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C. J. Pettis First Reader Application

Thanks for your interest in becoming a C. J. Pettis First Reader. Selected readers will receive a free digital copy of one unreleased, full-length murder mystery novel and approximately four weeks to read it. Read it the way you would any other mystery—for enjoyment. This is not an editing or proofreading assignment. Afterward, we simply ask you to complete a short private feedback form and tell us honestly how the story worked for you as a reader. No purchase or public review required.

What name would you like us to use?

What email address should we use to contact you?

Are you 18 or older?

Yes

Which best describes where you live?

Chicago

Chicago suburbs

Elsewhere in Illinois

Elsewhere in the U.S.

Outside the U.S.

Which book are you most interested in reading?

SUITE 1801

WHO KILLED TRISH?

Either book — no preference

How often do you read mystery/crime novels?

Frequently

Sometimes

Rarely

Almost never

Have you previously served as a beta reader, ARC reader, or First Reader?

Yes — several times

Yes — once or twice

No — this would be my first time

Which digital format works best for you?

EPUB

PDF

Either format — no preference

If selected, can you reasonably finish the book within 4 weeks of receiving it?

Yes

Probably

Not sure

Are you willing to complete a short First Reader feedback form after reading?

Yes

Do you personally know C. J. Pettis or the author behind the pen name?

Yes