We all know the story. A guy with a broken leg sits in his wheelchair and watches the world go by from his Rear Window. Then he sees something he shouldn’t, and the next thing you know, he’s got everyone convinced he’s nuts. Add to that, a killer who doesn’t want to get caught, and tension mounts.
Front Window Release
So what happens when a barely senior citizen decides to take it easy a bit early and moves into a retirement village in Fairbury? What happens when that woman, easily ten years the junior of the other residents, just happens to be the niece of a famous suspense/mystery/horror author?
I’d say mayhem, but that’s my laid-back, shy, easy-going husband’s nickname. No joke. Some say it’s because guys like to call their 6’5″ buddies “Tiny” or the shrimpy nerd, “Ghengis.” I disagree. You see, I think it’s because Havig (HAVE-ig) sounds like “havoc” when not spoken distinctly. How do I know that? Over 28 years of hearing it? Nope. Because the first time I heard it–when I met him at church my first night in town, don’tcha know–I went home and told my mom, “Oh, Mom! There’s this guy at church! His last name is HAVOC!!! His poor wife!”
Poor wife. Yeah. That’d be me.
What does mayhem or havoc/havig have to do with anything?
Oh, yeah. I was telling you what happens? Well, a whole lotta nuttiness. If you have any doubts, be sure to check out the Pinterst board, or better yet, read the book! I personally think it’s the best of the whole series. And, it may have sparked a spin-off. In fact, I just had a genius idea, right now. I’ve had another book planned for quite a while. And it just hit me that Faye would be the best person for it. I can’t wait. Just as a teaser, this is the tagline of that book. “Lyin’ cheatin’, church ladies.” I mean, c’mon. How on earth is a Christian fiction mystery going to work that out?
Question for ya.
Have you ever seen Hitchcock’s Rear Window? Do you have a favorite Jimmy Stewart movie?
Nope–haven’t seen Alfred Hitchcock films–I wasn’t allowed when I was growing up to watch him, & have no desire to watch them now–Give me a good book!
I pinned, thanks you, thanks for the great giveaway!!
I have seen Hitchcock’s Rear Window. I am a generation X’er so I have seen a lot of old movies my adult children have never even heard of. My favorite Jimmy Stewart movie that’s an easy one…..
It’s a Wonderful Life !
My parents used to let me stay up and watch it on tv when I was a kid. You know before there was TiVo or dvr’s bluray’s dvd’s or even vcr’s you know when you had one chance a year to watch it when they played it on Christmas Eve.
How’s that for showing my age?
I love Jimmy Stewart and Rear Window! But I just can’t pick a favorite Jimmy Stewart movie. I mean, really, It’s a Wonderful Life? Harvey? Too many others? I can’t choose!
It’s a Wonderful Life is my favorite Jimmy Stewart movie! … can’t say that I’ve ever seen Rear Window…
I’ve tweeted, pinned and shared on fb. WOOT
I have seen “Rear Window” but my favorite Jimmy Stewart movie is “Harvey.”
I’ve seen Rear Window, but it’s been a long time. My favorite Jimmy Stewart movie is It’s A Wonderful Life.
I’ve never seen the movie. Not sure if I have a favorite Jimmy Stewart film. It’s a wonderful life is the only one that comes to mind right now!
No for Rear Window. “IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE” is one I like!!
No, but my favorite Jimmy Stewart movie is Shop Around the Corner and we watch It’s a Wonderful Life every year.
Thanks, Chautona for all the books , have been enjoying them for years!!!!
I’ve never seen Rear Window and I don’t think I’ve seen any Jimmy Stewart Movie
I’ve never seen Rear Window…or at least not all of it; I think it was playing in the background in high school drama at some point. We definitely didn’t finish it and I didn’t really pay much attention. And the only jimmy stewart movie I have seen is It’s a Wonderful Life (that’s him, right?) I just didn’t grow up in an old movie watching family!
Yes I have seen Rear Window as well as many other Jimmy Stewart movies – I think Rear Window is my favorite although I think I have liked every movie of his I’ve seen!
OH! I love every single book you’ve written so I am excited about this one!
I shared as well. And no. Never saw rear window.
Thank you for great books. I know I can read your writings and not have to worry about reading ugliness. I also like your blog. I agree with so much of the stuff you write about. Jimmy Stewart – I absolutely love “A Wonderful Life”. It is one of the few movies I can watch again and again. I would love to win one of your books. I always pin your books. I do not Facebook or Twitter, so sorry can’t help you there.
My favorite Jimmy Stewart movie would have to be The Glenn Miller story. He did such an incredible job in it.
“What I want to know is how she got Ed Healy to drive her to the station….”
I know, me too!
Oh, and his mom when the little brother/sister asked if Helen was his girlfriend: “Now we don’t ask that. WE just assume such things.” MMWWAAAHAHA
Tweeted! Shared! And of course I pre bought and got it delivered yesterday!!!! Thanks for writing!
I shared this post
Never seen Rear Window. Don’t think I’ve seen any Jimmy Stewart movies. I know, gasp!
Rear Window was the first suspense movie I was allowed to watch as a child. It scared me half to death–and I loved it. My favorite Jimmy Stewart movie is Mr Smith Goes to Washington. Unless it’s You Can’t Take It With You.
I shared the image on Pinterest.
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/201184308333721836/
I have seen Rear Window but my favorite Jimmy Stewart movie is It’s a Wonderful Life.
I have never seen Rear Window.
Last night, I closed out of a book was reading and went to my list of books on my device just before going to sleep…..saw Front Window (it was just after midnight)….and knew I would not be going to sleep anytime soon!
I love Rear Window! A great classic to go back to.
I have seen Rear Window several times-love it!
I did all of the above things to qualify. Thanks for the opportunity!
Favorite Jimmy Stewart movie would have to be “It’s a Wonderful Life.”
Yes, most o c it, and of course It’s A Wonderful Life!!
No I haven’t seen Rear Window (unless it was years ago) and I’m afraid James Stewart isn’t one of my favourite actors
PS I’m in Engalnd so not sure what time it is for you!!
PPS love your books
I shared this post.
No, I’ve never watched any of his movies. We don’t watch very many movies as a family, and I really can hardly stand to take the time to sit and watch one.
I don’t think I have seen Rear Window, but the story is o familiar to me that I wonder if I did many years ago. It’s such a great setup that I’m excited about Front Window!
I pinned the book cover on Pinterest.
No I haven’t read Rear Window … But now I can understand why the name Front Window.
I have not seen either one, but I remember watching several Alfred Hitchcock TV specials years ago and they were scary. They made you curl up close to the one you love for protection. 😉
I love, love, love your writing style Chautona! I have not seen Rear Window. (I tend to avoid all things creepy, macabre or just plain scary!!) I have watched It’s a wonderful life.
I can’t wait to read Front Window with the Journal!!! This is a MUCH anticipated mystery 😉 😀 Rear Window was a great movie, and I’m excited to see what Chautona Havig has done in the book.
Haven’t watched either one…but I remember mom telling me about a horrifying (to her) Hitchcock movie about birds. And that she was always checking behind shower curtains after watching another one?! On a lighter note, when we were growing up my brother and I were always fans of “Alfred Hitchcock and the Three Investigators…” a book series that seems to be out of print now. How sad. (sample link here:https://www.amazon.com/Alfred-Hitchcock-Investigators-Secret-Haunted/dp/0394928202/ref=sr_1_18?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1475169870&sr=1-18&keywords=Alfred+Hitchcock )
I’ve never seen Rear Window. I’m really looking forward to Front Window because this is my favorite series so far, well maybe, because I have more than one favorite!
I have see Rear Window. It’s been so long since I’ve watched any Jimmy Stewart movie that I don’t remember them.
Instagrammed, Facebooked, Pinned, and Tweeted….so fun!!!
I have not seen Rear Window but I have to say It’s a Wonderful Life is probably my favorite Jimmy Stewart film. I am loving the book. Faye just cracks me up.
I have not seen Rear Window but I would It’s a Wonderful Life is my favorite Jimmy Stewart film. I’m loving the book, Faye just cracks me up.
To be honest I’ve never even heard of either of them!! Ahh! Perhaps I should check them out??
I saw the Christopher Reeve version. You know, the one he made as a quadriplegic. It was pretty exciting.
I didn’t know he did one! I’ll have to watch both!
No, I haven’t seen Rear Window with Jimmy Stewart. 🙁 One of my favorite movies with him is “Little Shop Around the Corner” though.
I liked that one, but i prefer the storyline with Van Johnson and Judy Garland in “In the Good Old Summertime.” Mr. Oberkrugen!
I have never seen rear window or watched any Jimmy Stewart movies. I would love to win!
Haven’t gotten a chance to read the Hatfield Series yet (I Do have them downloaded onto my Kindle Fire though) but other members of my family have. And I know that If they’re even HALF as good as Wynnwood, or the Agency Files, they’ll be awesome.
I have never read Rear Window (will have to check that out!!)
Favorite Jimmy Stewart movie… It’s a Wonderful Life! of course…
Sure hope I win that Amazon gift card… Christmas is a coming!! and Amazon gets most of my business….
I have not seen Rear Window. I’m not even sure which movies Jimmy Stuart played in.I’m not a movie buff. I would much rather read a book! And I sure hope I win the gift card so I can buy books one through three! I have read them with primebut I don’t remember them enough! Thanks for writing such fun books!
I am so excited that other readers can now get this book. As part of the launch team I have read it in advance & can highly recommend it!
I have seen Rear Window, but my favorite Jimmy Stewart movie has to be “Its a Wonderful Life.”
I have seen Rear Window, but it’s been so long, I don’t remember it well. I love Jimmy Stewart! He was a great actor. I think he’s in Rope – another Hitchkock film. It’s incredibly interesting. The Shop Around the Corner is really great, but I don’t know if I have a favorite JS movie. He great in all of them!
No, I have not seen Rear Window, but I like how you spinned it!
I’ve tweeted, liked your facebook page, pinned, and followed. 🙂
I’ve seen Rear Window, and my favorite Jimmy Stewart movie is It’s a Wonderful Life. Looking through these comments, I think I need to look for more Jimmy Stewart movies to watch!
And i shared the cover ?
Yes we have enjoyed Rear Window.
My favorite is either Harvey or Mr Smith goes to Washington.
I cannot WAIT to read this book! I have not seen Rear Window, but my favorite Jimmy Stewart would be The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance. ?
I think my favorite Jimmy Stewart film is “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington.”
Launch Day cheers to you!
I think The Stratton Story is my favorite Jimmy Stewart movie, (but I haven’t seen very many) and I haven’t seen Rear Window.
I have not seen Rear Window. I think the only Jimmy Stewart movie I’ve seen is It’s a Wonderful Life so that’s probably my favorite. 😉
I pinned this on Pinterest and tweeted it on Twitter.
Oh, yes! I’ve seen Rear Window several times. It’s not my favorite Jimmy Stewart more though. That’s got to be It’s a Wonderful Life. Second favorite is You Can’t Take It With You.
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Re-Tweeted, shared on FB, pinned on Pinterest and following on Instagram 🙂
Yes, but its been many moons ago, and “It’s a Wonderful Life”, of course 🙂 Watch it every year and sometimes in between.
Thanks for all you do!
My favorite Jimmy Stewart movie has to be, It’s a Wonderful Life.
I think I’ve seen bits of Rear Window, but it’s been awhile.
loved your story about your last name! thanks for keeping me supplied with great books to read 🙂
So looking forward to reading this book.
I also shared this giveaways image, the launch day fun image and tweeted. I’m heading to Pinterest to share some stuff there, too! Doing my part to help you get enough shares to double this giveaway. ; ). Or buy more fizzy drinks so you can write more or something (I can’t remember if it’s Coke or Diet Coke! Sorry).
I love all your books! Looking forward to reading this one too.
I haven’t seen Rear Window but I know the general story.
Thanks for a good laugh this morning over your last name. And I’m thrilled to know I’ve been pronouncing it correctly!
I have never seen Rear Window. I LOVE It’s A Wonderful Life! Anything with Jimmy Stewart is GOOD.
Never seen either.
“It’s A Wonderful Life” is the only Jimmy Stewart movie I’ve seen. I shared everything on Pinterest.
It’s a Wonderful Life is my favorite Jimmy Stewart movie, but I’ve enjoyed every film of his I’ve seen, including Rear Window. =)
These comments made me go check out what Jimmy Stewart movies are on Netflix: The Greatest Show (a circus movie!), and Call Northside 777 are the only Jimmy Stewart movies there.
Sadly the only JS movie on Prime is called What Were They Thinking, and is 3 short educational Air Force films, featuring Ronald Reagan and Jimmy Stewart. I’m intrigued by the reviews so I’ll probably watch that today with the children as part of our school. =)
Yes I have seen the movie.
I pinned the cover , me, not my husband who is the picture . I think it’s Jimmy Strewart in the movie about the shop in Prague at Christmas , he is writing letters to the girl he works with
I have watched Rear Window but many years ago.. I liked The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance. Jimmy and John Wayne 🙂
Rear Window and Vertigo are probably my favorite Hitchcock movies and Jimmy Stewart is my all-time favorite actor. It is so hard to pick a favorite movie. Harvey was particularly good – Stewart was brilliant in that. Other amazing performances include Mr. Smith Goes to Washington and The Glenn Miller Story. Philadelphia Story and It’s A Wonderful Life are great all-round movies. Then, put a pair of cowboy boots on him and give him a horse … well, The Man Who Shot Liberty Valence has to be my favorite of that genre. Essentially, if Jimmy Stewart is in it, I will happily watch it!
These comments are making me sad. I hope this book inspires everyone to see Rear Window. It is truly a movie masterpiece.
Right? I’m celebrating today by watching it! Mine is nothing like it, but a certain element did make me think of it.
I have not seen the movie or the remake ?.
I’ve not seen any Hitchcock movies, and it’s been so long since I could sit down and enjoy a good old movie without being interrupted by the kids that I don’t even remember which ones I loved. Thanks for reminding to go looking for them again.
I shared your link on FB.
No, I’ve never seen Rear Window. Yes, I have a favorite Jimmy Stewart movie. “It’s a Wonderful Life”
I think one of my favorites is Philadelphia Story. And Mr. Smith Goes to Washington. (I think he needs to go again!) And of course, It’s a Wonderful Life…
I haven’t seen Rear Window. I’ll have to add it to the list.
I have seen Rear Window but it’s been more than a decade. It’s a wonderful life is a definite in the Christmas favorites but Mr. Smith Goes to Washington is one our family has enjoyed multiple times. Looking forward to reading Front Window- bought it this morning. Thank you also for the episodes of the Vintage Wren!!
Thanks for great books!
I haven’t seen the movie. Mostly I avoid mystery/suspense, but these are the exception!
No to both questions. As a bonus I don’t know who the person is and I have never heard the title of the movie!
yes, I have seen Rear Window. Many years ago I served lunch to Jimmy, Gloria, and the twin girls. The only thing he said was will you please pass the salt.
My father recounts Mr. Stewart telling the story about picking his wife up at the hospital. While a nurse wheeled Mrs. Stewart out, he raced to get their car. She and the nurse sat out for ages. The nurse asked if something might be wrong. Mrs. Stewart said, “Oh, no. He’s probably gone home and is walking around the house trying to remember what he’s supposed to be doing. As soon as he remembers, he’ll be back. LOL
I’ve never seen it but now I want to!
I haven’t seen “Rear Window” but I may have to now! 🙂
Happy Release Day! It’s such a good book. Well done!
Tina
Oh, and I did all the things – shared on Pinterest, tweeted, facebook, left a review on Amazon… Hope some of it helps!
No to Rear Window….and if I could think of the name of the western, I would add that here, otherwise I’ll have to say “It’s a Wonderful Life”
Also I shared the image above on my FB wall.
I live all Jimmy Stewart movies but, It’s a Wonderful Life and Mr. Smith goes to Washington are my favorite.
I did “like” your Facebook page.
I do LOVE your books!!
Oh, yes. Mr. Smith. I LOVED that one. I want a Mr. Smith right now. I think the US could use one.
No on Rear Window.
Jimmy Stewart…Its a Wonderful Life! ?
I have not seen “Rear window” but I love “It’s a wonderful life”my all time favorite. I pinned everything.
I also shared the picture on Twitter. Thanks!
I have not seen the movie rear window and it’s a wonderful life would be my favorite jimmy Stewart movie.
I suspected that would be the clear winner.
I love It’s a Wonderful Life and Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation.
I pinned the cover! Love this series!
It’s a wonderful life.
Also I tweeted, Facebook shared, pinned! I think I did it right. Already follow on Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest.
No haven’t seen Rear Window and It’s A Wonderful Life is my favorite. Watch it every year on Christmas with my family.
Nope…I’m a time period film kinda girl, myself. Watched one Hitchcock film and called myself done!
I don’t actually think Hitchcock was the genius people say he was. I think he was just really good at picking actors. I LOVED North by Northwest
Just because your movie mentions haven’t steered me wrong yet, perhaps I’ll give that one a shot! ?
Me too! I actually double-checked the actors before posting, which is really embarrassing because I’ll watch just about anything with Cary Grant!
Yes, I’ve seen Rear Window – it was good. Choosing a favourite Jimmy Stewart movie is tough, since he had so many good ones. Harvey and The Shop Around the Corner are probably two I liked the most. Thanks for the chance. 🙂
No Highway in the Sky is my fave.
I haven’t seen rear window. But I watch It’s a Wonderful Life every year! Its just not Christmas without it!
It’s one of my favorites!
My brain is fried tonight or maybe I’m just not understanding but you said to comment to get into the drawing. So I am commenting but I’m not sure what to say other than I love all of your books. I could go on for hours but my favorite seems to change every time I read a new book of yours. Willow is still a wish to be. At least a simpler life anyway.
I’m glad you like them. That’s always nice to hear!
I can’t wait to read this one! Love your books!
I agree that this might be the best of the series. And I love Alexa.
I shared on pinterest.
No I haven’t seen Rear Window.