joined by Detective Samantha Khama, who helps unravel a mystery involving a witch doctor who is believable and utterly menacing.”
28 Apr 2013Pioneer Press
Mary Ann Grossmann has an excellent review of DEADLY HARVEST in the Sunday edition of Pioneer Press (4/28).  Noting that it "is the most complex book in this series," she summarized it as a "fascinating police procedural."
24 Apr 2013Booklist
Booklist commented:

"Though the cat-and-mouse chase that ensues propels the novel ever forward, Stanley also peppers the tale with richly detailed descriptions of Botswana and the lively lives of its citizens."
24 Apr 2013New York Journal of Books
The New York Journal of Books said of DEADLY HARVEST:

"Compelling and deceptively written, it’s the perfect summer read."
22 Apr 2013Recipe book of Kubu`s favorite foods now available in e-book
We have just release an e-book, called A TASTE OF AFRICA - a KUkBUK, which has recipes of many of Kubu's favorite drinks (including a steelworks) and meals (including bobotie). It is available in all e-book formats for $2.99 or the equivalent.  Click on the CLICK HERE TO BUY THE BOOK NOW button below the menu on the left.
6 Apr 2013R. L. Stine comments on DEADLY HARVEST
Renowned mystery writer, R. L. Kline, said this about DEADLY HARVEST: 

"This book took me to a world I didn't want to leave. It kept me reading, it kept me guessing, and it kept me gasping at its many twists and surprises. Highly recommended."
4 Oct 2012DEATH of the MANTIS wins Barry Award!
DEATH OF THE MANTIS won the Barry Award for the best paperback original mystery of 2011!
12 Jun 2012DEATH OF THE MANTIS shortlisted for ANTHONY
Making the fourth award shortlisting for the book, DEATH OF THE MANTIS has been shortlisted for an Anthony in the category best paperback original.  The Anthony and Barry awards will be awarded at Bouchercon in Cleveland, and we'll both be there!

The full list of nominees can be read here.
19 Jan 2012DEATH OF THE MANTIS shortlisted for EDGAR
DEATH OF THE MANTIS is one of five mystery novels chosen by the Mystery Writers of America as their shortlist for Best Paperback Original for 2012.  The MWA Edgar awards are the "academy awards" of the mystery writing world.  You can read the full list of nominations by clicking here.
20 Nov 2011DEATH OF THE MANTIS in LIBRARY JOURNAL TOP 10
Library Journal has rated DEATH OF THE MANTIS as one of their top ten mysteries published in 2011. You can read their comments and the full list for 2011 by clicking here.
31 Oct 2011STRAND MAGAZINE TOP 12
Recently STRAND magazine voted DEATH OF THE MANTIS as number 5 in its list of top mysteries for 2011.  Here is the full list:



1. Buried Secrets by Joseph Finder (St. Martin’s Press)



2. Carte Blanche by Jeffery Deaver (Simon & Schuster)



3. Delirious by Daniel Palmer (Kensington)



4. Damage by John Lescroart (Dutton Adult)



5. Death of the Mantis by Michael Stanley (Harper)



6. 13 Million Dollar Pop by David Levien (Doubleday)



7. Nearest Exit by Olen Steinhauer (Minotaur Books)



8. Thick as Thieves by Peter Spiegelman (Knopf)



9. Inmate 1577 by Alan Jacobson (Norwood Press)



10. A Simple Act of Violence by R.J. Ellory (Overlook)



11. Serial by John Lutz (Kensington)



12. Strong at the Break by Jon Land (Forge)