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Killer in the Band by Lauren Carr – Book Tour

14 Friday Oct 2016

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killer-in-the-bandBook Description:

Summer of Love & Murder

Joshua’s eldest son, Joshua “J.J.” Thornton Jr., has graduated at the top of his class from law school and returns home to spend the summer studying for the bar exam. However, to Joshua’s and Cameron’s shock and dismay, J.J. moves into the main house at Russell Ridge Farm, the largest dairy farm in the Ohio Valley, to rekindle a romance with Suellen Russell, a onetime leader of a rock group who’s twice his age. Quickly, they learn that she has been keeping a deep dark secret.

The move brings long-buried tensions between the father and son to the surface. But when a brutal killer strikes, the Lovers in Crime must set all differences aside to solve the crime before J.J. ends up in the cross hairs of a murderer.

Praise for Lauren Carr’s Mysteries:

“Lauren Carr could give Agatha Christie a run for her money!” – Charlene Mabie-Gamble, Literary R&R

“As always, Lauren Carr brings an action-packed story that is almost impossible to put down. Her mystery plots have so many twists and turns that I didn’t know if I was coming or going. And the action just didn’t stop from the very beginning till the very end.” – Melina Mason, Melina’s Book Reviews

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lauren-carr-2Author’s Bio:

Lauren Carr is the international best-selling author of the Mac Faraday, Lovers in Crime, and Thorny Rose Mysteries—over twenty titles across three fast-paced mystery series filled with twists and turns!

Book reviewers and readers alike rave about how Lauren Carr’s seamlessly crosses genres to include mystery, suspense, romance, and humor.

Lauren is a popular speaker who has made appearances at schools, youth groups, and on author panels at conventions. She lives with her husband, son, and four dogs (including the real Gnarly) on a mountain in Harpers Ferry, WV.

Connect with Lauren: Website  ~  Twitter  ~  Facebook

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Last Vacation by Sarah Elle Emm – Book Tour

14 Sunday Feb 2016

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Seven days have passed since Naples real estate agent Megan MacKenna has heard from her twin sister, Madeline, who was vacationing on the beautiful, Caribbean island of St. Croix. Though authorities are not convinced there is a case to solve, Megan knows with all of her heart something happened to Maddy. When Megan receives a direct warning to leave the island or end up like her sister, she turns to the only person who has taken her seriously since she arrived, Gabe, a breakfast cook at a local diner. 

Undercover DEA agent, Gabriel Walker has been building his cover for months, waiting for the opportunity to work his way into the infamous Torrez crime ring. When Megan shows up asking questions and Gabe realizes her twin’s disappearance might be linked to the Torrez men, he has to convince her to go back to Florida before she becomes their next victim. 

The closer Megan gets to the truth, the more Gabe begins to suspect he is missing a huge piece of the puzzle. And someone is closing in on Megan…

 
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I grew up visiting the island of St. Croix with my family. As an adult, I lived in the U.S. Virgin Islands, on both St. Croix and St. Thomas. I always wanted to write a fiction story that took place there, but I never took the time to write it until recently.

Excerpt:

Megan peered out at the vast expanse of ocean gleaming in the bright morning sunshine before her. The turquoise waters seemed to go on forever. From the Caribbean Airways in flight map, she had noted the islands of Puerto Rico, St. Thomas, and St. John were in the far off distance. She had been told a faint view of the densely populated St. Thomas could sometimes be seen on a perfectly clear day, but no matter how she strained her eyes, she couldn’t quite see it today.

Had Maddy hopped on a sailboat and continued her travels to another island as the police officer had suggested? It wasn’t like Maddy not to check in. Her cell phone had been going straight to voice mail since the last photo Maddy had sent, and according to the cell company, the cell phone was out of service range. Something had happened to her sibling. The last communication with Maddy had been an unexplained picture of an iguana. No message, no text, nothing. Just an enormous, slimy, dragon-resembling lizard. Megan sunk her head to her chest.

Where in the world was her sister?

“Everything okay, Miss?”

Startled from her hopeless thoughts, Megan sat upright at the sound of the low voice. Her eyes scanned the length of the man standing before her, and she pursed her lips together. She guessed he was probably about six-foot-two.

As she sat silently, observing him, the man repeated his question, “Are you okay?” His tone bordered on cautious, but concerned.

“Everything’s fine,” she finally managed with a tight voice.

With a smile, his concern faded away, and he reached behind his back to untie a grease-spotted apron. He folded the apron up, pulled out a chair at the table right next to Megan’s, about a foot and a half from her, and sat down.

An internal alarm went off, making Megan feel extremely uncomfortable with his proximity, and she fidgeted with her hands as he stared at her, finally forcing them into her lap. How could a voice so soothing go with a gruff-looking character like him? And what in the world was he doing sitting down so close to her?

About the Author:

Sarah Elle Emm is the author of the HARMONY RUN SERIES, a young-adult fantasy and dystopian series, released in May 2012 by Winter Goose Publishing. (PRISMATIC, May 2012, OPALESCENT, February 2013, CHATOYANT, September 2014, NACREOUS, August 2015) Her debut fiction novel, MARRYING MISSY, was published by Bird Brain Publishing in October 2011. Sarah is a graduate of The University of Evansville, she has lived and worked in Mexico, Germany, England, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and has traveled extensively beyond. Sarah lives in Naples, Florida with her family. When she’s not walking the plank of her daughters’ imaginary pirate ship or snapping photos of Southwest Florida scenery, she is writing.

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A Piece of You By D.M. Annechino – Book Tour

03 Thursday Dec 2015

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A Piece of YouHomicide Detective Sami Rizzo is at it again! She never dreamed “America’s Finest City,” would be tormented by yet another serial killer, but for the third time in the last five years a depraved maniac is stalking the streets of San Diego. Based on her qualifications and prior successes dealing with multiple murders, who else would Captain Davison assign to head the investigation?

Different from Sami’s past experiences, this fanatic is like no other. His methods of killing defy everything profilers think they know about serial killers. As an intense investigation begins and bits and pieces of evidence emerge, no one can understand his motivation. He’s merciful, yet brutal. And just to make things even more confusing, all of his victims are blood-related. Is he settling a vendetta? Did he randomly pick a name out of the phone book and begin a rampage? Or is there a deeper story?

Based on very little evidence and a lot of gut instincts, Detective Rizzo pieces together a complex puzzle and narrows the field of possible suspects. She learns that the killings may connect in some way to powerful people within the judicial system and doesn’t know who to trust. Ultimately, she comes face to face with the killer for a battle of brain and brawn. Can she outwit the shrewd killer, or will she be his next victim?

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Author’s Bio:

Daniel M. Annechino, a former book editor specializing in full-length fiction, wrote his first book, How to Buy the Most Car for the Least Money, in 1992 while working as a General Manager in the automobile business. But his passion had always been fiction, particularly thrillers. He spent two years researching serial killers before finally penning his gripping and memorable debut novel They Never Die Quietly.

​His second book, Resuscitation (Thomas & Mercer 2011), a follow-up to his first novel, hit #1 in Kindle sales in the UK and reached #26 in the USA. He is also the author of I Do Solemnly Swear (Thomas & Mercer 2012) and Hypocrisy. A Piece of You is his fifth novel, the third in the Detective Sami Rizzo series. A native of New York, Annechino now lives in San Diego with his wife, Jennifer. He loves to cook, enjoys a glass of vintage wine, and spends lots of leisure time on the warm beaches of Southern California.

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Turning to Stone by Gabriel Valjan – Book Tour

28 Monday Sep 2015

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Turning to StoneAlabaster Black aka Bianca Nerini returns as an investigation into a public official’s assassination pits Bianca and her friends against a backdrop of financial speculation, female assassins on motorcycles, and the Camorra—the most ruthless of Italian organized crime gangs—in Gabriel Valjan’s TURNING TO STONE, the fourth book of the highly praised Roma series.

En route to a secret meeting, Aldo Giurlani—the regional commissioner of Lombardy in northern Italy and a specialist on organized crime—is assassinated in the middle of a public square.

More mysterious is the package sent to Giurlani’s hand-picked team of five top investigators within the Guardia di Finanza (GdF), the Italian law enforcement agency that investigates illegal financial transactions, from money laundering to drug trafficking. Within the package are five copies of a book entitled Man of Smoke written by Aldo Palazzeschi.

Then there is Bianca’s tenuous online contact with a mysterious online contact known as Loki, who delivers a cryptic message to her, takes on a new twist with the appearance of a brilliant young obsessive-compulsive man who joins her team.

Complicating matters even further, old enemies and, more problematically, Alabaster’s former employer—Rendition, a murky covert U.S. government agency that does more than just investigate financial crimes—still have grudges to bear against her.

As new mysteries unfold, Bianca’s group quickly discovers that Naples might just be the most dangerous city in Italy.

Readers looking for a suspenseful thriller with mysterious twists and turns abounding will love Gabriel Valjan’s TURNING TO STONE.

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Author’s Bio:

Gabriel ValjanGabriel Valjan lives in New England, but has traveled extensively, receiving his undergraduate education in California and completing graduate school in England. Ronan Bennett short-listed him for the 2010 Fish Short Story Prize for his Boston noir, Back in the Day. His short stories and poetry have appeared in literary journals and online magazines.

How did your life as a writer begin?

I started writing in 2008. I spent one year writing a short story each week. One of those stories, prompted by a challenge from a colleague to write a compelling female character, was the inspiration for the first book in the Series, Roma, Underground. In 2010, my short stories started to appear online and in print and I was also short-listed for the Fish Prize. I wrote Roma, Underground in late 2010, submitted it to a call for manuscripts from Winter Goose Publishing in early 2011 and the rest is history. Roma, Underground came out in 2012.

How did you come up with the idea for your current story?

Several streams flowed into the river for Turning To Stone. Roberto Saviano’s Gomorrah was influential for giving me a sociological portrait of the Camorra and Naples. Saviano’s assertion that organized crime is a cultural problem was, to me, a brilliant observation. The Financial Crises of 2007 and 2008 provided something of a backdrop for me. I dug deep into the post-mortem on the Fiscal Crises. Journalist Andrew Sorkin’s corpulent Too Big To Fail, at 500-plus pages, is considered the definitive autopsy on the Fiscal Crisis of 2008. While I was writing Turning, UMass Amherst graduate student Thomas Herndon and Professors Michael Ash and Robert Pollin came along and exploded Harvard duo Carmen Reinhart and Kenneth Rogoff’s pro-austerity argument. R & R said that a country would collapse when its public debt hit 90% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Herndon et al. proved that the hypothesis and the methodology were specious, the result of faulty thinking. I probably enjoyed the plate-glass at Amherst trumping Harvard’s red bricks more than I should have, but needless to say, economists everywhere took a black eye for not having seen the storm on the horizon, and for not having explained it adequately after the fact.

Tell us about your writing process. Do you outline, or are you more of a seat of your pants type of a writer?

I don’t outline my novels, although I may do a broad sketch of where I want the plot and each of my characters to start and end. The challenge in writing a series is that the characters all have their own arc with respect to their own development and in their relationships with the other characters. Characters, just as people in real life, have their strengths and weaknesses, their triumphs and setbacks. I’ve done the seat-of-your-pants writing when I felt that I ‘should go with it’ when the unexpected surprises that often happen in writing occur, but I write to get ‘everything down’ and then edit and edit again. With rare exceptions, if something doesn’t advance character or plot it gets deleted. I have no problem killing my darlings.

What is your most interesting writing quirk?

I’m right-handed but I edit left-handed with printed copy; the switching to the non-dominant hand slows me down and makes me more attentive. Weird, I know, but it works for me.

What is your usual writing routine?

I write in the mornings for a few hours after I’ve worked out and showered. Unless I am caught up in what I’m writing, I’ll stop writing by early afternoon. I do tend to get up from the chair for brief breaks, walking and talking to myself about whatever is happening on the screen. After I’ve completed the day’s writing, I’ll go out for a long walk, as it clears my head and gives me much-needed exercise. There is a dog park near where I live and I like to watch the dogs frolic. I find it soothing.

What is the best piece of advice you would give to someone that wants to get into writing?

Read. Read. Read. When you write, write to tell the best story that you can tell. Leave your ego at the door and do not write for effect, for that one witty line or scene, because astute readers will sense it and call you out on it. Respect your reader and honor the time that they spend with your work. Always know that over time you will look back at what you have written, possibly cringe, and wish that you had done it differently, but learn to let it go.

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Tour Schedule:

Sept 21 – Essentially Italian – book spotlight on all 4 books / giveaway

Sept 21 – Coffee, Books & Art – book spotlight / giveaway

Sept 21 – XoXo Book Blog – book spotlight / author interview/ giveaway

Sept 22- T’s Stuff – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway

Sept 23 – Il Mio Tesoro – review of Roma Underground

Sept 24 – Vic’sMedia Room – review of Roma Underground

Sept 25 – Vic’s Media Room – review of Wasp’s Nest

Sept 25 – The Autistic Gamer – review of Roma Underground

Sept 25 – Working Mommy Journal – review of Roma Underground / giveaway

Sept 28 – Roughseasinthemed – review of first three books

Sept 28 – Elizabeth McKenna Romance Author – book spotlight / interview / giveaway

Sept 28 – Working Mommy Journal – review of Wasp’s Nest / giveaway

Sept 29 – Vic’s Media Room – review of Threading the Needle

Sept 29 – Library of Clean Reads – review of Roma Underground / giveaway

Sept 30 – Vic’s Media Room – review of Turning the Stone

Sept 30 – Pure Jonel – review of Roma Underground

Oct 1 –     Book and Ink – review of Roma Underground / author interview

Oct 2 –     The Autistic Gamer – review of Wasp’s Nest

Oct 2 –     Bound 4 Escape – review of Roma Underground / giveaway

Oct 5 –     Il Mio Tesoro – review of Wasp’s Nest

Oct 5 –     Studentessa Matta – review of Roma Underground / giveaway

Oct 6 –     Pinky’s Favorite Reads – book spotlight

Oct 7 –     Pure Jonel – review of Wasp’s Nest

Oct 7 –     Library of Clean Reads – review of Wasp’s Nest

Oct 8 –     Book and Ink – review of Wasp’s Nest

Oct 8 –     Studentessa Matta – review of Wasp’s Nest / giveaway

Oct 9 –     The Autistic Gamer – review of Threading the Needle

Oct 9 –     Bound 4 Escape – review of Wasp’s Nest / giveaway

Oct 12 –   A Mama’s Corner of the World – review of Turning to Stone / giveaway

Oct 12 –   Olio by Marilyn – review of Roma Underground / interview / giveaway

Oct 13 –   Il Mio Tesoro – review of Threading the Needle

Oct 13 –   Deal Sharing Aunt – review of Turning to Stone

Oct 13 –   Pure Jonel – review of Threading the Needle

Oct 14 –   Working Mommy Journal – review of Threading the Needle / giveaway

Oct 14 –   Library of Clean Reads – review of Threading the Needle / giveaway

Oct 15 –   Book and Ink – review of Threading the Needle

Oct 15 –   Olio by Marilyn – review of Wasp’s Nest

Oct 15 –   Studentessa Matta – review of Threading the Needle / giveaway

Oct 16 –   The Autistic Gamer – review of Turning to Stone

Oct 16 –   Bound 4 Escape – review of Threading the Needle / giveaway

Oct 19 –   Roughseasinthemed – review of Turning to Stone

Oct 19 –   Olio by Marilyn – review of Threading the Needle

Oct 19 –   Studentessa Matta – review of Turning to Stone / giveaway

Oct 20 –   Il Mio Tesoro – review of Turning to Stone / guest post

Oct 20 –   Library of Clean Reads – review of Turning to Stone / giveaway

Oct 21 –   Pure Jonel – review of Turning to Stone / guest post

Oct 21 –   Working Mommy Journal – review of Turning to Stone / giveaway

Oct 22 –   Book and Ink – review of Turning the Stone

Oct 22 –   Olio by Marilyn – review of Turning to Stone

Oct 23 –   Jorie Loves a Story – review of Turning to Stone

Oct 23 –   Bound 4 Escape – review of Turning to Stone / giveaway

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Onyx Webb by Richard Fenton & Andrea Waltz – Book Tour

11 Tuesday Aug 2015

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Andrea Waltz and Richard FentonOnyx Webb by Andrea Waltz and Richard Fenton

Publisher: Courage Crafters Inc. (March 17, 2015)
Category: Paranormal Suspense, Paranormal Romance, Supernatural Thriller
Tour Date: August & September, 2015
ISBN: 978-0990751816
ASIN: B00VIP8KLC
Available in: Print & ebook,  264 Pages

The Onyx Webb series follows the unusual life of Onyx Webb along with a central group of characters in various locations and times. The billionaire Mulvaney family, piano prodigy Juniper Cole and her brother Quinn, paranormal show hosts Cryer and Fudge, and a few others make up the core of the series.

Written like a book version of a supernatural soap opera, each character’s story moves forward with most every episode. It may appear that the characters are entirely unrelated and yet episode by episode, the connections will become clearer. Like being an inch away from a spider web, with each book, the web will move further and further away revealing the full story of every character and most importantly, the stunning conclusion for Onyx Webb herself.

Praise for Onyx Webb by Andrea Waltz and Richard Fenton

 “There isn’t a page that doesn’t hold our attention.“-Grady Harp, Amazon Reviewer Hall of Fame

“There’s only one problem with the book Onyx Webb – it was over too soon. When I finished the last word, I was ready for the next book, but it’s not out yet – bummer for me and all the other readers who enjoyed this story!
The authors’ writing style is descriptive and visual, which makes the story flow well, and the characters are interesting and well developed. The author does a good job of capturing the essence of each time period so that the reader knows where and more importantly when the characters are living. The story so far covers the 1900s, 1970s and 2000s, so there are marked differences in most aspects of the characters’ lives. Even with the different years represented it’s not confusing for the reader, possibly because each character is so distinct, which lets the reader identify character with time period.
While this is billed as a ghost story, it’s more than that since the characters are so interesting, and I think this will appeal to a wider reading audience than just ghost story lovers or mystery lovers.
I will be eagerly awaiting the next installment to this compelling story.”- Robin Surface, Amazon Reviewer

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About Andrea Waltz and Richard FentonAndrea Waltz and Richard Fenton

Richard Fenton & Andrea Waltz are best known as the authors of the #1 Amazon Sales & Selling book, Go for No!  They are professional speakers who travel internationally speaking to audiences about how to overcome fear of failure and rejection.  Although they have written several business books over the last fifteen years, Onyx Webb is their first fictional series.

They are married and manage to write to together while staying happily married, a fact they are very proud of. Richard and Andrea live in Central Florida along with their cat, Courage.

Interview

1. Tell us about your writing process. Do you outline, or are you more of a seat of your pants type of a writer?

Because Onyx Webb is a long running series (10 total books, 3 episodes per book) we have spent hundreds of hours on organizing the content we need for creating this series.

We’ve created and re-created (with changes) massive wall charts to visually map out the various characters and their stories. Plus it helps us determine how much time we have to tell a particular story. Since Onyx Webb is very much like a real web, there intersecting relationships and a variety of timelines which are critical to get right.

For a year in advance of writing we bullet pointed the stories through all ten books for over 40 characters even the ones who only show up for a while.

Then finally, for a single book we put post it notes all along the wall, breaking down each of the 3 episodes into around 15 scenes and getting clarity on what happens in each scene. Once we have the scenes basically identified in terms of what needs to happen, then the writing begins!

2. What is your favorite scene in the book? Why?

Andrea’s favorite scene in Book One is when Dane Luckner goes back to his parent’s house in Lily Dale, New York. It’s a sweet scene with Dane who has been away for two years as he reunites with his parents who are both psychic mediums. Readers learn that Dane also has the gift. We get to be a little creepy when Dane sees his childhood dog, Duffy:

“Hey, Duffy,” Dane said. “I missed you, boy.”

The dog offered a tiny snort then jumped off the bed and ran toward the closed door. And directly through it.

The fact that Dane’s childhood dog had just run through a solid object didn’t faze him in the least. He was used to such things growing up in Lily Dale.

3. What is your most interesting writing quirk?

Richard takes the lead of writing all of the first drafts. His favorite thing – the quirk – is to wake up (no alarm needed) around 3 am and write from about 3 to 6 every morning, nicely uninterrupted.

4. What is the highest goal that you desire to meet as an author?

The goal of all authors, we both believe, is to share some kind of message (ours is about living life) and also creating a superb experience for the reader. For us, there is no greater compliment than, “I could not put it down.” Because if we can create that much emotional connection – we’ve done our jobs. We want to have people totally immersed into the world of Onyx Webb.

5. Can you share with us something off your bucket list?

Stonehenge is on our bucket list. We’ve almost gone twice. One time we were in London but the timing was just not good and it was winter so it was very cold. The second time, we bought tickets for an all day tour and Richard ended up coming down with food poisoning. We were literally on the tour bus weaving through the streets of London and let’s just say we got off the bus just in time. Richard was sick in our hotel room for the next 2 days. We are really counting on the third being the charm.

6. What do you have in store next for your readers?

Book One is a fantastic read on its own but as we are now writing Book Three, we are so excited to have people learn what happens next. Things don’t go off the rails in a supernatural way (not yet) but the betrayal, revenge, love, hate, goodness and evil that befall our characters should have our readers on edge for every page.

Connect with the Authors

Website: www.OnyxWebb.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/OnyxWebbSeries
Twitter: www.Twitter.com/Onyxwebb
Pinterest: www.Pinterest.com/OnyxWebbSeries
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5835138.Andrea_Waltz

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The Unholy by Paul DeBlassie III – Book Tour

09 Thursday Apr 2015

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http://www.virtualauthorbooktours.com/?p=4053Publisher: Sunstone Press (October, 2013)
Category: New Age Fiction/Metaphysical Thriller, Paranormal Thriller
Tour Date: April & May 2015
Available in: Print & ebook,  203 Pages

Winner of the 2014 International Book Award and the Pinnacle Achievement Award!

A young curandera, a medicine woman, intent on uncovering the secrets of her past is forced into a life-and-death battle against an evil Archbishop. Set in the mystic land of Aztlan, “The Unholy” is a novel of destiny as healer and slayer.

Native lore of dreams and visions, shape changing, and natural magic work to spin a neo-gothic web in which sadness and mystery lure the unsuspecting into a twilight realm of discovery and decision.

Praise for ‘The Unholy’ by Paul DeBlassie III:Paul DeBlassie III

“The imagery throughout is amazing and I love the writing style.  The plot kept me engaged throughout and the backstory is intricate and makes you think.  This is a relatively quick read but I would suggest starting when you’ve got time to invest.  Because you won’t want to put it down once you pick it up!“-Shana, The Bookie Monster

“The mystical novel, ‘The Unholy’ by Paul DeBlassie III is jam packed with native folklore, dreams and magic coming from all directions, which lead to the sadness and mystery that lures Claire, the heroine of the story, into a realm of discovery. The narrative of this book is fast paced and easy to read.

Claire is a strong female character, who has to not only fight against others, but also herself. There are so many components that made this novel unique, such as the setting of Aztlan, the Native American beliefs, religion, magic, and the overwhelming dark forces present. Paul DeBlassie III succeeds at telling a riveting story with an inventive narrative that carefully intertwines cultural and romantic elements into the good vs. evil fight, which pulsates throughout all the pages of the book.”–Red City Review

NewPinnacleAward3D2“The theme of the novel is pretty basic, good vs. evil. But the author takes that theme, twists it around, comes up with intriguing characters who often walk the balance between right and wrong, and takes things to a whole new level. There’s action, suspense, a hint of romance, and definitely enough darkness to share around in this book.

The writing style is very descriptive, almost poetic. Intruiging.”– Majanka, I Heart Reading

“A new take on the classic good versus evil,  The Unholy is well written and will leave you wanting more. I was intrigued by the native lore that was used to develop the story, and also on how strong of a hold the Archbishop has on the people of the town – his fear and power is overwhelming. I really enjoyed the story and how the characters prepared for what was to come.“-Tracee, Review From Here

“This is really a very good read but I have to warn you it’s really dark. It reminded me of watching a movie where it is overcast, gloomy, a bit foggy and there are crows and ravens around. Well this had all that plus a psychiatric hospital, ancient and mystical powers, a cult, and unknown forces at work.

There is a sinister feeling that hangs over you as you read through this captivating story. It is really well written and so vivid, I had such a clear sense of where this all took place. The characters were very well done. The evil person is really dark and warped and creepy.

As I said this is quite a dark story but it is well told and a really good read. The very first chapter draws you into this story and will keep you reading to see whether good or evil wins. I definitely recommend it.”–Maggie Thom, Author of  ‘The Caspian Wine Series’

Excerpt:

For many years now, the Montoyas had been privileged with access to the quarters of Archbishop Anarch, whom they considered a veritable Christ on earth. To be granted a private audience was a privilege afforded few, and those so privileged showed their gratitude and from then on never ceased behaving in the expected manner lest they lose favor and have to endure the consequences. For instance, the Vigils, a family of fine repute, politically well-connected and above reproach in matters of social standing and financial stature, had dared question the need for their annual gifts to the Ecclesia Dei, some saying an amount typically exceeding six figures. Mr. Vigil had raised an eyebrow when the archbishop, behind the very doors the Montoyas were soon to enter, had gently, in his godlike manner, stated that the amount of years past was no longer sufficient and had to be increased to a flat 10 percent of the family corporation’s annual profit. It was well known throughout Aztlan that the Vigils were one of the wealthiest families in the area, scuttlebutt having it that their worth exceeded that of the entire Ecclesia Dei of the Southwest, perhaps nearing $1 billion. After Mr. Vigil’s casual reaction betrayed resistance to the archbishop’s demand, a succession of bad things happened to the Vigils, beginning with the unfortunate death of their first grandchild before the infant could be baptized and continuing with the death of Mr. Vigil’s mother without a priest arriving in sufficient time to provide the last sacraments to ensure that she avoid eternal hell fire, as well as numerous other spiritual tragedies. It was only with restitution to the Almighty that the terrible occurrences ceased.

The Montoyas knew why they had initially been summoned over seven years ago. It was because of their love of the Almighty and the Ecclesia Dei and their devotion to each other. The archbishop noticed such things and rewarded those of extraordinary virtue with a special apostolic blessing. The rest, the financial proceedings, were just a routine matter.

Benito Montoya lightly stroked the back of his wife Isabel’s hand and smiled tenderly. He felt badly about his behavior the previous night. It rarely ever happened anymore, in spite of what she said. Once or twice a month was not bad. Only a year ago it had been more frequent. Besides, the bruises on her arms and back didn’t last that long and usually nobody noticed. Any Sunday parishioners who raised an eyebrow were quick to look away for fear of displeasing two of the highest-ranking lay leaders in the Ecclesia Dei.

Paul DeBlassie IIIAbout Paul DeBlassie III:

PAUL DeBLASSIE III, PhD, is a psychologist and writer living in his native New Mexico. A member of the Depth Psychology Alliance, the Transpersonal Psychology Association, and the International Association for Relational Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy, he has for over thirty years treated survivors of the dark side of religion.

What makes you feel inspired to write?

Every day I hit the page running. In The Unholy, I’d rise at 3:45 a.m., write, then go for a run, and then off to a full day of seeing patients. I treat adults healing from the ravages of the dark side of religion. Their suffering and their transformation inspired The Unholy!

What is your favorite scene in the book? Why?

My favorite scene in the book is the last one. Here we have the culmination of painful searching, hope and its result. There is no question that in this final scene things come together in a way satisfying and completely unexpected.

What is your usual writing routine?

When I write I enter into a ritual. It’s automatic and has to do with how I arrange fetishes on my desk. They are protective and guiding numinous energies. I do what I do with them, conjure the energy, then hit the page with wild energy and write!

Who is the one author that you would love to meet someday and why?

I’ve already met the great writers that mean so much to me. The old gothic masters, H.P. Lovecraft, Algernon Blackwood, and Arthur Machen, stand over my shoulders as I set pen to pad. They whisper, I listen, the story is told.

How do you spend your free time? Do you have a favorite place to go and unwind?

The absolute most favorite things I do is spend time with Kate, my literary muse and daily companion for nearly forty years. She and I talk, walk, do yoga, movies, music, art. It’s a surreal experience to love and be loved, the bubbling source of creative mojo for The Unholy and all the supernatural thrillers right around the next literary corner.

What do you have in store next for your readers?

It’s Dark Goddess, a paranormal thriller of love and whether bad love is better than no love. A woman struggles with magical realities that lead her to a life changing discovery. As a thriller it tears through the veil of denial and jettisons us into the heart of fear, desire, and the nature of love.

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Grade A Stupid by A.J. Lape – Book Blitz

16 Monday Mar 2015

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Today I’m hosting the Book Blitz for Grade A Stupid by A.J. Lape. The Blitz will run on 16th and 17th March. This book is highly rated and currently free in US, UK, Canada, Germany, and Australia. It is only Rs. 60 in India.
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Grade A Stupid by A.J. Lape
Series: The Darcy Walker Series Book 1
No. of Pages: 375
Publication Date: November 2012
Genre: Young Adult Mystery, Thriller, Humor
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DARCYVILLE: Where stupidity is celebrated with a deadly dose of sin. 
 
Fifteen years ago, Darcy Walker’s parents thought it was a good idea to give her a unique name: Darcy, meaning “dark walker.” Whether that was a stroke of genius or stroke of stupid, they definitely nailed the irony. She lacks direction, her grades stink despite a high IQ, she’s boringly average–although flirting admirers claim otherwise–and God help her, she’s infatuated with a bad-boy. 
A bad-boy that her hottie best friend, Dylan, wishes would get acquainted with his fist. 
And, oh yeah, there’s that tattoo that was a royally stupid idea. 
With her life spiraling out of control, everything changes when she skips class and finds a dead body…in fact, it gets worse. It jump starts Darcy’s inner-verb, and her brain hardwired for action gets caught up in a situation she can’t let go. 
Set in the fictional Cincinnati town of Valley, Ohio, Darcy falls into a world of threats, violence, and gangland exploits chasing down every clue to finger the murderer. When a fellow misfit is arrested for the crime, Darcy goes from zero-to-sixty trying to clear his name–constructing aliases, breaking the law, everything that makes perfect sense to her but reeks of Grade A Stupid to everyone else. 
Trouble is…will she live to see sixteen? 
 


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“THERE WAS ALWAYS a boy in your life that common sense and the prayers of parents told you to stay away from: fast talker, fast car, and fast hands. He was the boy your father kept a loaded shotgun by the door for and met on the front porch if he ever thought about venturing onto his property…let alone the threshold. He was the tall, dark, mysteriously handsome, and uncharacteristically quiet one that made you wonder what was going on in his head, and that little voice in your head said it wasn’t always so honorable. He was the boy you broke all of the rules over because bad-boys equaled excitement and the rebel in you liked the ride.”
 
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Antique Forgery by Eileen Harris – Book Tour

21 Saturday Feb 2015

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This second book in the series takes the reader further into the life of Alicia Trent and her friends. Magic, forgery, betrayal, and fabulous jewels surround Alicia as she struggles to find the reason for her friend’s death.

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We were nearly halfway up the stairs when I heard Lawrence groan. I turned to see what had happened. He was deathly white, and while I watched, he sank down on the closest step. He was sweating heavily and clutching his stomach. He didn’t seem coherent enough to answer any questions, so I ducked into my room and called for an ambulance. They only took about ten minutes to arrive, but it was horrible to wait. Lawrence was obviously in great pain, but couldn’t tell me what was wrong.

The ride to the hospital took an eternity. They wouldn’t let me ride in the ambulance, and I was so afraid of what would happen before he arrived. I was shaking and behind the wheel of a car was the last place I should have been, but as the ambulance tore through the streets with the siren blaring, I was right behind them.

I ran from the parking lot into the emergency room just in time to see them take Lawrence through a set of swinging doors where I couldn’t follow. I slumped into a chair, and for the next two hours I sat in a waiting room with dull green walls and hard metal chairs. I never moved while I waited. My mind was busy begging Lawrence to hold on.

Since I was the only one waiting, when I saw an exhausted-looking man dressed in scrubs walk into the room, I took a deep breath and hurried to his side.

He said, “Are you the relative who brought Lawrence Hall in tonight?”

Afraid they wouldn’t tell me anything if I confessed to not being a relative, I just nodded.

“Mr. Hall is a very sick man. He’s been poisoned, and we think he must have eaten poisonous mushrooms. Our tests indicate they were probably green-spored lepiota.”

At this point I wanted to scream at him to just tell me his condition. He could explain the details after I knew how Lawrence was.

However, he wasn’t finished explaining. “This particular mushroom doesn’t normally cause death, but among its other symptoms it can dangerously lower blood pressure. Mr. Hall must be on some type of medication that has the same effect, or at least exacerbated the effect of the mushroom, because we nearly lost him. It’s a good thing you got him here when you did. We have him stabilized now, and he should make a full recovery.”

I barely heard anything the man said except the last statement. Lawrence was going to be all right! My knees weakened with relief and I sank into the nearest chair.

He continued, “He’s awake, and we need to monitor him closely for a while. We want to keep him tonight and tomorrow for observation, but he can probably go home after that. If you want to see him, you can visit for a short time, but first, can you tell me what type of medication he’s taking? He was still pretty confused when I talked to him and wasn’t able to tell me.”

“I don’t know the exact medication. Lawrence is bi-polar, so it has to be something for that. I’ll see if I can find out the name for you.”

I got the room number and was practically running in my need to see for myself that he was alive and recovering. I burst into the room, nearly knocking over a nurse on her way out. She cautioned me the patient needed rest and, with a frown in my direction, left the room. I pulled a chair up next to the bed and took Lawrence’s hand. “You look so much better already. You have some color back.”

He said, “You look terrible. You can relax. I’m going to be fine. I was a little worried in the beginning because the confusion felt the way some of my episodes used to begin. The confusion is gone now, and I really am fine. It’s left me very tired, but they don’t want me to sleep yet. Tell me exactly what happened. I’m sure the gory details will help keep me awake. The last thing I remember is starting up the stairs, and then brief moments in the ambulance.”

I wanted to answer in the same matter-of-fact way he’d asked the question. I tried, but before I could begin, tears were running down my face and I couldn’t find my voice. I didn’t sob or howl. Strangely, I didn’t make any noise at all. I just stared at Lawrence, horrified because he might have died trying to help me. All the while the silent tears kept coming.

He said, “Ali, we can’t have this. I’ve seen you go through some horrible times, but I’ve never seen you cry. There’s no need for you to be so upset. I promise you I will be out of here tomorrow, and all will be well. Even the doctor says so.”

I gulped a few times trying to find my voice. It didn’t sound good, but I managed to say, “I couldn’t bear it if anything happened to you. When you get out of here, you’re going right back to Scottsdale! I should never have involved you in any of this.”

“Whoa there, girl! In the first place, I’m a grown man and you can’t involve me in anything I don’t choose to be involved in. In the second place, you and your crazy mixed-up life are the main thing keeping me from getting old and bored. Bad things happen sometimes, but none of this is your fault. Now dry those tears and tell me how I got here.”

I hiccuped a few times but got myself under control. “Okay, I’m not trying to take the blame for what happened, but I was so scared. It seems you were poisoned. I wasn’t in much shape to listen to the doctor, but it was some kind of mushroom. There were mushrooms in the food we ate at supper, but we both ate those. Someone targeted you specifically. At the moment, I have no idea why they did it, but I don’t think whoever did this was trying to kill you. The doctor said the symptoms were severe but not normally fatal. The problem seemed to be a reaction between the poison and your medication. Whoever did this couldn’t have known that you take anything, or at least not that your medicine would react with the mushrooms. The doctor asked me to find out the name of your prescription.”

“I vaguely remember him asking me, but I was pretty confused then and couldn’t remember. It’s Geodon. They tried dozens before, but nothing worked until this came along. I’m one of the lucky ones, because it not only keeps the problem in check, but I don’t suffer from any severe side effects. This reaction with poison mushrooms is something I certainly never expected. I should have told you ages ago in case of a relapse or some bizarre circumstances like these.”

“I’ll let the doctor know the name of the medicine. I don’t know if your medication lowers your blood pressure, but it dropped dangerously low. That’s what had the doctors worried.”

“I don’t know either, but the doctors will figure it out. I understand I have to be in here until tomorrow evening, even though I tried to talk them into letting me go sooner. You need to promise me you won’t do anything the least bit dangerous until I get back. One day isn’t going to make any difference. Whoever did this may have planned it to separate us for some reason. So promise me you’ll be careful and not spend time alone.”

The frowning nurse came back and warned me I needed to leave. Visiting hours were over and the patient needed rest.

I said, “Don’t worry about me. I promise I will take every precaution until you’re out of here. I’ll be back tomorrow afternoon and will drive you to the house when they release you. Just get well!”

Outside the room, Detective Wilton was waiting for me.

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From living off the grid in the Arizona desert, Eileen has moved to the woods of upstate New York. She has authored a standalone adventure novel called Desert Shadow. She is also the author of Alicia Trent Series. The Black Cane : Dowager Diaries Book 1 is her latest release.







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The Brothers’ Keepers by NLB Horton – Book Tour

14 Wednesday Jan 2015

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Adobe Photoshop PDFPublisher:  RidgeRoute Press (November 17, 2014)
Category: International Suspense, Mystery/Thriller
ISBN: 9780991401734
Tour Date: January/February, 2015
Available in: Print & ebook, 314 Pages

A friend’s deception. A family’s dilemma.

While cataloguing looted antiquities in Brussels, archaeologist Grace Madison discovers that her daughter has vanished in France, and her son’s bride has been attacked in Switzerland. After the Madisons unearth a relic whose taproot pierces the Ancient Near East, they realize that before they can save themselves, they must rescue an old friend. If he’ll let them. 

They sacrifice hearts and lives in a race against eternity on a four-thousand-year-old trail crossing three continents.

Because choosing what’s right is all that’s left.

Praise for When Camels Fly (Parched Series Book I):

“Page-turning international suspense–this writer is on her way up.”-DiAnn Mills, Christie Award winning author

“An exciting novel of suspense, intrigue, and mystery. Very nicely done.“-Paul Johnson, Readers’ Favorites 

“It’s obvious from the writing that the author has spent time here.”-Ellis Shuman, Times of Israel

“The book was fantastic, and nearly impossible to set down. Highly recommended.“-Kathryn Bennett, Readers’ Favorites 

“A unique, totally out in left field, never been told story. I love that.”-Every Free Chance Blog

Advance Praise for My Brothers Keepers:

“The Brothers’ Keepers, book 2 in the Parched series, delivers masterful international suspense driven by contemporary family dynamics. Light the late-night oil because you won’t want to put this book down.”-DiAnn Mills, Christy Award Winner

“I thought Horton peaked with her first novel, When Camels Fly. I’ll admit, I was wrong. The Brothers’ Keepers is magnificent! The main characters from her first novel are beautifully developed in this sequel.

This is a more accessible novel than When Camels Fly mainly because of the location — Europe. She incorporates the history of the places her characters visit, and she weaves an incredibly feasible story around these events. The story is as complex as When Camels Fly, a good thing that requires close reading, but it is well worth the effort.

I highly recommend reading When Camels Fly before this one and continuing journeying with the Madison family!–Leigh Bennett, Reader

“I am once again became enthralled by the exploits of an intelligent, older woman and her family whom I first got to meet in When Camels Fly. It’s so rare to find a heroine that the more mature amongst us can relate to on some level. I look forward to learning more about Grace, Mark, Maggie, Jeff and Becca as they become embroiled in yet another adventure after Maggie goes missing and an attempt is apparently made on Becca’s life whilst she and Jeff are honeymooning in Switzerland.“-Anne Rogers, Reader

CHAPTER TWENTY-ONE

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St. Peter’s Square, Rome

(Author’s note: Protagonist Grace Madison, her family, and their friends are trying to find daughter Maggie, a hydrologist, who disappeared in Paris. As they crisscross Europe on her trail, two of Grace’s octogenarian seminary professors, Drs. Merritt and Flately, engage in a stakeout — on the front porch of St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome!)

The glowing basilica  DSC00310 beckoned the faithful, who were oblivious to sketchy activities—drug deals, fist fights, sex—in the shadows by those disinclined to holiness. Tourists streamed west of the square, along the Angelica, the Leone IV, past the Borgo Pio, Vittorio, an Angelico, and at last to the Viale Vaticano. Two thousand feet up the Vaticano, they entered a private portal for after-hours tours of Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel. Hundreds of dollars per head ensured a visit without the crushing company of as many as thirty thousand strangers who visit the Papal See every day.

Merrit’s bulk was hidden in the northern arches, DSC00262 meditating as becomes a priest. He faced the kneeling nun two hundred sixty yards south, in the opposing colonnade near the Petrine Museum. He peered vaguely as if contemplating eternity. In reality, he surveyed the elliptical space, which in ten hours would teem with snaking human lines.

John Flately’s Benedictine habit was as cavernous as the burkha he had worn in Israel to stop Spigot. His wimple covered a blazing red buzz cut, almost certainly dyed. Merrit suspected the nun wore kneepads to protect his eighty-something-year- old joints during prolonged contact with stone.

He checked the safety on his pistol, and knew the nun’s Kareen M-92 was loaded.

“Anything?” Flately prayed humbly into clasped hands.

“No, but keep looking. Steele’s note said he thought it would be tonight. They’re running out of time. She’s still in the pharmacy.”

“What exactly are we looking for?” The nun’s penitent position did not change. “Was he specific?”

“Something out of the ordinary. Although most things are out of the ordinary here, so I’m unsure how we’re to tell.”

Rattling plates and raucous laughter heralded the dinner hour at restaurants nearby. Acrid cigarettes polluted the brisk air, and la dolce vita infused the Roman collective memory so that her occupants forgot their trials of the day.

P1030083A couple of hundred yards away, a priest descended the basilica steps that Martin Luther crawled on all fours more than five hundred years ago. Priests were rare outside Vatican City late at night, and Merrit and Flately perked up.

“A little unusual.” Merrit stroked the rosary in no particular fashion because he was Protestant and did not know what to do with it. “Geriatric-looking priest at eleven o’clock.”

The stooped cleric crossed the square close to Merrit, bisected an empty taxi queue, and entered the pharmacy. He reemerged moments later with the woman.

“That’s it, then.” Flately twisted as he stood, squishing his head covering toward his face to ensure his sideburns were hidden. “And what constitutes geriatric?” He moved toward the couple.

“I don’t know any more.” Merrit followed, toward the Borgo Angelica and around the corner. P1030091“I guess anyone older than us. Let’s get a photo when they cross under the streetlights. We’ll lose them if they enter Vatican City.”

“People older than us are dead.” The nun moved into position, flapping his habit as he lifted his hands in supplication toward the dome. The camera between his palms zoomed in for successive shots. The men tailed for five minutes, until the couple disappeared into the custody of the Papal state.

“Got it.” Flately slipped his hands beneath the white scapular to hide his technology, and checked his wimple again to ensure hair that inspired his nickname, Fiery Flately, was covered.

Then the priest and nun strolled discreetly on opposite sides of the street, and continued uphill into a civilized Roman night.

About NLB Horton:

Winner of  ‘A People’s Chioce Award’ in fiction, NLB Horton returned to writing fiction after an award-winning career in journalism and marketing as well as earning her Masters of Biblical Studies degree from Dallas Theological Seminary. She has surveyed Israeli and Jordanian archaeological digs, tossed a tarantula from her skiff into the Amazon after training with an Incan shaman, driven uneventfully through Rome, and consumed gallons of afternoon tea while traveling across five continents.

Horton is a member of the venerable Explorers Club, based in New York City and founded in 1904 as an international multidisciplinary professional society of explorers and scientists. From her home in the Rocky Mountains, she writes, cross-country skis, gardens and researches ideas for her next novel. Horton’s first novel in the Parched series, When Camels Fly, was released in May 2014.  The Brothers’ Keepers is the second, with the third installment available in fall 2015.

Website: http://www.nlbhorton.com
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Antique Magic by Eileen Harris – Book Tour

01 Monday Dec 2014

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Antique dealer Alicia Trent is hired to appraise a huge collection of treasures hoarded by a woman who has recently died in the town where Alicia grew up.

The huge old house poses mystery after mystery from the moment she arrives, but the stakes become deadly when murder is added to the mix. The question then becomes, can she stay alive long enough to unmask the killer?


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Without consciously making a decision to do so, I grabbed my robe and headed for the door. If the thief was in the house, it might be my chance to identify him or her. One last glance at the globe showed the black was now mixed with a lot of orange. It looked like a Halloween decoration.

I turned off the light in the room, then quietly unlocked and opened my door. A flashlight would be a big help, but mine was packed in my suitcase. This was the first time I’d needed it. I eased out into the dark hall. A nightlight plugged in at the top of the stairs made a dim glow and I started in that direction. Moving slowly, I listened intently for any unusual noise. Everything seemed quiet and peaceful. I didn’t think anyone had stayed overnight in the house except Naomi and me. The stairs were solid and didn’t make a sound as I crept down. Time moved in slow motion and it seemed to take forever to reach the bottom. Once there, I began making my way to the living room. We always turned off the electronic security on that door at night since there were no potential buyers coming in and out after five. Even though I still hadn’t seen anything suspicious, somehow the atmosphere seemed wrong. Danger seemed to lurk in every dark corner. I was anxious to make sure the items displayed for viewing hadn’t been disturbed. Moving into the room and closing the door seemed to take forever. I couldn’t wait to get the light turned on. At first glance everything looked fine. Walking around the items for a closer look, I still didn’t see any evidence of tampering. Maybe I was overreacting and chasing ghosts. I decided to return to my room, but instead I veered into the study for a quick look. I wasn’t quite ready to admit my fears were just my nerves playing tricks. This time I hadn’t done the smart thing and called for Dan. He had to be tired of my crying wolf and not finding any evidence. I’d need a darn good reason before choosing to disrupt the entire household again.

At first the study also seemed undisturbed, but as my eyes adjusted, my heart skipped a beat. Someone had pushed the button that moved the desk aside. The light on the stairs leading down into the passageway had been turned on. Someone had entered the house, but I couldn’t call Dan from here and didn’t want to lose the chance to discover the identity of the intruder. All of a sudden my policy of not crying wolf didn’t seem so wise. I picked up a large letter opener from the desk and started down the stairs. The cloying feeling of danger increased with each step. The second bookcase on the left hand side of the hall was moved aside, revealing a passage I hadn’t known existed. The walls in this new passage were lined with artwork. Creeping silently along, I noticed that the art consisted of a variety of styles. At a quick glance I saw pen-and-ink, charcoals, watercolors and oils. I wouldn’t know what all was there until I had time to investigate. Right now my attention was focused on finding out who was down here and why. The passage climbed steadily upward. There didn’t seem to be any side doors, at least none that were obvious, until the end of the passage. Here one door opened to the right. By now my sense of direction had become confused and I wasn’t sure what part of the house this passage ran through, but it might be somewhere on the second floor.

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From living off the grid in the Arizona desert, Eileen has moved to the woods of upstate New York. She has authored a standalone adventure novel called Desert Shadow. She is also the author of Alicia Trent Series. The Black Cane : Dowager Diaries Book 1 is her latest release.




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