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Book Tours: Behind a Closed Door

March 14, 2018 Leave a Comment

What if everything in your life was a lie? An emotionally tense story of love, loyalty, betrayal and revenge. Perfect for the fans of Louise Jenson.

DUBLIN – For the past two years Jill Ryan has tried to keep her darkest secrets deeply buried and remain relatively anonymous. Haunted by her tragic past and struggling to keep her life together, Jill soon realises that the last person she can trust is herself.

KILKENNY – Only Heather Martin knows the lengths her husband will go to teach her a lesson and Heather has had enough. Faced with the impossible choice of saving herself or staying to care for her ailing father, Heather has a choice to make. But does she have what it takes to survive?

When Detectives Louise Kennedy in Dublin and Tony Kelly in Kilkenny begin to investigate, their dark discoveries collide unravelling a complex web of secrets that stretch far and wide.

Author Bio

Having lived and worked in the UK and Dublin since college, Adele now lives in her home town in Co. Wicklow with her husband and two teenage daughters. She writes overlooking the Irish Sea and is an active member of the Wexford Literary Festival committee.

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Book Review: The Chalk Man by C.J. Tudor

March 6, 2018 1 Comment

Title: The Chalk Man
Author: C.J. Tudor
Genre: Mystery, Thriller
Rating: 4 stars
Purchase: Amazon

You can feel it in the woods, in the school and in the playground; you can feel it in the houses and at the fairground. You can feel it in most places in the small town of Anderbury . . . the fear that something or someone is watching you.

It began back in 1986, at the fair, on the day of the accident. That was when twelve-year-old Eddie met Mr Halloran – the Chalk Man.
He gave Eddie the idea for the drawings: a way to leave secret messages for his friends and it was fun, until the chalk men led them to a body.
Thirty years later, Ed believes the past is far behind him, until an envelope slips through the letterbox. It contains a stick of chalk, and a drawing of a figure.
Is history going to repeat itself?
Was it ever really over?
Will this game only end in the same way?

The Chalk Man has a rather morbid opening scene, then tones down the morbidity somewhat, to end in an extremely gruesome climax that nearly made me gag. Considering I don’t shy away from horror easily, and can usually watch horror movies without flinching, that’s saying something.

Part of the story takes place in 1986 and part of it takes place in the present day. In 1986, we meet a young Eddie (at age twelve or thirteen, in those whereabouts) and his gang of friends. They’re heading to the fair, not yet aware of the terrible events that would happen that day. Eddie fittingly nicknames this day as “the last normal day”. What happens next for all of them seems to transport them from one tragedy into the next.

One of Eddie’s friends gets chalk crayons for his birthday, and this inspires the kids to start communicating with each other in secret messages using the chalk. But when the chalk figures start appearing out of their own accord, either someone knows about their messages, or something more sinister is going on.

In the present day (well, 2016), Eddie is forty-two years old, yet he’s still haunted by the past, a past that refuses to stay buried. With an old friend coming back to town, and the secrets of the past threatening to come to light, Eddie has to decide if he’s strong enough to handle the truth.

The Chalk Man is C.J. Tudor’s debut novel, but it’s a strong, cleverly written debut. The story pulled me in from the start. The characters were unique and entertaining, particularly Eddie – although all of them had a certain bleakness, hopelessness to them as well, that somehow reminded me of the way Stephen King tends to portray the characters in his books.

One thing I did find dissapointing is how it all came together in the end – I saw that one coming from miles away, unfortunately. However, it was still a solid read and worth giving a short, especially on a dreary, rainy evening.

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Author Interview All Systems Down

February 8, 2018 Leave a Comment
  • How long have you been writing?

I wrote my first book fifteen years ago. Although I never published it, I got a lot of interest in the book after it was a finalist for a big writing award. But I was graduating college, and I let it drop. In the interim, I worked as a journalist, started my own business, sold it, and finally started writing again. Now that All Systems Down is coming out in February, I’m devoting myself to writing full time.

  • What is your favorite genre to write?

Thrillers with a pinch of science fiction. But not so much that it affects the sense that everything in the book could happen today.

  • Which genre have you never tried before, but would you like to try out?

I’d love to write a Western. No one reads Westerns, but there’s something charming about an Eastern lawman who heads out to the open plains to swap gunshots with outlaws. Maybe I’d put in a twist at the end. Betrayal. Reversal of fortune. Enemies become friends, friends become dead.

No? Well, that’s why no one writes Westerns anymore.

  • Please tell us about your book.

At its heart, All Systems Down centers around one man, Brendan Chogan. He’s out-of-work and trying to support his wife and children. But when banks shut down, the electric grid collapses, and satellites fall from the sky, he’s forced to make tough choices to keep his family safe.

  • Which character was your favorite, and why? Which character was your least favorite, and why?

Lieutenant Kelly Seong is my favorite character. She’s salty, smart, and a pain in the ass. Scenes from her point of view came easy.

I don’t really have a least-favorite character.

  • What was the hardest part about writing your book?

Probably the rewrites. It was difficult cutting 30,000 words in one day. I mourned. Then I rolled up my sleeves and did what my publisher needed me to do.

 

  • What is your writing routine? Are there things you absolutely need to start writing?

I walk my kids to school, come home, get a second cup of coffee, and write until mid-day. That’s the idea anyway. Sometimes I just drink coffee and browse the Internet with self-loathing.

 

  • How long did it take you to write your book from start to finish?

I wrote it over a couple years. The process was slow at first, since I was writing on evenings and weekends. Now that I’m full-time, the process is faster.

  • Can you tell us about your editing process?

The two main types of edits I went through were structural edits and line edits. Structural edits came in the form of my editors telling me to hack off large chunks of the book and completely rewrite them. All of Act III got cut and rewritten, for example.

Line edits were a bit easier. Every sentence and paragraph came under the scrutiny of multiple editors who made the pages flow red with ink. But the gratification was more immediate than with structural edits.

I don’t love editing, but it made the book strong, and I’m grateful to all the editors who helped craft the final product.

  • Is this book part of a series? If so, how many installments do you have planned?

All Systems Down is the first in what I imagine will be a three-book series.

  • Do you have any advice for aspiring authors?

Write a good book, then rewrite. Then rewrite again. It hurts. Keep doing it.

Write a good query letter. Don’t send it. Read as much as you can about querying. Edit your query a dozen times, and finally put it out there. Target only maybe ten agents at a time.

Know that if you’re a first-time writer, you’re also your own marketing department, no matter the size of your publisher.

Try to get as many people to read your book as possible. It’s not about money – you’re not going to make money early on. It’s about exposure. Give away your first chapter. You can read mine at http://cyberwarbooks.com/all-systems-down-ch-1/

  • Why should everyone read your book?

Not everyone should read my book. But if you’re a fan of Michael Crichton or Tom Clancy, odds are you’ll enjoy All Systems Down. It’s a fast-paced thriller that explores how society falters when cyber war takes down the power grid. And, so far, it seems that a lot of people like what they’ve read!

  • If you could meet three authors, dead or alive, which authors would you choose?

Harper Lee, because of her impact on modern American writing.

Jules Verne, because he’s the grandfather of science fiction and he’d probably give me some great ideas.

Mark Twain, because he’s snarky and smart, and I’d like to buy him a beer.

  • What inspired you to write your book?

Real-life events. North Korea really does have an army of hackers, Unit 101, based in China. Russia really has crippled the banking infrastructure of its foreign adversaries. Iran really did sneak malware into American Dams. And our power grid… maybe I shouldn’t even tell you.

  • Are you working on something at the moment? If so, can you tell us more about it?

I’m working on the sequel to All Systems Down. It’s far from complete, but I’m pretty sure it’s going to be a lot of fun to read.

About All Systems Down

Pak Han-Yong’s day is here. An elite hacker with Unit 101 of the North Korean military, he’s labored for years to launch Project Sonnimne: a series of deadly viruses set to cripple Imperialist infrastructure.
And with one tap of his keyboard, the rewards are immediate.
Brendan Chogan isn’t a hero. He’s an out-of-work parking enforcement officer and one-time collegiate boxer trying to support his wife and children. But now there’s a foreign enemy on the shore, a blackout that extends across America, and an unseen menace targeting him.
Brendan must do whatever it takes to keep his family safe.
In the wake of the cyber attacks, electrical grids fail, satellites crash to earth, and the destinies of nine strangers collide.
Strangers whose survival depends upon each other’s skills and courage.
For fans of REVOLUTION, Tom Clancy, and Thom Stark’s MAY DAY, ALL SYSTEMS DOWN is a riveting cyber war thriller that presents a threat so credible you’ll be questioning reality.
Read a sample chapter.
 

Author Bio

Sam Boush is a novelist and award-winning journalist.

He has worked as a wildland firefighter, journalist, and owner of a mid-sized marketing agency. Though he’s lived in France and Spain, his heart belongs to Portland, Oregon, where he lives with his wife, Tehra, two wonderful children, and a messy cat that keeps them from owning anything nice.

He is a member of the Center for Internet Security, International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium, and Cloud Security Alliance.

ALL SYSTEMS DOWN is his first novel, with more to come.

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Book Spotlight No Ordinary Girl

January 25, 2018 Leave a Comment

How long have you been writing?

I guess I’ve always been a secret writer, just needed a push to put myself out there

What is your favorite genre to write?

This is a tough one, I love dark crime and horror that’s the type of book I would pick up, I’m not fluffy  but I’ve just completed a YA fantasy which will follow soon, so I guess I like most genres except historical fiction.

Which genre have you never tried before, but would you like to try out?

I’ve tried them all

Please tell us about your book.

I wanted to create a piece that was face paced and full of action, with a graphic twist that would make your toes curl. So with my love of crime and horror, No Ordinary Girl was birthed.

Which character was your favorite, and why? Which character was your least favorite, and why?

I love Aimee the main character, I had read so many stories about weak women and I didn’t want to portray women that way, so therefore even though Aimee suffered brutality at the hands of monsters, and is broken but her pain gave her a determination to seek revenge.

-I even like my bad guys, is that wrong?

What was the hardest part about writing your book?

Writing is the easy part it’s the technical side, I struggle with.

What is your writing routine? Are there things you absolutely need to start writing?

I don’t really have a routine, I just crave some quiet time in a busy household with three loud demanding daughters. Hence notes and scraps of paper dotted in every room.

How long did it take you to write your book from start to finish?

6 to 12 months.

Can you tell us about your editing process?

I have an editor, I would be lost without her.

Is this book part of a series? If so, how many installments do you have planned?

At the minute No Ordinary Girl is a stand –alone, due to working on other projects, although I wanted to leave it open so I could write a follow up, in the near future.

Do you have any advice for aspiring authors?

Be true to yourself. Follow your heart and your dreams!

Why should everyone read your book?

Why not, if you like a dark read this book is for you.

If you could meet three authors, dead or alive, which authors would you choose?

James Herbert for his spine chilling style, Stephen King for all the obvious hair raising reasons, Richard Laymon with his ruthless endings.

What inspired you to write your book?

Writing has always been a hobby hence my laptop being crammed with many manuscripts, but I think the real reason is I was fed up of reading lots of waffle and  filler in many books, so I wanted to create something raw and straight to the point.

Are you working on something at the moment? If so, can you tell us more about it?

I certainly am,  I’m just tweaking my next dark novel before publication and I’m  also exited to reveal that I have ventured out of my genre with a YA fantasy novel that is sat with my editor at the moment.

No Ordinary Girl

What started out as a night of celebration for Aimee soon turned into a nightmare. Snatched by cruel, sadistic monsters – the worst creatures mankind has ever produced – she’s thrown into a metal container, among other victims too frightened to make a single sound.

The game-keepers force everyone to play. They deliver torment and pain in equal measure. Every hunter has their own agenda and reasons to maim and torture.

Detective Johnson is one step away from catching the killers. Wrestling with his instincts as a father to serve justice his own way, this is no ordinary case for him. Can he stop the vile sadists before they damage more young girls, as well as his own daughter?

Aimee’s ordeal within the compound brings her to the conclusion that she’s no ordinary girl. But can she hang onto her sanity long enough to escape? And will she find a different way to play?

This crime thriller will keep you riveted. It’s no ordinary story.

Please note: contains graphic content.

Purchase from Amazon  – http://amzn.to/2sjxG2k

Author Bio

Cheryl Elaine was born in Germany but moved to Northern Ireland as a young child. She then moved to Yorkshire where she spent most of her childhood and this is where she currently resides with her husband and 3 daughters.

Cheryl Elaine is an avid reader and enjoys watching horror movies – the more gruesome the better! She enjoys travelling and socialising but also loves spending time at home with her family and her ever expanding menagerie which currently includes 2 dogs, a budgie, 2 fish and a rat called Rocky!

 Website – www.cherylelaine.co.uk

Twitter – @CherylElaine15

Insta  – cherylelaine15

 

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Win 1 of 3 x Signed copies of No Ordinary Girl (Open Internationall)

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Blog Tour: The Matter of The Crown

January 15, 2018 1 Comment

Guest Post: Art Crimes

Crime stories engage the most intelligent readers because they want to know who done it and they want the crime solved, while they devour every morsel of the story.   When a beautiful work of art is at the heart of the story, well then, we all fall in…hook line and sinker.   And usually, thank God, the work of art is not lost.   The protagonist rescues her canvas As a person schooled in the history of art and the law, and one who teaches future lawyers about the overlap, I know too much about art crime.  I love writing about it, however, because I love telling readers about the objects themselves.

Artworks are unique and always valuable in one way or another, so they attract both love and avarice   In the days of conquest by marching armies, from the Romans to Napoleon, there has been booty and loot.   Plenty of that hangs even now in the collections of private art lovers and museums all around the world.  There is another, related topic that is technical art theft.   This takes us, indirectly, to the topic of why people acquire masterpieces in the first place; it’s not always the pure love of fine art.

In my lifetime, the press has fallen in love with the subject of art theft because people love to read about it and it does sell copy.   It’s more than scandal, isn’t it?  There have been famous military moments, rich and famous people, eccentric people, gorgeous unique objects, all of which are the makings of exquisitely tantalizing stories. There is almost always a daredevil in the mix, sometimes a pirate or a jewel thief, to say nothing of an object that cannot do its own speaking.  Then there is the policeman in hot pursuit.

The Mona Lisa was stolen once.    And there are lists of famous and important works of art that have been missing for decades, even centuries.  Objects surface out of nowhere, too, for example the painting attributed to Leonardo da Vinci that sold very recently for about $450 million.  Edvard Munch’s paintings have been stolen over and over again, and one thief even left a note.  Everybody is aware of the horrible theft from the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum.  Lots and lots of drama.

One of my favorite films is the more recent version of The Thomas Crown Affair, although there are plenty of good films about art crime.  I encourage my students to watch them all because they are visual, like the objects in question, and because they spotlight the excitement that goes with this type of crime.   They begin with a work of art and the next thing you know, there’s a hot story.   Some people are drawn to write about it and I am one of those.

They amaze me, some of these crimes.  “They” say that a good story has to be credible.  Well, who is to challenge the credibility of a tale about a theft or a forgery of a work of art? As wild as some of these episodes have been, they have happened for ages.

The Matter of the Crown

The Crown of the Andes, one of the world’s most precious and beautiful sacred objects, has been stolen right off the stage at Satterling’s Auction House in New York City. Five pounds of magnificent baroque gold that ransomed the Inca Ruler Atahaulpa, and hundreds of perfect Colombian emeralds, all gone without a trace! Will this legendary treasure be destroyed for its gold and emeralds? One woman is dead and another one in hot pursuit.

Purchase from Amazon UK: http://amzn.to/2jd6bEd

About Linda Ferreri​

Linda Ferreri is a well-known art lawyer and author.  Her books include novels about the Crown of the Anes, a novella entitled The King of UNINI, and whimsical hand-illustrated iBooks.  She is known, also, for her drawings.   She divides her time between Italy and the United States, and lectures widely around the world about art and history.  Her next novel is in progress.

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Cloak and Dagger Reading Challenge 2018

January 1, 2018 Leave a Comment

I’ve participated in the Cloak and Dagger Reading Challenge for the past few years, and I’ve always won the challenge…so why not aim for it again?

For this challenge, you have to read mystery / crime / thriller / suspense books. This year, I’m aiming for level Special Agent, which means I have to read between 36 and 55 books. Wish me luck!

You can find out more about the challenge, or sign up to participate on Books, Movies, Reviews, Oh My!

I will keep track of my progress here, and on my main reading challenges page.

  1. When Time is Cracked and The Trees Cry by Nahum Megged
  2. The Chalk Man by C.J. Tudor
  3. Michelle by Ayala Yoked
  4. Skull Session by Daniel Hecht
  5. Her Name is Mercie by Chris Roy
  6. My Name is Nelson by Dylan Fairchield
  7. In The Wrong Hands by Avi Domoshevizki
  8. Wild Prey by Yossi Uzrad
  9. Missing in Michigan (Alexa Bentley Paranormal Mysteries Book #1) by April A. Taylor
  10. Frightened in France (Alexa Bentley Paranormal Mysteries Book #2) by April A. Taylor
  11. Incomplete Silence by Paul Usiskin
  12. Broken Code by Rafael Malul
  13. The False Mirror by Dana V. Moison
  14. The End-Time Foretellers by Ran Weber
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Author Interview Liar Liar Blog Tour

December 13, 2017 Leave a Comment

How long have you been writing?

My first endeavors were in 2005. My sister had written a book and I thought it was a fascinating thing to do, so I tried. I wrote every evening and almost every night, in between looking after my 3 children and got it finished in about 4 months – although it has never been published I did manage to get an agent interested in it.

What is your favorite genre to write?

I’ve only ever written crime, though I have dabbled a little with a few comedic short stories and a few attempts at poetry. I think I need to stick with crime though – none of my short stories have ever even made it to the top three in my local writers’ group competitions!

Which genre have you never tried before, but would you like to try out?

I’d like to try woman’s literature, romance and maybe a bit of the saucy stuff. I don’t think I’d be very good at historical literature (there’s too much research to be done), or sci-fi, or horror (though some might think my novels could be classed as horror!)

Please tell us about your book.

It’s a race to identify a killer who is targeting police officers and killing them in the most horrific ways. Left at each murder scene is a smooth-stemmed red rose. Charlie and Hunter have to identify suspects and work out why the victims were targeted, as well as catching the killer before they strike again. The team is stretched to the limit and appears to crack under the pressure. I dreamt up the story whilst out walking, at a time when I was feeling a little disillusioned with my work as a police officer.

Which character was your favorite, and why? Which character was your least favorite, and why?

Well obviously I love Charlie, Hunter and all members of the team but actually, in Liar Liar I was very fond of my murderer, simply because of their pathos and back story. I can’t really say anything more without giving the game away I’m afraid, but hopefully you’ll know who I’m talking about. The character was damaged and desperate but in a strange way was also eager to please.

My least favourite – well let’s just say I can’t cope with laziness.

What was the hardest part about writing your book?

Two weeks before my deadline I still wasn’t happy with the final version. It was lacking. Although I had a murderer, I didn’t feel their motivation to murder was strong or sinister enough. It was while out walking that the whole idea of the red rose and nursery rhyme came to me. I had two weeks to completely re-write the book but I think and hope it was worth it. Walking is always my solution – there’s nothing like fresh air to stir the imagination.

What is your writing routine? Are there things you absolutely need to start writing?

I don’t really have a set routine – I write whenever I can, in between family gatherings, DIY and training for my big challenge, climbing Mount Kilimanjaro next year. Some days I will write for ten hours with just a few tea breaks, other days I don’t write at all. I do try to write every day though, to keep up the momentum. The only thing I really need is an idea of the subject matter, a vat of tea and a bit of peace and quiet.

How long did it take you to write your book from start to finish?

About 3 months to write it finishing at the beginning of June 2017, then 2 months going through the editing process.

Can you tell us about your editing process?

It’s sheer hell! Definitely not my favorite part of writing but I do know how absolutely necessary it is. Basically, I write the book, breathe a sigh of relief for a day or two and then go through it several times before the deadline, cutting and amending. My publisher/editor then reads it and sends me a structural edit, which includes any major problems with the plotline or characterization. I make the changes required before then getting the copy-edit, which goes through the whole manuscript in minute detail. Corrections include any amendments to the time-line, location detail, continuation errors, repetition, dialogue (usually, who is speaking at the time) and punctuation. I am then given two weeks to make the corrections required, before it goes back for the final process: proof reading. I don’t see it again until it pops up on my kindle on the day of publication.

Is this book part of a series?

If so, how many installments do you have planned? Yes, Liar Liar is the third in the series of DC Charlie Stafford novels. Book 4 is currently underway and I would love to write further Charlie stories, but it may depend on whether my lovely publishers, Aria want more. I certainly have plenty more ideas to keep Charlie and Hunter working hard for a long time yet. Charlie in fact has at least twenty more years to go until she can finally hand in her warrant card and retire. I wonder whether she will enjoy her service as much as I did.

Do you have any advice for aspiring authors?

Don’t just talk about it – do it! You’ll never know if you’re capable until you try. If you enjoy the process, it doesn’t really matter whether it ends up being published, or not. Just finishing the last word of your creation will be one of the most exhilarating and satisfying moments of your life.

Why should everyone read your book?

It’s scary, fast-paced and emotional, and hopefully will keep you guessing. Charlie, Hunter and the team are a great bunch who will always try their best and deserve our support. Also… Ben is back so you can follow his recovery and see how Charlie and he are moving on.

If you could meet three authors, dead or alive, which authors would you choose? Agatha Christie, Jodi Picoult and Roald Dahl – all totally inspiring.

What inspired you to write your book?

Absolutely honestly – disillusionment with a colleague at work. It gave me the idea for the plotline of Liar Liar but I can’t go into any further detail. Suffice to say, writing can be very cathartic, especially if any slights need to be addressed.

Are you working on something at the moment? If so, can you tell us more about it?

Yes – Book 4 and I’m really enjoying it. It is based on the first novel I ever wrote back in 2005 but which was never published. I loved the plot. It was based on a series of violent assaults on prostitutes in my police patch but I have now totally reworked it for Charlie and Hunter to investigate. I have also set it to run in parallel with a separate story-line, again one of which I had personal knowledge. I’m very excited about it and am just in the process of completing the finale.

In fact I’d better get on…. Thank you for talking to me x

About the book

From the bestselling author of Mummy’s Favourite and The Trophy Taker.

DC ‘Charlie’ Stafford returns with a superb new, brutally gripping serial killer thriller, where the hunter becomes the hunted. Perfect for the fans of Angela Marsons.

A faithful dog lies wounded beside the mutilated body of its owner.

A woman is discovered bound and gagged, dead in her own bed.

Both are police officers.

Both have a red rose at their side… worryingly more will follow…

Lies and accusations abound but who is behind the murders and why are the victims being targeted?

Charlie, Hunter and the team must find the killer targeting their own before another body is found.

 

About the author

With a Metropolitan Police career spanning 35 years Sarah has spent her adulthood surrounded by victims, criminals and police officers. She continues to work and lives in London with her partner and has three older daughters.

 

Links

Amazon: http://amzn.to/2kKOf1S

Kobo: http://bit.ly/2lGWEkP

iBooks: http://apple.co/2koJKXp

Google Play: http://bit.ly/2lBuZFM

 

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Book Review Goddess of the Wild Thing

December 12, 2017 2 Comments

Title: Goddess of the Wild Thing
Author: Paul DeBlassie III
Genre: Paranormal Thriller
Rating: 4 stars
Purchase: Amazon
Review copy provided by Enchanted Book Promotions in exchange for an honest review.

Goddess of the Wild Thing is a dramatic tale of one woman’s spiritual journey where magical happenings, unexpected turns of fate, and unseen forces influence her ability to love and be loved. Eve Sanchez, a middle-aged woman and scholar of esoteric studies, encounters a seductive but frightening man who introduces her to a supernatural world in which the wicked powers of a surrogate mother’s twisted affection threaten love and life. In the mystic realms of Aztlan del Sur, Eve and three friends struggle with whether bad love is better than no love and discover that love is a wild thing.

In Goddess of the Wild Thing, Eve Sanchez, a middle-aged woman and scholar of esoteris studies, encounters a seductive man with a frightening side to him… Sam is a bit of a ladies man, arrogant, confident, and I was a bit wary of him at first. He grew on me, though, and I began to like him as the book progressed – however, never as much as I liked Eve.

Eve was a balanced character, sometimes confident, sometimes lacking confidence. She was looking for love, for the feeling of belonging somewhere, and her own search and spiritual journey made it easy for me to relate to her.

Part of the book is set in a supernatural world, in Aztlan del Sur, and Eve’s quest is not so much a quest to save herself or others, but more of an inner journey, a spiritual journey, to discover what love is, whether bad love is better than no love, and the meaning of it all. The ‘villain’ of the story, Sweet Mary, is quite an interesting character too, and when all the dots connected, the inner story with the events happening throughout the book, I was pleasantly surprised.

Fans of psychological thrillers with paranormal elements and a lot of magical sybolism will no doubt enjoy this book.

 

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Book Tours: Starter Day Party Goddess of the Wild Thing

December 4, 2017 1 Comment

I’m hosting the starter day party today for the book tour for paranormal thriller “Goddess of the Wild Thing”. The tour runs from December 4 to February 4.

Tour Schedule

December 4th: Starter Day Party @ I Heart Reading

December 4th: Book Excerpt @ Author C.A. Milson’s Blog

December 6th: Book Excerpt @ l’m An Eclectic Reader

December 12th: Book Review @ I Heart Reading

December 14th: Book Excerpt @ The Book Daily

December 16th: Book Excerpt @ Lisa Queen of Random

December 18th: Book Review @ Cassidy Crimson’s Blog

December 20th: Book Excerpt @ Libreria di Beppe

December 22nd: Book Excerpt @ Books are Forever

December 24th: Book Excerpt @ Indy Book Fairy

December 26th:  Book Review @ The Book Daily

December 28th: Book Excerpt @ Just Books

December 30th: Book Excerpt @ Editor Charlene’s Blog

January 3rd: Book Excerpt @ Jena Baxter Books

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About the Book

Title: Goddess of the Wild Thing

Author: Paul DeBlassie III

Genre: Paranormal Thriller

Goddess of the Wild Thing is a dramatic tale of one woman’s spiritual journey where magical happenings, unexpected turns of fate, and unseen forces influence her ability to love and be loved. Eve Sanchez, a middle-aged woman and scholar of esoteric studies, encounters a seductive but frightening man who introduces her to a supernatural world in which the wicked powers of a surrogate mother’s twisted affection threaten love and life. In the mystic realms of Aztlan del Sur, Eve and three friends struggle with whether bad love is better than no love and discover that love is a wild thing.

Author Bio

Paul DeBlassie III, Ph.D. is a depth psychologist and award-winning writer living in his native New Mexico. He specializes in treating individuals in emotional and spiritual crisis. His novels, visionary thrillers, delve deep into archetypal realities as they play out dramatically in the lives of everyday people. Memberships include the Author’s Guild, the Depth Psychology Alliance, the International Association for Relational Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy, and the International Association for Jungian Studies.

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Book Review and Giveaway Penchant for Vengeance by Robert Downs

November 28, 2017 Leave a Comment

Title: Penchant for Vengeance
Author: Robert Downs
Genre: Mystery
Rating: 4 stars
Purchase: Amazon
Review copy provided by Enchanted Book Promotions in exchange for an honest review.

Charlottesville, Virginia, Police Detective Luke McGinty has a closet filled with demons, along with a few skeletons; a steady job, but no steady partner or girlfriend; and is still married to his wife Sallie, even though she’s been dead for three years. Then his detective work takes a turn for the worse when a body is discovered at the downtown mall. One dead body isn’t enough, though, and another one turns up. When ties to a cold murder case in another county present themselves, Luke realizes that, if he doesn’t tread carefully, he could end up short more than just a few answers…

Penchant for Vengeance reads like a Scandinavian police drama – the kind that works great on TV, with a slow draw-out of who the killer might be. Well, you get the same effect here, but in book format. Police Detective Luke McGinty has a closet filled with demons. He’s still haunted by the memory of his wife Sallie, although she’s been dead for three years. He lives for his work, even more so when his newest job involves a body that indicates it might be the first of many…

The body is found at the downtown mall, an unidentified male victim. Soon after, a second victim is found, and Luke connects the cases with a cold murder case abroad. As Luke becomes engrossed in the killer’s wicked play, he realizes he might be battling true evil.

The tension had a slow build up, but I like that – the action wasn’t immediate, but rather you get a suspenseful feeling that lingers under your skin for the duration of the book, and you realize you can only relax when you’ve finished reading. A slow-burning thriller that will appeal to fans of the mystery genre.

 

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