tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35315108366194999192024-03-18T22:49:14.761-07:00The Write StuffThe Write Stuffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03798698135107530722noreply@blogger.comBlogger75125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3531510836619499919.post-4699089616869619522021-04-27T00:30:00.010-07:002021-04-27T00:30:00.205-07:00Condition Black by Stu Jones & Gareth Worthington - Showcase and Giveaway<div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiehtwT1ZGqvJRWrXFHbzc7MJfA0br_sQSL8PyPcHCSMD-F6hHzGIlIJfki4f8G9p5Y3hhFFMbODWQd-ywUUp2-vf389GTgvH-gQvOuId1MgWNoWB5k776cUrDHvJt3pPREmrHY_lM0MmI/s2048/condition-black-by-stu-jones-gareth-worthington--banner.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" height="334" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiehtwT1ZGqvJRWrXFHbzc7MJfA0br_sQSL8PyPcHCSMD-F6hHzGIlIJfki4f8G9p5Y3hhFFMbODWQd-ywUUp2-vf389GTgvH-gQvOuId1MgWNoWB5k776cUrDHvJt3pPREmrHY_lM0MmI/w593-h334/condition-black-by-stu-jones-gareth-worthington--banner.png" width="593" /></a></div>
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<h1>Condition Black</h1>
<h3>by Stu Jones & Gareth Worthington</h3>
<h4>April 26 - May 21, 2021 Tour</h4></div><h2>We're pleased to showcase yet another excellent read from the dynamic duo of the literary world, Stu Jones and Gareth Worthington. We were completely floored when we read Condition Black; nearly immobilized with dread that the characters in this novel likely felt. </h2><h2>Imagine you are in a blind state of panic where you are unable to react to the situation because you have developed neither the inner tools nor the outer skills with which to react. Almost like you cease to exist. That's how pulled in we got to Condition Black. At times crying, at times trembling as we clung to the book, compelled to turn each page. A brief synopsis is below:</h2><h2><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_W09zpfCBgRlYwVysNAGraNlsvhfBVUNjKnOw6Vv0tIC4lpIZdRh0QTJ8dMM4HKTix0fQ-CSYDPww8XeUtmPUxY-hI9tfmU6MJzE2u5-T0mHJ0fk0_R781lzM0eyTCMJdKWOdkHxoYjY/s2020/20210426_203321+%25281%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2020" data-original-width="1920" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_W09zpfCBgRlYwVysNAGraNlsvhfBVUNjKnOw6Vv0tIC4lpIZdRh0QTJ8dMM4HKTix0fQ-CSYDPww8XeUtmPUxY-hI9tfmU6MJzE2u5-T0mHJ0fk0_R781lzM0eyTCMJdKWOdkHxoYjY/s320/20210426_203321+%25281%2529.jpg" /></a></div></h2><p>EVAN WEYLAND, a brilliant research scientist tasked with developing new technologies to fight cancer, sees the world differently through the lens of Autism Spectrum Disorder. His guiding light is his wife, Marie—a globally recognized war correspondent. When she returns home from Syria deathly ill with an unknown disease, Evan believes his research may be the key to unlocking the cure. However, when his superiors refuse his request for help, Evan’s single-minded love for Marie drives him to take matters into his own hands—a decision with far greater consequences than he could possibly fathom.</p>
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<p>BILLY VICK, a Captain in the Army’s Criminal Investigation Command, is a combat veteran unable to leave the horrors of war behind. Only the love of his family and a sense of absolute justice keeps him grounded. When Billy’s unit becomes aware of a US-sanctioned airstrike on a civilian settlement in Syria and an eye-witness reporter comatose with an unknown illness, he fears the worst. An unethical military project thought mothballed has resurfaced, and a civilian, Evan Weyland, may be about to inadvertently unleash it upon the world. It’s a mistake that could cost the lives of millions.</p>
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<h3>Praise for <i>Condition Black</i>:</h3>
<p>"This solid sci-fi thriller [is] a well-balanced thrill ride. Well-shaded characters keep the pages turning. Fans of high-tech medical and military thrillers should check this out." ~ Publishers Weekly.</p>
<p>Like <i>Dark Matter</i> by Blake Crouch, this book is revolutionary. Incredible." ~ Jonas Saul, author of the best-selling Sarah Roberts series.</p>
<p>"<i>Condition Black</i> provides such an exceptional read. It's highly recommended for fans of technothrillers who want a firm marriage between psychological depth and unpredictable action, all grounded by ethical concerns that challenge each character to reach beyond his skill set and comfort zone." ~ Diane Donovan, Midwest Book Review.</p>
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<p><b>Genre:</b> Thriller / Medical Thriller<br />
<b>Published by:</b> Dropship Publishing<br />
<b>Publication Date:</b> 27 April 2021<br />
<b>Number of Pages:</b> 334<br />
<b>ISBN:</b> 9781954386006<br />
<b>Series:</b> Condition Black is a stand alone thriller.<br />
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<p>Through the lens of her SLR, Marie Wayland couldn’t pry her gaze from the morbid scene as it unfolded some two hundred feet away. Another twist of the objective and the image in her ultralight mirrorless camera became crystal clear, even in the fading evening light of the Syrian sun: a man, his hands bound secure with coarse rope, sucking with erratic breaths at the cloth bag over his head. The fabric molded to the shape of his quivering lips and stuck there for an instant before being blown out again. He cried out as two masked assailants forced him to his knees. A whimper emerged from beneath his hood, followed by a muffled plea for mercy. Unwavering, the men stood in a line behind the captive, their AK-47 rifles pointed to the sky. Above them all, a black flag, inset with white Arabic script, fluttered like a pirate banner in the desert wind.</p>
<p>A young man carrying a beat-up camcorder scurried onto the scene and set up his tripod. He fiddled with his equipment, then gave a thumbs up. One of the soldiers stepped forward and pulled a curved blade from his belt. He called out and pointed to the camera, stabbing the air with the long knife. For a moment, he seemed to look right at Marie. Her heart faltered and the hot prickle of perspiration dampened her forehead.</p>
<p>Marie lowered her camera and eased further into a small depression in the side of the hill, perfect for both observation and concealment. “Don’t be tree cancer,” she whispered to herself. A strange phrase, but one that had proved invaluable during her long and storied career as a war correspondent. A Marine Corps scout sniper had offered her this golden nugget of advice during a stint in Afghanistan. Master of short-range reconnaissance, he’d spotted her crouched in a ball, peering out from behind a twisted stone pine tree. After approaching undetected, he’d whispered in her ear: Don’t be tree cancer. Marie had nearly jumped out of her skin. She later discovered the phrase referred to an observer drawing attention to themselves by standing out from the world around them.</p>
<p>The voice of the knife-wielding man rose in pitch. Marie shuffled for a better view and raised her camera once again.</p>
<p>The knifeman jerked the hood from the captive’s head.</p>
<p>A chill crawled down Marie’s spine.</p>
<p>Glen Bertrum, the American relief worker kidnapped three months ago from the outskirts of Aleppo, shifted on his knees. With a brutal shove from his captors, the terrified relief worker flopped to his side, squirming. The knifeman descended on Glen, then sawed at his relief worker’s neck with the blade. Blood sprayed against the sand. Glen screamed for what seemed an eternity, the sound morphing into a horrible sucking wheeze.</p>
<p>His gore-drenched knife dripping, the murderer yanked Glen’s head free and held it aloft.</p>
<p>The men shouted in victory, thrusting their weapons into the air.</p>
<p>“Shit,” Marie said, lowering the camera.</p>
<p>The cruelty and barbarism of humankind knew no end, and these zealots had a way of making it even uglier, spreading their jihad across the globe like a pestilence. Without raising the SLR again, she watched the terrorists conclude the recording and march away, leaving Glen’s decapitated body to rot.</p>
<p>Marie’s stomach knotted, and she tried to swallow away the tingle of nausea in her throat. This isn’t why you’re here, she thought. A beheaded aid worker wasn’t news, even if she had met the man before. Such things hadn’t been news for a long time. The war had escalated, far beyond Syria and the Middle East, beyond single hostages and beheadings. Terrorist cells were now a pandemic, spread across the globe, and embedded in every country. There was no central faction anymore. No IS or al-Qaeda, or Allah’s Blade. The war against the west was now an idea, a disease infesting the world. Anyone, anywhere could be an enemy—the core vision metastasizing, traveling to every corner of the Earth and there propagating.</p>
<p>Major cities now operated under war-time policy; curfews and rationing to prevent too many people congregating in any one place, such as a supermarket or a major sporting event. Aerial surveillance and street-level military patrols did their best to keep people safe, but a cage was a cage. In some ways, Marie felt free out in the world, even if it was in the enemy’s backyard. Yet while hate for terrorists was justified, as in all wars the enemy wasn’t the only one capable of terrible things. So too were the allied forces—the people who stood against terror and extremism—and that was why she was in Syria.</p>
<p>The little jaunt Marie had undertaken was unofficial. Her boss would kill her if he knew she’d conducted this op. After flying into Istanbul and crossing the border south of Daruca, she’d spent the better part of the past three days moving from checkpoint to checkpoint, working her way along Highway 7 through northeastern Syria. With dark features and perfect Arabic, Marie hid with ease among the local population.</p>
<p>Marie pulled a tablet from her backpack and keyed up the map she’d gotten from her contact. The coordinates were correct. A tiny civilian village in Northeastern Syria. This ramshackle settlement was little more than a speck on the map, and from what she was told by her contact, this place was of zero military significance. No base, no known weapons caches, no landing strips. The small cell of terrorists she’d just found was likely that: a small cell. Little more than a coincidence, and by no means justification for this village to be firebombed back to the stone age.</p>
<p>Unless they’d found something of significance.</p>
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<p>Excerpt from <i>Condition Black</i> by Gareth Worthington & Stu Jones. Copyright 2021 by Gareth Worthington & Stu Jones. Reproduced with permission from Gareth Worthington & Stu Jones. All rights reserved.</p>
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<h2>Author Bios:</h2>
<h3>Gareth Worthington<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWiSPFDUIAOi_E1_cG5vrr433DNLMHVf0TEkoQIaVIKY-0VE_3BymdKRDUmV7gYS5wWOlN9XPYk4Ke6BkrJ1FAc_vuj4TXjAHsX8gCdyENB-L_NbkaS7cOkSI6_FOiBV-AU_CQvL7vBSU/s640/condition-black-gareth-worthington-author.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="427" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWiSPFDUIAOi_E1_cG5vrr433DNLMHVf0TEkoQIaVIKY-0VE_3BymdKRDUmV7gYS5wWOlN9XPYk4Ke6BkrJ1FAc_vuj4TXjAHsX8gCdyENB-L_NbkaS7cOkSI6_FOiBV-AU_CQvL7vBSU/s320/condition-black-gareth-worthington-author.jpeg" /></a></div></h3>
<p>Gareth Worthington holds a degree in marine biology, a PhD in Endocrinology, an executive MBA, is Board Certified in Medical Affairs, and currently works for the Pharmaceutical industry educating the World's doctors on new cancer therapies.</p>
<p>Gareth Worthington is an authority in ancient history, has hand-tagged sharks in California, and trained in various martial arts, including Jeet Kune Do and Muay Thai at the EVOLVE MMA gym in Singapore and 2FIGHT Switzerland.</p>
<p>He is an award-winning author and member of the International Thriller Writers Association, Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America, and the British Science Fiction Association.</p>
<p>Born in England, Gareth has lived around the world from Asia, to Europe to the USA. Wherever he goes, he endeavors to continue his philanthropic work with various charities.</p>
<p>Gareth is represented by Renee Fountain and Italia Gandolfo at Gandolfo Helin Fountain Literary, New York.</p>
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<h3>Stu Jones</h3>
<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1_XcpxJkrC1Uc3LD9QHPkVCO6aR8rSzhdNC1ZWxpfGX7eVs0DffzW2KlhktjQ10jvNVCRkZhWyyTKN8goDTV3vdJ1AmijYQuFCxsg0NAAGQ1R4GMsbRSDEBepl5fC7cMkAlPOJiYu4mM/s640/condition-black-stu-jones-author.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="466" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1_XcpxJkrC1Uc3LD9QHPkVCO6aR8rSzhdNC1ZWxpfGX7eVs0DffzW2KlhktjQ10jvNVCRkZhWyyTKN8goDTV3vdJ1AmijYQuFCxsg0NAAGQ1R4GMsbRSDEBepl5fC7cMkAlPOJiYu4mM/s320/condition-black-stu-jones-author.jpeg" /></a></div>Stu Jones. SWAT Sniper. Adventurer. Award-Winning Author of Epic Genre-Bending Fiction.<p></p>
<p>A veteran law enforcement officer, Stu has served as a beat cop, narcotics, criminal investigations, as an instructor of firearms and police defensive tactics and as a team leader of a multi-jurisdictional SWAT team. He is trained and qualified as a law enforcement SWAT sniper, as well as in hostage rescue and high-risk entry tactics. Recently, Stu served for three years with a U.S. Marshal's Regional Fugitive Task Force – hunting the worst of the worst.</p>
<p>He is the author of multiple sci-fi/action/thriller novels, including the multi-award-winning It Takes Death To Reach A Star duology, written with co-author Gareth Worthington (Children of the Fifth Sun).</p>
<p>Known for his character-driven stories and blistering action sequences, Stu strives to create thought-provoking reading experiences that challenge the status quo. When he's not chasing bad guys or writing epic stories, he can be found planning his next adventure to some remote or exotic place.</p>
<p>Stu is represented by Italia Gandolfo of Gandolfo-Helin-Fountain literary</p>
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<br /><br />The Write Stuffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03798698135107530722noreply@blogger.com1Orange County, CA, USA33.7174708 -117.83114286.209193304579081 -152.9873928 61.225748295420921 -82.6748928tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3531510836619499919.post-63537458589774361742021-04-20T01:00:00.020-07:002021-04-20T01:00:00.232-07:00Code, ISAN Book 4 - Showcase and Giveaway!<div style="margin: 0px auto 15px; text-align: center;">
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<p><strong>Code</strong><br /><strong>Mary Ting</strong><br />(Isan, #4)<br />Published by: Vesuvian Books<br />Publication date: April 20th 2021<br />Genres: Dystopian, Science Fiction, Young Adult</p><p>Today's the day! And with this, the most gripping read of this series. We have just finished reading CODE, which featured a highly emotional ending we did not expect.</p><p>Book synopsis below:</p><blockquote><p><em>Behind enemy lines, new soldiers will emerge, and unexpected heroes will rise. </em></p>
<p>Ava is a prisoner. And she is not the only rebel held hostage at ISAN’s secret compound. As she plans an escape, the lives of the rebel prisoners are in her hands, along with those she thought were dead.</p>
<p>Rhett and his team desperately search for Ava while one of the Remnant Council joins forces with another network looking for the creator of the Helix serum. And time is running out. Mr. Novak has been secretly creating an army called CODE, and what he plans for Ava will mean a permanent end to the rebels–and her.</p>
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<p>I should have landed on him, but instead I dropped to the floor on my hands and knees like a wounded deer. An electrical sensation zapped through my middle and wrapped around me like invisible arms, holding me in place. Hundreds of needles pricked me all at once.</p>
<p>Excruciating pain seared from head to toe. I couldn’t move. I couldn’t even blink. I had been wounded many times on missions, but nothing I’d felt in ISAN compared to what had just hit me.</p>
<p>Immobile, a foot from my monster of a brother, I’d never felt so vulnerable. My muscles simply shut down. A whimper escaped me, but it could have been only in my head. Worse, a tear slid down my cheek. I felt humiliated beyond measure.</p>
<p>“Aw, sis. Are you crying? Does it hurt?” Gene took his hand out of his pocket and showed me a metal trinket, a circle about the size of his thumb.</p>
<p>“I thought it was best to have it handy in case you lost control.” He came dangerously closer and lowered, his warm breath brushing the shell of my ear. “Now you know, sis. I can contain you. You might want to show me some respect if you don’t want to be on the ground, helpless and weak. I might accidentally hurt you. We don’t want that do we?”</p>
<p>Oh, the pain. Every tiny movement—every blink—hurt so much.</p>
<p>He ran a knuckle down my cheek to wipe away another teardrop, and then grazed his index finger slowly across my neck, savoring my weakness.</p>
<p>“Next time it won’t be so soft,” he said. “You should get some rest. You look like hell.”</p>
<p>I screamed in my head. Peering up under my eyelashes, I watched him walk toward the sliding door. I wanted to rip out his throat, stomp on his heart, but I couldn’t move. Even a fraction of movement felt like a knife slitting deeper into my spine.</p>
<p>I couldn’t win. At least not this time. But I would find a way. There <em>had</em> to be a way.</p>
<p>Gene’s back to me, he held up that metal circle trinket and clicked. Just as the door blended into the wall, he released me. I thumped my head on the tile floor and wept for Brooke and the rebels who had died because of my stupid mistake.</p>
<p>Groaning, I crawled like a worm, my knees and elbows digging across to get to the rug, each movement agony. I refused to lie on the cold ground like I was nothing.</p>
<p>I’d never felt so small. No—I had, when my foster father beat me. Where was he now? Locked up. That would be Gene’s fate, too.</p>
<p><em>Just you wait, big brother. Just you wait. Karma is a bitch.</em><br />
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<p>International Bestselling, Award-Winning Author Mary Ting writes soulful, spellbinding stories that excite the imagination and captivate readers all over the world. Her books run a wide range of genres: science fiction, fantasy, and swoon worthy stories. Her storytelling talents have won her a devoted legion of fans and garnered critical praise.</p>
<p>Mary was born in Seoul Korea and resides in Southern California with her husband, two children, and two dogs—Mochi and Mocha. She enjoys oil painting and making jewelry. Becoming an author was a way to grieve the death of her beloved grandmother. After realizing she wanted to become a full-time author, she retired from teaching after twenty years.</p>
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<p><strong>ISAN</strong><br><strong>Mary Ting</strong><br>(International Sensory Assassin Network, #1)<br>Publication date: May 1st 2018<br>Genres: Dystopian, Science Fiction, Young Adult</p><blockquote><p><b>THE WORLD HAS CHANGED.</b></p>
<p><b>SCIENTISTS WARNED IT WOULD HAPPEN.</b></p>
<p>Meteors devastated the Earth. World Governments developed plans to help surviving citizens. The United States disbanded and salvageable land was divided into four quadrants—North, South, East, and West—governed by The Remnant Council.</p>
<p>Struggling to survive, seventeen-year-old Ava ends up in juvenile detention, until she is selected for a new life—with a catch. She must be injected with an experimental serum. The results will be life changing. The serum will make her <em>better</em>. To receive the serum, Ava agrees to join a program controlled by ISAN, the International Sensory Assassin Network.</p>
<p>While on a mission, she is abducted by a rebel group led by Rhett and told that not only does she have a history with him, but her entire past is a lie perpetuated by ISAN to ensure her compliance. Unsure of who to trust, Ava must decide if her strangely familiar and handsome captor is her enemy or her savior—and time is running out.</p>
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<p>“With Helix, your senses become heightened. You’ll experience an increase in ability—especially the five senses. Images will be sharper, colors brighter, and you’ll see farther. You’ll be stronger. Your reflexes will be faster, and you’ll be able to hear from longer distances. However, your senses will tame a speaking voice not to boom in your ear. The reason why it doesn’t sound like I’m yelling at you.”</p>
<p>“Incredible.” The word barely left my mouth.</p>
<p>“Some lucky ones have more. We call that extrasensory perception. Based on the blood test, I think you might be one of the lucky ones.”</p>
<p>Something flashed. I caught it with my right hand, then another projectile with my left. Again, my reflexes had taken over and when I looked down, I’d caught two golf balls. I gawked, trembling. The hair on my arms rose.</p>
<p>“Like I said, fast reflexes.” His lips spread in satisfaction.</p>
<p>I clenched my jaw and stiffened. “You could’ve hurt me.”</p>
<p>“No, Ava. Helix doesn’t wear off quickly. I’d never hurt you. I bet you feel pretty powerful right now. Pretty special. What if you can do something good with that? What do you say?”</p>
<p>“Are there side effects?”</p>
<p>I rolled the golf balls over my fingertips. I imagined the balls colliding with my face. The thrill of what I had done—there was no denying it made me feel amazing.</p>
<p>Russ slowly curled his lips to a grin. “I like the way you think. It’s been thoroughly tested and we’ve seen no side effects in all the years of the program. We give you just enough to do a job, and then it’s out of your system.”</p>
<p>I nodded.</p>
<p>“So … Will you be joining ISAN today?”</p>
<p>I shivered, not just from the cool draft from the vent, but the thought of being an assassin, even if my victims were criminals. Could I really do it? Trained or no.</p>
<p>My mother’s last words echoed in my mind<em>. When life shoves you down, you get right back up. Be strong.</em> <em>Be brave, Ava</em>. <em>Be someone important. </em></p>
<p><em>Oh, Mom, what do I do? I feel so alone and I’m so scared.</em></p>
<p>My chest caved in. I wanted to burst into a sob, but I slammed it back down. As tears pooled, thoughts of my mother twisted the dagger in my heart. My heart leaked, bleeding from the mountainous pain of missing her, needing her guidance.</p>
<p>I wouldn’t be in juvie, desperate to get out and resort to being an assassin if she were alive. Having no choice, I succumbed to the reality of my life and the cards I had been dealt. I pushed back my shoulders and held up my chin. Boring my eyes into his, I gave him an answer that would change my life forever.</p>
<p><em>I will be brave, Mother. I will become someone important.</em><br />
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<p>International Bestselling, Award-Winning Author Mary Ting writes soulful, spellbinding stories that excite the imagination and captivate readers all over the world. Her books run a wide range of genres: science fiction, fantasy, and swoon worthy stories. Her storytelling talents have won her a devoted legion of fans and garnered critical praise.</p>
<p>Mary was born in Seoul Korea and resides in Southern California with her husband, two children, and two dogs—Mochi and Mocha. She enjoys oil painting and making jewelry. Becoming an author was a way to grieve the death of her beloved grandmother. After realizing she wanted to become a full-time author, she retired from teaching after twenty years.</p>
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<h3>by Sharon Linnéa</h3>
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<h2>Synopsis:</h2><p>No one talks to the cops. Everyone talks to the bartender. And Avalon Nash is one hell of a bartender.</p>
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<p>Avalon’s superpower is collecting people’s stories, and she’s soon embroiled in the lives of artists, politicians, ghost hunters and descendants of Old Hollywood.</p>
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<p><b>Genre:</b> Mystery <br />
<b>Published by:</b> Arundel Publishing<br />
<b>Publication Date:</b> September 29th 2020<br />
<b>Number of Pages:</b> 323<br />
<b>ISBN:</b> 9781933608 (ISBN13: 9781933608150)<br />
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<h5>Death in the Afternoon</h5>
<p> “Whenever you see the bartender, I’d like another drink,” I said, lifting my empty martini glass and tipping it to Marta, the waitress with teal hair.</p>
<p>"Everyone wants another drink,” she said, “but Joseph’s missing. I can’t find him. Anywhere.”</p>
<p>“How long has he been gone?” I asked.</p>
<p>“About ten minutes. It’s not like him. Joseph would never just go off without telling me.”</p>
<p>That’s when I should have done it. I should have put down forty bucks to cover my drink and my meal and left that magical, moody, dark-wood paneled Scottish bar and sauntered back across the street to the train station to continue on my way.</p>
<p>If I had, everything would be different.</p>
<p>Instead I nodded, grateful for a reason to stand up. A glance at my watch told me over half an hour remained until my connecting train chugged in across the street. I could do Marta a solid by finding the bartender and telling him drink orders were stacking up.</p>
<p>Travelling from Los Angeles to New York City by rail, I had taken the northern route, which required me to change trains in the storied village of Tranquility, New York. Once detrained, the posted schedule had informed me should I decide to bolt and head north for Montreal, I could leave within the hour. The train heading south for New York City, however, would not be along until 4 p.m.</p>
<p>Sometimes in life you think it’s about where you’re going, but it turns out to be about where you change trains.</p>
<p>It was an April afternoon; the colors on the trees and bushes were still painting from the watery palate of spring. Here and there, forsythia unfurled in insistent bursts of golden glory.</p>
<p>I needed a drink.</p>
<p>Tranquility has been famous for a long time. Best known for hosting the Winter Olympics back in 19-whatever, it was an eclectic blend of small village, arts community, ski mecca, gigantic hotels and Olympic facilities. Certainly there was somewhere a person could get lunch.</p>
<p>Perched on a hill across the street from the station sat a shiny, modern hotel of the upscale chain variety. Just down the road, father south, was a large, meandering, one-of-a-kind establishment called MacTavish’s Seaside Cottage. It looked nothing like a cottage, and, as we were inland, there were no seas. I doubted the existence of a MacTavish.</p>
<p>I headed over at once.</p>
<p>The place evoked a lost inn in Brigadoon. A square main building of a single story sent wings jutting off at various angles into the rolling hills beyond. Floor-to-ceiling windows made the lobby bright and airy. A full suit of armor stood guard over the check-in counter, while a sculpture of two downhill skiers whooshed under a skylight in the middle of the room.</p>
<p>Behind the statue was the Breezy, a sleek restaurant overlooking Lake Serenity (Lake Tranquility was in the next town over, go figure). The restaurant’s outdoor deck was packed with tourists on this balmy day, eating and holding tight to their napkins, lest they be lost to the murky depths.</p>
<p>Off to the right—huddled in the vast common area’s only dark corner—was a small door with a carved, hand-painted wooden sign which featured a large seagoing vessel plowing through tumultuous waves. That Ship Has Sailed, it read. A tavern name if I ever heard one.</p>
<p>Beyond the heavy door, down a short dark-wood hallway, in a tall room lined with chestnut paneling, I paused to let my eyes adjust to the change in light, atmosphere, and, possibly, century.</p>
<p>The bar was at a right angle as you entered, running the length of the wall. It was hand-carved and matched the back bar, which held 200 bottles, easily.</p>
<p>A bartender’s dream, or her undoing.</p>
<p>Two of the booths against the far wall were occupied, as were two of the center tables.</p>
<p>I sat at the bar.</p>
<p>Only one other person claimed a seat there during this low time between meal services. He was a tall gentleman with a square face, weathered skin, and dark hair pulled back into a ponytail. I felt his cold stare as I perused the menu trying to keep to myself. I finally gave up and stared back.</p>
<p>“Flying Crow,” he said. “Mohawk Clan.”</p>
<p>“Avalon,” I said. “Train changer.”</p>
<p>I went back to my menu, surprised to find oysters were a featured dish.</p>
<p>“Avalon?” he finally said. “That’s—”</p>
<p>“An odd name,” I answered. “I know. Flying Crow? You’re in a Scottish pub.”</p>
<p>“Ask him what Oswego means.” This was from the bartender, a lanky man with salt-and-pepper hair. “Oh, but place your order first.”</p>
<p>“Are the oysters good?” I asked.</p>
<p>“Oddly, yes. One of the best things on the menu. Us being seaside, and all.”</p>
<p>“All right, then. Oysters it is. And a really dry vodka martini, olives.”</p>
<p>“Pimento, jalapeño, or bleu cheese?”</p>
<p>“Ooh, bleu cheese, please.” I turned to Flying Crow. “So what does Oswego mean?”</p>
<p>“It means, ‘Nothing Here, Give It to the Crazy White Folks.’ Owego, on the other hand means, ‘Nothing Here Either.’”</p>
<p>“How about Otego? And Otsego and Otisco?”</p>
<p>His eyebrow raised. He was impressed by my knowledge of obscure town names in New York State. “They all mean, ‘We’re Just Messing with You Now.’”</p>
<p>“Hey,” I said, raising my newly delivered martini. “Thanks for coming clean.”</p>
<p>He raised his own glass of firewater in return.</p>
<p>“Coming clean?” asked the bartender, and he chuckled, then dropped his voice. “If he’s coming clean, his name is Lesley.”</p>
<p>“And you are?” I asked. He wasn’t wearing a name tag.</p>
<p>“Joseph.”</p>
<p>“Skål,” I said, raising my glass. “Glad I found That Ship Has Sailed.”</p>
<p>“That’s too much of a mouthful,” he said, flipping over the menu. “Everyone calls it the Battened Hatch.”</p>
<p>“But the Battened Hatch isn’t shorter. Still four syllables.”</p>
<p>“Troublemaker,” muttered Lesley good-naturedly. “I warned you.”</p>
<p>“Fewer words,” said Joseph with a smile that included crinkles by his eyes. “Fewer capital letters over which to trip.”</p>
<p>As he spoke, the leaded door banged open and two men in chinos and shirtsleeves arrived, talking loudly to each other. The door swung again, just behind them, admitting a stream of ten more folks—both women and men, all clad in business casual. Some were more casual than others. One man with silvering hair actually wore a suit and tie; another, a white artist’s shirt, his blonde hair shoulder-length. The women’s garments, too, ran the gamut from tailored to flowing. One, of medium height, even wore a white blouse, navy blue skirt and jacket, finished with hose and pumps. And a priest’s collar.</p>
<p>“Conventioneers?” I asked Joseph. Even as I asked, I knew it didn’t make sense. No specific corporate culture was in evidence.</p>
<p>He laughed. “Nah. Conference people eat at the Blowy. Er, Breezy. Tranquility’s Chamber of Commerce meeting just let out.” His grey eyes danced. “They can never agree on anything, but their entertainment quotient is fairly high. And they drive each other to drink.”</p>
<p>Flying Crow Lesley shook his head.</p>
<p>Most of the new arrivals found tables in the center of the room. Seven of them scooted smaller tables together, others continued their conversations or arguments in pairs.</p>
<p>“Marta!” Joseph called, leaning through a door in the back wall beside the bar.</p>
<p>The curvy girl with the teal hair, nose and eyebrow rings and mega eye shadow clumped through. Her eyes widened when she saw the influx of patrons.</p>
<p>Joseph slid the grilled oysters with fennel butter in front of me. “Want anything else before the rush?” He indicated the well-stocked back bar.</p>
<p>“I’d better hold off. Just in case there’s a disaster and I end up having to drive the train.”</p>
<p>He nodded knowingly. “Good luck with that.”</p>
<p>I took out my phone, then re-pocketed it. I wanted a few more uncomplicated hours before re-entering the real world. Turning to my right, I found that Flying Crow had vanished. In his stead, several barstools down, sat a Scotsman in full regalia: kilt, Bonnie Prince Charlie jacket and a fly plaid. It was predominantly red with blue stripes.</p>
<p>Wow. Mohawk clan members, Scotsmen, and women priests in pantyhose. This was quite a town.</p>
<p>Joseph was looking at an order screen, and five drinks in different glasses were already lined up ready for Marta to deliver.</p>
<p>My phone buzzed. I checked caller i.d. Fought with myself. Answered.</p>
<p>Was grabbed by tentacles of the past.</p>
<p>When I looked up, filled with emotions I didn’t care to have, I decided I did need another drink; forget driving the train.</p>
<p>The line of waiting drink glasses was gone, as were Marta and Joseph.</p>
<p>I checked the time. I’d been in Underland for fifteen minutes, twenty at the most. It was just past three. I had maybe forty-five minutes before I should move on.</p>
<p>That was when Marta swung through the kitchen door, her head down to stave off the multiple calls from the center tables. She stood in front of me, punching information into the point of sale station, employing the NECTM—No Eye Contact Tactical Maneuver.</p>
<p>That’s when she told me Joseph was missing.</p>
<p>“Could he be in the restroom?”</p>
<p>“I asked Arthur when he came out, but he said there was nobody else.”</p>
<p>I nodded at Marta and started by going out through the front hall, to see if perhaps he’d met someone in the lobby. As I did a lap, I overheard a man at check-in ask, “Is it true the inn is haunted?”</p>
<p>“Do you want it to be?” asked the clerk, nonplussed.</p>
<p>But no sign of the bartender.</p>
<p>I swung back through into the woodsy-smelling darkness of the Battened Hatch, shook my head at the troubled waitress, then walked to the circular window in the door. The industrial kitchen was white and well-lit, and as large as it was, I could see straight through the shared kitchen to the Breezy. No sign of Joseph. I turned my attention back to the bar.</p>
<p>Beyond the bar, there was a hallway to the restrooms, and another wooden door that led outside. I looked back at Marta and nodded to the door.</p>
<p>“It doesn’t go anywhere,” she said. “It’s only a little smoker’s deck.”</p>
<p>I wondered if Joseph smoked, tobacco or otherwise. Certainly the arrival of most of a Chamber of Commerce would suggest it to me. I pushed on the wooden door. It seemed locked. I gave it one more try, and, though it didn’t open, it did budge a little bit.</p>
<p>This time I went at it with my full shoulder. There was a thud, and it wedged open enough that I could slip through.</p>
<p>It could hardly be called a deck. You couldn’t put a table—or even a lounge chair—out there.</p>
<p>Especially with the body taking up so much of the space.</p>
<p>It was Joseph. I knelt quickly and felt for a pulse at his neck, but it was clear he was inanimate. He was sitting up, although my pushing the door open had made him lean at an angle. I couldn’t tell if the look on his face was one of pain or surprise. There was some vomit beside him on the deck, and a rivulet down his chin. I felt embarrassed to be seeing him this way.</p>
<p>Crap. He was always nice to me. Well, during the half an hour I’d known him, he had been nice to me.</p>
<p>What was it with me discovering corpses? It was certainly a habit of which I had to break myself.</p>
<p>Meanwhile, what to do? Should I call in the priest? But she was within a group, and it would certainly start a panic. Call 911?</p>
<p>Yes, that would be good. That way they could decide to call the hospital or the police or both.</p>
<p>My phone was back in my purse.</p>
<p>And, you know what? I didn’t want the call to come from me. I was just passing through.</p>
<p>I pulled the door back open and walked to Marta behind the bar. “Call 911,” I said softly. “I found Joseph.”</p>
<p>It took the ambulance and the police five minutes to arrive. The paramedics went through first, then brought a gurney around outside so as to not freak out everyone in the hotel. They loaded Joseph on and sped off, in case there was anything to be done.</p>
<p>I knew there wasn’t.</p>
<p>The police, on the other hand, worked at securing the place which might become a crime scene. They blocked all the doorways and announced no one could leave.</p>
<p>I was still behind the bar with Marta. She was shaking.</p>
<p>“Give me another Scotch,” said the Scotsman seated there.</p>
<p>I looked at the bottles and was pleasantly surprised by the selection. “I think this calls for Black Maple Hill,” I said, only mildly surprised at my reflexive tendency to upsell. The Hill was a rich pour but not the absolute priciest.</p>
<p>He nodded. I poured.</p>
<p>I’m not sure if it was Marta’s tears, or the fact we weren’t allowed to leave, but local bigwigs had realized something was amiss.</p>
<p>“Excuse me,” the man in the suit came to the bar. “Someone said Joseph is dead.”</p>
<p>“Yes,” I said. “He does seem to be.”</p>
<p>Marta swung out of the kitchen, her eyeliner half down her face. “Art, these are your oysters,” she said to the man. He took them.</p>
<p>“So,” he continued, and I wondered what meaningful words he’d have to utter. “You’re pouring drinks?”</p>
<p>It took only a moment to realize that, were I the owner of this establishment, I’d find this a great opportunity.</p>
<p>“Seems so,” I said.</p>
<p>“What goes with oysters?” he asked.</p>
<p>That was a no-brainer. I’d spied the green bottle of absinthe while having my own meal. I poured about three tablespoons into the glass. I then opened a bottle of Prosecco, poured it, and waited for the milky cloud to form.</p>
<p>He took a sip, looked at me, and raised the glass. “If I want another of these, what do I ask for?”</p>
<p>As he asked, I realized I’d dispensed one of Ernest Hemingway’s favorite libations. “Death in the Afternoon,” I replied.</p>
<p>He nodded and went back to his table.</p>
<p>It was then I realized I wasn’t going to make my train.</p>
<p>* *</p>
<h3>Ernest Hemingway’s Death in the Afternoon</h3>
<h4>Ingredients</h4>
<p>• 3 tablespoons (1 1/2 ounces) absinthe<br />
• ½ to ¾ cup (4 to 6 ounces) cold Champagne or sparkling wine</p>
<h4>Method</h4>
<p>Hemmingway’s advice, circa 1935: "Pour one jigger absinthe into a Champagne glass. Add iced Champagne until it attains the proper opalescent milkiness. Drink three to five of these slowly."</p>
<h3>Chapter 2</h3>
<h5>No Known Address</h5>
<p>Since I found the body, I got to talk to the lead investigator.</p>
<p>He was in his mid-thirties, just under six feet, walnut skin, black hair cut short. He would have benefitted from a beard. He looked ripped; the king of ripped you got from taking out your frustrations in the gym. His demeanor was no-nonsense.</p>
<p>“Investigator Spaulding,” he said, and he pulled out a notebook. “State Police.”</p>
<p> “State Police? Isn’t that the same as State Troopers? Don’t you manage highways?”</p>
<p>He stopped writing in his small, leather-covered notebook and looked up.</p>
<p>“Common misconception. The local P.D. is small—only 9 on staff. When something big happens, they ask for assistance.”</p>
<p>“They ask?”</p>
<p>“It’s a dance.”</p>
<p>I wasn’t a suspect (yet), so he didn’t need to write down my stats, but I could read upside down as he made notes. He asked my name, and began guessing at the rest. Nash, Avalon. Female. Caucasian. Blonde hair. 5’7 was his guess at my height. The next thing he wrote down could go seriously south, so I said, “healthy weight.”</p>
<p>He looked up.</p>
<p>“5’7” and at a healthy weight,” I supplied. “If I’m charged with something, we’ll get more specific.”</p>
<p>“Age?”</p>
<p>Did he really need to know all of this? “Twenties,” I said, waiting to see if he’d have the gall to object. He didn’t.</p>
<p>“Best way to reach you?”</p>
<p>I gave him my cell number.</p>
<p>“Permanent address?”</p>
<p>“I don’t have one.”</p>
<p>He looked up.</p>
<p>“I’m in the process of moving from California to New York. I’m only in town to change trains. I don’t have a New York address yet.”</p>
<p>“A relative’s address?”</p>
<p>I held up my phone. “This is your golden ticket,” I said. “If you want to reach me, this is it.”</p>
<p>I saw him write ‘no known address.’ Yep, that pretty much summed it up. I glanced at my watch. Seven minutes until my train pulled into—and, soon after, departed from—the station.</p>
<p>“Um, Detective,” I started.</p>
<p>“Investigator Spaulding,” he corrected.</p>
<p>“Investigator Spaulding, my train is about to arrive. I don’t know anything except what I’ve told you. I came in for a drink and helped Marta find the bartender, whom I hope died of a massive heart attack—well, of natural causes. You know what I mean.”</p>
<p>At that point, his phone buzzed and he gave me a just-a-minute finger. He answered, listened for a while, and started to write. Then he hung up, flipped his notebook shut and said, “I can’t let you leave. He was murdered.”</p>
<p>“Great,” I said, the tone somewhere between rueful and intrigued, as I headed back toward Marta, then I turned back toward Investigator Spaulding. “Can I continue to pour drinks?”</p>
<p>He considered less than a moment. “By all means, serve truth serum to anyone who will imbibe.”</p>
<p>Then he turned and walked toward the other officers.</p>
<p>I went to stand with Marta behind the bar. In my imagination, I heard the train chug in across the street.</p>
<p>Investigator Spaulding cleared his throat, and the room went silent. “Ladies and gentlemen,” he said. “This is now a homicide investigation.” He had to pause as everyone shuffled or gasped, or cried out. “Please do not leave until we have taken your statement.”</p>
<p>A woman in her fifties came and sat down in front of me at the bar. Her hair was in a no-fuss bob, she wore a free-flowing skirt with a linen jacket, both of which were in style twenty years ago, but they worked on her. “Got anything stronger than those Death things?” she asked. “I’m not big on Champagne.”</p>
<p>“Sure.” I said. I sized her up. “Layers in a martini glass work for you?”</p>
<p>“Honey, it’s the strength, not the glass.” She looked shaken and sad. I went for the rums and found Malibu Black, the stronger brother of the original. What a bartender Joseph must have been! I decided to try something new. Malibu Black, mango pineapple vodka, and pineapple juice. I mixed it over ice, shook, and poured. I sank some Chambord and topped it with Jägermeister Spice.</p>
<p>“See if this does it,” I said.</p>
<p>Her hand shook slightly as she held up the glass, appreciated the layers, and then took a sip. The jury was out. She took another. She nodded and smiled.</p>
<p>It occurred to me that everyone in the room knew Joseph. They’d lost one of their own.</p>
<p>Another woman in skinny white pants and a white shell with a fancy pink sports jacket came and sat next to her. They were about the same age, if I had to guess, but the new woman was thin as a rail, muscular, and with her blonde hair in a ponytail. I was guessing she colored her hair not from a darker shade, but to cover the white. The two women embraced. “Suzanne,” said the new arrival.</p>
<p>“Gillian,” said no-fuss-bob Suzanne. Then, “Can’t believe it.”</p>
<p>“I can’t, either,” replied hard-bodied Gillian. She had the remains of an Eastern European accent. They sat a respectful moment. “What are you drinking?”</p>
<p>Suzanne looked at me. “No Known Address,” I said.</p>
<p>“Okay,” Gillian said. “I’ll have one.” She then turned and I was dismissed to my task.</p>
<p>“I can’t believe it. One of the only straight, available guys between forty and crotchety, and he’s gone!” said Suzanne.</p>
<p>“There’s Mike,” Gillian said, tilting her head toward the state police investigator. “And I’m not sure Joseph was available.”</p>
<p>“First, really? Maybe if he worked out. Second, you or I crook our little fingers and get a guy away from Sophie.” They both looked back, shooting daggers toward one of the three women in the center wall booth. I knew which must be Sophie, as one of them was crying copiously while the other two petted her solicitously.</p>
<p>“And do we have a suspect?” asked pink jacket Gillian.</p>
<p>This time, they looked at a younger woman who sat at a table with two newly arrived Chamber men. She was gorgeous—skin the color of chai latte and hair as dark as a sky at new moon. She was staring off into space.</p>
<p>I almost said, “You know I can hear you.” But maids, taxi drivers, and bartenders… well, we’re invisible, which is partly how we get the good gossip.</p>
<p>They stopped talking abruptly as two men approached. “Can we get some food?” asked the first. He was in a polo and navy blue slacks.</p>
<p>I heard snuffling and saw that Marta was in the shadows, leaning back against the wall. “Hey,” I said, “would you ask the chef if we can continue to order food?”</p>
<p>She nodded and swung through the kitchen door.</p>
<p>Arthur, the man in the suit who had ordered earlier, accompanied the newcomer in the polo. Arthur addressed his companion in an audible hiss. “I’m telling you… we can’t let word of this get out. Tranquility has to be considered a safe haven. For everyone. For…the festival folks. It’s part of what lures them here. Change of pace.”</p>
<p>“How do we not let the word get out? It’s a matter of record! And everyone in town knows about it—or will, within minutes.”</p>
<p>From the furious pace of thumbs texting throughout the room, it was clear he was correct.</p>
<p>“I mean, don’t print this as front-page news.”</p>
<p>“It is front page news, Art. And, the film festival folks are already committed. They’ve submitted their films. They’ll come.”</p>
<p>Marta returned with a positive nod. I slapped down two menus. “Marta will be out to take your order,” I said. As they turned, I added. “And if it’s a film festival, you don’t need to worry. Film people eat news like this for breakfast.”</p>
<p>Arthur looked at me in surprise, but gave a raised-eyebrows look that inferred I could have a point.</p>
<p>They left with the menus and I turned back to Marta, trying to help get her mind on something other than her boss’s death. “Can you help me add these drinks to people’s tabs?” I nodded toward the POS.</p>
<p>For the record, I hate point of sale machines. Each one hates humans in its own unique way. I pointed at people and she pulled up their tabs and showed me how to input the drinks I’d served.</p>
<p>I only had the Scotsman’s tab left undone when the man in the artist’s shirt stopped right before me. He was likely late 40s and had a face that was long but not unattractive. His shoulders were unusually broad, and he exuded self-confidence and a self-trained impishness. His shirt had one too many buttons left undone.</p>
<p>“Okay,” he said, “I wasn’t going to drink, but Joe…”</p>
<p>“You weren’t going to drink because it’s late afternoon, or because you’ve been sober for seven months?” I had no interest in tipping someone off the wagon.</p>
<p>He laughed. “I haven’t been drinking because this isn’t my favorite crowd,” he said. “And I don’t usually drink. But murder seems an excuse, if there ever was one.” He extended his hand. “Michael Michel,” he said, and smiled, waggling his eyebrows as if this should mean something to me.</p>
<p>I took his hand and shook. It was apparent I didn’t recognize him.</p>
<p>“The Painter Who Brings You Home,” he said, and the trademark practically bled from the words.</p>
<p>“Right,” I said, trying to sound impressed. “Nice to meet you. I’m Avalon. What’ll ya have?”</p>
<p>“Vodka tonic lime.”</p>
<p>“Care which vodka?”</p>
<p>He shook his head while saying, “Whatever you’ve got. Grey Goose.”</p>
<p>Ah, a fellow who pretended not to drink, who knew exactly what he wanted.</p>
<p>I poured and went for the garnish tray. The limes were gone. I looked at the back bar and found lemons and oranges. No limes, though clearly there had been some. I walked along the front bar and found, below patron eye level, a small cutting board with a lime on it. The lime was half-cut, some of them in rounds, a few in quarters. Some juice was dripping down onto the floor.</p>
<p>I reached for a wedge, and then I stopped short.</p>
<p>Joseph never would have left this on purpose. It was obviously what he’d been doing when he was interrupted by death—or someone who led him to his death. Or by symptoms that eventually spelled death.</p>
<p>I leaned down and sniffed.</p>
<p>It was lime-y. But there was something else, also.</p>
<p>I backed away. I walked over to Marta and said, quietly, “Don’t let anyone near that end of the bar.”</p>
<p>Then I walked over to Investigator Spaulding, where he sat at a booth interviewing someone. “Investigator?” I said. “Sorry to interrupt, but this is important.”</p>
<p>He looked at me, squinting, then seemed surprised, since I’d made such a point of being Ms. Just-Passing-Through. </p>
<p>He stood up and stepped away from the booth.</p>
<p>“I believe I’ve found the murder weapon,” I said.</p>
<p>As we walked together, I realized that the door to the smoker’s porch sat open. It was crawling with half a dozen or so more crime scene people.</p>
<p>Together we walked to the limes. I said, “Don’t touch them. If this is what Joseph was doing when he died, if they are poisoned, my guess is that the poison can be absorbed through the skin.”</p>
<p>Investigator Spaulding looked at me like, Of course I knew that, but he stepped back. As another officer and two crime scene investigators came over, I backed away, removing myself as far as possible from the action.</p>
<p>I returned to the Artist Shirt. “I think today we’re going with a lemon and a cherry,” I said. I smelled them before putting them in the drink.</p>
<p>It struck me then that perhaps Joseph hadn’t been the intended target. Maybe there was someone who consistently ordered a drink garnished with lime, and the murderer had injected the poison into the lime, not realizing it could be absorbed as well as ingested.</p>
<p>Like, for instance, the man before me, Mr. Vodka Tonic Lime.</p>
<p>Still, this was a pretty non-specific way of poison delivery. The limes could have been served to half a dozen people before anyone realized they were toxic. Who would do something like that?</p>
<p>The police were letting people go once they had been interviewed. I asked Investigator Spaulding if I could go. He nodded, adding, “Please stay in town until tomorrow morning, in case we have any further questions.”</p>
<p>As if I had a choice. All the trains had gone, except the 11 p.m. to Montreal.</p>
<p>The bar had been sealed off with crime-scene tape, a welcome relief as I didn’t relish closing a dead man’s station on the night of his murder. Why would I even think that? I didn’t work here. But my need to leave a bar in pristine condition ran down to bone and marrow.</p>
<p>As I headed for my bag, which I’d left on my original stool, I saw I wouldn’t even be allowed to access the POS machine.</p>
<p>The only patron whose drink I hadn’t input was the man in the kilt. I looked around the emptying room to find he’d moved to a pub table over to the side. “Sorry, sir,” I said. “I wasn’t able to enter your drinks into the machine. I guess you’re on the honor system to pay up another day.”</p>
<p>He gave a small smile. “Lass,” he said, “I’m Glenn MacTavish. Owner of this place. Seems I’m out a bartender and will be needing another. You have any interest?” he asked. </p>
<p>I stopped and stared. “There’s really a MacTavish?” I asked.</p>
<p>“Aye, and you’re looking at him.”</p>
<p>“But… you don’t know anything about me.”</p>
<p>“You keep a clear head and you know what you’re doin’. That’s all I really need to know. Besides, you don’t know anything about me, either.”</p>
<p>“I, well—thank you for the offer. It’s a beautiful bar. Can I think on it overnight? I’ve been told not to leave town.”</p>
<p>“Aye,” he said. “You can tell me in the mornin’ if you might be stayin.’ And while you’re decidin’, I could pay you for your services tonight with a room here at the hotel.”</p>
<p>That seemed fair. The Hotel Tonight app was offering me a room at a local chain. Staying at MacTavish’s Seaside Cottage for free seemed infinitely more attractive. “All right,” I said. “I should probably let you know they’re expecting me in New York City.”</p>
<p>“All right,” he said. “I should probably let you know Joseph isn’t the first bartender to work here who’s been murdered.”</p>
<p>* *</p>
<h3>No Known Address</h3>
<h4>Ingredients</h4>
<p>• ½ oz. Malibu black<br />
• 2 dashes Chambord<br />
• ½ oz. mango pineapple vodka<br />
• 2 dashes Jägermeister Spice<br />
• 1 oz. pineapple juice</p>
<h4>Method</h4>
<p>Shake pineapple vodka, Malibu Black and pineapple juice over ice and strain evenly into martini glasses.</p>
<p>Sink a dash of Chambord into each flute by running it down the side of the glass.</p>
<p>Layer a dash of Jägermeister Spice in each glass.</p>
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<p>Excerpt from <i>Death in Tranquility</i> by Sharon Linnéa. Copyright 2020 by Sharon Linnéa. Reproduced with permission from Sharon Linnéa. All rights reserved.</p></div>
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<p>Amid broken promises and mournful lamentations, fates are changed and dreams are destroyed.</p>
<p>When an ancient force resurfaces and threatens to destroy all they know, new alliances are formed as the heirs to the Empire’s throne struggle to put aside personal differences for the good of their realm.</p>
<p>Before it’s too late.</p>
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<p>M. Dalto is a bestselling New Adult author of adventurous romantic fantasy stories, having won a Watty award for excellence in digital storytelling for her debut novel, Two Thousand Years, in 2016. She spends her days as a full-time residential real estate paralegal, using her evenings to pursue her literary agenda, and when she’s not writing, she enjoys reading fantasy novels, playing video games, and drinking coffee. She currently lives in Massachusetts with her husband, their daughter, and their corgi named Loki.</p>
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<p><strong>Moments Like This (From Kona With Love)</strong><br /><strong>Anna Gomez & Kristoffer Polaha</strong><br />Published by: Rosewind Books<br />Publication date: March 9th 2021<br />Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romance</p><blockquote><p>After Andrea “Andie” Matthews chooses her career over a marriage proposal and then loses a promotion she worked so hard for, she jumps at the chance to take a break and help run a friend’s coffee shop.</p>
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<p>Kristoffer Polaha is best-known for his long starring role in the critically acclaimed series Life Unexpected (The CW). Other TV series credits include Get Shorty with Ray Romano and Chris O’Dowd, the limited series Condor opposite William Hurt and Max Irons, The CW’s Ringer (Sarah Michelle Gellar) and Valentine, as well as North Shore (FOX).</p>
<p>In addition to co-starring with Rainn Wilson in Backstrom (FOX), he had a multi-season role on the acclaimed series Mad Men (AMC) and Castle (ABC). Polaha is also well-known for starring in Hallmark Channel movies such as Dater’s Handbook with Meghan Markle, and the Mystery 101 franchise on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries.</p>
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<p>Anna Gomez was born in the city of Makati, Philippines and educated abroad. She met and married her best friend who whisked her away to Chicago over twenty years ago. She is Chief Financial Officer for Leo Burnett Worldwide, a global advertising company founded in 1935. In her capacity, Anna serves on the board of several not-for-profit organizations, namely the Hugh O’Brien Leadership Organization and Girl Scouts of America. She is also the executive sponsor for a number of employee resource groups focused on Diversity and Inclusion.</p>
<p>Under the pen name Christine Brae, Anna has published six novels, has an established fan base, and a dedicated following. Her titles rank in the Top 100 months following their release. Her last three novels, In This Life, Eight Goodbyes, and The Year I Left, have won literary awards and were immediate bestsellers on Amazon, ranking #1 across multiple categories.</p>
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We are very excited about Thommy Hutson's new release, Write Christmas and can't wait to read it.</div><div><br /></div><div>We were supposed to post a review today. Something happened in the internet cosmos that has kept us from doing a review - but we promise we will get this done. After reading the synopsis and all the reviews from others, we can't wait!</div><div><br /></div><div>The plot on this novel is amazing. It's a cross between <i>A Christmas Carol </i>and<i> It's A Wonderful Life</i>. We love this concept. It's refreshing to see something new with a traditional twist.</div><div><br /></div><div>We love this cover too. It was designed by Mister Sam Shearon. To see more of his work from his website, <i>The Dark Arts of Mister Sam Shearon</i>, please visit <a href="https://mistersamshearon.bigcartel.com">https://mistersamshearon.bigcartel.com</a></div><div><br /></div><div>Here's a quick synopsis:</div><div><br /></div><div><i>Abby Nicholson used to love Christmas. Until she didn't.</i></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div><i>After leaving Winter Glen, the small town famous for its Christmas celebration and her family's greeting card company, Abby is forced to return to the home she left behind when the unexpected passing of her father thrusts the business into her hands.</i></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div><i>Turning her back on the magic of the holiday beloved by her father and the town, she decides to sell the business. Signing the paperwork with the very pen her father used to create it, she is shocked to discover her hometown has become a whole new world.</i></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div><i>One where Christmas has vanished!</i></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div><i>Now stuck in a place devoid of hope, joy and the spirit of the season, Abby sees family and friends altered in the most terrible of ways.</i></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div><i>Determined to set things right, though unsure how, Abby takes out her father's pend and begins to draw. When she realizes her art is coming to life, she sets out to recreate the holiday and bring back the most wonderful time of the year.</i></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div><i>But some are determined to keep and iron grip on the town and will do anything in their power to stop her.</i></div><div><br /></div><div>Wow! Take a breath now!!!</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoyDLLttByCzxgpqjH4g1oGsX_MHe7wtOgMgNFsUj0AHzpjiy8-gohO1gf9qQ3DcgzESkKGkOgx3G9siSdLw2Fu_VQNUyIIl9D2VEisRdbAkX71mlgwbJutzJuJAMGAFBjn-BeKfVOhYU/s230/Thommy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="230" data-original-width="172" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoyDLLttByCzxgpqjH4g1oGsX_MHe7wtOgMgNFsUj0AHzpjiy8-gohO1gf9qQ3DcgzESkKGkOgx3G9siSdLw2Fu_VQNUyIIl9D2VEisRdbAkX71mlgwbJutzJuJAMGAFBjn-BeKfVOhYU/s0/Thommy.jpg" /></a></div>Now, about the author: Thommy Hutson is a bestselling, award-winning author, screenwriter, producer and director.</div><div><br /></div><div>A graduate of UCLA, he bagan his career co-writing the story for the Warner Bros. animated hit SCOOBY-DOO IN WHERE'S MY MUMMY? He followed that with co-writing the concept and additional material for CHILL OUT, SCOOBY-DOO!</div><div><br /></div><div>As an author, Thommy crafted a limited-edition coffee table book detailing the making and legacy of horror icon Wes Craven's 1984 classic A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET. A trade version followed from Permuted Press/Simon & Schuster. His novel, the teen thriller, <i>Jinxed</i>, (Vesuvian Books) is the first in a trilogy that has been called "A must-read for classic horror fans ... Hutson could easily take on hte mantle as the next Lois Duncan" Hutson was named on the 7 Essential LGBTQ Horror Authors for Your Summer Reading Lists.</div><div><br /></div><div>Thommy wrote the Hallmark Movies & Mysteries original film, A CHRISTMAS FOR THE BOOKS, which was the highest-rated scripted program the night it premiered. He co-scripted the teen thriller, INSTAFAME (Lifetime), wrote a screenplay for an audio holiday project, and is in development on a family feature film. In addition, Thommy produced the critically-acclaimed feature, THE TROUBLE WITH THE TRUTH, an insightful relationship drama starring Lea Thompson and John Shea. He also produced DREAMWORLD, a quirky, romantic dramedy. He has also worked as a staff writer on a Hulu web series. </div><div><br /></div><div>A member of the Producers Guild of America, a Saturn and Home Media Magazine award-winner, and an aficionado of holiday films as well as teen movies from the 80s and 90s, Thommy continues to develop unique, compelling and provocative projects across multiple genres for film, television, publishing and home entertainment.</div><div><br /></div><div>To see more about Thommy, please visit:</div><div><br /></div><div><p style="background-color: rgba(255, 253, 234, 0.3); box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Open Sans", "Lucida Sans Unicode", "Lucida Grande", sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;"><a class="button button-inset" href="http://thommyhutson.com/" style="background: rgb(255, 254, 234); border-radius: 4px; border: none; box-shadow: rgba(50, 50, 50, 0.1) 0px 1px 2px 1px inset; box-sizing: border-box; color: #00202e; cursor: pointer; display: inline-block; font-size: 17px; margin: 0px 7px; 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<p>Hi everybody! It's good to be back after our long hiatus. We hope that everyone is well and safe. We could think of nothing better to do that wear PJs, sip hot tea and cocoa and READ during these long months of sheltering in place. We've read some really great books too, and couldn't wait another moment without letting you all know about this latest offering from Mary Ting, When the Wind Chimes. We really loved this novel, and wouldn't be surprised one bit if we saw it as a featured Hallmark movie.</p><p><strong>When the Wind Chimes</strong><br /><strong>Mary Ting</strong><br />(Rosewind Books)<br />Publication date: November 17th 2020<br />Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romance</p><blockquote><p><b>SOMETIMES ANGELS COME IN HUMAN FORM.</b></p>
<p>Kaitlyn Summers is heartbroken.</p>
<p>When she receives an invitation to spend Christmas with her family on the Hawaiian island of Kauai, she feels it may be the perfect medicine.</p>
<p>She throws herself into helping her sister’s struggling art gallery, even taking a temporary job for extra money by looking after a little girl from her nephew’s school. She also begins to paint again, something she’s been unable to do since her breakup. It’s tempting to stay on Kauai, but she has obligations back in Los Angeles.</p>
<p>Life gets more complicated when circumstances keep putting her close to Leonardo Medici. Not only is he drop-dead gorgeous, he’s a local celebrity. But Kaitlyn can’t shake the feeling he’s hiding something.</p>
<p>Should she believe the rumors that he’s romancing half the island’s single women?</p>
<p>Or is the random sound of wind chimes when he’s close-by a sign that an angel is near and the secret to her happily ever after?</p></blockquote><blockquote><p>Here's an excerpt from the book - it's one of our favorite parts (it's okay, we got permission): </p></blockquote><blockquote><p><i>I pressed on “Beast of Burden” by the Rolling Stones and
began to sing. This time I stamped my paint-coated hands on the canvas to the
rhythm of the beat. Then I added blue and yellow and smeared it all over.</i></p><p class="MsoNormal"><i><o:p></o:p></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>My gooey hands moved in circles while colors mixed. I didn’t
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swayed my hips from side to side, paint splattering on the sheet, having the
time of my life. I hadn’t sung and laughed so hard in a while.<o:p></o:p></i></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i>I thought I heard a door slam. No one should be back here
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i>My hands smeared with multicolored paint, had splatted flat
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hard pecs. I peered up into familiar chestnut colored eyes growing wider and
angrier, as the scent of cedar and pine enveloped me.<o:p></o:p></i></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i>How long had he been standing there? Mortified, I flushed
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<p>International Bestselling, Award-Winning Author Mary Ting writes soulful, spellbinding stories that excite the imagination and captivate readers all over the world. Her books run a wide range of genres: science fiction, fantasy, and swoon worthy stories. Her storytelling talents have won her a devoted legion of fans and garnered critical praise.</p>
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Synopsis:</h2>
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My name is Melody Fisher. My daddy was a snake handler in Appalachia until Mama died. Though years have passed, I can still hear the rattle before the strike that took her from me.<br />
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But I will not speak of things people have done to me. Every time I do, worse evil follows. Now, the only thing I trust is what saved me years ago.<br />
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Book Details:</h3>
<b>Genre:</b> YA Mystery<br />
<b>Published by:</b> Vesuvian Books<br />
<b>Publication Date:</b> October 1st 2019<br />
<b>Number of Pages:</b> 285<br />
<b>ISBN:</b> 1944109366 (ISBN13: 9781944109363)<br />
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Uncle Harlan slammed my bedroom door open. “You’re going to learn to show the Lord respect, girl.” He grabbed my neck and forced me to walk in front of him.<br />
My neck hurt where he dug his fingers in.<br />
He took me outside and shoved me toward the shed. He slipped the key in the lock and removed it from the hasp. The door creaked as it opened and then he thrust me through.<br />
“I’m not going to allow you to follow your mother’s footsteps. You’ll learn to make peace with snakes and not show them any fear. Or else.”<br />
He grabbed a snake case from the shelf, put it on the ground, and opened it. He stepped backward out of the shed and swung the door shut. The latch clicked. Uncle Harlan on one side of the door, and the snake and me locked inside.<br />
“I’ll come get you in time for school in the morning.”<br />
His footsteps receded.<br />
Light filtered through the cracks in the shed slats. In the dim light, the snake coiled in the corner, its tongue flicking out periodically. I slowly lowered to the ground and hugged Raksha Waya tight.<br />
The inside of the shed was slightly warmer than outside. Staying warm might be a bigger problem than keeping the snake calm. It ignored me and remained coiled, but the cold seeped into my bones. I scanned the shelves. There had to be something in here I could use to help keep warm.<br />
A tarp sat on a shelf on the opposite side of the shed from the snake. But I might not be tall enough to pull it down. Standing on tiptoes, I grabbed a corner and tugged. My fingers slipped. I set Rakkie on a lower shelf, then reached with both hands and tugged.<br />
The weight of the tarp almost knocked me over as I caught it.<br />
Making sure to keep my movements small so I didn’t threaten the snake, I unfolded the tarp and spread it out. Then I grabbed Rakkie and carefully crawled under a corner. Once settled with Rakkie on my lap, I pulled it over us and tucked it under my chin.<br />
The hours passed as the light changed and moved through the shed. My tailbone ached and my back hurt from sitting still for so long. Twilight came. Surely Uncle Harlan didn’t really mean to leave me here with the snake all night.<br />
When the darkness was complete and I could no longer see my hand in front of my face, I faced the hard truth—Uncle Harlan meant it. I’d spend the night locked in a small space with a pit viper.<br />
While my toes still felt frozen, the rest of me was warmer with the tarp. My eyes drooped and closed. Then I heard it.<br />
Hiss. Rattle. The whisper of something dragging across the floorboards.<br />
The snake was on the move. The slight rattle as it slithered through the shed made my heart pound. I froze.<br />
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Excerpt from Speak No Evil by Liana Gardner. Copyright © 2019 by Liana Gardner. Reproduced with permission from Liana Gardner. All rights reserved.</div>
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My Review of <i>Speak No Evil</i>:</h2>
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Two weeks ago, I had the pleasure of meeting up with Liana Gardner, along with her pub-mate, Mary Ting (ISAN, HELIX, GENES) at their book signing at Barnes & Noble in Huntington Beach, and we spoke about all things books. I am a fairly new writer, so I love hearing stories from successful and established authors. I've read many of the reviews from others, and I must say that they are all a tough act to follow.<br />
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The thing that impressed me the most about <i>Speak No Evil</i> was the way that it was written. For me, there were a few triggers because I am no stranger to abuse. But the story Liana conveys has been done so responsibly, and I'm sure that survivors of abuse can relate to this work. Truthfully, sometimes when we speak of something that happens, it just causes more problems. My silence lasted almost 14 years, so for me, <i>Speak No Evil</i> was believable.<br />
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It takes a great love for what you do to write the way Liana does. The story is dark in places, but conveys the power of the human spirit in overcoming adversity. </div>
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Author Bio:</h2>
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Liana Gardner is the multi-award-winning author of 7th Grade Revolution (most recently the recipient of a 2018 Nautilus Book Award) and The Journal of Angela Ashby. The daughter of a rocket scientist and an artist, Liana combines the traits of both into a quirky yet pragmatic writer and in everything sees the story lurking beneath the surface.<br />
Liana volunteers with high school students through EXP (expfuture.org). EXP unites business people and educators to prepare students for a meaningful place in the world of tomorrow. Working in partnership with industry and educators, EXP helps young people EXPerience, EXPand, and EXPlore.<br />
Engaged in a battle against leukemia and lymphoma, Liana spends much of her time at home, but her imagination takes her wherever she wants to go.<br />
Liana is a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators.<br />
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The Write Stuffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03798698135107530722noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3531510836619499919.post-8984067441948772392019-11-18T06:14:00.000-08:002019-11-18T06:14:50.674-08:00Cover Reveal - Genes, by Mary Ting<br />
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<b>Language: English</b><br />
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"Addictive and impossible to put it down!" —<b>Addison Moore, <i>New York Times</i></b> Bestselling Author<br />
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meteors crashed into Earth … this thrilling dystopian drama has a splash
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"ISAN will leave readers breathless with anticipation as they race through each exciting page." —<b>Tiffany King, <i>USA Today </i></b>Bestselling Author<br />
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I am so excited to be able to participate in the Cover Reveal for Genes! I have read the first two books, and let me tell you; HELIX LEFT ME HANGING! I can't wait for the release of the third book in the ISAN series.<br />
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ISAN—the location of a hidden facility. But first, the insurgents must
find the female citizens unexpectedly displaying powers without use of
the Helix serum before ISAN captures them. As the rebels join forces
with other sectors, ISAN plans their destruction by using someone they
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to become a full-time author, Mary retired from teaching after twenty
years. She also had the privilege of touring with the Magic Johnson
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husband, two children, and two little dogs, Mochi and Mocha. She enjoys
oil painting and making jewelry. Being a huge Twilight fan, Mary was
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">Gardner writes on a topic that hits home with me in every way imaginable. In the past, it was a subject that nobody talked about, but it hung in the air like stale smoke in a musty pub. Try as you may to ignore it, the topic festers as an unattended wound, until the survivor can find their voice, and thus be empowered - for some people (like me), it has taken decades.</span></h4>
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Synopsis:</h2>
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My name is Melody Fisher. My daddy was a snake handler in Appalachia until Mama died. Though years have passed, I can still hear the rattle before the strike that took her from me.<br />
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And it’s all my fault.<br />
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Since then, I’ve been passed around from foster home to foster home. I didn’t think anything could be as bad as losing Mama.<br />
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I was wrong.<br />
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But I will not speak of things people have done to me. Every time I do, worse evil follows. Now, the only thing I trust is what saved me years ago.<br />
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Back when I would sing the snakes calm …<br />
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Book Details:</h3>
<b>Genre:</b> YA Mystery<br />
<b>Published by:</b> Vesuvian Books<br />
<b>Publication Date:</b> October 1st 2019<br />
<b>Number of Pages:</b> 285<br />
<b>ISBN:</b> 1944109366 (ISBN13: 9781944109363)<br />
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Uncle Harlan slammed my bedroom door open. “You’re going to learn to show the Lord respect, girl.” He grabbed my neck and forced me to walk in front of him.<br />
My neck hurt where he dug his fingers in.<br />
He took me outside and shoved me toward the shed. He slipped the key in the lock and removed it from the hasp. The door creaked as it opened and then he thrust me through.<br />
“I’m not going to allow you to follow your mother’s footsteps. You’ll learn to make peace with snakes and not show them any fear. Or else.”<br />
He grabbed a snake case from the shelf, put it on the ground, and opened it. He stepped backward out of the shed and swung the door shut. The latch clicked. Uncle Harlan on one side of the door, and the snake and me locked inside.<br />
“I’ll come get you in time for school in the morning.”<br />
His footsteps receded.<br />
Light filtered through the cracks in the shed slats. In the dim light, the snake coiled in the corner, its tongue flicking out periodically. I slowly lowered to the ground and hugged Raksha Waya tight.<br />
The inside of the shed was slightly warmer than outside. Staying warm might be a bigger problem than keeping the snake calm. It ignored me and remained coiled, but the cold seeped into my bones. I scanned the shelves. There had to be something in here I could use to help keep warm.<br />
A tarp sat on a shelf on the opposite side of the shed from the snake. But I might not be tall enough to pull it down. Standing on tiptoes, I grabbed a corner and tugged. My fingers slipped. I set Rakkie on a lower shelf, then reached with both hands and tugged.<br />
The weight of the tarp almost knocked me over as I caught it.<br />
Making sure to keep my movements small so I didn’t threaten the snake, I unfolded the tarp and spread it out. Then I grabbed Rakkie and carefully crawled under a corner. Once settled with Rakkie on my lap, I pulled it over us and tucked it under my chin.<br />
The hours passed as the light changed and moved through the shed. My tailbone ached and my back hurt from sitting still for so long. Twilight came. Surely Uncle Harlan didn’t really mean to leave me here with the snake all night.<br />
When the darkness was complete and I could no longer see my hand in front of my face, I faced the hard truth—Uncle Harlan meant it. I’d spend the night locked in a small space with a pit viper.<br />
While my toes still felt frozen, the rest of me was warmer with the tarp. My eyes drooped and closed. Then I heard it.<br />
Hiss. Rattle. The whisper of something dragging across the floorboards.<br />
The snake was on the move. The slight rattle as it slithered through the shed made my heart pound. I froze.<br />
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Excerpt from Speak No Evil by Liana Gardner. Copyright © 2019 by Liana Gardner. Reproduced with permission from Liana Gardner. All rights reserved.</div>
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Liana Gardner is the multi-award-winning author of 7th Grade Revolution (most recently the recipient of a 2018 Nautilus Book Award) and The Journal of Angela Ashby. The daughter of a rocket scientist and an artist, Liana combines the traits of both into a quirky yet pragmatic writer and in everything sees the story lurking beneath the surface.<br />
Liana volunteers with high school students through EXP (expfuture.org). EXP unites business people and educators to prepare students for a meaningful place in the world of tomorrow. Working in partnership with industry and educators, EXP helps young people EXPerience, EXPand, and EXPlore.<br />
Engaged in a battle against leukemia and lymphoma, Liana spends much of her time at home, but her imagination takes her wherever she wants to go.<br />
Liana is a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators.<br />
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<strong>Helix</strong><br />
<strong>Mary Ting </strong><br />
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Published by: Vesuvian Books<br />
Publication date: September 10th 2019<br />
Genres: Dystopian, Science Fiction, Young Adult<br />
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<b>Alliances are forming. The resistance is growing. Everything is about to change.</b> </blockquote>
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With her memory still fragmented, Ava returns to the International Sensory Assassin Network (ISAN) to find the twin sister she never knew she had. </blockquote>
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But as Ava hunts for information, she finds herself tangled in a web of yet more lies and conspiracy. The Helix serum may not be required to access her superpowers, and the number of male assassins—previously considered too volatile to tolerate Helix—is growing in every territory. </blockquote>
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Get ready for the ride of your life! This is, without a doubt, Mary Ting's best work yet. The second book literally drops you where you left off with the first novel, ISAN; it drops you right into the action. So many plot twists, which I am a sucker for. I am wanting more now, and I hope the third book comes out soon, because I just can't wait to see how the story progresses. Ava and Rhett. Two people caught up in against seemingly insurmountable odds. But Rhett will stop at nothing to have Ava back in his arms where she belongs.<br />
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International Bestselling, Award-Winning Author Mary Ting writes soulful, spellbinding stories that excite the imagination and captivate readers all over the world. Her books run a wide range of genres and her storytelling talents have won her a devoted legion of fans and garnered critical praise.<br />
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Becoming an author happened by chance. It was a way to grieve the death of her beloved grandmother, and inspired by a dream she had in high school. After realizing she wanted to become a full-time author, Mary retired from teaching after twenty years. She also had the privilege of touring with the Magic Johnson Foundation to promote literacy and her children's chapter book: No Bullies Allowed.</blockquote>
Mary resides in Southern California with her husband, two children, and two little dogs, Mochi and Mocha. She enjoys oil painting and making jewelry.<br />
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This is a testament to such a strong, courageous woman that we all strive to be.<br />
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Reading this story brought me to tears and I could feel the love and dedication of Ms. Weis' literary achievement, committing her life to study Roxana and all she accomplished. This is quite possibly Ms. Weis' greatest work. If you can only read one book this year, read this one.<br />
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When her homeland is conquered by the mighty Alexander the Great, Roxana—the daughter of a mere chieftain—is torn from her simple life and thrown into a world of war and intrigue.</blockquote>
Terrified, the sixteen-year-old girl of renowned beauty is brought before the greatest ruler the world has ever known. Her life is in his hands; her future his to decide.<br />
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Without formal education or noble blood, Roxana is chosen by the Greek conqueror to be his bride. Soon she comes to know profound happiness and unyielding desire in her warrior’s arms.</blockquote>
However, being the king’s consort comes at a heavy price. To survive her husband’s treacherous kingdom, she must endure continuous warfare, deadly plots, jealous rivals, victory-hungry generals, and the stigma of being a barbarian. Persian blood will keep her from claiming the grandest title of all—queen—but her reign will seal the fate of an empire.<br />
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<span lang="EN"><i>“Yasmin, do you
think these Greeks will like our dancing tonight?” Irania tugged at the snug
blue belt around her waist.<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span lang="EN"><i>Yasmin took Irania’s
arm, urging her to keep up with her. “That’s why we have been practicing all
week, little sister. So we can be perfect before the Greek king at the
banquet.”<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span lang="EN"><i>Roxana attempted to
shove her braided hair under her gold shawl. “I’m not sure I can do this.”<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span lang="EN"><i>Yasmin clucked with
disapproval and stayed her hand.<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span lang="EN"><i>“No, the Greeks must
see your beautiful hair.” She smoothed the thick plait over her right shoulder.<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span lang="EN"><i>“Atimexis will think
I’m immodest.” Roxana bit her lower lip.<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span lang="EN"><i>“Our father wasn’t
concerned about modesty when he gave you this expensive cloth to wear.” Yasmin
touched the sleeve of Roxana’s golden pleated dress. “You belong in the
heavens.”<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span lang="EN"><i>Roxana held her
shaking hand against her stomach. “I feel like I’m going to throw up.”<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span lang="EN"><i>Yasmin patted her
shoulder. “You always say that when you’re nervous.”<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span lang="EN"><i>At the entrance,
Atimexis turned to the fidgeting girls, hissing last minute instructions.<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span lang="EN"><i>Don’t look at the
Greeks while dancing. You’re the daughters of a Persian governor now. Mind your
manners.” She released a heavy sigh. “If the king invites you to dine, you must
sit next to your brothers. Eat quietly and eat only small amounts. Please, no
fighting with Histanes, Roxana. No burping, Irania. And none of you are to
touch a drop of wine. You hear me?” <o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span lang="EN"><i>“It will be fine,
Grandmother,” Yasmin interrupted. “Go on. Father and the boys are waiting.”<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span lang="EN"><i>Atimexis checked the
girls over one last time, and then fixed her attention firmly on Roxana. “Your
father will be so proud.” She ducked into the tent.<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span lang="EN"><i>Roxana almost
stumbled forward. She’d never heard her grandmother give any hint of kindness
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Author: Casey L. Bond<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">The war raging outside is almost as unforgiving and tragic as the battle Eve must fight within herself...<o:p></o:p> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Eve thought landing in the year 1717, in a time of piracy and open sea battle was brutal, but 1777 was far worse. The American colonies may have declared their independence over a year ago, but the Redcoats stubbornly refused to accept defeat. The war continued to rage on, and the battles fought were as acrimonious as they were destructive. Unsurprisingly, Enoch and his siblings were in the thick of it all, siring vampire militias to bolster the Continentals in their quest for true freedom.<o:p></o:p> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Suggested reading order for The High Stakes Saga: High Stakes, High Seas, High Society, High Noon and High Treason.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Author: Casey L. Bond<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Publication Date: May 10<sup>th</sup>, 2019<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">I'm fortunate to be able to participate in Casey L. Bond's latest book blitz, <b>High Society</b>, Book Three in the High Stakes Saga. It's queued up on my Kindle for a nice Mother's Day weekend read.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">The war raging outside is almost as unforgiving and tragic as the battle Eve must fight within herself...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Eve thought landing in the year 1717, in a time of piracy and open sea battle was brutal, but 1777 was far worse. The American colonies may have declared their independence over a year ago, but the Redcoats stubbornly refused to accept defeat. The war continued to rage on, and the battles fought were as acrimonious as they were destructive. Unsurprisingly, Enoch and his siblings were in the thick of it all, siring vampire militias to bolster the Continentals in their quest for true freedom. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">To Eve, it quickly became clear that there were more schemes in play off the battlefields than on them, and as usual, she managed to insert herself in the center of the drama. Trouble, she learned, was the one thing that targeted her regardless of time or place. Even though Eve was built for maximum destruction, trouble might be the one thing she couldn’t outrun – no matter how fast she was.<o:p></o:p> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">The High Stakes Saga is young adult series perfect for fans of time travel, romance, vampires and those who hunt them, science fiction, and dystopian novels like The Hunger Games! Action-packed, gut-wrenching and deliciously romantic.<o:p></o:p> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Suggested reading order for The High Stakes Saga: High Stakes, High Seas, High Society, High Noon and High Treason.</span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEa0JVRGqdXYb9sTx09u1UNW4mb_jDVYYLuLQYX4peBUxiDd6BBBHyWz0ALuq7JJWqriz-yIx6xvrLNpeJJkTGvJtjJ0hwgQkAEd9LL6AIjFGEF5-K6lPWC8Ls7Ry77F8690XF2uhkU95X/s1600/Casey+Bond.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="731" data-original-width="595" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEa0JVRGqdXYb9sTx09u1UNW4mb_jDVYYLuLQYX4peBUxiDd6BBBHyWz0ALuq7JJWqriz-yIx6xvrLNpeJJkTGvJtjJ0hwgQkAEd9LL6AIjFGEF5-K6lPWC8Ls7Ry77F8690XF2uhkU95X/s320/Casey+Bond.jpg" width="260" /></a><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Casey Bond lives in West Virginia with her husband and their two beautiful daughters. She likes goats and yoga, but hasn't tried goat yoga because the family goat is so big he might break her back. Seriously, he's the size of a pony. Her favorite books are the ones that contain magical worlds and flawed characters she would want to hang out with. Most days of the week, she writes young adult fantasy and paranormal fiction, letting her imaginary friends spill onto the blank page. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">They told her jumping would bring her home. Either they lied, or something is very wrong with Eve. She jumped to save her friend. She jumped to prevent Enoch from becoming the monster she knew from the future. But she didn’t land there. She landed in 1717. In the middle of the ocean, no less. And for a girl who couldn’t swim? That was the worst place in the world.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Victor did the unthinkable and used her to accomplish his cruel attack, and she isn’t sure if Enoch will ever forgive her – or if he should.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">“Enoch and I kissed, and his fang nicked my lip a little. He said my blood tasted strange, or something to that effect.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">“Shut up, Titus.” My face felt hot and I turned my attention to the sea so he wouldn’t notice and make fun of me. “We haven’t kissed in this time. It was… before.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">“You say that, but deep down, do you really mean i—” His voice cut off abruptly, a strangled sound eeking from his throat. Enoch had lifted him with one hand and was dangling him over the ship railing. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Author: Casey L. Bond<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Genre: YA PNR, Dystopian/SciFi<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Publication Date: March 15<sup>th</sup>, 2019</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">They told her jumping would bring her home. Either they lied, or something is very wrong with Eve. She jumped to save her friend. She jumped to prevent Enoch from becoming the monster she knew from the future. But she didn’t land there. She landed in 1717. In the middle of the ocean, no less. And for a girl who couldn’t swim? That was the worst place in the world. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">After being saved by a pirate who calls himself Blackbeard, Eve desperately needed to find Enoch, but when she did, she learned that not making it home was the least of her worries. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Victor did the unthinkable and used her to accomplish his cruel attack, and she isn’t sure if Enoch will ever forgive her – or if he should. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b>Seize</b><br />
<b>Alexandrea Weis & Lucas Astor </b><br />
(A Magnus Blackwell Novel, #3)<br />
Published by: Vesuvian Books<br />
Publication date: March 26th 2019<br />
Genres: Adult, Supernatural<br />
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Lexie Arden has a loving husband, a thriving business, and consults with the New Orleans Police Dept on murder cases. Kalfu has given her everything she desires, but challengers to her authority are closing in.<br />
Her dark secret remains hidden from everyone except Magnus. He sees the evil growing stronger, changing her, and hurting her marriage. If Lexie doesn’t rid herself of Kalfu’s influence soon, the consequences will be irreversible.<br />
When she unexpectedly inherits a cottage in the swamp, she uncovers a library of rare books on voodoo. Their spells can reverse the dark lord’s hold and set right the balance between darkness and light. But such magic requires a great sacrifice; one Lexie isn’t willing to make.<br />
With the shadow spirits and raging voodoo gods vying for her attention, Lexie is on the verge of losing everything—her husband, her power, Magnus, and possibly, her life.<br />
The battle for control of the mambo’s soul is about to begin.</blockquote>
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<b>Lucas Astor </b>is from New York, has resided in Central America and the Middle East, and traveled through Europe. He lives a very private, virtually reclusive lifestyle, preferring to spend time with a close-knit group of friends than be in the spotlight.<br />
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Photography, making wine, and helping endangered species are just some of his interests. Lucas is an expert archer and enjoys jazz, blues, and classical music.<br />
One of his favorite quotes is: “It’s better to be silent than be a fool.” ~Harper Lee (To Kill a Mockingbird)<br />
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The Write Stuffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03798698135107530722noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3531510836619499919.post-33648285416801817942019-02-21T05:20:00.000-08:002019-02-21T05:20:42.070-08:00Book of Enchantresses by Mary Ting - Book Blitz and Giveaway!<div style="margin: 0 auto 15px; text-align: center;">
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<b>Mary Ting </b><br />
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Publication date: February 21st 2019<br />
Genres: Fantasy, New Adult<br />
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Keira is convinced her guardian, Ezekiel, knows more than he shared about her biological parents, and she will do everything she can to find out who they were. She secretly meets the powerful witch Awan at a nightclub and is promised the answers she seeks on one condition: she retrieves the legendary Book of Enchantresses. Keira, along with Uriel, Samyaza, Jonah, and her Nephilim friends, must travel to another realm in Gotjawal Forest on Jeju Island to recover the spell book. But nothing is free, and actions have consequences. When Keira’s team returns to their world, vampires attack a demon stronghold. No one knows who to blame, but the fragile peace has been rocked. And it’s about to get worse—Lucifer has escaped Hell.</blockquote>
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<b>Kiera’s point of view</b><br />
“Would you like something to drink?” a man with a long beard asked, wiping a glass with a white towel.<br />
The bartender was dressed in all black and wore a black metal bracelet that reminded me of a Fitbit. Not a human.<br />
Ezekiel had told me about those bracelets. The vampires who wore them owed a debt to a master, most of the time to the master who had created them. If he tried to escape, the master only needed to push a button on a device and the vampire would incinerate.<br />
“No, thank you. I’m waiting for someone.” I waved a hand and flashed a glance at the other three bartenders. Two of them were female vampires, both wearing a black metal bracelet.<br />
I was just about to turn when he leaned closer.<br />
“I’ve never seen you here. Is this your first time?”<br />
<i>Do I tell him the truth? He’s probably been working here for a long time. Best not to lie.</i><br />
“Yeah, my first time. I’m here to meet someone.”<br />
“Would you like to leave?”<br />
I blinked in confusion, and something in my stomach knotted. “Why would I leave? I already told you, I’m meeting someone.”<br />
He placed down the glass, flung the towel over his shoulder, and leaned forward to show me his sharp canines. “You’ve come to the wrong club, lady.”<br />
My skin tingled. A warning. “No. I know where I am. Perhaps you need to keep your opinions to yourself. Do I need to speak to the manager?” I made a point to look at his bracelet, which flashed a tiny red light.<br />
He glared. “My master won’t care. I know what organization you work for. Do you know what we do with your kind?”<br />
<i>Lie. Deny it.</i><br />
I crossed my legs so I could easily access the weapon tucked inside my boot. “I have no idea what you’re talking about. Do you think I would come alone and start something to get myself killed? You’re a fool. I have no idea who you think I am, but I am just a lowly Nephilim.” <i>Who will kick your ass if you touch me.</i><br />
“Perhaps. Then can you explain the crowd standing behind you with death written across their faces?”<br />
I flicked my gaze to the mirror behind the bar. It was now packed with supernatural beings.<br />
<i>Shit. This is a set-up. I’m going to kill that bitch witch.</i><br />
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International Bestselling, Award-Winning Author Mary Ting writes soulful, spellbinding stories that excite the imagination and captivate readers all over the world. Her books run a wide range of genres and her storytelling talents have won her a devoted legion of fans and garnered critical praise. <br />
Becoming an author happened by chance. It was a way to grieve the death of her beloved grandmother, and inspired by a dream she had in high school. After realizing she wanted to become a full-time author, Mary retired from teaching after twenty years. She also had the privilege of touring with the Magic Johnson Foundation to promote literacy and her children's chapter book: No Bullies Allowed. <br />
Mary resides in Southern California with her husband, two children, and two little dogs, Mochi and Mocha. She enjoys oil painting and making jewelry. <br />
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<b>Christine Brae </b><br />
Published by: Vesuvian Books<br />
Publication date: July 30th 2019<br />
Genres: Adult, Contemporary<br />
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Carin Frost doesn’t understand what’s happening to her. A confident businesswoman, wife, and mother, she begins to resent everything about her life. Nothing makes sense. Nothing makes her feel. Maybe it’s the recent loss of her mother in a tragic accident. Or maybe she’s just losing her mind.<br />
Enter Matias Torres. As their new business partnership thrives, so does their friendship—and his interest in her. Carin is determined to keep her distance, until a work assignment sends them to Southeast Asia where a storm is brewing on the island. In the midst of the chaos, Matias asks her to do something unimaginable, exhilarating, BOLD. Carin knows the consequences could be dire, but it may be the only way to save herself.<br />
An honest look at love and marriage and the frailties of the human heart, this is a story of a woman’s loss of self and purpose and the journey she takes to find her way back.</blockquote>
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Christine Brae is a full time career woman who thought she could write a book about her life and then run away as far as possible from it. She never imagined that her words would touch the hearts of so many women with the same story to tell. Her second book, His Wounded Light was released in December, 2013.<br />
Christine's third book, Insipid, is a standalone that was released in June, 2014, and her fourth book, In This Life, released in January 2016. <br />
Her latest work, Eight Goodbyes was released on August 28, 2018.<br />
When not listening to the voices in her head or spending late nights at the office, Christine can be seen shopping for shoes and purses, running a half marathon or spending time with her husband and three children in Chicago.<br />
Christine is represented by Italia Gandolfo of Gandolfo Helin Literary Management.<br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Author: Casey L. Bond<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Genre: YA PNR, Dystopian/SciFi<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Editor: Stacy Sanford/ The Girl with the Red Pen<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Publication Date: Feb. 1<sup>st</sup>, 2019</span>
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</span></b><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Her name is Eve, and she was aptly named. The first female accepted into the Asset program, she was the first to rise to the top. She would also be the first woman to travel back in time, assigned with one target in mind: Enoch – one of the first vampires to walk the earth. Her mission was simple: Land, shove her stake through Enoch’s black heart, run to safety, and jump off something really high so she could warp back home and carve out the life she’s always wanted.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Enoch never kept his true nature a secret. As a wealthy landowner, he protected and provided for the people under his care, and in exchange, they were more than willing to provide the scant amounts of blood he needed to survive. When a strange young woman showed up at his gate in the midst of the plague and then fell ill, he nursed her back to health.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">He’d never met anyone like Eve. She was intelligent and witty, and the most beautiful creature he’d ever laid eyes upon. And, he learned, the most dangerous.</span><br />
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">How to start? This was one of those books that you dread picking up. Not because of there being anything wrong with the book, but because it was so damn good, I couldn't put it down!</span></div>
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<i>"… an intriguing, dark tale complete with vividly drawn characters, and a uniquely compelling character in Magnus … seamlessly blends mystery, magic and matters of the heart to create an enthralling read. Readers will be engaged from the start of the story to its climactic ending."</i> ~Melanie Bates, RT Book Reviews
<i>"A dark story of passion and revenge … A guilty-pleasure read that kept me captivated knowing something sinister is looming in the plot and over the characters."</i> ~New Orleans Magazine
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In the late 1800s, handsome, wealthy New Englander, Magnus Blackwell, is the envy of all.
When Magnus meets Jacob O'Connor–a Harvard student from the working class–an unlikely friendship is forged. But their close bond is soon challenged by a captivating woman; a woman Magnus wants, but Jacob gets.
Devastated, Magnus seeks solace in a trip to New Orleans. After a chance meeting with Oscar Wilde, he becomes immersed in a world of depravity and brutality, inevitably becoming the inspiration for Dorian Gray. Armed with the forbidden magic of voodoo, he sets his sights on winning back the woman Jacob stole from him.
Amid the trappings of Victorian society, two men, bent on revenge, will lay the foundation for a curse that will forever alter their destinies.
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<b>Genre:</b> Historical Mystery with Supernatural Elements
<b>Published by:</b> Vesuvian Books
<b>Publication Date:</b> January 17th 2017
<b>Number of Pages:</b> 295
<b>ISBN:</b> 1944109242 (ISBN13: 9781944109240)
<b>Series:</b> A Magnus Blackwell Novel 0.5
<b>Purchase Links:</b> <a href="https://amzn.to/2Ux6Qym" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Amazon</a> | <a href="http://bit.ly/2UuPkLr" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Barnes & Noble</a> | <a href="http://bit.ly/2UwPz8G" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Goodreads</a></blockquote>
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“We all saw different spirits,” Emily surmised. “How is that possible?”
Katie rose from Jacob’s side. “We each saw the person we wanted to see. The person we felt most connected to on the other side.” She came around the table to Magnus, grinning like a proud peacock. “Do you still doubt my abilities?”
“No.” Magnus blew out a long breath. “I think we should not do this again, though. I got the impression what happened tonight may be only the beginning.”
“The beginning of what?” Emily pestered.
Magnus straightened his coat as he turned for the door. “Something very dangerous.”
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Excerpt from Blackwell by Alexandrea Weis with Lucas Astor. Copyright © 2017 by Alexandrea Weis. Reproduced with permission from Alexandrea Weis. All rights reserved.
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Alexandrea Weis:</h2>
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Alexandrea Weis, RN-CS, CRRN, ONC, PhD, is a multi-award-winning author of over twenty-seven novels, a screenwriter, ICU Nurse, and historian who was born and raised in the French Quarter of New Orleans. Having grown up in the motion picture industry as the daughter of a director, she learned to tell stories from a different perspective and began writing at the age of eight. Infusing the rich tapestry of her hometown into her novels, she believes that creating vivid characters makes a story moving and memorable. A permitted/certified wildlife rehabber with the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries, Weis rescues orphaned and injured animals. She lives with her husband and pets in New Orleans. Weis writes mysteries, suspense, thrillers, horror, crime fiction, action, historical, and romance. She is a member of the Horror Writers Association and the International Thriller Writers Association.
Lucas Astor is from New York, has resided in Central America and the Middle East, and traveled through Europe. He lives a very private, virtually reclusive lifestyle, preferring to spend time with a close-knit group of friends than be in the spotlight. He is an author and poet with a penchant for telling stories that delve into the dark side of the human psyche. He likes to explore the evil that exists, not just in the world, but right next door behind a smiling face.
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Lucas Astor:</h2>
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Lucas Astor is from New York, has resided in Central America and the Middle East, and traveled through Europe. He lives a very private, virtually reclusive lifestyle, preferring to spend time with a close-knit group of friends than be in the spotlight.
He is an author and poet with a penchant for telling stories that delve into the dark side of the human psyche. He likes to explore the evil that exists, not just in the world, but right next door behind a smiling face.
Photography, making wine, and helping endangered species are just some of his interests. Lucas is an expert archer and enjoys jazz, blues, and classical music.
One of his favorite quotes is: “It’s better to be silent than be a fool.” ~Harper Lee (To Kill a Mockingbird)
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Author: Casey L. Bond<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">I'm beyond excited at the invitation to participate in the release of the High Stakes Saga. Today is the release of High Stakes-Book One, and in keeping with what you would expect from Ms. Bond, will be a heart-pounding read.</span><b><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"> </span></b></span><br />
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</span></b><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Her name is Eve, and she was aptly named. The first female accepted into the Asset program, she was the first to rise to the top. She would also be the first woman to travel back in time, assigned with one target in mind: Enoch – one of the first vampires to walk the earth. Her mission was simple: Land, shove her stake through Enoch’s black heart, run to safety, and jump off something really high so she could warp back home and carve out the life she’s always wanted.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b>Book of Enchantresses</b><br />
<b>Mary Ting </b><br />
(Book of Watchers, #2)<br />
Publication date: February 21st 2019<br />
Genres: Fantasy, New Adult<br />
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Keira is convinced her guardian, Ezekiel, knows more than he shared about her biological parents, and she will do everything she can to find out who they were. She secretly meets the powerful witch Awan at a nightclub and is promised the answers she seeks on one condition: she retrieves the legendary Book of Enchantresses. Keira, along with Uriel, Samyaza, Jonah, and her Nephilim friends, must travel to another realm in Gotjawal Forest on Jeju Island to recover the spell book. But nothing is free, and actions have consequences. When Keira’s team returns to their world, vampires attack a demon stronghold. No one knows who to blame, but the fragile peace has been rocked. And it’s about to get worse—Lucifer has escaped Hell.</blockquote>
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International Bestselling, Award-Winning Author Mary Ting writes soulful, spellbinding stories that excite the imagination and captivate readers all over the world. Her books run a wide range of genres and her storytelling talents have won her a devoted legion of fans and garnered critical praise. </blockquote>
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Becoming an author happened by chance. It was a way to grieve the death of her beloved grandmother, and inspired by a dream she had in high school. After realizing she wanted to become a full-time author, Mary retired from teaching after twenty years. She also had the privilege of touring with the Magic Johnson Foundation to promote literacy and her children's chapter book: No Bullies Allowed. <br />
Mary resides in Southern California with her husband, two children, and two little dogs, Mochi and Mocha. She enjoys oil painting and making jewelry. </blockquote>
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