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Titles: ISBN / UPC: 852022004005 Book / Item Title: Jeffery Deaver’s XO (The Album) Author: Jeffery Deaver Website: http://www.jefferydeaverxomusic.com Publication Date (copyright): 06/12/2012 Publisher: American Blackguard Records Genre: Thriller / Mystery Description: MUSIC COMPANION CD TO DEAVER’S BESTSELLING NOVEL This long awaited album features all the lyrics from the bestselling thriller / mystery novel “XO” by #1 international bestselling author Jeffery Deaver (author of “The Bone Collector” and James Bond’s “Carte Blanche”) set to music by Clay Stafford and Ken Landers and performed by Treva Blomquist. Listen to the clues contained in the songs as you read the book, joining along with fictional detective Katheryn Dance. Or just enjoy the music on its own. With influences from Taylor Swift, Paul Simon, Miranda Lambert, this collection of pop / country tunes is sure to please anyone sleuthing for great music. Incidentally, Deaver used to be an opening act for Bob Dylan. This is a treat. In Deaver’s novel, the story centers on a young country/pop singer, Kayleigh Towne, who encounters a stalker along the way. As with all Deaver books, things are not always as they seem. Brief Bio: Jeffery Deaver is the International bestselling author of 27 novels and two short story collections. His books are sold in over 150 countries and translated into 25 languages. Clay Stafford is an internationally bestselling author, filmmaker, actor, and composer. Accolades & Reviews: “Near The Silver Mine” was nominated for a 2012 HMMA Award for best country song.
ISBN: 978-1935586876 Book Title: Southern Crosses: An African Ghost Story Author: D.A. Winstead Website: http://www.dawinsteadbooks.com Publication Date (copyright): 06/01/2012 Publisher: Avivia New York Genre: Historical Fiction Description: A TALE OF SOUTH AFRICA DURING & AFTER APARTHEID...A HERO’S JOURNEY This story captures the period in South Africa immediately following the Sharpville massacre and traces the lives of a family that were forever changed following that fatal day. Now fifty years later, Sarah Johnson is the epitome of success in the American Foreign Service. Sarah's internal search for reason and faith in a hard and cold institution begins by reading an old endearing novel on a late-night flight to africa. Her alliance begins in Africa, a place where she chooses to be kind to strangers and yet brutal to the hard and cold institution that made her. In South Africa, Sarah is placed in her first real battle between good and evil as she and her allies set out to protect a poor South African family that lost all after Sharpville. Her journey into post-apartheid South Africa will leave her forever changed. We all have our own unique ways of finding reason and hope, a new beginning, and the southern cross that shows us the way home. Brief Bio: D. A. Winstead is a former senior government official at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, DC, focusing in economic and security development policy. Currently enjoying a slower life in Atlanta, Georgia, he writes fiction based on his travels and his experiences in cultures, old folklore and superstitions. Accolades & Reviews:
ISBN: 978-0578069661 Book Title: Pilikia is My Business Author: Mark Troy Website: http://www.marktroy.net Publication Date (copyright): 06/12/2010 Publisher: Ilium Books Genre: Mystery Description: HAWAII’S HOTTEST PRIVATE EYE PATROLS THE DARK SIDE OF PARADISE Pilikia means “trouble” in the Hawaiian language and pilikia is exactly what private investigator, Val Lyon finds on the mean streets of Honolulu. What starts off as a simple assignment to find a missing young boy who is the object of a custody battle, turns into a fight for survival as death threats come in and bodies drop. Brief Bio: Mark Troy writes detective stories. His first novel was nominated for a Shamus Award. His short mysteries have appeared in numerous anthologies and magazines. Troy lives in College Station. Accolades & Reviews: Nominated for a Shamus Award by the Private Eye Writers of America, Nominated for a Dream Realm Award. “Pilikia is My Business” is a must read for fans of Janet Evanovich’s Stephanie Plum. Val’s sarcastic wit and no-nonsense attitude is reminiscent of Stephanie’s sassy character. The fast-moving plot and snappy dialogue unite to form an entertaining story from the very first page. -Tracy Farnsworth, Romance Reviews Today. “I really like Val Lyon, and this book is a very good combination of interesting characters and a compelling setting.”-Mary Haywood, Cozies, Capers and Crimes. “Pilikia is My Business” will thoroughly satisfy even the most demanding readers. Very highly recommended. -- Cindy Penn, Wordweaving
ISBN: 141963013X Book Title: Electric Honey Author: Sam Love Website: http://www.samlove.net Publication Date (copyright): 12/01/2006 Publisher: Createspace Genre: Satire Fiction / Comedy Description: A FUNNY TALE FOR ANYONE WHO LOVES 60’S CULTURE The anti-Communist phobia and cultural rebellion of the 1960’s seems as foreign today as a fairy tale. But the mind-altering cultural storm that hit America in the 60’s is very real to the characters in “Electric Honey” as Colonel Billy, the leader of the ultra-right Anti-Communist League, takes on Bobby Joe and his band of left-wing student activists. Mississippi, 10968 provides the setting and the absurdity. Peach, the narrator, chronicles how a joke by a small band of pranksters piques the interest of Colonel Billy, an aging right-winger who needs a cause to breathe life into both his struggling conservative organization and his failing love life. By challenging the students and their mythical threat, he wages a fight for America’s soul that makes the gyrations of Rush Limbaugh, Jerry Falwell, Pat Robertson and George Bush seem perfectly rational. Even the federal government plays a role in this satirical novel, when its officially sanctioned marijuana patch at the University of Mississippi yields “Electric Honey,” a surprising new underground turn-on. Brief Bio: Sam Love is an award winning media producer and writer living on the Eastern Shore of North Carolina. He enjoyed the 60’s in the South where California seemed like another planet. Accolades & Reviews: “Having lived through the life-altering 60’s, this book would make a fantastic movie...A must read.” -George Pierson. “An enjoyable book for all those who lived through the 60’s” Tom Pacheco, Woodstock, NY folk singer. “A funny spoof of the sixties. Lots of laughs.” - Curtis Wilkie, Kelly Gene Cook Sr. Chair of Journalism, The University of Mississippi.
ISBN: 978-0983682325 Book Title: Current Affairs: A Tiara Investigations Mystery Author: Lane Stone Website: http://www.lanestonebooks.com Publication Date (copyright): 11/01/2011 Publisher: Mainly Murder Press Genre: Mystery Description: FORMER BEAUTY QUEENS MUST SOLVE A MURDER Tiara Investigations detectives, Leigh, Tara and Victoria, are former Georgia beauty queens, now in their late-40’s. When they’re at the scene of a murder and cannot give a single clue, a police detective with a grudge against them sees a perfect opportunity to shut them down. To save their agency they’ll have to stay one step ahead of him, and to save themselves one step ahead of the killer. And then there’s the matter of their own husbands knowing nothing about their enterprise. Brief Bio: Lane lives in Atlanta, GA and Alexandria, VA. When not writing she’s hiking in various countries or playing golf. Her volunteer work includes raising money for women political candidates. Accolades & Reviews: “Lane Stone’s style is both witty and charming. Join her on this latest adventure and hold onto your belly, it’s a bumpy ride and you can’t stop laughing.” Wil Emerson, Crime and Suspense Reviewer.
ISBN: 978-0981944272 Book Title: Blackbird Fly Author: Lise McClendon Website: http://www.lisemcclendon.com Publication Date (copyright): 06/09/2009 Publisher: Thalia Press Genre: Mystery / Suspense Description: A HOUSE OF GOLDEN STONE, WINE, & INTRIGUE IN THE DORDOGNE The sudden death of her husband turns Merle Bennett’s life upside down. Her work for poor legal clients isn’t going to pay the bills and her son is kicked out of school. The blows just keep on coming. Merle finds herself doing what she least expected, decamping to France for the summer to fix up her late husband’s ancestral home. The village in southwest France should be idyllic: warm sunshine, vineyards, and walls of golden stone. Merle gets an offthe-books job as a tour guide at a local winery and evicts a squatter. But the townspeople are more than merely unfriendly. As the past unravels, colliding with modern tensions and the filthy trials of renovation, the summer takes on a dark cast, full of secrets best left buried. In her first stand-alone suspense novel, Lise McClendon reaches deep into the past to find a France untouched by the outside world of tourism and fashion. Writing in a ‘lyrical, often humorous style,’ she brings both the pain and rewards of rebirth and the rich French countryside to life. Brief Bio: The author of nine novels and numerous short stories, Lise McClendon is also a filmmaker. Her novel, Blackbird Fly, is a suspense story set in New York and the Dordogne in France. Accolades & Reviews: “The descriptions of the French village and house make them a character with very much influence on Merle’s experience. “Blackbird Fly” has love and intrigue, and proof that family bonds are strong enough to reach beyond the grave.” -Luxury Reading.com. “A heartbreakingly beautiful story of love, loss, sisterhood, and the ties that bind us all together.” -Jenny Siler, bestselling author.
ISBN: 978-0615704975 Book Title: A Billy Sunday Kind of Love Author: Jane Sevier Website: http://www.janesevier.com Publication Date (copyright): 11/03/2012 Publisher: Jane Sevier Genre: Historical Mystery Description: OLD TIME RELIGION, MAGIC, AND MURDER IN 1930s MEMPHIS Memphis socialite Nell Marchand never meant to become a psychic. Not a real one, anyway. And if she has to be cursed with the true sight, she wishes the dadgum thing would at least perform on command. When a family friend disappears from a magician’s mummy case onstage and turns up dead, Nell sets out to unmask the killer. Medium Joseph Calendar warns her that she’s putting her life in peril, but she can’t turn her back on the people counting on her. Soon, Nell finds herself knee-deep in murder, miracles, that old-time religion, and an ancient rivalry or two. Brief Bio: Award-winning author Jane Sevier is an 8th-generation Tennessean. She adores travel but will always be a true child of the South, no matter where she hangs her hat. Accolades & Reviews: “Sevier writes with a subtle, wicked humor and a sophisticated vibrancy that ushers the reader right into Depression-era Memphis - and Nell’s eccentric household...Rich in Southern ambiance, evoking an aura of menace, a tongue-in-cheek humor and a tenderness all at the same time, this second book in the Psychic Socialite series has me desperately hoping it won’t take Sevier long to conjure up the third.” - USA Today Happy Ever After Blog
ISBN: 978-0983193814 Book Title: A Bitter Veil Author: Libby Fischer Hellmann Website: http://libbyhellmann.com Publication Date (copyright): 04/01/2012 Publisher: Allium Press of Chicago Genre: Literary Thriller Description: ANNA MOVES TO TEHRAN WITH NOURI. THEN THE SHAH IS DEPOSED It all began with a line of Persian poetry . . . Anna and Nouri, both studying in Chicago, fall in love despite their different backgrounds. Anna is more than happy to return with Nouri to his native Iran, and is embraced by his wealthy family. But their world is abruptly turned upside down by the overthrow of the Shah. Under the Ayatollah Khomeini and the Republican Guard, life becomes restricted and Anna must exist in a world where none of the familiar Western rules apply. As events reach a fevered pitch, Anna realizes that nothing is as she thought, and no one can be trusted…not even her husband. Brief Bio: Anthony-nominated Libby Fischer Hellmann has authored nine crime novels, including the Ellie Foreman series, the hard-boiled Georgia Davis series, and two stand-alones. All her books are available in print, audio & electronic formats. Accolades & Reviews: Nominated for 2012 Book of the Year, Chicago Writers Association. “The Iranian revolution provides the backdrop for this meticulously researched, fast-paced stand-alone ...this political thriller will please established fans and newcomers alike.” -Publishers Weekly “Hellmann crafts a tragically beautiful story... both subtle and vibrant... never sacrificing the quality of her storytelling...(a) heart wrenching tale that will stick with the reader long after they finish the book.” -Bryan VanMeter, Crimespree Magazine
ISBN: 978-0738733067 Book Title: Drop Dead on Recall Author: Sheila Webster Boneham Website: http://www.sheilaboneham.com Publication Date (copyright): 10/08/12 Publisher: Midnight Ink / Llewellyn Genre: Cozy Mystery Description: THE PASSIONS AROUSED BY CANINE COMPETITION CAN INSPIRE VIOLENT FANTASIES But when a talented handler falls flat on her face during the obedience trials, Australian Shepherd lover Janet MacPhail can hardly believe someone would actually resort to murder. As she takes care of her mother and falls for a hunky black Lab owner, the last thing Janet needs is to find out she’s become a “person of interest.” Nosing around for clues that might clear her good name, Janet and her friends—Australian Shepherd Jay, tabby cat Leo, and eccentric neighbor Goldie Sunshine—discover the hard way that killers don’t like snoops. And it soon becomes apparent that the next victim might just be Janet herself. Brief Bio: Sheila Webster Boneham is the author of 17 nonfiction books, six have won major awards. “Drop Dead on Recall” is her first novel. Boneham holds a doctorate in folklore from Indiana University and resides outside of Wilmington, N.C. Accolades & Reviews: “Sheila Webster Boneham’s delightful debut mystery combines a likable sleuth [and] a keep-’em-guessing plot. First place with a perfect score!”—Susan Conant, author of the Dog Lovers Mystery series.
ISBN: 978-0615556895 Book Title: Evil Deeds Author: Joseph Badel Website: http://www.josephbadalbooks.com Publication Date (copyright): 11/30/2011 Publisher: Suspense Publishing Genre: Thriller Description: A KIDNAPPING IN GREECE LEADS TO 4 DECADES OF INTERNATIONAL SUSPENSE Evil Deeds is the first in a four book series beginning with the kidnapping of a 2-year-old boy in Greece. This novel follows the hair-raising investigation by the boy’s father into his son’s abduction, his rescue in Bulgaria, and his ultimate return to Europe 20+ years later as a U.S. Army officer during the Balkans War. The main character in the book, and in the series, is the boy’s father, Robert Danforth, who is a senior CIA Special Operations official. The reader follows Danforth on a roller coaster ride of action and suspense through Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and North and South America. Brief Bio: Joe has had five suspense novels published, “The Pythagorean Solution,” “Evil Deeds,” “Terror Cell,” “The Nostradamus Secret,” and “Shell Game.” His next novel, “The Lone Wolf Agenda,” will be released in 2013. Accolades & Reviews: Parris Bonds Award from Southwest Writers Workshop. “Another tightly plotted, deftly executed page turner from a master of suspense and international intrigue. Joseph Badal writes timely stories with authority and compassion. Highly recommended.” -Sheldon Siegel, New York Times bestselling author of “Perfect Alibi.” “With “Evil Deeds,” Joseph Badal pulls together the 28-year saga of the Danforth family and their hair-raising adventures in Greece and the Balkans. Action-packed and filled with memorable characters, “Evil Deeds” delivers on every level.” -Steve Brewer, author of “Lost Vegas.”
ISBN: 978-1451523027 Book Title: The Bitch’s Guide To Handling Men Author: Tony Fennelly Website: http://www.tonyfennelly.com Publication Date (copyright): 07/12/2010 Publisher: Createspace Genre: Humorous Self-Help Description: THE DEFINITIVE MANUAL FOR WOMEN NAVIGATING THE WORLD OF MEN Is he enriching your life or merely complicating it? This guide helps define your needs regarding the man in your life and advises you on seeing that they’re met. Brief Bio: Tony Fennelly has been a river-front barmaid, a welfare worker, a Bourbon Street showgirl, and the Edgar-nominated author or mysteries published in the US, Europe, and Asia. Accolades & Reviews: Edgar nomination for first novel, 1986. “A first in mystery fiction” The New York Times, re: “The Glory Hole Murders.”
ISBN: 978-0979855139 Book Title: Code Blood Author: Kurt Kamm Website: http://www.kurtkamm.com Publication Date (copyright): 10/31/2011 Publisher: MCM Publishing Genre: Mystery / Horror Description: ROOKIE PARAMEDIC SEEKS THE TRUTH ABOUT THE WOMAN HE CANNOT SAVE A rookie fire paramedic is obsessed with finding the severed foot of his first victim, who dies in his arms. He risks his career as his search intersects the lives of a graduate student with the rarest blood in the world and the fetishist who is stalking her. His search takes him into highstakes medical research laboratories, the shadow world of body parts dealers, and the underground Goth clubs of Los Angeles. A Los Angeles noir thriller Brief Bio: California resident Kurt Kamm uses his expertise in firefighting to write award winning firefighter mystery novels. He has built an avid fan base among firefighters and other first responders. Accolades & Reviews: “Code Blood,” Writer’s Type, First Place - First Chapter Competition. First Place, 2012 International Book Awards Fiction: Cross Genre category. National Indie Excellence Book Awards®, Winner - 2012, Faction (fiction based on fact). The 2012 USA Best Book Awards, Fiction: Horror, Winner - “Code Blood.” Knoxville Writer’s Guild 2011 Novella or Novel Excerpt - Second Place. Red Flag Warning (Aberdeen Bay 2010) The Written Art Awards First Place - Mystery/Thriller 2010. Royal Dragonfly First Place - Mystery Category 2011. The Infinite Writer First Place – Mystery 2010.
ISBN: 978-0979855153 Book Title: One Foot in the Black Author: Kurt Kamm Website: http://www.kurtkamm.com Publication Date (copyright): 08/30/2012 Publisher: MCM Publishing Genre: Coming of Age / Adventure /Fiction Description: AN ABUSED TEENAGER BECOMES AN EXPERIENCED WILDLAND FIREFIGHTER If you have ever wondered what it’s like to face a wall of flames fifty feet high, the answer is in this remarkable novel of courage and challenge. The narrative is crafted so well one can almost smell the wildfires that are the true focus of this story. Greg Kowalski leaves his abusive father in Michigan for California where he becomes a helitack (helicopter attack) wildland firefighter. When his captain dies during a major burnover on a mountainside, Greg realizes he must come to terms with not just the death of his mentor but also unfinished business with his father. Brief Bio: California resident Kurt Kamm uses his expertise in firefighting to write award winning firefighter mystery novels. He has built an avid fan base among firefighters and other first responders. Accolades & Reviews: “One Foot in the Black,” Finalist - The 2012 USA Best Book Awards - Fiction: General.
ISBN: 978-1480139831 Book Title: The Grave on Peckerwood Hill Author: James Gary Vineyard Website: http://jamesgaryvineyard.com Publication Date (copyright): 10/01/2012 Publisher: Createspace Genre: Mystery / Thriller Description: HE’S A MAGNET FOR EVERYTHING HE WANTS TO AVOID Two boys from different ethnic backgrounds unwittingly video their own murder on a Texas river bottom. Retired investigator, Charlie Eastman, declines to help local authorities, citing mental health problems. Unfortunately, one of the wealthiest women in Texas and a mysterious tattoo artist scam Eastman into searching for her brother, whom she hasn’t seen in decades. A bizarre statue the locals call Gooberhinge, and a stupid promise Eastman makes atop a windmill, sets off a chain of uncontrollable violence. Brief Bio: James Gary Vineyard is a fifth generation Texan and was a state and federal law enforcement officer for 34 years. He is a playwright and short story writer. Accolades & Reviews: “Brings to mind the best of Elmore Leonard or Cormac McCarthy. Readers who like mysteries and westerns will appreciate the gentle good will of Charlie Eastman couple with multilayered action in a county where history runs deep.” - L.A. Starks, author of “13 Days.”
ISBN: 978-1933285450 Book Title: 13 Days: The Pythagoras Conspiracy Author: L.A. Starks Website: http://lastarksbooks.com Publication Date (copyright): 05/15/2006 Publisher: Brown Books Publishing Group Genre: Thriller Description: WHAT WOULD THE WORLD LOOK LIKE IF NOTHING WORKED? Energy executive Lynn Dayton thinks her challenge is fixing the troubled refinery her company has just acquired on the Houston Ship Channel. But soon she must save it, and other oil refineries, from the industrial havoc and deaths directed by a French saboteur, simultaneously fighting off threats to her own life. As Lynn deals with chemical leaks, disloyal employees, a new season of hurricanes, and mounting casualties, Robert Guillard, a corrupted idealist, plans to manipulate her through her vulnerable sister. But Robert underestimates his prey. Brief Bio: L.A. Starks’ five-star first book results from thoughtful character and plot development, her love of action, and her own experience on the global energy stage. Accolades & Reviews: “A knockdown conspiracy exposing the darkest secrets of the oil industry. Starks has made an impressive debut with command, passion and the insight of an insider...because she was one.”- Michael Lucker, CEO of Lucky Dog Filmworks. “13 Days takes readers on a fast paced ride into the world of petroleum...the plot is exciting and informative.” - Readers Favorite. “For those who like tough can-do heroines, pull up a chair...fast-paced thriller with lots of technical information ... you’ll enjoy this.” - Karen Treanor, New Mystery Reader Magazine. “After reading the first 10 pages, I could not stop...very well written book and could be a case study.” - Zaki, Chemical Engineering World (one of world’s top-ranked engineering blogs).
ISBN: 978-1480156227 Book Title: A Hotel in Paris Author: Margot Justes Website: http://www.mjustes.com Publication Date (copyright): 06/17/2012 Publisher: Indie Genre: Romance Description: ART BROUGHT HER TO PARIS, A STRANGER’S DEATH CHANGES HER LIFE Minola Grey, an American artist decides that a trip to Paris is just what she needs to regain her muse. Soon after her arrival a murder in the hotel disrupts her contemplation. Quick on the case is Interpol Captain Peter Riley, who suspects Minola of holding the oldest profession known to man. Despite his rudeness, the loss of life impacts her deeply and forces her to take action. Minola’s ability to observe the casual occurrences of everyday life, and her impressive talent of putting it on paper could help bring the case to closure. But when the murderer realizes she knows too much, can Peter Riley keep her safe? Brief Bio: Born in Poland, Margot Justes has lived in Israel, France and South Africa. She has taken her love of art and travel and cultivated it into unique settings and stories. She is a Member of Romance Writers of America. Accolades & Reviews:
ISBN: 978-1603182744 Book Title: Crazy For You Author: Claire Applewhite Website: http://www.claireapplewhite.com Publication Date (copyright): 04/01/2010 Publsiher: L&L Dreamspell Genre: Mainstream Fiction Description: WHAT WOULD YOU PAY FOR THE LOVE OF A LIFETIME? Daniel Hunter is one lucky man. His whirlwind marriage to Bunny Dingwerth, sole heiress to the Dingwerth fortune, unlocked the door to a world of wealth and privilege. His life became a dream come true. Then, the glamorous Leila Bolivar enters the exclusive Cinnabar Club and changes his Plan. Dan becomes obsessed and hopelessly smitten. He is not alone. Dan’s father-in-law, Giles Dingwerth, met Leila twelve years ago. They’re both crazy for her. Love at first sight--poison or candy? How much would you pay for the love of a lifetime? Brief Bio: Claire Applewhite is a graduate of St. Louis University and the author of “Crazy For You,” and the ‘Nam Noir mystery series. Past President of the Missouri Writers Guild, and member of Mystery Writers of America. Accolades & Reviews: Three time Finalist in the Faulkner Creative Writing Competition, New Orleans, Louisiana. “Just when you think you’ll put “Crazy For You” down, you find you can’t. The characters are so real you find yourself wondering how Applewhite got inside your head, the situations so absurd that only the naked truth of our own lives come close to a parallel. This is a writer bound to make a name for herself, one who can’t help but attract a huge, fanatic Applewhite-loving audience.” Esther Luttrell, author, national speaker, screenwriter.
ISBN: 978-1603185134 Book Title: Tennessee Plates Author: Claire Applewhite Website: http://www.claireapplewhite.com Publication Date (copyright): 12/01/2012 Publsiher: L&L Dreamspell Genre: Mystery Description: A BLONDE IN A CADILLAC MEANS HOT SOUTHERN TROUBLE! In ‘68, the hot smoke and cold eyes of ‘Nam stalked Elvin Suggs. Now, it’s a blonde in a red dress—and, he doesn’t want to run. Years have passed since the Hubble brothers murdered his ex-wife. When he receives an offer on his Memphis home, Elvin decides it’s time to confront his poignant past. On his way to Memphis, a silver Caddy with Tennessee plates, parked by the side of the road, catches his eye. He stops to chat, and becomes smitten with the sultry blonde behind the wheel. Shelby Swain is on the run from her gritty past, including two Mexican gangsters, hired to bring her back to Tijuana - and restitution. Once again, Suggs finds himself in the wrong place at the wrong time - but this time, he couldn’t be happier. Brief Bio: Claire Applewhite is a graduate of St. Louis University and the author of “Crazy For You,” and the ‘Nam Noir mystery series. Past President of the Missouri Writers Guild, and member of Mystery Writers of America. Accolades & Reviews: Three time Finalist, William Faulkner Creative Writing Competition, New Orleans, Louisiana. “The dark streets of St. Louis star in the compelling ‘Nam Noir series, by mystery author Applewhite. Taut writing, memorable characterization and a superbly evocative setting.” Kirkus Reviews.
ISBN: Pending Book Title: What Price Honor Author: J. Bard-Collins Website: http://jbardcollins.com Publication Date (copyright): 02/10/2013 Publisher: Allium Press Genre: Historical Mystery Description: CAN A PINKERTON AGENT IN 1882 CHICAGO UNCOVER THE TRUTH? October 1882 - Pinkerton Agent Garrett Lyons arrives in Chicago to uncover the truth behind the death of his partner. With his friends - architect, Louis Sullivan and Charlotte Reed, former girlfriend who runs an upscale poker game for the city's elite - he must solve a larger mystery involving counterfeit government bonds. Lyons becomes caught up in architectural competition to build Chicago's first skyscraper. Rich with historical details that bring 1880 Chicago to life, this novel will appeal equally to mystery fans as well as history buffs and architecture enthusiasts. Brief Bio: Joan Bard-Collins was born in Chicago and grew up in Northwest Indiana where the local library became her second home. From an early age she discovered that American History was one epic adventure after another. Bard-Collins and her husband are partners in an architecture/engineering company in Oak Park, Illinois. Accolades & Reviews:
ISBN: 978-0988583313 Book Title: Dyed in the Wool Author: Joyce Lekas Website: http://lekas.com Publication Date (copyright): 12/04/2012 Publisher: BJL Books Genre: Mystery / Suspense Description: TOXIC TRAILS LEAD TO MURDER ON NAVAJO LAND Dyed in the Wool is a suspense novel set in the Southwest and the Navajo Nation. When Annie McLeod’s car is shoved off the road after midnight, she knows danger threatens the Navajo Nation. The crash is not the only problem. Earlier, toxins were discovered in reservation stream water; then Navajo weavers confided something was wrong with their wool. Annie, a chemist, is determined to help. From her analytical lab in Phoenix, to the craggy mountains and remote canyons of the vast reservation, Annie’s quest uncovers a deadly business, where the stakes keep rising and not everyone comes out alive. Brief Bio: Joyce Lekas, wrote non-fiction for many years, and recently turned to fiction. Professionally, Lekas has published in technical and business media. She retired to the Southwest and now lives in Oregon. Accolades & Reviews: Lekas was a prize winner in the 2012 Bethlehem Writers Roundtable Short Story contest.
ISBN: 978-0615709604 Book Title: The Thirteenth Child Author: David Dean Website: http://www.geniusbookpublishing.com Publication Date (copyright): 10/10/2012 Publisher: Genius Book Publishing Genre: Horror Description: THE SNOW BOY IS A PHANTOM TO BE GREATLY FEARED Police Chief Nick Catesby is haunted by the unsolved disappearance of a young boy from his town seven years before. The nightmare begins anew when a little girl goes missing, followed quickly by others. Nick has only one suspect, town drunk, Preston Howard. Preston insists that he is not a suspect but a witness to a terrifying boy who appears only between dusk and dawn. Nick regards the story as the ranting of an alcoholic, until sightings of the boy lead to a trail of disappearance and murder going back three centuries. Brief Bio: David’s stories have been nominated for the Shamus, Barry, Derringer, and Edgar awards. “Ibrahim’s Eyes” won the Ellery Queen Readers Award for 2007. He is a retired Chief of Police. Accolades & Reviews: 2007 Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine Readers Award for “Ibrahim’s Eyes.” Finalist for the Edgar Award in 2011 for “Tomorrow’s Dead.” “With ‘The Thirteenth Child,’ David Dean has pulled off both the creation of a new kind of monster, and a fine and unnerving novel around that creation...(it) left me intrigued, moved, surprised, entertained and impressed.” - Lisa Morton, four-time Bram Stoker Award winning author.
ISBN: 978-0983050438 Book Title: Courting Murder Author: Bill Hopkins Website: http://www.judgebillhopkins.com/ Publication Date (copyright): 10/01/2012 Publisher: Southeast Missouri University Press Genre: Murder Mystery / Amateur Sleuth Description: CAREW DISCOVERS CORPSES IN THE OZARKS, THEN LOSES THEM When Judge Rosswell Carew makes the gruesome discovery of two corpses on a riverbank in the Missouri Ozarks, he’s plunged into a storm of deadly secrets that threaten both him and his fiancée, Tina Parkmore. Unsatisfied with the way the authorities are conducting the investigation, Rosswell, who’s always nurtured a secret desire to be a detective, teams up with an ex-con, Ollie Groton, to solve the case before the killer can murder again. Rosswell uncovers a maze of crimes so tangled that he must fight his way to a solution or die trying. Brief Bio: After two decades on the bench, Bill Hopkins captures readers with the first Judge Rosswell Carew murder mystery. This writer and lawyer turns the tale into a page turner. Accolades & Reviews: “Bill Hopkins’ debut mystery introduces characters who are truly characters, in the most entertaining sense of the word.” - Chris Roerden, author & Agatha Award winner. “Courting Murder is guilty - of being terrific.” - Hank Phillippi Ryan, Agatha, Anthony & Macavity Awards winner. “Bill Hopkins’ insider knowledge of life behind the bench shines...(he) takes readers on a twisting ride full of snappy dialogue, murder, and mayhem.” - Jess Lourey, author. “A fun read!” - Alan Orloff, Agatha Award nominated author.
ISBN: 978-0615537238 Book Title: Killerwatt Author: Sharon Woods Hopkins Website: http://www.sharonwoodshopkins.com/ Publication Date (copyright): 09/29/2011 Publisher: Deadly Writes Publishing, LLC Genre: Mystery / Suspense Description: AFTER A CLIENT DIES MYSTERIOUSLY, RHETTA DISCOVERS A TERRORIST PLOT After one of her mortgage clients dies in a mysterious car accident, Rhetta McCarter stumbles upon evidence of a terrorist plot to wipe out the entire Midwest power grid. No one believes her, not the cops, nor the FBI. People start dying, and her husband is nearly killed. Problems mount and time begins running out, leaving her alone to stop the bad guys. Brief Bio: Sharon Woods Hopkins lives in Southeast Missouri, and is a member of the Mystery Writers of America, Sisters in Crime, the Southeast Missouri Writers’ Guild, and the Missouri Writers’ Guild. Accolades & Reviews: Nominated for 2011 Lovey Award for Best First Novel. Indie Excellence Award Finalist 2012 in Mystery. “Killerwatt is a high-voltage, high-speed adventure with humor, heart, and a frighteningly realistic story.” - Hank Phillippi Ryan, Anthony, Mcavity & Agatha Award winning author.
ISBN: 978-1608090099 Book Title: Public Anatomy Author: A. Scott Pearson Website: http://www.ascottpearson.com Publication Date (copyright): 03/07/2011 Publisher: Oceanview Publishing Genre: Suspense / Thriller Description: A SERIES OF UNUSUAL DEATHS & THE MANUSCRIPT OF A SIXTEENTH CENTURY ANATOMIST. While recovering from a career-threatening injury, surgeon Eli Branch is pulled into the turbulent world of Dr. Liza French, a colleague he hasn’t seen in ten years. Liza uses their past to lure Eli into a highly publicized debacle in a Memphis hospital that has put her own career in jeopardy. But when the murder of medical personnel appears related to Liza’s surgical complication, Eli finds that more lives are at imminent risk. Eli discovers clues from the victims that match anatomical art found at the crime scenes, a connection that leads him to the manuscript of a sixteenth century anatomist whose methods of dissection are being reenacted in the present. Brief Bio: A. Scott Pearson is a surgeon at Vanderbilt University. “Public Anatomy” is his second novel. Accolades & Reviews: “Public Anatomy” won the 2012 Benjamin Franklin Award for Best Mystery/ Suspense/Thriller from the Independent Book Publishers Association. “A tantalizing premise combined with tight suspense makes this one delicious tale. You’ll enjoy the ride.” Steve Berry, New York Times bestselling author.
ISBN: 978-1612183107 Book Title: Extended Family Author: Patrick Kendrick Website: http://www.talesofpatrickkendrick.com Publication Date (copyright): 06/05/2012 Publisher: Thomas & Mercer Genre: Crime Thriller Description: WHAT IF EVIL WAS A GENETIC TRAIT? Gruesome fire-related murders are nothing new to Fire Marshal Greymon Gift, but an increasing number of arson-murders has him on sudden, high alert. When he begins work with FBI Special Agent Rose Cleary, Gift learns of an investigation linking convicted killer Harmon Gettys’s DNA to several murders. Gift and Cleary plunge into a horror they can barely comprehend. Gettys was believed dead for years, but even if he were alive, the crimes spreading from coast to coast could never be committed by just one man - unless the evil seeds planted a generation ago were coming into their own. Brief Bio: Patrick Kendrick is a former firefighter, special operations technician and chief officer. His book, “Papa’s Problem,” won the Florida Book Award. “Extended Family” has earned a starred review from Booklist. Accolades & Reviews: “Patrick Kendrick knows of what he writes (he spent 30 years in the fire service) and that’s why this definite non-cozy chills you to the core. You just know “Extended Family” could be for real. It’s a remarkable premise developed into this can’t put down thriller by Kendrick’s gifted prose.” – Jeffrey Siger, author of The Andreas Kaldis Mystery Series. Patrick Kendrick’s first book, “Papa’s Problem” won the Hollywood Film Festival and Florida Book Awards. “Extended Family” has earned a starred review from Booklist.
ISBN: 978-1456503055 Book Title: In Dog We Trust Author: Neil S. Plakcy Website: http://www.mahubooks.com Publication Date (copyright): 03/04/2010 Publisher: Neil S. Plakcy Genre: Cozy Mystery Description: CAN A GOLDEN RETRIEVER SOLVE A MURDER? ROCHESTER THINKS SO After a bad divorce and a brief prison term for computer hacking, 42-year-old Steve Levitan has returned to his home town of Stewart’s Crossing and taken a part-time job as an adjunct professor of English at his alma mater, Eastern College. While walking around his gated community, he becomes friendly with his next-door neighbor, Caroline Kelly, and her golden retriever, Rochester. When Caroline is shot and killed while walking Rochester, Steve becomes the dog’s temporary guardian. Together, these two unlikely sleuths work to uncover the mystery behind Caroline’s death. Brief Bio: A native of Bucks County, PA, where the Golden Retriever Mysteries are set, Neil Plakcy is the author of more than two dozen novels and short story collections. Accolades & Reviews: Neil Plakcy is a three-time finalist for the Lambda Literary Award and recipient of the Hawaii Five-O Award for best police procedural.
ISBN: 978-1432826390 Book Title: Back to the Garden Author: Erica Obey Website: http://www.ericaobey.com Publication Date (copyright): 01/15/2013 Publisher: Five Star Mysteries Genre: Offbeat Romantic Suspense Description: ROMANCING THE STONE MEETS THE WOODSTOCK NATION When Laura Converse goes to Woodstock to ghostwrite a memoir for a name-dropping psychic, she never expects to be mistaken for a long-vanished singer. But she quickly finds herself trying to convince everyone in this New Age Mecca that she has not been sent by supernatural forces in order to solve a twenty-five-year-old murder. And that is hardly likely to prove more difficult than convincing herself that she’s not about to fall for a distractingly attractive gardener, who just might be a warlock – or a murderer. Brief Bio: A graduate of Yale University, with a Ph.D. in Comparative Literature from CUNY, Erica Obey has published work on folklore along with mysteries and romantic suspense novels. Accolades & Reviews: Amazon Create Space Breakthrough Novel Semifinalist 2009. “Erica Obey’s book “Back to the Garden” is a hilarious, tongue-in-cheek, modern mystery with almost everything in the mix. …(she) is a writer to keep an eye on, but don’t let her make you any coffee.” Pat Conroy
ISBN: 978-1932815597 Book Title: Guns Author: Phil Bowie Website: http://www.philbowie.com Publication Date (copyright): 08/01/2006 Publisher: Medallion Press Genre: Thriller / Suspense / Crime Description: PILOT SAM BASS IS HUNTED BY KILLERS FROM HIS PAST Pilot Sam Bass is living under witness protection on North Carolina’s Outer Banks, running a shoestring air charter operation, when an old and powerful enemy discovers where he is and sends a three man hit team to torture and kill him. Suddenly Sam, his beautiful Cherokee girlfriend, Valerie, and her young son, Josh, are the focus of evil, and their world erupts with violence. The only response is a trail of just vengeance as old as the ghosts of the Smoky Mountain Cherokee tribe. Brief Bio: Phil Bowie is a lifelong freelancer with 300 sales of articles and short stories to major magazines including Readers Digest and Saturday Evening Post. He has had three thrillers traditionally published, all endorsed by New York Times best selling authors. Accolades & Reviews: “Guns” took Honorable Mention at the London Book Festival. Bowie won First Place in a major magazine contest by completing a story begun by best seller Stephen King titled “The Cat from Hell.” That story is included in his 2012 short story collection “Dagger and other tales.” “Enjoyed it very much. Fast, engaging, a fine debut.” New York Times bestselling author Lee Child.
ISBN: 978-1480289635 Book Title: Patriot’s Blood Author: Richard Holcroft Website: http://www.richardholcroft.com Publication Date (copyright): 09/20/2012 Publisher: Stone Thread Publishing Genre: Thriller Description: AN EDGE-OF-YOUR-SEAT THRILLER INVOLVING CONSPIRACY & MURDER Witnesses who saw a second man with Timothy McVeigh the morning of the Oklahoma City bombing are being murdered one by one. When attorney Mike Marchetti’s new client becomes the next victim, Marchetti, former flame Vicki Steele, and ex-cop Tom Shannon vow to find the man’s killer. They soon encounter a dangerous televangelist blackmailing Washington politicians and learn of a plot to strike a high-rise hotel and bring down an airliner. When the FBI can’t get a joint task force together quickly enough, Marchetti and Shannon become the only two people who can stop the terrorist attacks in time. Brief Bio: Richard Holcroft is a pseudonym for Arthur Bauer, a former airline pilot, Marine Corps pilot and attorney. Bauer lives with his wife and two cats in Fort Worth, Texas, and Lincoln City, Oregon. Accolades & Reviews:
ISBN: 1618771248 Book Title: The Good Witch of Morgan’s Peak Author: Sheri Broadbent Website: http://www.sheribroadbent.com Publication Date (copyright): 10/15/2012 Publisher: Cool Well Press Genre: Fantasy Description: HOT COPS, DEAD HUSBANDS & MURDER, WHAT MORE CAN A WITCH ASK FOR? The very night Estelle Staab seals the real estate deal of a lifetime, her dead husband, Mort, brings her the ghost of Colby Martin ... his throat cut from ear to ear. All the clues point to Estelle’s new neighbor, Andorra Greenblood, but Colby’s ghost has a glitch in his memory and doesn’t know who killed him. Now she must join Sheriff Tom York to track down the murderer so Colby’s spirit can leave for the great beyond. Before she realizes it, the murder case reveals a cache of old family secrets and a magical plot that threatens to make Estelle vanish - the hard way. Brief Bio: Sheri Broadbent is married with one grown daughter, two dogs, four chickens and a good sense of humor. She is not above foregoing the happy ending to shock the reader. She also loves gardening and art when writing has unlocked the cuffs. Accolades & Reviews:
ISBN: 978-0985500801 Book Title: Lies of Convenience Author: M.M. Gornell Website: http://www.mmgornell.com Publication Date (copyright): 05/03/2012 Publisher: Champlain Avenue Books, Inc. Genre: Mystery Description: VISIT CHICAGO, CALIFORNIA & ROUTE 66 THROUGH THE EYES OF MARGOT MADISON CROSS A brother’s call for her presence in Palm Springs draws Margot Madison-Cross from her beloved Chicago waterfront—to California’s uncompromising Mojave Desert. The bright spot—an opportunity to see her niece Camille. But murder quickly rears its head, and a monumental sand storm, a cave-like Quonset hut, past repercussions, and a torrential rain storm conspire against her. All the while, Graham's secret hangs over them, and so much of what Margot must do, is based upon Lies of Convenience… Brief Bio: Madeline (M.M.) Gornell is an award winning author with four published mystery novels. She lives with her husband and assorted canines in the Mojave Desert in a town on internationally revered Route 66. Accolades & Reviews: PSWA Fiction Award. Hollywood Book Festival Honorable Mention.
ISBN: 978-1464201202 Book Title: Brooklyn Bones Author: Triss Stein Website: http://trisstein.com/ Publication Date (copyright): 02/05/2013 Publisher: Poisoned Pen Press Genre: Traditional Mystery Description: AN OLD HOUSE; A TRENDY NEIGHBORHOOD; A LONG BURIED TRAGEDY A crime of the past comes much too close to home when Erica Donato’s teen-age daughter Chris finds a skeleton behind a wall in their crumbling Park Slope home. Erica – young widow, overage history Ph.D candidate, mother of a teen, product of blue-collar Brooklyn – is dangerously drawn into the mystery when she realizes this was an unknown and forgotten teen-age girl. It is a crime from her neighborhood’s pre-gentrification days, when the age of Aquarius was turning dark, and there are still people around who will stop at nothing to keep this secret. Brief Bio: Triss’s first job, as a librarian in a dozen sharply different Brooklyn communities, inspired this series. Her small-town youth and urban adult years give her the perfect insider/outsider perspective. Accolades & Reviews: “An engaging mystery with a spirited heroine.” Laura Joh Rowland. “Brooklyn Bones is a fine portrayal of a tenacious New York historian and her mercurial teen daughter who knock hard heads after the body of a long-forgotten girl is uncovered in their home during renovations. The mystery is irresistible but leads to dangerous secrets about their neighborhood back its rougher days. This richly-developed portrait of life in the melting pot of New York is better than a bus tour.” Nancy Martin.
ISBN: 978-0967000657 Book Title: Spirits Among The Ruins Author: Catherine Paul Website: none Publication Date (copyright): 10/31/2012 Publisher: F.A.M.E. Press Genre: Juvenile Teen 13-18 Description: FOUR COUSINS HELP SOLVE A FAMILY MYSTERY FROM THE 1700’S The story takes place in Scotland at a family reunion for Sir Malcolm’s descendants from Navajo descent, Scotland, Arizona, and New York. Sir Malcolm is described as a very strange person. In the 1700’s, his last will and testament requires the descendants to fulfill its requirements by staying in the family’s haunted castle to clear his name, and find the rumored treasure. Brief Bio: Catherine Paul, pen name for Evelyn Cirincione, is a retired teacher of the Deaf currently living in Arizona. “Spirits Among The Ruins,” is fourth in the Waterview Manor Series. Accolades & Reviews: 2007 Distinguished Achievement Award Finalist AEA. 1999 Tucson Citizen
ISBN: 978-1432826826 Book Title: No Safe Ground Author: Julia Pomeroy Website: http://www.juliapomeroy.com Publication Date (copyright): 02/15/2013 Publisher: Five Star / Cengage Genre: Thriller Description: YOUNG IRAQ VETERAN, DESPERATE TO ESCAPE A KILLER, GOES ON THE RUN Reynolds Packard’s life is the way he likes - dreary and uneventful. Working as a limo driver, he has no family other than his ex-cop cousin, Millie. And then, into his life barrels a girl he had never expected to see again - the daughter he’d given up fifteen years before. Vida, now twenty and a wounded Iraqi war veteran, is AWOL and running for her life. Desperate, she has come to Pack for help. She believes that an American soldier murdered a friend of hers in Iraq, and is now coming after her. Brief Bio: Julia Pomeroy was born in Okinawa and lived in Libya, Somalia, and Italy. She worked as an Italian interpreter and an actor, went to Columbia University, and owned a restaurant in upstate New York. Previous books: “The Dark End of Town,” and “Cold Moon Home.” Accolades & Reviews: “Pomeroy’s characters are rough around the edges but expertly drawn, making this fast-paced thriller both intriguing and believable.” - Publishers Weekly. “Fans of Pomeroy’s Abby Silvernale (”Cold Moon Home,” etc.) will welcome another strong heroine who must overcome physical and mental challenges to survive.” –Kirkus Reviews. “A gripping, human tale of a father who will stop at nothing to save the daughter he barely knows...(it) will keep your pulse pounding and the pages flying.” Andrew Gross, New York Times bestselling author.
ISBN: 978-1604890716 Book Title: Jesusville Author: Philip Cioffari Website: http://www.philipcioffari.com Publication Date (copyright): 05/20/2011 Publisher: Livingston Press Genre: Mystery / Suspense Description: DARKLY COMIC, TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY EQUIVALENT OF JUDGEMENT DAY When Joshua Farley - a cult figure searching for a hallucinogenic plant rumored to allow the user to see God - disappears under mysterious circumstances, his disciples gather in the desert to await his return. But they aren’t the only ones looking for him and the legendary plant. Other desperate seekers include: a young journalist hoping to restore his faith; his girlfriend, as emotionally lost as she is beautiful; a small time hood on the lam from the mob; a teenage sexpot who claims to be Farley’s mistress; and a gang of mobsters come to even an old score. They meet in an abandoned Biblical theme park - in a darkly comic, twenty-first century equivalent of Judgment Day. Brief Bio: Philip Cioffari is the author of three books of fiction: “A History of Things Lost or Broken,” “Catholic Boys,” and “Jesusville” - and the award-winning feature film, “Love in The Age of Dion.” Accolades & Reviews: Winner of the Tartt First Fiction Prize, the D.H. Lawrence Award for fiction, and the New Voices Award for fiction. “A profound and thought-provoking read” - Midwest Book Review. “A truly fascinating and worthwhile read” - New Jersey Star-Ledger.
ISBN: 978-1931982986 Book Title: Catholic Boys Author: Philip Cioffari Website: http://www.philipcioffari.com Publication Date (copyright): 12/20/2007 Publisher: Livingston Press Genre: Mystery / Thriller Description: WHO BEAT, RAPED AND HUNG THE BOY BY THE RIVER? A detective, unable to forgive himself for the death of his son, investigates the death-byhanging of a schoolboy the same age, in a Bronx housing project in 1960. Who’s responsible? A local motorcycle gang? The teenage hoodlums, the Brando’s? A delusional and drunken fisherman? Or is the conspiracy even more pervasive? Brief Bio: Philip Cioffari is the author of three books of fiction: “A History of Things Lost or Broken,” “Catholic Boys,” and “Jesusville” - and the award-winning feature film, “Love in The Age of Dion.” Accolades & Reviews: Winner of the Tartt First Fiction Prize, the D.H. Lawrence Award for fiction, and the New Voices Award for fiction. “I recommend it highly.” - Bookviews.
ISBN: 978-0930501310 Book Title: A History of Things Lost or Broken Author: Philip Cioffari Website: http://www.philipcioffari.com Publication Date (copyright): 05/20/2007 Publisher: Livingston Press Genre: Short Story Collection Description: STORIES OF LOVE, LOSS & THE DARKER SIDE OF HUMAN NATURE These stories are about the young, and the various kinds of loss suffered by the young. They explore the darker side of human nature, moving from broken gamblers on the run to smalltime hold-up artists to disconsolate lovers. They range across the American landscape, from the streets of the Bronx to Atlantic City, Key West and the small towns of the South. Brief Bio: Philip Cioffari is the author of three books of fiction: “A History of Things Lost or Broken,” “Catholic Boys,” and “Jesusville” - and the award-winning feature film, “Love in The Age of Dion.” Accolades & Reviews: Winner of the Tartt First Fiction Prize, the D.H. Lawrence Award for fiction, and the New Voices Award for fiction. “Meticulously crafted stories” - The Paterson Literary Review.
ISBN: 978-1478235842 Book Title: The Longest Trail Author: Roni McFadden Website: http://www.thebiscuitpress.com Publication Date (copyright): 07/23/2012 Publisher: The Biscuit Press Genre: Creative Non-Fiction Description: HORSES, THE HIGH SIERRAS, ANCIENT SPIRITS JOIN FORCES Ride along with young Roni as she discovers the lessons of the ancient spirits of mountains, deserts and horses in this wonderful coming of age tale in a magnificent setting. You will feel the joy, sadness and every emotion in between as you travel down the dusty path of “The Longest Trail.” Brief Bio: Roni lives in Northern California. She’s worked with horses all her life and also co-authored the philanthropic book “Josephine~A Tale of Hope and Happy Endings” Accolades & Reviews:
ISBN: 978-1475952711 Book Title: Adversity Builds Character: An Inspirational True Life Story of Disability, Addiction and Acceptance Author: Tom Ufert Website: http://www.tomufert.com Publication Date (copyright): 10/05/2012 Publisher: iUniverse Publishing Genre: Motivational Non-Fiction Description: LIFE – ACCEPT IT, CHANGE IT, OR LET IT KILL YOU Adversity builds character is the story of a young man’s life struggles to find his way through the trials and tribulations of life, family turmoil, self-determination and personal judgment. This transformational life experience, like so many, demonstrates the triumph of the human spirit over the pitfalls in our modern world. As is so often the case where comfort and overconfidence leads to weakness and self-destruction, it is at this moment that one either succumbs to the burden of outside influence or gathers up all his strength to rise above like a phoenix. Brief Bio: Tom Ufert, a 46-year-old quadriplegic afflicted with 3 disabilities is an inspirational voice in our troubled times. He received his political science/history BA from Centenary College of Louisiana. Accolades & Reviews: “Ufert is a talented writer. He tells his story in a well-organized manner and is careful to state the facts but does not dwell on them, always allowing hope to shine through.” Reader’s Favorite
ISBN: 978-0983394785 Book Title: Breakdown at Clear River Author: Eliot Parker Website: http://www.beliotparker.com Publication Date (copyright): 10/01/2012 Publisher: Mid-Atlantic Highlands Press Genre: Mystery Description: WILL TWO FRIENDS SURVIVE AN INVESTIGATION INTO A CLASSMATE’S DEATH? Cullen Brewer, starting quarterback for the Clear River College Cougars, discovers that his senior year will be far more exciting than winning a few football games. He is suddenly shocked when the body of his favorite wide receiver, Dane Antonelli, is found in a dormitory stairwell. He links up with Serena Johnson,a student newspaper reporter, searching for the truth behind Dane’s death. As they explore ties to coaches and college administrators, Cullen and Serena find themselves facing perils more dangerous than they ever expected. Brief Bio: Eliot Parker’s short stories have appeared in Speck Literary Journal, One Story Magazine, Apex Books, and others. Eliot is a certified teacher consultant with the National Writing Project and currently teaches writing and literature at Mountwest Community and Technical College in Huntington, West Virginia. Accolades & Reviews: “Eliot Parker sifts through the darker levels of competition to produce a winner of a novel.” - John Herrick, author of “From the Dead and “The Landing.” “The book is extremely powerful, with heart and great forward momentum. The writing is inviting and smart.” - Amanda Eyre Ward, author of “Sleep Toward Heaven” and “Close Your Eyes.”
ISBN: 978-1451261479 Book Title: The Prospect Author: Eliot Parker Website: http://www.beliotparker.com Publication Date (copyright): 0802/2010 Publisher: PublishAmerica Genre: Mystery Description: CAN SHANE BALANCE A BASEBALL SEASON AND REDEEM HIS NAME? Shane Triplet is one of the best baseball prospects in the country. He has been drafted by the Cincinnati Reds and assigned to the Sheaville Loggers, a minor league team located in the depressed logging town of Sheaville, West Virginia. Shane’s arrival in Sheaville brings hope and high expectations for the team and the town’s residents. But Shane and his family have lived in Sheaville before. When Shane falls in love with Olivia Mitchell, some dark secrets are uncovered, revealing a painful history between the Triplet family and Sheaville. Balancing the enormous expectations of success with the challenges of redeeming the Triplet family name will be the ultimate game for Shane, physically and emotionally. Brief Bio: Eliot Parker’s short stories have appeared in Speck Literary Journal, One Story Magazine, Apex Books, and others. Eliot is a certified teacher consultant with the National Writing Project and currently teaches writing and literature at Mountwest Community and Technical College in Huntington, West Virginia. Accolades & Reviews: “I have read it five times. This is a great book!” -Brandon Millman, CBS Radio, Los Angeles”He creates strong characters facing real challenges, ... navigating the uncertain circles of the human heart.” -Rod Clark. Bookreview.com
ISBN: 978-1601823021 Book Title: The Whip Author: Karen Kondazian Website: http://www.thewhipnovel.com Publication Date (copyright): 01/09/2012 Publisher: Hansen Publishing Group Genre: Historical / Romance / Western Description: INSPIRED BY A TRUE STORY, CAPTURES THE LIFE OF CHARLEY PARKHURST “The Whip” is inspired by the true story of a woman, Charlotte “Charley” Parkhurst (1812-1879) who lived most of her extraordinary life as a man in the old west. As a young woman in Rhode Island, she fell in love with a runaway slave and had his child. The destruction of her family drove her west to California, dressed as a man, to track the killer. Charley became a renowned stagecoach driver for Wells Fargo. She killed a famous outlaw, had a secret love affair, and lived with a housekeeper who, unaware of her true sex, fell in love with her. Charley was the first woman to vote in America in 1868 (as a man). Her grave lies in Watsonville, California. Brief Bio: Karen Kondazian's career as an award-winning actor, author and journalist is as diverse as it is long. She is the author of the best-selling non fiction book “The Actor’s Encyclopedia of Casting Directors.” “The Whip,” Kondazian's debut novel, won the 2012 USA News book award. Accolades & Reviews: Featured on the cover of the March 26, 2012 issue of Publishers Weekly. “This quick-paced, wily tale is a fascinating blend of both fact and fiction that is sure to engage Western and historical fiction fans and readers who enjoyed Gerald Kolpan’s Etta.” - Library Journal. “An astonishing novel...it’s a wonderful read...a story that cries out through its adventurous surroundings a call from deep in the human heart.” - Jim Beaver, star of HBO’s “Deadwood.”
ISBN: 978-1480178618 Book Title: Baby’s Breath Author: Eugine D. West Website: none Publication Date (copyright): 10/24/2012 Publisher: Createspace Genre: Murder Mystery / Thriller Description: WHO WOULD WANT TO KILL A BABY? AND WHY? The emergency scanner’s staccato announces that an infant has been found unresponsive. Attempts at resuscitation fail, the baby dies, and the autopsy says it was murder. But who would want to kill a baby? And why? When an arrest is made, the rural western Massachusetts community is stunned: the murderess is said to be the child’s mother. But something doesn’t ring true about her confession, and reporter Gracie Barufaldi’s suspicions are soon confirmed by those of the Chief of Police, Jack Draper. Baby’s Breath negotiates the criminal justice system maze and exposes surprising corruption and twisted motivations. Brief Bio: Eugénie D. West: news reporter for 15 years for local newspaper; entertainment reporter for national publications; holds MA in English, travels widely, enjoys gardening, languages and creative cookery. Accolades & Reviews:
ISBN: 978-0985118488 Book Title: Bluff City Butcher Author: Steve Bradshaw Website: http://www.stevebradshawauthor.com Publication Date (copyright): 07/04/2012 Publisher: Barringer Publishing Genre: Mystery / Thriller Description: FORENSIC SLEUTH HUNTS REAL MONSTER & FINDS SECRET WORTH KILLING FOR A forensic sleuth learns he is connected to the genius, psychopathic serial killer he hunts and that they carry a secret to life worth killing for. The “Bluff City Butcher” steps from the fog of urban legend with horrific needs that throw a southern community into unbridled terror, captivates the country, and has enormous consequences for the world. A billionaire patriarch, a premier biotechnology entrepreneur, and the world renowned forensic pathologist discover they are linked to a real monster and their lives of privilege and rare gifts are meaningless until their paths converge and each finds what has been missing. Brief Bio: Steve Bradshaw is a Forensic Investigator, Biotech Entrepreneur, Founder-President/CEO Biomedical Company and Mystery/Thriller Author. Investigated 3,000 cases Texas Medical Examiner, and Started companies in transfusion medicine and orthopedic implants. Accolades & Reviews: Chilling page turner. Bradshaw speaks from experience. Unbelievable Pace. Refreshingly new style and great view of homicides and new biotechnology and human nature...
ISBN: 978-1849160629 Book Title: The Bones of Avignon Author: Jefferson Bass Website: http://www.jeffersonbass.com Publication Date (copyright): 12/06/2012 Publisher: Quercus (London) Genre: Mystery / Thriller Description: IF THESE ARE THE BONES OF CHRIST, EVERYTHING CHANGES Unearthed in the 14th-century Palace of the Popes in Avignon, France, is a stone chest that purports to contain the bones of Christ. Dr. Bill Brockton and his assistant Miranda—enlisted to prove or refute the astonishing claim—suspect the relics are fake, but the evidence is strong. They link the bones to the haunting Shroud of Turin, and tests put the skeleton’s age at 2,000 years. A deadly tug-of-war ensues between the anthropologists, the Vatican, and a zealot who hopes to trigger the Apocalypse. “The Bones of Avignon” weaves a rich tapestry of religion, history, science, and suspense. Brief Bio: Jefferson Bass is the writing duo of award winning journalist Jon Jefferson and forensic anthropologist Dr. Bill Bass, founder of the renowned Body Farm at the University of Tennessee. Accolades & Reviews: Dr. Bill Bass, founder of the Body Farm, has been called “America’s greatest forensic scientist” by CBS News, and bestselling author Kathy Reichs calls him “the real deal.” Jon Jefferson’s National Geographic documentaries on the Body Farm have been seen by millions of television viewers worldwide. “The Bones of Avignon” - under the U.S. title “The Inquisitor’s Key” - was a New York Times bestseller, reaching #24 on the list. Of the seven Jefferson Bass novels in print, six have been New York Times bestsellers.
ISBN: 978-1463768812 Book Title: Some Boys Never Become Men Author: Bob Cook Website: http://www.bobcookbooks.com Publication Date (copyright): 12/10/2011 Publisher: Createspace Genre: Fiction Description: SEQUEL TO SOME PEOPLE NEED KILLING...SAME CHARACTERS, DIFFERENT KILLER This book follows the same group of characters, cops and social workers, in Some People Need Killing. Once more they end up working together as they cross paths on the trail of creeps that define their masculinity with the abuse and exploitation of women and children. Brief Bio: Bob Cook graduated from Eckerd College. He spent 30 years working in programs for delinquent and dependent youth. This book is based on his experiences. Accolades & Reviews:
ISBN: 1453734651 Book Title: Some People Need Killing Author: Bob Cook Website: http://www.bobcookbooks.com Publication Date (copyright): 12/15/2010 Publisher: Createspace Genre: Fiction Description: CHILD ABUSERS! THE TITLE SAYS IT ALL Beth Jacoby, a child abuse and neglect investigator, and her co-workers fly about town in and out of the homes of folks accused of hurting children. Her path into the private domains of rich and poor alike crosses that of her once teen lover, Jack, a California cool cop and his partner, Loomis, a thunderous loose cannon who dearly loves the war on crime. Brief Bio: Bob Cook, a graduate of Eckerd College, spent 30 years working with dependent and delinquent children for the state of Florida. He recently published four books based on his experiences. Accolades & Reviews:
ISBN: 978-0982912881 Book Title: Chica the Garden Fairy Author: Martha Therrell Website: http://www.chicathegardenfairy.com Publication Date (copyright): 10/01/2011 Publisher: Graves Distractions Genre: Juvenile Fiction / Fairy Tales Description: A FAIRY GETS LOST AND ENDS UP IN A PROPER ENGLISH GARDEN A Baby Sugarmouth Fairy is blown off course on her way to Mexico and ends up in a proper English garden. With long black hair, hoop earrings, bangle bracelets, and a spicy personality, Chica transforms the English garden. Melly and Ruby, two little English garden fairies who live in the garden, become best friends with Chica and plot to help find her family in Mexico. They have one narrow escape after another, being chased by black flying eaters, getting lost, and meeting new fairy families. Just when they finally get to Mexico, they fall into a magic Mayan River turning them into Princess Fairies. Their adventures begin. Brief Bio: Martha Therrell, a native Texan born in Brownsville, grew up with a love of Mexico. She studied at the University of Texas and then became involved in the travel industry. She will soon begin the second book of “Chica the Garden Fairy” adventures. Accolades & Reviews:
ISBN: 0810120909 Book Title: The Ballad of Rocky Ruiz Author: Manuel Ramos Website: http://www.manuelramos.com Publication Date (copyright): 03/30/2013 Publisher: Northwestern University Press Genre: Legal Mystery / Chicano Noir Description: FIRST IN THE AWARD-WINNING CHICANO LUIS MONTEZ SERIES “The Ballad of Rocky Ruiz” introduces Luis Montez, an aging Chicano activist and attorney whose practice and personal life are on the rocks. Twenty years ago, a gang attacked Montez's former compatriots in the Chicano student movement and shot down their leader, Rocky Ruiz. Now the survivors are in danger. Enter Teresa Fuentes, a beautiful young lawyer determined to solve the mystery. To save his friends, Montez must reexamine the central event of their shared past - the murder of Rocky Ruiz. Just as difficult, he finds, may be to untangle his feelings for Teresa Fuentes. Brief Bio: Manuel Ramos, author of eight novels, is a lawyer in Denver, Colorado. He has been an Edgar finalist and awarded numerous prizes and other recognition for his fiction. Accolades & Reviews: Edgar finalist; winner of the Latino/Chicano Literary Award; winner of the Colorado Book Award for Fiction; Manuel has won several other awards.
ISBN: 978-1611941722 Book Title: Keowee Valley Author: Katherine Scott Crawford Website: http://katherinescottcrawford.com Publication Date (copyright): 09/27/2012 Publisher: Bell Bridge Books Genre: Fiction / Historical Romance Description: ON THE EDGE OF THE WILDERNESS, HER ADVENTURE BEGAN Spring 1768. The Southern frontier is a treacherous wilderness inhabited by the powerful Cherokee people. In Charlestown, South Carolina, twenty-five-year-old Quincy MacFadden receives news from beyond the grave: her cousin, a man she’d believed long dead, is alive held captive by the Shawnee Indians. Unmarried, bookish, and plagued by visions of the future, Quinn is a woman out of place ... and this is the opportunity for which she’s been longing. Brief Bio: Katherine Scott Crawford is an award-winning writer and college English teacher. She’s the author of Keowee Valley, an historical adventure set in the Revolutionary-era Carolinas and in the Cherokee country. Accolades & Reviews: “A glorious debut from a gifted author.” - Adriana Trigiani, bestselling author of “Big Stone Gap” and “The Shoemaker’s Wife” “Keowee Valley is a terrific first novel by Katherine Scott Crawford–a name that should be remembered.” -Pat Conroy, bestselling author of “The Prince of Tides” and “South of Broad.”
ISBN: 978-1611941685 Book Title: Forged in Death Author: Jim Melvin Website: http://bellebooks.com Publication Date (copyright): 08/20/2012 Publisher: Bell Bridge Books Genre: Fiction / Fantasy Description: ONLY A DEATH-KNOWER CAN DIE. AND LIVE AGAIN For a thousand years, none have rivaled the power of Torg, the Death-Knower wizard, as he ruled his people and kept peace on Triken. Now a new threat has suddenly arisen. The evil sorcerer Invictus is greater even than Torg, and his greed and ambition threaten to engulf the land in eternal darkness. When Invictus imprisons Torg in a horrifying pit bored into the solid rock of a frozen mountain, the fate of Triken hangs in the balance. Torg becomes freedom’s final hope, but first he must die to earn the victory. Brief Bio: Jim wrote his first novel, “Sarah’s Curse,” when he was 20 years old. However, for the next 25 years there would be no second novel. It wasn’t until his mid-40s that Jim finally wrote book one of his six-book high fantasy series, “The Death Wizard Chronicles”. Accolades & Reviews: Jim Melvin is an award winning journalist.
ISBN: 978-1611941661 Book Title: Stranded Author: Anne Bishop, Anthony Francis, James Alan Gardner Website: http://bellebooks.com Publication Date (copyright): 08/24/2012 Publisher: Bell Bridge Books Genre: Science Fiction / Fantasy Description: THREE GREAT AUTHORS—THREE GREAT SCIENCE FICTION STORIES “A Strand In The Web” - The Restorers travel the universe fulfilling a purpose handed down through the generations. They live and die aboard city-ships, never knowing the worlds they create and save. “A Host Of Leeches” - A young woman wakes to find herself the sole human on an orbiting, mechanical space station. “Stranded” - A young, genetically engineered centauress from the ultra-advanced Alliance lays claim to a rare, strategic garden planet, only to find herself captured by a band of rag-tag Frontier refugees. Brief Bio: New York Times bestselling fantasy author Anne Bishop, award winning author James Alan Gardner, and popular urban fantasy writer Anthony Francis. Accolades & Reviews: New York Times bestselling author, authors of award winning series.
ISBN: 978-1932158922 Book Title: The Ninth Man Author: Brad Crowther Website: http://www.bradcrowther.com Publication Date (copyright): 11/01/2011 Publisher: Ingalls Publishing Group, Inc. Genre: Mystery Description: DISAPPEARANCE OF CONFEDERATE SUBMARINE EXPLAINED BY SPY’S SECRET DIARY The Ninth Man is a modern-day Charleston, South Carolina mystery based on the true story of the Confederate submarine Hunley, which vanished in 1864 after sinking a Yankee ship. Russ Berard, a Rhode Island detective, returns home to Charleston to investigate the murder of his father, who had learned of a Yankee spy’s secret diary explaining the Hunley’s disappearance. Berard is confronted by a descendant of the spy, determined to keep the diary secret, and by an old friend who wants the diary for revenge. Others die as Berard travels through the history of Charleston and his own past. Brief Bio: Writer and consultant residing in the Charleston, South Carolina area. Executive Director of Rhode Island’s State criminal justice planning agency in a previous career. Accolades & Reviews: Brad Crowther is the 2010 winner of the Black Orchid Novella Award from Alfred Hitchcock Mystery Magazine and The Wolfe Pack, the Nero Wolfe literary society. “In a city as steeped in history as Charleston, S.C., the past isn’t dead; it’s not even past. Brad Crowther conveys its haunting power to perfection in “The Ninth Man,” a debut novel distinguished by pitch-perfect dialogue, a suspenseful plot, and a superb cast of characters. This fledgling series may do for Charleston what Laura Lippman is doing for Baltimore.” - Bruce DeSilva, Edgar Award-Winning Author of “Rogue Island.”
ISBN: 978-1603640435 Book Title: Me Without My Fig Leaf; The Journey Back From Five Senses to Six Author: Stacy Heatherly Website: http://stacyheatherly.com Publication Date (copyright): 07/02/2012 Publisher: Honey Locust Press Genre: Spiritual / Self-Help Description: A GUIDE TO LIVING AN AUTHENTIC AND CONSCIOUS LIFE Author Stacy Heatherly grew up knowing there was something more to the term “follow your gut.” She explores that experience in the book which guides us through her own journey of personal evolution and that of her clients to living an authentic and conscious life. “Many experiences are universal,” the author states. “You start on the path of personal evolution and suddenly you notice you have people noticing changes and asking how you did it.” Heatherly’s path has been one of helping other people. “I always loved feeling the energy change in the room when someone gets IT, but, like most consultants, wonder why a person has to be in pain for so long before that moment happens. It’s wonderful being a part of that change.” Brief Bio: Stacy Heatherly has written many special interest articles for women’s magazines and is a documentary film maker. She lives in Omaha, Nebraska with her husband and her dog Remi. Accolades & Reviews: “Stacy Heatherly’s book is a beautiful guided journey back to self. I highly recommend it.” Sonia Choquette.
ISBN: 978-1937937003 Book Title: When The Music Dies Author: Ken Vanderpool Website: http://www.kenvanderpool.com Publication Date (copyright): 10/31/2012 Publisher: Twin Oaks Press Genre: Crime Suspense Description: THE GRACIOUS REPUTATION OF AMERICA’S MUSIC CITY IS CRUMBLING In a city famous for its southern hospitality and eclectic music, diversity is inviting disaster. When Nashville becomes host to an international conference, the affable city discovers that the arriving dignitaries are not the only visitors with their sights on making this gathering a momentous event. Radical factions are equally prepared. As Detective Mike Neal pursues justice for the citizens of Nashville, one of his inquiries offers an unexpected discovery that reopens the investigation into his most intimate cold case. Discover what awaits him--”When The Music Dies.” Brief Bio: Ken Vanderpool is a lifelong fan of Crime Suspense and Thriller fiction who began to write his own following an intimate encounter with his own mortality. Accolades & Reviews: “Ken Vanderpool is a stellar writer.” John DeDakis, CNN Senior Copy, Author, “Fast Track” and “Bluff” (Mystery-Suspense) “(It) is an exciting ... Disturbing story ripped from the headlines. A classic confrontation between good and evil. - I loved it!” Marco Conelli, 20 year veteran detective with the New York Police Department. (Creator of The Matthew Livingston young adult mystery series)
ISBN: 978-0758203854 Book Title: Warlord of Willow Ridge Author: Gary Phillips Website: http://www.gdphillips.com Publication Date (copyright): 10/03/2012 Publisher: Kensington Publishing Corporation Genre: Crime Fiction Description: A CAREER CRIMINAL IS A SQUATTER IN SUBURBIA The Great Recession. All the miles. All the blood. All has led him here. Looking for a place to hole up, O’Conner – with nothing to his name but a failing motorcycle, a gun and uncollected debts – lies low in the last place he thought he’d end up, the suburbs. But Willow Ridge, once an exclusive gated community, is now crumbling. Ordinary citizens cling to onerous mortgages while society’s outcasts – and O’Conner is no exception – creep in to fill the gap. Brief Bio: Gary Phillips has written more than twenty mystery and graphic novels including the Ivan Monk and Martha Chainey series. Accolades & Reviews: Gary Phillips has won the Chester Himes and Brody awards for his writing. Booklist noted “Phillips is a veteran crime novelist who creates a plausible post-apocalyptic scenario in which the safety of middle-class America can dissolve in a moment. Exciting, violent, and entertaining.”
ISBN: 978-1590802274 Book Title: The Rosary Bride: A Cloistered Death Author: Luisa Buehler Website: http://www.luisabuehler.com Publication Date (copyright): 05/05/2003 Publisher: Echelon Press, LLC Genre: Mystery Description: CAN THE SPIRIT OF MURDERED BRIDE FIND JUSTICE AND PEACE? During the renovation at her college library, Grace Marsden is present when workers expose the remains of a woman in tattered wedding gown. Grace is drawn into the search for the victim’s identity. Her involvement spirals out of control when the dead woman reaches out to her and Grace senses that the remains may be those of her aunt who disappeared from the same college fifty years earlier. Desperate to learn the truth Grace follows a hunch down into the underground tunnels beneath the college. Will history repeat itself or will a restless spirit find peace when her murderer is revealed? Brief Bio: Luisa Buehler is an author, businesswomen, wife and mother. She juggles family, mysteries, and clients with genuineness and great affection. She lives with her husband, son and the family cat, Martin Marmalade. Accolades & Reviews: 2008 Lovey Award for Best Traditional Amateur Sleuth, awarded at the Love is Murder Mystery Conference, Chicago, Illinois. “Well-written, jam-packed with suspense and adventure and unbelievably good; I am actually looking forward to having the complete set of Grace Marsden Mysteries.”-Euro Reviews.
ISBN: Pending Book Title: Mirrored Author: Frederick J. Arceneaux Website: http://frederickjarceneaux.webs.com/ Publication Date (copyright): 12/13/2012 Publisher: Supernaturalis Publishing, LLC Genre: Supernatural / Mystery / Thriller Description: DEMONIC ATTACKS, VOODOO, AND A MURDERER INVADE A LOUISIANA TOWN Christine Albright was drawn into the center of an eight year old double homicide while furnishing an old Thibodaux, Louisiana plantation house under renovations. The only survivor of the attack on her family, then eight-year old Celestine Badeau is now sixteen and being, pursued by the demon sent by the voodoo woman Old Tre intent on killing her. The mystery of these murders exposes Christine’s dark past, being, possessed by a demon as a teenager. The accidental meeting between Christine and Celestine sets into motion horrors straight out of Hell. Brief Bio: Mr. Arceneaux has been writing supernatural thrillers for ten years. He has visited the actual locations in his novels for research. Accolades & Reviews: “Mirrored is a supernatural thriller with a little romance. This riveting tale of good and evil held my attention from beginning to end. I will definitely read all other books by Mr. Arceneaux.” Mr. Arceneaux’s most recent book signing was December 1, 2012, at the Pirate’s Alley Café in the French Quarter of New Orleans, where five pages of the novel take place.
ISBN: 978-1612961279 Book Title: So It Ends Author: RRRoze Website: http://reziztenz.wix.com/wildfire Publication Date (copyright): 08/02/2012 Publisher: Black Rose Writing Genre: Paranormal Description: AN EXTREMELY GRAPHIC, HEARTBREAKING, UNCOMPROMISING, UNAPOLOGETIC, METAPHYSICAL, TRANSDIMENSIONAL, EXTINCTION SHOW Osaze walks among you. Tobias cleans toilets. Osaze is the dark matter, the shadows, the black holes. Tobias is an orphan with a day job, and a sorcerer’s pupil, also. For Osaze to become the Pale Mystic, first all of existence- from the invisible to the ultimate- must banish polarization, form, and identity, to attain unity. Osaze will consume all of creation unless a cast of heavenly entities, with salvation as their motivation, can temper the emotions of a malevolent youth. By a twist of fate, the decision to unify falls entirely upon Tobias and he snaps under the pressure. Brief Bio: He’s an anarcho-desperado. A covert renegade waging a silent propaganda war against the shadow government to rescue the mass consciousness from the hypnosis devices. Accolades & Reviews: “These critical words are indicative: Roze’s art has an effect.”-Ronny Knape, author of “Libertine Love Songs.”
ISBN: 978-1594145902 Book Title: Murder by Serpents: The Mystery Quilt Author: Barbara Graham Website: http://bgmysteries.com Publication Date (copyright): 11/14/2007 Publisher: Five Star / Gale Genre: Mystery / Cozy Description: A SNAKE-HANDLING PREACHER IS MURDERED WITH HIS OWN SNAKES Tennessee Sheriff Tony Abernathy is lazy. Searching for the murderer of a snake handling preacher does not make him a happy man. Soon, Tony and his wife Theo are embroiled in separate investigations. Tony must deal with reclusive, criminal and just peculiar residents. Theo is busy at her quilt shop gathering information and designing a mystery quilt (pattern included).Crime is rampant. The body count rises. No one is safe. A deputy is shot. To find the killer, Tony and Theo must stitch the scraps of information together like one of her patchwork patterns. Brief Bio: Mystery author and quilter, Barbara Graham lives in Wyoming but her imaginary friends live in Tennessee, not far from her former home. Accolades & Reviews: “A snake-handling preacher is found dead in a car full of slithery serpents. A soothing cozy debut that includes a pattern for a mystery quilt.”
ISBN: 978-1935585398 Book Title: Assassins of Alamut Author: James Boschert Website: http://www.jamesboschert.com http://www.fireshippress.com Publication Date (copyright): 06/01/2010 Publisher: Fireship Press Genre: Historical Fiction Description: GRIPPING STORY OF PERSIA DURING THE TIME OF THE CRUSADES The Assassins of Alamut is a riveting tale, painted on the vast canvas of life in Palestine and Persia during the 12th century. On one hand, it’s a tale of the crusades - as told from the Islamic side - where Shi'a and Sunni are as intent on killing Ismaili Muslims as they are crusaders. In self-defense, the Ismaili’s develop an elite band of highly trained killers called Hashshashin (Assassins) whose missions are launched from their mountain fortress of Alamut It’s a sweeping saga that takes you across 12th century Persia and Palestine, and into the fabulous cites of Hamadan, Isfahan, and the Kingdom of Jerusalem. Brief Bio: James Boschert grew up in the then colony of Malaya during the Communist insurgency. He joined the British Army at 15 and served in remote places like Borneo and Oman. Accolades & Reviews: “This is a rare first novel that not only is well written and crafted by a confident author but is also solidly based on research and the life experiences of the author...” - Review of Assassins of Alamut: Historical Novel Society.
ISBN: 978-1889031668 Book Title: The Retail Manager's Guide To Crime And Loss Prevention: Protecting Your Business From Theft, Fraud and Violence Author: Liz Martinez Website: http://www.lizmartinez.com Publication Date (copyright): 03/01/2004 Publisher: Looseleaf Law Publications Genre: Business Description: LEARN THE NO-COST / LOW COST SECRETS TO CRIME PREVENTION A must-have handbook for every employee, from the newest store manager to the most experienced loss prevention professional! Get a rare, insider look at the world of retail theft and the strategies that effectively combat it. Retail theft is not a petty crime to be taken lightly. It has immense financial impact on manufacturers, retailers, consumers (including you and your family) and the entire economy. The best way to prevent this widespread crime is to know the tricks of the trade, which are revealed here along with practical, no-cost or low-cost solutions. Brief Bio: Liz Martinez is an expert in security for retail stores. She is a certified security and homeland security trainer as well as a college professor who lives in Las Vegas. Accolades & Reviews: Liz Martinez is the recipient of several awards from the Public Safety Writers Association as well as from the American Criminal Justice Association.
ISBN: 978-0615680385 Book Title: From Fat to Fabulous: A Diet Guide for Restaurant Lovers Author: E.S. Abramson Website: http://www.elaineabramson.com Publication Date (copyright): 11/22/2012 Publisher: Red Carpet Press Genre: Diet and Health Description: LOSING WEIGHT AND SLIMMING DOWN IS FUN A restaurant diet that is pure fun. No mess, no fuss, no calories, no carbs, no trans-fats to count. Just order off one of the menus in the book and enjoy yourself. E. S. Abramson lost 85 pounds and went from a size 22 to a size 12 on her restaurant lovers diet and enjoyed every minute of it. Brief Bio: Elaine Abramson, an award-winning author and artist, had figured out a way to have fun while dieting. Her restaurant diet is pure pleasure. Accolades & Reviews: E.S. Abramson and her restaurant lover's diet have been on ABC, NBC, and PBS, in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, the Riverfront Times, on FoodTalkSTL, and in other newspapers. “What great work,” said Connie Diekman, director of university nutrition at Washington University. “She assessed her lifestyle, recognized the need for change and took action.” Amy Moore, dietetics and nutrition instructor at St. Louis University, said, “Abramson seems to have mastered making good choices.” “After seeing Elaine’s before and after pictures, I was really impressed with the results that were achieved by this diet. It sounds like a lot of fun to go out and enjoy great restaurant meals and lose weight in the process,” Dr. Srdjan Ilic. “So many weight loss programs rely on time-consuming meal preparation, which makes them hard for an on-the-go person to follow. Others rely on bland fare that sucks all the pleasure from eating. Elaine Abramson’s Restaurant Lover’s Guide offers a healthy, effective alternative for those of us who eat most of our meals between appointments.” Jaden Terrell, Author and Executive Director of Killer Nashville Writers Conference.
ISBN: 978-0615730547 Book Title: Thursday’s Child Author: E.S. Abramson Website: http://www.elaineabramson.com Publication Date (copyright): 02/15/2013 Publisher: Red Carpet Press Genre: Nonfiction short stories Description: THURSDAY’S CHILD HAS FAR TO GO Tales that chronicle the life of Elaine Abramson prove that adversity and misfortune often lead to hilarity as she struggled to overcome the myrid of obstacles life dropkicked into her path. From deadly stalkers to crazed bosses, unwanted suitors and the dreaded IRS, her hilarous journey is sure to touch the reader's heart with laughter and tears. Brief Bio: E S Abramson is an award-winning author and artist. Her nonfiction books have been reviewed on TV, radio, and in the newspapers. Accolades & Reviews: Featured on PBS & Cape Gireardeau Storytelling Festival. First prize National League of American Women Short Story Competition. Semi-finalist 11th Network Writers Competition. First prize Pat De Clue Short Story Competition. "Elaine, if you didn't have bad luck, you wouldn have any luck at all." Robin Theis, president St. Louis Writers Guild, owner STL Books, and author.
ISBN: 978-0983074441 Book Title: Black Dahlia Avenger II Author: Steve Hodel Website: http://www.stevehodel.com Publication Date (copyright): 03/22/2012 Publisher: Thoughtprint Press Genre: True Crime / Historical Description: SEQUEL TO NYT BESTSELLER SOLVES BLACK DAHLIA MURDER Sequel to the bestseller, “Black Dahlia Avenger” (HarperCollins 2004). In “Black Dahlia Avenger II” author and retired LAPD homicide detective supervisor Steve Hodel presents his further investigation and linkage of his father, Dr. George Hill Hodel to serial crimes committed in 1940s Los Angeles. All new investigation links physical evidence from Hodel residence to the victim’s bisected body posed in a vacant lot. Includes the Huston Letters, never before published letters from author’s mother to famed film director, John Huston, her former husband. Brief Bio: Steve Hodel is the International Bestselling Author of “Black Dahlia Avenger”: (New York Times and France bestsellers as: “L’Affaire Du Dahlia Noir” (Seuil 2004-5) and a retired LAPD homicide detective. Accolades & Reviews: “Black Dahlia Avenger I” nominated for an Edgar in “Best True Crime” category. “Black Dahlia Avenger 1” a New York Times Most Notable Book. “Fascinating.” – Johnny Depp. “George Hodel, … is fit company for some of noir’s most civilized villains - like Waldo Lydecker in “Laura,” Harry Lime in “The Third Man” or even Noah Cross in “Chinatown”-David Thomson, New York Times Book Review.
ISBN: 0976346567 Book Title: The Savvy Entrepreneur Author: Lee Pryor Website: Publication Date (copyright): Publisher: Genre: Description: Brief Bio: Accolades & Reviews:
ISBN: Pending Book Title: Find Your Voice and Take the Lead Author: Mary Ann Livingston Website: Pending Publication Date (copyright): 02/25/2013 (estimated) Publisher: Nebbadoon Press Genre: Self-help Description: Brief Bio: Accolades & Reviews:
ISBN: 978-1603818117 Book Title: Sasha Plotkin’s Deceit Author: Vaughn Sherman Website: http://camelpress.com Publication Date (copyright): 08/01/2012 Publisher: Camel Press Genre: Fiction / Espionage Description: RUSSIAN SPY VERSUS AMERICAN SPY IN COLD WAR SWEDEN In 1969 CIA officer Chris Holbeck took part in a failed attempt to engineer the defection of Sasha Plotkin, a KGB officer who may be able to identify a Soviet mole in the CIA. Three years later Chris is set to try again, even though he now despises his Soviet counterpart. His job, his marriage, and his life are at stake as Chris embarks on the most difficult mission of his career. Brief Bio: Vaughn Sherman is a retired CIA operative who served in the Far East, Europe and Vietnam. He lives in Washington State and is the author of three books. Accolades & Reviews: “Readers will be pleased with Sherman’s unpredictable plot and lively, credible spies. His liberal and detailed inclusion of Swedish history and culture, clandestine work, family dynamics, and the one portrait of Chris’s mother, Mor, are engaging.” -- Publishers Weekly. “Smart, gripping and captivating. Vaughn Sherman writes with a depth and authenticity that remind me of John le Carré. I was lured into the story from the first page. Fantastic!” —Carla Neggers, New York Times bestselling author of Saint’s Gate. “Written from an insider’s perspective, this poignant look inside the world of spies kept me wondering until the very end.” —Robert Dugoni, New York Times bestselling author.
ISBN: 978-1603818667 Book Title: Dead and Not So Buried Author: James L. Conway Website: http://camelpress.com Publication Date (copyright): 02/15/2012 Publisher: Camel Press Genre: Mystery Description: A HARD-BOILED AND HILARIOUS HOLLYWOOD THRILLER Hollywood is rocked after the remains of an iconic movie star are stolen. The thief chooses Gideon Kincaid to deliver the ransom, forcing the PI to unravel a master plan that will include extortion, blackmail and murder. While trying to keep a starlet, his ex-wife, and his adorable assistant from harm, Gideon is led on a harrowing roller coaster ride through sun and sin-drenched Hollywood. Brief Bio: Conway has enjoyed a long and distinguished career in Hollywood as a writer, producer, director and studio executive. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife and two daughters. Accolades & Reviews: The author’s directing credits include MacGyver, Star Trek: Next Generation, Deep Space 9, Voyager and Enterprise, Charmed, Supernatural and Smallville. “Mr. Conway’s Hollywood is alive with betrayal, greed, lust, and all the basilar passions that have typified Tinsel Town since the first silent film. His characters breathe on the page and are enlivened with emotions and desires that are nearly palpable. Add frequent plot twists that are capped by a satisfying ending, and you have a mystery novel of the hardboiled school that is sure to keep even the most ardent reader guessing.” — The New York Journal of Books
ISBN: 978-1603819015 Book Title: The Judas Line Author: Mark Everett Stone Website: http://camelpress.com Publication Date (copyright): 09/01/2012 Publisher: Camel Press Genre: Urban Fantasy Description: BORN TO EVIL, TRYING TO BE GOOD Born into a family of assassins, Jude Oliver wants more from life than murder. To defeat his family he must find a way to destroy the Silver: an ancient artifact so evil that it could plunge mankind into permanent ruin. Joining him on his quest is a tough Catholic priest, Mike Engle. In the course of their journey, the duo finds surprising allies. But can Jude really escape his destiny? Brief Bio: Besides “The Judas Line,” Mark Everett Stone has published two novels in the urban fantasy series, From the Files of the BSI, with three more on the way. Accolades & Reviews: “Delightful .... Even the obligatory near-apocalyptic ending is coherent, surprising, and exciting.” — Publishers Weekly Starred Review. “A heavenly read .... I loved how Stone makes Jude an unwilling member of the darkest family threatening mankind. Simply brilliant!” — Elizabeth Crowley, Fresh Fiction.
ISBN: 978-1603811163 Book Title: The Turtle Girl from East Pukapuka Author: Cole Alpaugh Website: http://coffeetownpress.com Publication Date (copyright): 07/01/2012 Publisher: Coffeetown Press Genre: Fiction Description: COLORFUL CHARACTERS ON A CRASH COURSE WITH FATE The fates of a little girl, a Loggerhead Sea Turtle, an injured downhill skier, a salvage boat owner, a blond police woman, a pair of pirates, a shark god and a cannibal collide on the tsunami-ravaged island of East Pukapuka. Brief Bio: This former journalist’s articles have appeared in many magazines and most newspapers in America. He is a freelance photographer and the author of “The Bear in a Muddy Tutu.” Accolades & Reviews: While he was a journalist, one of Alpaugh’s essays was nominated by Gannett News Service for a 1991 Pulitzer Prize. “The book is playful and comic in its creation of … misunderstandings and coincidences. As their stories unfold and intersect, one comes to believe the island is indeed paradise, as Jesus plays a heroic role and the cannibal, Albino Paul, the shark god, and the birds play out a finale resounding with echoes of myth.”–Foreword Magazine.
ISBN: 978-1475268393 Book Title: Mystical Experiences: Wisdom In Unexpected Places From Prisons to Main Street Author: Jack P. Farrell, Ph.D. Website: http://jackfarrell.net/index.html Publication Date (copyright): 10/10/2012 Publisher: Createspace Genre: Description: WISDOM IN UNEXPECTED PLACES FROM PRISONS TO MAIN STREET In twenty years as a prison psychologist Dr. Farrell heard remarkable stories from inmates. People in the community told Dr. Farrell similar stories in his private practice. An American engineer working on a Polynesian island had traveled to the mainland for a three day business trip. When he returned home his wife was gone and his checking and savings accounts were wiped out. It was his second failed marriage and he became despondent. He decided to commit suicide by swimming out to sea until he was exhausted. Down at the beach he sat on the sand before going into the water. An elderly Polynesian man walked up and said, "I know what you are thinking. Can I sit down for a few minutes?" They talked for about two hours and the engineer decided not to commit suicide. On the job the next day he approached a Polynesain man on his crew and said, "I had some problems last night and an old man on the beach helped me out." The worker said, "You met the kahuna." In the last part of the book Dr. Farrell has put instructions for meditation and other techniques that foster mystical experiences because they are benficial. People who have these experiences are transformed. Most become more centered and less distracted by superficial excitements such as drugs, alcohol, gambling, or uncommitted sex. Brief Bio: Dr. Jack Farrell has been a licensed psychologist since 1982. He has worked as a prison psychologist, treated men in a veterans hospital & a private practice. Dr. Farrell is fond of traveling to ancient ruins and megalithic sites. He often collects folklore on these trips. Accolades & Reviews:
ISBN: 978-1938426490 Book Title: Beauty and The Beast Author: Jenni James Website: http://authorjennijames.com Publication Date (copyright): 07/30/2012 Publisher: StoneHouse Ink Genre: Young Adult Fantasy Description: A PRINCE BY DAY AND A WOLF BY NIGHT Prince Alexander has been turned into a werewolf and has one year to find someone to love the beast and break the spell, or he will be a wolf forever. He has nearly given up achieving the impossible, knowing no girl would ever fall in love with such a monster. Just when he is about to abdicate the throne to his cousin, he meets Cecelia Hammerstein-Smythe, while a wolf, and begins to hope for the first time in months. Can he balance both worlds as a human and beast, gaining the love and trust of a girl who has every reason to despise him? Cecelia detests the prince. She only knows Alexander as the arrogant monarch, the tyrant who has made her life miserable though perhaps he’s changed right before her eyes. He’s not as full of himself as he once was. The prince is gentle now... but then again, so is the beast. Brief Bio: Jenni James is the happy mother of seven boisterous children and the author of several book babies that include: “Pride & Popularity,” “Northanger Alibi” and “Persuaded” from The Jane Austen Diaries for teens and “Prince Tennyson” an inspirational novel. Accolades & Reviews: Nominated for multiple Whitney awards. Many of Jenni James novels have been sold for film and many of them are due to be put into production.
ISBN: 978-1624820168 Book Title: Fatal Distraction Author: Diane Capri Website: http://dianecapri.com Publication Date (copyright): 12/01/2012 Publisher: StoneGate Ink Genre: Mystery / Thriller Description: JESS KIMBALL’S IMPOSSIBLE MISSION: PROTECT CRIME VICTIMS Three years ago, beloved Florida Governor Helen Sullivan’s world shattered when her only son died in a senseless car crash, killing his best friend, too. Helen quickly discovered Eric’s crash was no accident and lured the killer to her son’s funeral to be caught. When the shooting ceased in the small country church, Helen believed her nightmare was over. Instead, she’d unwittingly escalated her duel with a cunning and patient assassin. Now, investigative journalist Jess Kimball is driven to find the horrifying truth. Is the Central Florida Child Killer guilty? Or is the real killer still out there? Helen and Jess together face the determined killer in a pitched battle of wit and nerve. Who will survive? Brief Bio: Amazon and national bestselling author Diane Capri writes novels based off Jack Reacher, Lee Child novels. Diane is the past Executive Vice President of International Thriller Writers, past member of the Board of the Florida Chapter of Mystery Writers of America, and active in Sisters-in-Crime and other writing organizations Accolades & Reviews: “Full of thrills and tension – but smart and human too.” Lee Child, New York Times Bestselling Author of Jack Reacher Thrillers. “Expertise shines on every page.” Margaret Maron, Edgar, Anthony, Agatha and Macavity Award Winning MWA Past President. “Relentlessly determined to bring justice to an unjust world, Jess Kimball is like a female Jack Reacher, only nicer!” Martha Powers, award winning author of “Conspiracy of Silence” and “Death Angel.”
ISBN: 978-1624820144 Book Title: Don’t Know Jack Author: Diane Capri Website: http://dianecapri.com Publication Date (copyright): 12/05/2012 Publisher: StoneGate Ink Genre: Mystery / Thriller Description: JACK REACHER: FRIEND OR ENEMY? It’s been a while since we first met Lee Child’s Jack Reacher in Killing Floor. Fifteen years and sixteen novels later, Reacher still lives off the grid, until trouble finds him, and then he does whatever it takes, much to the delight of readers and the dismay of villains. Now someone big is looking for him. Who? And why? Hunting Jack Reacher is a dangerous business, as FBI Special Agents Kim Otto and Carlos Gaspar are about to find out. Otto and Gaspar are by-the-book hunters who know when it’s necessary to break the rules, but they Don’t Know Jack. Reacher is a stone cold killer. Is he their friend or their enemy? Only the secrets hidden in Margrave, Georgia will tell them. Brief Bio: Amazon and national bestselling author Diane Capri writes novels based off Jack Reacher, Lee Child novels. Diane is the past Executive Vice President of International Thriller Writers, past member of the Board of the Florida Chapter of Mystery Writers of America, and active in Sisters-in-Crime and other writing organizations Accolades & Reviews: “Full of thrills and tension, but smart and human, too. Kim Otto is a great, great character. I love her!” - Lee Child - New York Times bestselling author of Jack Reacher thrillers.
ISBN: 978-0615543338 Book Title: Arson Author: Estevan Vega Website: http://www.estevanvega.com Publication Date (copyright): 09/27/2011 Publisher: StoneHouse Ink Genre: Young Adult Thriller Description: HE NEVER ASKED FOR OR WANTED IT...HE CAN’T SHUT IT OFF Arson Gable feels like a freak. He can create fire. Before now, three things were true: he both loved and despised his grandmother; his life was going nowhere; and he was alone. But when a strange girl - who feels more normal behind a mask than inside her own skin - moves in next door, Arson hopes to find something he’s never had: purpose. Using what he fears most about himself, Arson must face his consuming past and confront the nightmare that is his present as he walks the fine line between boy and monster. Brief Bio: Estevan released his first book at fifteen. “Arson”, his third novel, is the beginning of a trilogy, and is followed by its sequel, “Ashes”. Just released is “The Forsaken”, a supernatural thriller that has had over 23,000 downloads on the Kindle since releasing this Spring, and “Music Box”, a visual apocalyptic short story. Accolades & Reviews: “In Arson, Estevan Vega has created a character as unique and captivating as Dean Koontz’s Odd Thomas. With a fresh voice and an engaging style, Vega’s storytelling is something to pay attention to.” — Mike Dellosso, author of “Darlington Woods” and “Darkness Follows.” “Vega writes well beyond his years…With his third literary attempt, Vega has hit his stride — one that can only pick up speed.” — The Record-Journal.
ISBN: 978-0982607862 Book Title: Airel Author: Aaron Patterson & Chris White Website: http://theworstbookever.blogspot.com Publication Date (copyright): 08/31/2011 Publisher: StoneHouse Ink Genre: Young Adult Fantasy Description: ALL AIREL EVER WANTED WAS TO BE NORMAL All Airel ever wanted was to be normal, to disappear into the crowd. But bloodlines can produce surprises, like an incredible ability to heal. Then there s Michael Alexander, the new guy in school, who is impossibly gorgeous...and captivated by her. Somewhere in the back of her mind, she can hear the sound of pages turning, and another, older story being written. It is the story of an ancient family, of great warriors, of the Sword of Light, and the struggle against an evil so terrible, so far-reaching, that it threatens everything. Airel knew change would be an inevitable part of life. But can she hold on when murder and darkness begin to close in and take away everything she loves? Will she have what it takes when the truth is finally revealed? Brief Bio: Aaron Patterson is the bestselling author of the thrilling hard-boiled Mark Appleton series, “Sweet Dreams”, “Dream On” and “In Your Dreams.” “Breaking Steele” is the first in a new fast-paced thriller series. Accolades & Reviews: “Move over Twilight! Here comes Aaron Patterson!” - Joshua Graham, bestselling author of “Beyond Justice” and “Darkroom.”
ISBN: 978-0615549019 Book Title: Pyxis Author: K.C. Neal Website: http://kcneal.blogspot.com Publication Date (copyright): 12/02/2011 Publisher: StoneHouse Ink Genre: Young Adult Fantasy Description: CAN SHE FIND THE ANSWERS BEFORE THE NIGHTMARES BREAK FREE? Corinne lives an average teenage life working at her dad’s cafe, hanging out with her best friend, and trying to forget a falling-out with her almost-boyfriend Mason. Then she discovers she and Mason are haunted by the same dreams of a dark force that consumes everything in its path. Pursued by shadowy figures and a dangerous woman with secrets from the past, Corinne must find out who her grandmother really was. In her quest to unravel her family’s history, she learns she is destined to protect this world--and the dark world of her dreams. She races to find the answers she seeks before her nightmares break free. Brief Bio: K.C. Neal weaves a contemporary YA fantasy story of romance, magic, and love set against the everyday lives of friends with destinies that are anything but ordinary. “Pyxis” is the first book of the Pyxis series. Book 2, is “Alight.” Accolades & Reviews: “What I liked most about this book is that the magic was unique” - Author Laura A.H. Elliott 5-star review. “If you read Teen or YA you will love this” - Bestselling author Aaron Patterson, 5 star review. “The romance isn’t “insta” ... which definitely won me over ... If you like young adult fantasy with a little bit of romance and a unique story, then read Pyxis.” - Hannah, Once Upon a Time review. “Unique teen fantasy .... recommend it to anyone who enjoys YA fantasy” -Krazy Book Lady review. “The magic surrounding this book was ... intense and exciting” - Shana, Sizzling Reads review. “If you’re looking for something fun, fast, and mystery and romance, you won’t be disappointed.” - YA Bound review “K.C. Neal has done a fabulous job of writing a young adult novel that is completely unique from all of the other young adult novels that I’ve read.” -Shari, My Neurotic Book Affair review.
ISBN: 978-0615654911 Book Title: Breaking Steele Author: Aaron Patterson Website: http://theworstbookever.blogspot.com Publication Date (copyright): 11/30/2012 Publisher: StoneHouse Ink Genre: Mystery / Thriller Description: WHO IS SHE? SUCCESSFUL, HAPPY ADA OR WILD, ANGRY VIGILANTE? Sarah Steele has a lot to prove. Foster care brat turned successful Assistant District Attorney, she’s enjoying her magical pumpkin carriage ride but knows she is only one mistake away from landing on the curb. When she’s given an open-and-shut case regarding multimillionaire Hank Williams and his murder of young Tracy Mulligan, Sarah’s determined to win. But when everything goes wrong, and there’s a killer on the loose, she isn’t prepared for who the real battle is against: herself. Is she really willing to do anything to take Hank Williams down? Brief Bio: Aaron Patterson is the bestselling author of the thrilling hard-boiled Mark Appleton series, “Sweet Dreams”, “Dream On” and “In Your Dreams.” “Breaking Steele” is the first in a new fast-paced thriller series. Accolades & Reviews: “I would recommend this book to anyone who likes James Patterson or books like his. I can’t wait for the next book to come out.” - Sandra Labella, Amazon reviewer. “...I think if Tom Clancy crossed genres it would look something like this. Well done.” - Roy Bartle.
ISBN: 978-0982607817 Book Title: Sweet Dreams Author: Aaron Patterson Website: http://theworstbookever.blogspot.com Publication Date (copyright): 11/01/2008 Publisher: StoneHouse Ink Genre: Mystery / Thriller Description: THEIR DEATHS WERE NO ACCIDENT – SOMEONE WILL PAY Mark Appleton is living the American Dream. Beautiful wife, loving daughter, and a high paying job in New York City. But when his family is killed in an accident he must reinvent himself. A year later in the midst of putting his life back together, Mark finds out that his family accident was...no accident. Mark will stop at nothing to hunt down the men responsible for the death of his family and what he finds will change his life forever. Kirk Weston is a Detroit detective. He hates his job, his ex-wife, and his life. He is hand selected to help the FBI on a high profile case and just when he thinks things could not get any worse...They do. Brief Bio: Aaron Patterson is the bestselling author of the thrilling hard-boiled Mark Appleton series, “Sweet Dreams”, “Dream On” and “In Your Dreams.” “Breaking Steele” is the first in a new fast-paced thriller series. Accolades & Reviews: “I would recommend this book to anyone who likes James Patterson or books like his. I can’t wait for the next book to come out.” - Sandra Labella, Amazon reviewer. “I think this is the final in the series. Without giving anything away, the end at first was a complete letdown. Then as I thought through it, it almost made no sense to end it any other way. Risky, but pulled off really well. I think if Tom Clancy crossed genres it would look something like this. Well done.” - Roy Bartle. “Suspense, thriller with a perfect ending, leaving me wanting more. An on the edge of your seat, all night read. I most certainly will be reading “Dream On.” - Sheri Wilkinson.
