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* Beyond the Parentheses, Susan Ford, Author Academy Elite * Attribution, Linda Moore, She Writes Press * Ask The Brindled, N'ou Revilla, Milkweed Editions * Armadillo Antics, Bill Martin Jr and Michael Sampson, Brown Books Kids * Antisexist, Lynn Schmidt, PhD, Bobo Publishing * American Sycamore, Lisbeth White, Perugia Press

* Allegiance to Winds and Waters, Anne Winkler-Morey, Wise Ink Maidenberg, Ph.D., MPH, LCSW-R, Morgan James Publishing Hassan Khalili Ph.D, Breakwater Books Ltd. Below are the current and previous short-listed entries in alphabetical order by book.

This small list or "short list" of finalists is an honored distinction of its own and is announced publicly during the spring of each award year prior to the grand prize announcement. Less than 5% of the nominees become grand prize award finalists. Will appeal to fans of noir historicals." - Library Journal (starred) "A winner.The noir atmosphere of 1940s San Francisco is brilliantly recreated - terrific.Eric Hoffer Book Award Gold Seal © The Eric Hoffer ProjectĪs the annual judging draws to a close, the Eric Hoffer Award announces a small set of grand prize award finalists. knows how to bring the past to life.A joy to read." -Tom Nolan, San Francisco Chronicle "Think Barbara Stanwick meets Myrna Loy, then toss in a hard-boiled crime story worthy of Raymond Chandler. This shows how historical mystery can not only re-create the sights but also the atmosphere of the time" - Romantic Times Top Pick, "Stanley.

Stanley brings 1940s San Francisco to life with her meticulously detailed, hard-boiled novel." - Library Journal, Praise for CITY OF SECRETS: "The historical details shine in this perfectly drawn mystery and Stanley doesn't blink at showing the ugly truths of the time such as race relations, sexism and anti-Semitism.

This shows how historical mystery can not only re-create the sights but also the atmosphere of the time." - RT Book Reviews (Top Pick!) "Stanley's brittle prose and period touches effectively capture the feeling of '40s noir." - Kirkus Reviews "In best pulp fiction style, suspects lounge about with slick hair and cheap suits, blondes are chain-smoking broads, and the nightclubs are smoky and languid." - Publishers Weekly "Engrossing. "The historical details shine in this perfectly drawn mystery.