Jeffery Deaver Discusses New Novel 'South of Nowhere' and the Character Coulter Shaw

Introducing 'South of Nowhere'

• 📚 The new book, 'South of Nowhere', is the fifth installment featuring the character Coulter Shaw.
• 🎯 The novel brings Coulter Shaw to Northern California, where he becomes involved in a town facing destruction by a flood.
• 📖 Reviews describe the book as perfect for a one-sitting read with top-notch pacing.

The Coulter Shaw Character

• 🗺️ Coulter Shaw is a survivalist who travels the country in his Airstream, seeking rewards for missing persons and apprehending fugitives.
• 🌟 He is portrayed as a traditional hero: moral, courageous, and upright, embodying the 'stranger who comes to town' archetype.
• 📺 The popularity of the character is linked to a current public desire for heroes, as seen in the success of the CBS show 'Tracker'.

Jeffery Deaver's Writing Process

• ✍️ Deaver aims to provide readers with what they expect while also offering something new and original in each book.
• ⚠️ He describes waking up terrified each morning, driven by a desire not to disappoint his readers, whom he considers his gods.
• 💡 His writing follows a template of short timelines, numerous twists and turns, and multiple surprise endings to keep readers engaged.

Insights from the Author

• 🎬 Deaver draws a parallel between Hollywood's search for original yet successful content and his own writing goals.
• 🌊 The book incorporates factual elements, such as how to survive a flood, alongside the ongoing family relationship dynamics within the Shaw family.
• 📺 The CBS show 'Tracker', inspired by his books, has been renewed for a third season.