[EDITED TO ADD: The Ginormous SHADES OF GRAY Contest is now closed to entries.]
You know how frustrating it is to go into your local bookstore and not see the book you desperately want to read RIGHT NOW? Yeah, we do too. That’s why Caitlin and Jackie are encouraging readers to preorder SHADES OF GRAY. The book hits the shelves in the US and Canada on Tuesday, June 22. We have no idea whether your local chain or indie will have it in stock when you want to buy it — so we’re encouraging readers to preorder SHADES OF GRAY from their favorite bookstore.
If you preorder SHADES OF GRAY, you’re eligible to enter the ginomous Preorder SHADES OF GRAY Contest! What are we giving away? Glad you asked…
Caitlin Kittredge, who writes in the POV of supervillain Iridium, is giving away her entire Nocturne City series. All five books, signed by Caitlin. Plus a signed copy of BLACK AND WHITE. This is the Bad Guys Prize Pack.
Jackie Kessler, who writes in the POV of superhero Jet, is giving away her entire Hell on Earth series. All three novels and two anthologies, signed by Jackie. Plus a signed copy of BLACK AND WHITE. This is the Good Guys Prize Pack.
And the grand prize winner will receive, along with a signed copy of BLACK AND WHITE and one book from Caitlin’s and Jackie’s backlist, a copy of THE INVINCIBLE IRON MAN OMNIBUS, written by Matt Fraction. This is the Superhero Prize Pack.
The Bad Guys Prize Pack winner will be picked at random on Saturday, June 19, 2010.
The Good Guys Prize Pack winner will be picked at random on Sunday, June 20, 2010.
The Superhero Prize Pack winner will be picked at random on Monday, June 21, 2010.
To enter, all you have to do is comment below and tell us where you preordered your copy of SHADES OF GRAY, and whether you’re rooting for Iridium, Jet, or both of the characters. The contest is open to residents of the United States and Canada.
EDITED TO ADD: We’ve opened the contest up to everyone. No preordering required. But we would really, REALLY appreciate it if you preordered.
EDITED TO ADD SOMETHING NEW: The amazing Matt Fraction will custom sign The Invincible Iron Man for the winner of the Superhero Prize Pack!
Have at it!
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I preordered it through B&N. I got a giftcard for my birthday and I bought both “Black and White” and “Shades of Gray.” I love the cover art on the two books.
I am more for team Jet.
by Natascha
on June 11th, 2010 at 11:28 am
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I preordered it at sears.com. I had a coupon. I’m rooting for both characters.
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I pre-ordered from Amazon, and I’m rooting for Jet. Since I’ve never read the series, I also ordered the first book.
Amazon says it comes out on June 22, but I’m hoping they ship before then.
by Elaine R
on June 11th, 2010 at 12:36 pm
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pre-ordered from B&N, I’m going for Iridium since stories are always better when the bad guy wins
by Jason Lewis
on June 11th, 2010 at 2:47 pm
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Pre-ordered through Amazon (ran to do it right after I saw this post!)
I’m rooting for Iridium!
by Liz T.
on June 11th, 2010 at 4:31 pm
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Pre-ordered from Chapters (it’s Canadian). Rooting for Iridium…love her snark 
by B. Chan
on June 12th, 2010 at 1:39 am
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I pre-ordered this from Amazon 3 months ago because there is not a bookstore where I live & I wanted it the week it came out! I am more for Iri but I guess I really go for both characters.
by Elizabeth H.
on June 12th, 2010 at 10:02 am
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pre-ordered from B&N back in mid-April (I’m a little over anxious). Iridium all the way!! Really looking forward to seeing what happens next.
Kinda bummed that Daemon’s Mark is the last of the Nocturne City books, but at least the series ended on a high note!
by Elektra
on June 12th, 2010 at 10:35 pm
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I just ordered it from my local bookstore (Porter Square Books in Cambridge, MA). I’m rooting for the whole team! I managed to get the hardcore comics guys at work interested in comics-without-pictures and will spread the word about this.
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I preordered from amazon.com. I also ordered Black and White since I haven’t read it yet.
I’m going to root for Iridium. 
by Holly
on June 13th, 2010 at 10:54 am
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Third attempted entry…
I preordered from Amazon and am rooting for both, as continued conflict is more entertaining.
by Rev. Bob
on June 13th, 2010 at 3:36 pm
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I have not pre ordered yet but looking forward to doing so, I loved black and white…… looking forward to reading the next book.
by Cindy Mac
on June 13th, 2010 at 10:49 pm
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oh sorry I am an Irridium fan…. she rocks
by Cindy Mac
on June 13th, 2010 at 10:50 pm
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Iridium for sure
by Carmen_R
on June 13th, 2010 at 11:27 pm
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I pre-ordered from Amazon and also ordered “Black and White” cause I have not read it yet 
I usually love villains, but I’m rooting for both <3 <3
by Ale
on June 13th, 2010 at 11:27 pm
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I’ve been waiting a zillion years for SoG, it seems. I can’t wait to read it!
Also, I love both characters; no way I can choose one over the other. ^_^
by Tressa
on June 13th, 2010 at 11:32 pm
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Haven’t pre-ordered yet, but will get it through Amazon Kindle . Can’t wait!
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Hmm…tough call. I think I like Iridium a bit more. Haven’t pre-ordered it yet, but considering it.
by Jessica S.
on June 14th, 2010 at 8:18 am
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Jet all the way! Thanks for a chance to win 
I’ll spread the word over at my blog today. 
by Miranda
on June 14th, 2010 at 8:59 am
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I’m rooting for both Jet and Iridium cause both sides of superhero and supervillain have interesting motives
by Nick Everitt
on June 14th, 2010 at 9:38 am
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I love Jet so I am rooting for her! But I want good things for Iridium also!
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I haven’t preordered – money’s a bit tight, but I’m going to be purchasing Black & White and Shades of Gray as soon as I can. I’m rooting for both Jet and Iridium, just can’t seem to choose a side.
by Barbara Elness
on June 14th, 2010 at 2:20 pm
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I preordered on Amazon Kindle. I am partway through Black and White and so far I have to go with Jet, but I am excited for the rest of the book and the next one too!
by Chad
on June 14th, 2010 at 3:26 pm
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I’m rooting for both the girls, because where’s the fun of superheros/supervillains without the good and evil tug of war? 
Haven’t preordered yet, but will as soon as payday rolls around, lol.
by Caitlin F.
on June 14th, 2010 at 4:59 pm
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I just got Black and White… haven’t pre-ordered yet. As for me I think you can’t have one without the other… balance I say.
by MarnieColette
on June 14th, 2010 at 5:06 pm
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Pre-ordered from B&N.
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I plan on pre-ordering it soon! I’m going to go with Iridium
by Rachel Elizabeth
on June 14th, 2010 at 5:55 pm
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Preordered it for my Amazon Kindle!
by Natalee V.
on June 14th, 2010 at 6:29 pm
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Haven’t preordered yet but I am hoping to get it for my bday on the 29th. Loved Black and White and am sure I’ll love Shades of Grey as well.
I’m rooting for both characters. I’m hoping they can regain each other’s trust and become the friends they used to be!
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I’m pre-ordering from Amazon and totally rooting for both!
by kira
on June 14th, 2010 at 8:00 pm
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I typically don’t pre-order, since I buy all my books for my nook now, and it’s super easy to get it the morning of.
I’m totally rooting for the Bad Guys though! All the ladies like a bad boy!!
by MinnChica
on June 14th, 2010 at 8:22 pm
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I will be preordering from Borders, and rooting for both!
by BedOfRoses85 (Lisa S.)
on June 14th, 2010 at 8:27 pm
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I pre-ordered from Amazon. I’m rooting for both!can’t wait ladies! 
by Kathy Crouch
on June 14th, 2010 at 8:27 pm
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I’m so RELIEF when you said it’s open to everyone now. I hope it means open to international reader too ?
if yes, please count me in
if not, it’s okay!
by Mariska
on June 14th, 2010 at 9:36 pm
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I’m pre-ordering from B&N.
I’m rooting for Iridium all the way. I have a soft spot in my heart for villians.
by Jennifer
on June 14th, 2010 at 10:39 pm
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I haven’t pre-ordered yet. I want to start at the beginning so I’ll be getting Black and White on my Kindle next paycheck and probably picking up Shades of Grey after that. I’m glad you publicized the contest on Twitter because I wouldn’t have heard of the series otherwise.
As for who I’d root for… I’m going to go with both as well. Good guys/bad guys is all relative.
Did you ever listen to Jeffrey Dirigo’s Union Dues stories? They’ve been on Escape Pod and it’s a great superhero universe.
by Keslynn
on June 14th, 2010 at 10:44 pm
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Preordered though Amazon.
I have to go with rooting for both. At this time I cant pick between. Plus good can always go bad and bad can always have touches of good.
by Donna S
on June 14th, 2010 at 11:32 pm
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Preordered from B&N! Very excited! I’m going for… Jet. Awesomesauce.
by Ellaanabeth
on June 15th, 2010 at 12:53 am
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I preordered my shades of grey on Amazon.com!
I realy love that amazon delivered it realy fast!Love Jet 
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by Thuongi
on June 15th, 2010 at 6:33 am
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Preordered from Amazon, I’ll be between work and home too much to stop at a bookstore 
I’m rooting for both of them! I love the characters, and I absolutely love their interactions together. I can’t wait to read Shades of Gray!
by Codi
on June 15th, 2010 at 2:27 pm
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I preordered it from Amazon. Easiest when it comes to importing it into Germany.
Also… hmm… I think I’m kinda rooting for Iridium.
by Carolin
on June 15th, 2010 at 4:18 pm
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And… one more time.
I DID pre-order, last week when you posted this. From B&N. And I can’t wait to read it 
by Melissa T
on June 15th, 2010 at 5:00 pm
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Uck. And I forgot to say who I was rooting for, with all the problems I was having posting in the first place!
So I’m adding that I’m rooting for both sides.
by Melissa T
on June 15th, 2010 at 5:02 pm
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I’m rootin’ for both of them!
I will also look into pre-ordering, because my sweety likes Iridium and Jet!
by Lily
on June 15th, 2010 at 5:13 pm
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Pre-ordered from Amazon… And I’m rooting for Iridium!
by Karen
on June 15th, 2010 at 6:04 pm
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I’m a huge Caitkitt fan, so I must go for Iridium. Preorder from local bookmiser. Must say Caitlin was my inspiration to write again. Go Iridium.
by Deowolf
on June 15th, 2010 at 9:30 pm
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Will pre-order tomorrow from High Crimes Mystery Bookshop in Boulder, CO. I have to get Lady K ready for bed right now, so can’t get to the wallet at this point in time.
I’ll let you know when the order goes in…
I will root for both sides!
by Vickie B
on June 15th, 2010 at 9:56 pm
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Just ordered my copy through Amazon for Kindle.
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Pre-ordered through B&N, and I’m rooting for Iridium!
by Strina
on June 16th, 2010 at 12:48 pm
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i preordered it through books-a-million.
k_sunshine1977 at yahoo dot com
by kisah
on June 16th, 2010 at 1:51 pm
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I have to admit, that I do not usually pre-order… but I will probably go to Amazon.com to get it…
Loved both characters in the first book… want to see what else happens…
by Colleen
on June 16th, 2010 at 2:37 pm
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I’m rooting for the both of them! Just pre-ordered it from amazon.com…
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Not sure who to root for, but please enter me in the contest!
by Angela C
on June 16th, 2010 at 4:27 pm
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Can’t decide who to root for but please enter me in this awesome contest!
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Please enter me into rooting for both.
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I’m too poor to pre-order, but I will most certainly be getting the book as soon as I can!
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I’m too poor to pre-order, but I will most certainly be getting the book as soon as I can! Rooting for Jet, because I feel for her.
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I definitely plan on picking up a copy of Shades of Gray (I loved Black and White!), but I’m just waiting until I get paid to pre-order it. I don’t wanna overdraw my account.
by Sara M
on June 16th, 2010 at 5:25 pm
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Getting my copy from Uncle Hugo’s in Minneapolis. Rooting for Jet.
by Kurt D.
on June 16th, 2010 at 6:15 pm
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Will order as soon as I can – money and job are both a bit shaky right now But I hope both superheroes work it out in the end – each have their own unique qualities.
by Toni Lotempio
on June 16th, 2010 at 6:33 pm
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Okie dokie…It is pre-ordered through High Crimes. Here’s the confirmation email from Cynthia:
Hi Vickie,
I have put in the order for you. Just in case you didn’t realize it, this is a British Import which just means it will take a little longer to come into stock. My distributor shows a release date of 07/01/10. The price will be $15.95. I hope this all sounds acceptable. If not, let me know. Are you going to be at the Craig Johnson signing on Saturday evening?
Thank you!
Cynthia
by Vickie B
on June 16th, 2010 at 8:22 pm
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I haven’t pre-ordered, but it’s on my wish list.
I hate picking someone to root for… I want everyone to win, lol.
Thanks for the contest.
by Christa
on June 16th, 2010 at 8:41 pm
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I put it on the wish list of my local library! Oh I root for both (and I root for independent book sellers as well). Great contest Thanks!
by Chris Osborne
on June 16th, 2010 at 9:48 pm
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I have put it on my wish list! I have not pre-ordered it YET! YET being the operative word!
I would root for both characters, lol.
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I plan to order it on release day, from Chapters. Would love to preorder, but they’ve started charging extra shipping for preorders, even if I combine it with enough stuff to get free shipping. Black and White is next on the TBR pile, so I don’t know who I’m rooting for just yet!
by Breanne M
on June 17th, 2010 at 10:18 pm
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I preordered at amazon!!! I’m rooting for both jet and iridium!!
by Jennzah
on June 17th, 2010 at 10:36 pm
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I pre-ordered on Amazon. I love both Jet and Iridium, so I can’t play favorites!
by Ronica E
on June 17th, 2010 at 10:55 pm
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I haven’t pre-ordered yet, but I will, just waiting on next paycheck! And I have to say I love both. I simply couldn’t pick.
by Lisa B.
on June 18th, 2010 at 12:20 am
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I would love to pre-order, but I just bought a house and am flat broke! My dad and I are huge fans, so hopefully our local libraries will get some copies!
by Loopdilou
on June 18th, 2010 at 1:39 am
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My copy has been shipped already. Waiting for it to arrive. Big fan of Ira.
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I haven’t pre-ordered it yet as I’m broke. I haven’t really picked a side.
by cathie
on June 18th, 2010 at 11:18 am
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I think I’ll have to join the group rooting for them both.
by Dan
on June 18th, 2010 at 11:48 am
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I’m rooting for Iridium, crime sometimes pays…well!
by dungeonwriter
on June 18th, 2010 at 12:09 pm
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I always cheer for Iridium. I really enjoyed Black & White, but I’m secretly hoping for Jet & Iridium to be a couple.
by heatwave16
on June 18th, 2010 at 10:51 pm
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I pre-ordered at B&N! All in for Iridium!
by Jessica Kuchinski
on June 18th, 2010 at 11:49 pm
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Sorry can’t preorder..I don’t have enough Mypoints for a GC yet..put it’s on my wishlist for when I do get another GC.
Thank you for having such a fantastic contest encluding everyone in celebrating the pre-release.. wishing you 2 high preorder & sales numbers.
Thanks again.. good luck all.
by iokijo
on June 18th, 2010 at 11:50 pm
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Sorry can’t preorder..I don’t have enough Mypoints for a GC yet..put it’s on my wishlist for when I do get another GC. Rooting for both.. wierd I know.
Thank you for having such a fantastic contest encluding everyone in celebrating the pre-release.. wishing you 2 high preorder & sales numbers.
Thanks again.. good luck all.
by iokijo
on June 18th, 2010 at 11:51 pm
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I haven’t preordered yet but doin it 2morrow. Can’t wait love u guys. Thanx for all your hard work!
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I ordered Black and White and pre-ordered Shades of Gray from Amazon.com and threw in three rolls of scotch tape to get free super saver shipping.
Based on the excerpts I read, my initial thought is I’d like the bad one to prevail, but I gotta read the books.
I love the Nocturne City and Black London series. In fact, I’m reading Daemon’s Mark right now. lol
by Todd
on June 19th, 2010 at 12:20 am
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I pre-ordered at Barnes and Noble. How can you choose between Jet or Iridium? Thats like choosing between chocolate or peanut butter. They are just so damn tasty together!
by Bo Fraze
on June 19th, 2010 at 12:22 am
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I read ebooks so I will purchase on the 22nd through B&N. Rooting for both.
by Beth
on June 19th, 2010 at 1:15 am
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Iridium is an awesome name. Rooting for him!
by Anne
on June 19th, 2010 at 9:38 am
