Award-Winning Writer Thrills Mystery Lovers with The Button Collector on September 17
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. & GREENVILLE, S.C. - Washingtoner -- When Chicago journalist Jessica Knight is linked to a string of odd murders, she must navigate being under the watchful eye of the police––and the killer––while risking it all in a dangerous game to make up for the mistakes of her past. This is the thrilling and mysterious premise of The Button Collector, a psychological thriller and mystery available in print and e-book on September 17 (ingramelliott.com/button_collector).

A bone-chilling story set in snowy Chicago, this psychological thriller revolving around newspaper journalist Jessica Knight and the serial killer known for murdering Knight's family members combines atmospheric drama with romance and mystery reminiscent of book-to-screen adaptations like Sharp Objects (HBO), The Last Thing He Told Me (Apple+), and Verity by Colleen Hoover (Amazon/MGM).

"This book's aesthetic is very mysterious, with cigarette smoke, dark apartments, snowy streets, and police cars. It's exactly what a reader would expect from a journalist on the run from a killer––and falling in love with a detective the whole time," says author M. M. Cochran. "When a thriller lover picks up The Button Collector, I know they'll be trying to solve the mystery from page one, and I'm really excited to see who can put the puzzle pieces together before the ending."

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Cochran's award-winning debut novel—Between the Ocean and the Stars—was published in 2022 by IngramElliott Publishing and hailed by reviewers as "heartbreaking, poignant, and emotional." The novel was named a Finalist in the National Indie Excellence Awards® and is available anywhere books are sold.

Publisher P.E. Calvert commented on collaborating with the talented author. "M.M. Cochran is a major talent. Her literary style is at once accessible and vulnerable, and backed up by her talent for crafting the written word. When we read the premise of M.M.'s sophomore outing, we knew immediately that it would be the perfect evolution of the author's brand and support the mission of IngramElliott—to bring amazing stories to light—in print and on screen."

The Button Collector can be ordered now through Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Bookshop.org, Rakuten kobo, Apple iTunes, and anywhere books are sold.

Cochran will be holding a book launch party for The Button Collector on Saturday, October 12, at Third Space Coffee & Bakery in Landrum, SC, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Third Space is located at 803 E. Rutherford St., Suite D, Landrum, SC. The public is invited to attend the party, where light snacks and refreshments will be served. Please bring your copy of The Button Collector for Cochran to sign at the event or purchase a paperback or hardcopy at the event.

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For the latest news about M. M. Cochran and her novels, connect with her on Instagram or TikTok @m.m.cochran_writer.

Can Jessica button up this case on her own?
When Chicago journalist Jessica Knight is linked to a string of odd murders, she must navigate being under the watchful eye of the police––and the killer––while risking it all in a dangerous game to make up for the mistakes of her past.

About The Author
M. M. Cochran is an award-winning journalist and fiction writer. She is the author of young adult mystery romance novel Between the Ocean and the Stars, which was named a finalist in the 2023 National Indie Excellence Awards. She lives in the foothills of South Carolina and can most commonly be found watching sunsets, making homemade lattes, or seeking out the next adventure. Keep up with M. M. Cochran on @m.m.cochran_writer.

About IngramElliott Publishing
IngramElliott is an award-winning independent publisher with a mission to bring great stories to light in print and on-screen. For more information, please visit www.ingramelliott.com.