Interview with Baer Charlton as Presented by Partners in Crime Tours

 

Do you have to travel much concerning your book(s)?

Not much. But then, I have traveled extensively in the past for other reasons. I learned a bit of Swahili when I traveled to Tanzania and Rwanda as a newbie photojournalist. The countries and the people left indelible marks on my memories and soul.

I have traveled on six of the seven continents. I’m a weather wimp these days, so I won’t be chasing penguins soon.

Years ago, my wife and I were vacationing on the Big Island in Hawaii. Having grown up in a tourist town, I knew that most tourists do not know what they’re looking at until someone tells them. So, buying tours from locals is a great     way to go. One of the guides had marvelous stories about the ancient Hawaiians. The other guide had a glorious name. So, both the name and the story went into the book I was working on: Pirate’s Patch.

With Secrets of the Gold, I have been to Arizona several times. The resort is one of my wife’s favorite ways to be spoiled, and I like the food and air.

Duff and Bean’s relationship starts with him exposing her to a marvelous world she would have never known. So, his showing her a snowflake in the hot Arizona desert was a natural. For me, as a twenty-one-year-old, it was only about fifty miles out of my way, but an oddity worth seeing.

Much of the places I put in my books, I have been to. They may have changed a bit in the last decade or three, but I know how vivid the blue paint made from lapis stone still is in the tombs of the pharaohs. The smell of the rotting jungle at the top of the volcanos in Rwanda is not the same as the rotting swamps of Georgia and Louisiana. You must go there to experience the difference the soil makes in how the vegetation rots.

 

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Interview with Debra Parmley as Presented by Itsy Bitsy Book Bits

 

For those new to your work, please tell us a bit about yourself, your books, and your genre/s.

I live in a motorhome full-time with my husband and we travel the U.S. while I write. I write in several subgenres of romance and I'm most known for military romantic suspense books writing as Debra Parmley. As Debra Bishop, I write fairy tales, fantasy and children's books. I've started a non-fiction memoir about our first year in the motorhome. 

What lessons have you learned as a writer?

There are so many, but the main one is to trust where the story wants to go. 

If you won the lottery, what would you do with the money?

I would pay off all our debts, then hire some people to help me with my book business, and we'd take a trip to Tahiti and stay in the over-the-water huts. I would make sure my family was doing okay and then I'd donate to a few places. 

In your everyday life, how do you give back to the world?

I believe that every day we are alive is a beautiful day and that is how I live. I hope that my example can inspire people. I try to put positive things into the world with my words and my actions.

If your life was a song, what song would it be and why?

What a Beautiful World. Because that is what I see when I look at our world.

Name two authors you wish more people knew about.

Susan Boles who writes southern cozy mysteries, and Jocie McKade whose books make me laugh. 

What are some of your hobbies?

I love to read, take walks on the beach, watch the ocean and the sandpipers, write, dance, sing, shoot pool, long guns and my Mongolian horse bow (primitive archery), collect shells, cross stitch, and read stories to my grandkids. 

When reading reviews, what is something you love to see written?

I love to see what the reader enjoyed about the story, how it made them feel, and what they'd like to see more of. 

What are you currently working on?

I'm working on my first SEAL series which will come out in August.

​What books are currently in your to-read list?

The Warrior by Sharon Sala, Dragonblade by Kathryn LeVeque, Key West Slam by Mike Pettit, and By the Light of the Silvery Moon by Tricia Goyer which I just started reading. The rest of my list is way too long to share here. 

What is your favorite book made into a movie/TV show?

Stardust by Neil Gaiman.

What is something people would be surprised to know about you?

I walked the plank of a pirate ship off the coast of Grand Cayman in the Caribbean, and I have a water phobia and a fear of heights. But then I climb lighthouses because I'm afraid of heights.

What is your favorite season of the year and why?

Summer because I can walk on the beach barefoot and listen to the ocean.

How do you overcome writer's block? 

I write on a legal pad and move from room to room and I start off writing about how frustrated I am to not be writing a certain thing I want to write. Then voila, soon I am writing again.

How do you plan out the plot of your stories?

If I plot the whole book, I will never write it. So I can only have a general idea of where it's going in my head. Then I let the story and the story people go where they naturally want to go. 

You are filling out this interview as part of a tour with Itsy Bitsy Book Bits. What made you choose Itsy Bitsy Book Bits?

I've hired Itsy Bitsy Book Bits before, and Colleen did a great job! It was wonderful.

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We Knew All Along by Mina Hardy Book Review

I received a gifted copy and am providing a review. Publishing December 2022. (Not my picture.)

Jewelann has been married to Ken for a good thirteen years now, ever being the ‘perfect’ wife, or so she hopes. They have a son, Eli. Eli is one of those kids who just does not fit in no matter how hard he tries. Jewelann, being the mom that she is, will go to great lengths to protect Eli. Jewelann has also inherited the family home and absolutely refused to move. There is a carriage house behind the main house. Jewelann also has a bit of a shopping problem, so there’s the issue with storing things in the carriage house along with the ‘secret’ storage unit. Things come to a boiling point between her and Ken when Christian Campbell (C.C. back in the way) rents, to Jewelann’s dislike and delight, the carriage house with Ken’s approval.

This calls into question Jewelann’s unrelinquished feelings toward Christian. Not to mention Lisa and Beth’s shock that C.C. is still around. Lisa is Jewelann’s best friend from days long past, and she is not too fond of Beth, but with Lisa there is Beth so she does her best. Christian … he’s quite the eye candy, so to speak, but he’s also quite sneaky … and a liar. Ken … how does one explain Ken? He’s not what he appears to be. There is a past incident that ties all of these characters together, a tragedy really that happened a long time ago, but no one quite forgot.

The twists that pop up near the end of this tale sure weren’t expected. The truths that were revealed are quite intriguing. The ending seemed a bit rushed to me, but this was a twisted read which I quite enjoyed overall. If you like a mind twister - add this one to your TBR.

It's News To Me by R.G. Belsky Book Review/Blog Tour

 

I received a gifted copy and am providing a review.

This is the first book I have read by Mr. Belsky and my first introduction to Clare Carlson. This is book 5 in The Clare Carlson Mysteries.

Clare Carlson is the news producer for Channel 10 News. Clare has a propensity, as a news reporter, to chase stories … even to her detriment. She has a need to get to the truth of her stories, such is the case with Riley Hunt. It is not a spoiler to say that Riley Hunt was the victim from the get-go of this tale. Clare finds herself also dealing with a huge management change at Channel 10, losing her mentor, who was replaced by Ms. Endicott. It is Ms. Endicott’s job to hike up the ratings for Channel 10 News, so she put Clare on-air once again, and expected her to deal with her duties as news producer as well.

Clare finds herself doing what she loves … chasing the story, asking questions to find out what really happened to Ms. Hunt. She finds herself meeting some interesting characters and stirring up trouble with all her questions. Clare’s friend, Janet, is also always trying to set her up with someone, feeling that Clare needs a relationship which only adds to the personal aspect of Clare’s life. Just when you think you figured out whodunnit - plot twist!

Clare is a three-time divorcee so is not an expert on relationships by any means. She also tends to ignore what is happening in her personal life using her defense mechanisms - humor and burying herself in her work - making her an extremely relatable character. I very much enjoyed reading about her adventures in It’s News To Me. I  was quite entertained with the characters in this story, and Clare’s antics.

  

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The Perfect Brother by Chris Patchell Book Review/Blog Tour

 

I received a gifted copy and am providing a review.

Amar Saraf is a professor at a university. Indira is his sister, who specializes in writing code - the particular code she is writing gathers geodata. Indira struggles with this for various reasons.

Mallory is a student at the university and works at a local coffee shop where her path crosses daily with Tim. Katie Lord goes missing. Katie also happens to be the fiancée of Tim.

Brock Sinclair - a student who attends the same university and wants more from Mallory.

Rani and Falguni - a daughter and a mother. Complicated relationship.

Amar and Indira, Rani and Falguni come from a culture that still believes in arranged marriages. This is how Amar and Rani become engaged, much to Amar’s disappointment and Rani’s giddiness. Rani is a complicated lady; she shows absolutely no emotion. Amar makes the mistake of getting involved with Mallory. While he does not have tenure, it’s still a bad idea but the two of them cannot ignore their attraction. Katie Lord’s disappearance rattles cages. The obvious suspects are questioned.

Something terrible happens to Mallory and Amar is the prime suspect. In steps Indira who refuses to give up on her brother. Enter Dylan, Indira’s boss. Enter Jason, a beat cop. Enter the geodata, as the saying goes: “Data doesn’t lie.” While Indira wants to believe in her brother’s innocence, she cannot dismiss what the data shows. The stress of Amar’s situation lends to her parents’ distress. Her mom is not well, and her dad’s business suffers. Rani comes up with a plan to which Amar agrees.

I don’t want to give too much away, but if you’re looking for a new author in the “crime thriller” genre, give Ms. Patchell a shot.

This book shows that finding new authors can be a pleasant surprise. This book trapped me when I first started reading it and for a 400-plus page book, I was done within a week. I enjoyed all the unexpected twists, the family bonds, the broken relationships, the story itself, the link between our geodata and the information it can provide, even if we don’t even think about it. If you’re looking for a book you can curl up with, give this one a try.

  

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Death in a Dark Alley by Bradley Pay Book Review

 

I received a gifted copy and am providing a review. (Not my picture.)

This is book two in the Spectrum Series, book one being The Killings Begin. In this book, we are taken through the past history of some of the characters we met in book one. We find out how Lydia and Mari met. We meet Frank and learn about his history, his troubled past, his relationships. We meet Isabella and how she had a friendship with Frank. We also find out the struggles of Isabella and what she does to survive when she strikes off on her own. Frank takes Isabella on a trip to meet his Uncle Victor; Isabella and Victor have their own story. And we meet a whole host of other characters.

We get just a bit more of the relationship between Tracey Lauch and Charlotte, and some of their travel adventures. Tracey is a wildly captivating man, but he has a darkness to him. Personally, I want more of Tracey’s story, what makes him tick, the reason he does what he does, the meaning behind his triggers. What makes Charlotte so special to Tracey?

Sanctuary by C.L. Tolbert Book Review/Blog Tour

 

I received a gifted copy and am providing a review.

In this tale, you will meet some very relatable, vivid characters. This was the first time I’ve been introduced to Emma Thornton, attorney and law professor, along with her significant other Ren and her twin boys, Billy and Bobby. You will also meet Stacey who finds herself in the midst of being accused of a crime - that being the death of James, the leader of the Japaprajnas. You will also meet his wife, Cecelia, and Mira who has a son with James and is also involved with the Japaprajnas.

The Japaprajnas temple is supposed to be a place where people can find, if you will, sanctuary. These folks come from all walks of life, and Stacey’s “job” was to recruit those who were homeless, on drugs, or trying to escape from a bad situation. These folks were put to work either in the massage parlor in the back of the temple or at the smoke shop owned by James and Mira, with the proceeds supposedly going to the temple. Some of the girls were put to work in the back room of said shop and, surprisingly, Moonshine, who manned the front of the store, didn’t know what went on in the back room, or did she? Of course, Moonshine has secrets of her own that she wants to keep buried.

This tale is full of suspicious deaths, drugs, money, a temple that isn’t all it seems, and, to keep things interesting, there are a couple of twists that you won’t see coming. A traditional whodunnit set in the heart of New Orleans.

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Fallout by Carrie Stuart Parks Book Review/Blog Tour

 

I received a gifted copy and am providing a review.

Clan Firinn is a place specifically designed to help law enforcement personnel gain back the physical, emotional, and spiritual selves after seeing some of the tragedies they encounter. Clan Firinn was founded by Beatrice and Dr. Brun, Dr. Brun being the on-site director and Beatrice being somewhat of a mystery. One such guest of Clan Firinn is Dr. Dutch Van Seters who, after being a client, stayed on as an advisor. You’ll also meet Scotty and Leroy. Being such a place, imagine Samantha’s (Sam) surprise when she finds herself staying there, even temporarily, after a tragic accident occurred at the school she was teaching at.

Coincidentally, Sam meets Mary after the accident at the school who befriends her and offers her a place to stay. Something happens at the Airbnb which is the reason both she and Mary ended up at Clan Firinn. Mary is looking for her missing husband as well as wanting to be an aspiring writer. A couple of things happen at a construction site that lead Sam to start asking questions, to start putting the pieces together. Sam does not trust easily, but she finds herself trusting Dutch and through her questioning Dutch begins to have questions of his own. All these questions lead them down a path neither one of them were expecting. The question is how do all the answers tie into Sam’s life … most especially her past.

This tale, as the title would suggest, has more to do with an incident that happened years ago. Through Sam’s questioning, perseverance, and some misadventures, she finally finds the answers she went looking for. There are also quite a few smaller interconnecting stories intertwined throughout these pages that keep the reader turning pages to find out what really happened and how they all come together.

  

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The Silent Woman by Minka Kent - Release Day Blitz

 

Synopsis

Newlywed Jade Westmore has finally found her forever in husband Wells, a charming, successful, and recently divorced architect—only there’s one caveat. Behind the gates of their elysian estate, hidden from street view in the caretaker’s cottage … lives Wells’ first wife, Sylvie.

Three years ago, the original Mrs. Westmore suffered an unfortunate accident—and hasn’t uttered a sound since. Not a physician, psychologist, or world-renowned specialist has been able to elicit so much as a word from the silent woman … until now.

On an ordinary Tuesday while Wells was away—despite instructions to never disturb the fragile woman—Jade visited her isolated predecessor bearing a peace offering: a bouquet of white lilies. Only she wasn’t expecting Sylvie to have something for her as well: a slip of torn notebook paper with a single word scrawled in shaky black ink.

That word? Run.

About the author 

Minka Kent has been crafting stories since before she could scribble her name. With a love of the literary dark and twisted, Minka cut her teeth on Goosebumps and Fear Street, graduated to Stephen King as a teenager, and now counts Gillian Flynn, Chevy Stevens, and Caroline Kepnes amongst her favorite authors and biggest influences. Minka has always been curious about good people who do bad things and loves to explore what happens when larger-than-life characters are placed in fascinating situations.

In her non-writing life, Minka is a thirty-something wife and mother who equally enjoys sunny and rainy days, loves freshly cut hydrangeas, hides behind oversized sunglasses, travels to warmer climates every chance she gets, and bakes sweet treats when the mood strikes (spoiler alert: it’s often).

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Killing Kindness by Lisa Sell - First Chapter Read

BLURB: Summer 1992: The Six, a group of teenagers, met in a disused mill every night. They thought they were invincible until Simon, a kind young man, disappeared.

Summer 2021: The Six - minus Simon - gather at the renovated mill for his memorial. The reunion begins and a deadly game of cat and mouse ensues. The body count rises. Someone is killing kindness. It's cruel to be kind...

CHAPTER ONE

Three long, hot weeks ended in death. Teenage temperaments boiled over. Humidity slicked their skin with sweat. Blaming the heat for the group falling apart was too convenient. More than mugginess made Simon Pritchard snap.

The Six were united in a common purpose. Every summer holiday, activities took place, giving parents the chance to offload their offspring. Six sixteen-year-olds, fresh from finishing GCSEs, were the chosen ones. Selected teens earned cash helping to run Trillhaven’s holiday club alongside adult supervisors. The Six was hardly an inspired name, but the adults found it helped the assistants to bond. Being in a group made them feel elite. Those only a few years younger respected their authority.

Alex, Kat, Joe, Stevie, Erin, and Simon formed the gang of 1992. Kids hung around them, desperate to be a favourite. The adult helpers admired the teens’ work ethic while ignoring their night-time shenanigans. Young adults need to let loose, particularly when preparing for further education or work. A disused mill on the outskirts of Trillhaven became a playground. There they learnt how to tip from childhood over the cusp into adulthood. The Six discovered the joys of alcohol, accompanied by a love of music and sometimes each other. The owner of the mill watched from her cottage across the way. She stayed out of their business until she had no choice.

On the last evening of the holiday club, children danced to a DJ’s cheesy tunes. Nearly every local entertainment event was led by him. The Dorset town of Trillhaven lacked social opportunities. Everything was small, including the locals’ closed minds, overpopulated residential areas, and crammed schools. A blanket woven with community gossip and judgement spread wide over them all.

The pressure of small town life weighed on Simon. From experience, everyone expected him to be nice. If the dictionary had a visual representation of kindness, Simon’s photograph would be on display, not that he would’ve appreciated it. The young man hated his babyish face and impish grin. Sharper, more mature features might have allowed him to say no more often and for it to be accepted.

Simon’s friends believed his cup of kindness would always run over. That summer, they received it in abundance, until the boy broke. We all have darker natures we try to suppress. For a while, Simon kept his demons hidden.

Then came Friday 21 August 1992, when The Six disintegrated. Fights, betrayal, disappointment, and damning allegations signalled the end.

Kindness isn’t infinite. That night, Simon killed kindness. He might have murdered a man, too. Simon can’t tell anyone what happened. He was never seen again.

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Available in eBook, Kindle Unlimited, and paperback.

The Silent Woman by Minka Kent Book Review

I received a gifted copy and am providing a review. (Not my picture.)

A freak accident leaving a woman in a catatonic-like state, unable to communicate.

A husband who divorces his first wife and moves his second wife into his home.

A second wife who accepts the situation, but begins to discover things that are unfathomable.

A neighbor who befriends the second wife and, through circumstances, discovers a truth she was least expecting.

A mother-in-law who becomes an ally.

As you may or may not know, I am a huge Minka Kent “fan girl,” so when the opportunity arises to snag a copy of her book, I jump on it. The Silent Woman is no exception. I devoured this tale in three days … I thought it was that intriguing. The premise of this tale is Jade meeting Wells through the book she was researching, that being a true story based on Wells’ grandmother’s life, Viviette. Circumstances being what they were, they end up getting married which gives Jade a closer look into Viviette’s life as she was living in the same house, the house that had been in the family for decades, housing all of Viviette’s diaries. But, wait … some diaries are missing. Where did they go and why? Jade decides she wants to spend some more time with Sylvie, Wells’ first wife, who conveniently Wells lets stay in the guesthouse behind the main house, being sure to provide Sylvie the care she needs after her accident. Is that the only reason?

This book contains a bit of everything … dysfunctional family ties; lies and deceit; secrets that come to surface with the right questions being asked. There is enough intrigue to keep readers turning the pages to find out what really happened, but the bigger question underlying everything is why? Be sure to add this one to your TBR - releasing September 27, 2022.

The Damned Lovely by Adam Frost Book Review/Blog Tour

 

I received a gifted copy and am providing a review.

The Damned Lovely is a bar owned by a retired cop, Jiles. You will also meet the bar patrons – Pa, The Rooster, Slice, Lily, and Jewels who worked at the bar. There is also an “office” that is referred to as the box, where Sam (the main character) uses some space to pursue his writing career, or lack of. For some scratch, Sam also drives folks around. One evening, a new patron shows up, no one knew her name. She just sat quietly, reading her book, or so it seemed that is what she was doing. Turns out, her name was Josie Pendleton and someone didn’t like her sniffing around a couple of organizations. All Sam had left of her was the denim shirt she mistakenly left at the bar. So, Sam being Sam, and having had too much to drink, decides to figure out what really happened to Josie.

In his quest, he learns about a couple of organizations Josie was apparently involved in – Patriot Strong and Backyard Dreams. He does find out something about one of these organizations. Sam began to question whether he should give up on his quest. He decides, since Detective Pinner was seemingly getting nowhere with the investigation, to continue on, asking his questions, stirring up trouble trying to find answers.

I think we all have a little bit of Sam in ourselves. Sometimes we just cannot let things go, sometimes we get the answers, sometimes we don’t. I’m not exactly sure what genre this tale would fall into, but it is a refreshing read that doesn’t follow all the rules, so to speak, in that it is not so cut-and-dried you’ll figure out who the bad guy is.

 

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Vicious Ripples by Lee Matthew Goldberg Book Review

 

I received a gifted copy and am providing a review. (Not my picture.)

This is book 4 in The Desire Card series. If you are looking for a good series to read, check out this one. It is a 5-book series based around, well, The Desire Card. The Desire Card is an organization that was founded on the premise of bringing a client’s most desired wish come true, whether it be a rare bottle of wine, an exotic trip, or even eliminating the peskiness from a client’s life. Vicious Ripples manages to tie up some loose ends from the first three books.

We find out just what lengths J.D. Storm (now Marcus Edmonton) will go to, to rid himself of The Desire Card and its tentacles leached into his life. We find out how strong Gracie (Harrison and Helen’s daughter) is. We find out just how dangerous the leader of The Desire Card, known as Clark Gable, can be and what lengths he will go to in order to protect his precious organization. There are also some specific terms randomly thrown end referencing book 1, clever!

I highly recommend reading this series in order to get a better sense of the characters. Series in Order: Immoral Origins, Prey No More, All Sins Fulfilled, Vicious Ripples, Desire’s End. Now, to get my hands on book 5!

All The Broken Girls Book Review/Blog Tour

 

I received a gifted copy and am providing a review.

Marisol Alvarez (Mari – “rhymes with sorry”) is a crime reporter who has just returned after a two-week suspension. Her first ‘welcome back’ assignment was less than exciting to her, that of reporting on a baby sloth. She’s a crime reporter! She decides that she needs to just go with it because she needs her job; she has bills to pay. Her photographer, Orlando (called O) is assigned to go with her, just like he did before her suspension. Naturally, on the way to Busch Gardens, they see police cars, lights, the whole thing. Mari decides they need to investigate. O warns her against it. She doesn’t listen. She sees the two girls, she sees the scene, she takes it upon herself to do what she’s not supposed to do. In the process, she gives her bracelet to one of the girls; she constantly forgets and constantly reaches for it, then she remembers.

Time and time again, O has covered for her until he can’t anymore. Mari keeps digging and digging and keeps coming up with theories. Along comes Hoodie Hannibal, at least that’s what she calls him, and she finds out he’s one of those people who blend in, one of those people you don’t see. He definitely adds some creep factor to this tale. El Jefe (her boss) keeps telling her to stay away from the crime scenes, keeps warning her, until he runs out of patience, and she runs out of a job. She just does not stop, she keeps looking, keeps searching. She shares her theories with Detective Antonio Garcia (Tony) who finally realizes that Mari just may be on the right track and could be valuable in helping solve these crimes. The current crimes also tie into one of years past, that of Marisol’s mother.

The writing is quite good in this tale. The personalities tend to jump off the page, as if you actually know them. In this tale, you have a police procedural, a reporter’s doggedness no matter the consequences, a bit of attraction, cold cases, some sketchy background characters, a sister relationship that is hanging by a thread, an Abuela Bonita (Mari’s grandmother) who watches over her, crime clues that coincide with other cases, and so much more. Definitely a good read.

 

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Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Broken-Girls-Linda-Hurtado-Bond/dp/1649372140/ref=tmm_mmp_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1658064232&sr=8-1

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Immoral Origins by Lee Matthew Goldberg Book Review/Blog Tour

 

I received a gifted copy and am providing a review.

I don’t read blurbs. I like intriguing covers. I like titles of books that lead you to believe what a book is about. I mean … Immoral Origins, it doesn’t get much more intriguing than that. So, having not read the blurb, I opened the cover. Totally not what I was expecting. This book had me from the get-go and I finished it in a day.

Jake Burnam, a young man living in the late 1970s, in a poor neighborhood. His parents were doing the best they could for him and his brother, Emile (who had some major health issues), with his dad working two jobs and his mom working a part-time job. Jake, at heart, was a good guy and did what he could to help, but with the mounting medical bills it just wasn’t enough. He went to a party one evening with his friend, Maggs, and met a lady who called herself Marilyn. She then introduced him to her boss, Gable. This led Jake to become entwined with an organization called The Desire Card, a company based on making dreams come true. Whatever you could imagine and wished for, they would make happen. The money was good, too! Jake could finally help his family.

Maggs, Jake’s best friend for his entire life, also introduced him to his boss, Georgie. Georgie and The Desire Card were on opposing teams, so to speak, but Jake couldn’t let them know he was working for both of them. And … working for both of these organizations led Jake down a path he thought he would never go.

The writing is raw, the writing is honest, the writing is what you might find from the thinking of a young man living in these circumstances. I found this to be an intriguing read that held my attention and I really didn’t want to put it down. If you like books that take you back in time and involve a couple of opposing mafia-type organizations with a young man at odds with himself, this will certainly fit the bill. Book two is Prey No More.

Purchase Links:

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Immoral-Origins-Suspense-Thriller-Desire/dp/1685490859/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1658063726&sr=8-1

Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/immoral-origins-lee-matthew-goldberg/1141468208?ean=9781685490850

 

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Website: http://www.leematthewgoldberg.com/

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Heroes Ever Die by J.A. Crawford Book Review/Blog Tour

 

I received a gifted copy and am providing a review.

This is certainly a different take on your “typical” murder mystery. Ken Allen had a one-time not-quite-starring role as Jove Brand. Needless to say, the movie flopped and he went on to become a private investigator. Through his role of Jove Brand, he met special effects guru, Ray Ford, and they formed a friendship … all these many years later. Fast forward to present day when some mysterious deaths occurred not just a one production company but also at a rival production company. Enter Ken Allen’s not-so-great abilities as a private eye to find out what’s or who is behind these deaths and to help his friend, Ray Ford, get out of the pickle he finds himself in.

Because this is a character-driven book based on superheroes, the jacket that Ray Ford designed for Ken is full of all kinds of gadgets that he uses to incapacitate the “bad” guys he’s after. This tale takes him on some pretty farfetched adventures, but I think that is the point … it is farfetched because aren’t comics farfetched? I found myself chuckling just a bit at some of the antics Mr. Crawford has displayed in this tale of whodunnit.

Mr. Crawford maintained his creativity and his fun tone throughout this entire tale, but again … some of the antics that Mr. Allen and others found themselves in are pretty farfetched and are certainly good for a chuckle!

 

Purchase Links:

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Heroes-Ever-Allen-Super-Sleuth/dp/0744305748/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1655049011&sr=1-1

Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/heroes-ever-die-a-crawford/1140546917?ean=9780744305920

 

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