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When the body of an attractive young woman is found wrapped in a package in a Phoenix city park, homicide detective Sean Richardson is stunned to discover along with the body the driver's license of a woman who was killed forty years earlier. The original victim was the first of four women who were murdered and then dumped in a run-down neighborhood south of the Deuce, Phoenix's long-time skid row district, but the killer was never identified or captured. Sean now joins forces with seventy-eight-year-old Jack Oliva, the retired lead detective on the original cases, in an effort to unravel the mystery. But the investigation has barely begun when another young woman is murdered, duplicating the second crime from the earlier spree. Sean now finds himself in a desperate race to stop a clever and sadistic predator who seems intent on replicating all four of the original crimes. And before it's over, the chase will come perilously close to home for Sean Richardson himself.

WOLF OF CLONTARF IS "VIKINGS" MEETS "BRAVEHEART" AS A LEGENDARY IRISH WARRIOR AND YOUNG WOMAN SPY HELP THEIR KING DEFEAT HORDES OF VIKING INVADERS.When Vikings invaders from across Europe storm into Ireland, her aging king, Brian Boru, must somehow protect his nation. Nordic sagas tell us an obscure and unlikely hero arises to save his people. Wolf the Quarrelsome leaps into history as a nightmare to the Norse and avenger for the Celts. This is Wolf's story spanning 15 years and leading up to an underrated and arguably most decisive battle of the Middle Ages. It is also the story of a young woman who develops a vast network of female spies and two young Irish men who lead medieval special operations forces.The gargantuan figure stood erect to its full height and turned to face the two, its eyes burning, prognathous jaw grinning horribly. Despite the lack of armor, Thorbrand saw that the black lacquered and elegantly ornamented helmet of a Beserker chieftain adorned the head of the giant. The thing must have ripped off the visor because its terrible, scarred face was fully exposed."Ulf!...Fenrir!...Brian's Wolf from Hel!" cried Thorbrand to his dispirited comrade. "When we go now to Valhalla, our fathers' fathers will not disclaim us. Die now with pride and honor by my side!"Praise for Thomas J. Howley's New Novel WOLF OF CLONTARF"A little known but momentous medieval battle and the few years preceding it, along with memorable characters drawn from the Irish annals and Norse sagas will thrill avid fans of historical fiction."-Steven Pressfield, author of the national best seller Gates of Fire;" The Legend of Bagger Vance, "The Warrior Ethos;" and many other fiction and non-fiction books"Vikings versus a medieval Terminator. Wolf of Clontarf echoes with the explosive clash of axes and swords interwoven with tales of first loves. Howley has delivered an epic of heroic combat, subtle romance and high adventure."-Mack Maloney, author of the Bestselling "Wingman" series and many others"In the grand mythmaking tradition of Bernard Cornwell, here is a medieval epic of Irish Warriors and Viking raiders, filled with high adventure, bursting with characters, and bathed in the atmosphere of ancient Ireland. Thomas Howley delivers it all in first novel."-William Martin, New York Times Bestselling Author of Cape Cod and Bound for Gold"The life of Ireland's most mysterious and badass warriors comes to life in white-knuckle details, as the Norse invaders of Ireland discover that the only thing bigger and more badass than a heavily-armed band of Viking berserkers is a man known only as Wolf the Quarrelsome."-Ben Thompson, Badass of the Week"This is a work of grand historical fiction that weaves a tale full of characters, causes and plots that more than rivals Game of Thrones. And its backdrop is real - the chaotic and complex early medieval world locked in a clash of cultures and values. Flush with action and drama, it is ultimately the characters, both historic and fictitious, who determine the destiny of cultures which are at war but also inexorably entwined."-S.W. O'Connell, author of "The Patriot Spy" and "The Cavalier Spy"

ASSASSIN JULIA HAMPTON IS READY TO QUIT THE GAME AND RETURN TO HER SCHOOLTEACHER ROOTS - ONLY TO LEARN SHE'S MARKED FOR DEATH.Primary teacher Julia Hampton's quiet life in Oregon upends with the murder of her parents and sister. Julia seeks revenge against those responsible, and against all odds, she succeeds. Her success is noticed by an organization dedicated to the same task on a grand scale: eliminate anyone importing and selling narcotics. Julia accepts assignments as a contract killer for The Company and makes a name for herself as J. Settling in rural Idaho to live alone as a substitute teacher offers a low-profile base for assignments. Dawson Pelletier owns a nearby farm and looks after Julia's place when J is away. All goes well until she's wounded and barely makes it home. She finds her neighbor is much more than a gentleman farmer when only one of his many hidden resources is to become her expert caregiver.Her thirst for vengeance sated and faced with her mortality, Julia notifies The Company that the assignment she barely survives is her last, and she'll return to teaching fulltime, but her resignation is rejected unless she fulfills a final contract. Against previous rules of engagement, her target is outside US borders, and she must leave her familiar firearm behind and find alternate means to terminate a giant ex-athlete responsible for importing tons of drugs stateside each week. J must take on a brute three times her size if she is to have a chance to return to the quiet life and budding romance wants."Pitts is a highly skilled storyteller. Riveting - action filled - yet woven with love and unforgettable characters. Can't wait for the next one!"-Judy Schwartz, Educator"Pitts is one of those authors who makes readers feel as if they have lived all their lives in the settings of what he writes, and can move from an exciting, dangerous scene on one page to a sensitive, personal, and touching moment on the next. His dialogue always rings true."-Jim Tevis - Professor and Historian"I love Jeffrey A. Pitts' books! He takes care to develop multiple characters and entwine their storylines. When you get done reading you feel like you know these people as neighbors and miss them. I can't wait to read and find out where Jeffrey will take us in his next book!"-Amy Garrison, K-12 Reading Specialist"... I cannot put Jeffrey's books down until I've read to the last page!"-Terin Heye-Bookkeeper, Olympia, WAMy initial dispatching of the Sanchez woman and three of her henchmen were as routine as my daily practice knocking bowling pins off fence posts, but no drill can prepare a person for an actual gun battle. For the first time in my life, I felt the shock of a bullet. My hand explored my stomach and slipped through wetness before pain set in. Dropping to one knee, I exchanged my nearly empty magazine. Two men remained who planned to end my life. I needed every round now in my gun.Hearing the telltale sounds of magazines ejected and the fumbling to reload in the dining room, I stepped through the doorway with my eye locked over the sights. Both men looked in my direction, clumsily releasing their slides to chamber rounds.Dilligent practce with the nearly silent and recoilless Mark IV .22/45 behind my house paid off. The men wanting to kill me now became no more than wobbling bowling pins, and I simply squeezed the trigger once, then again. Both men fell faster than I can tell it.

A BRUTAL MURDER, A HAUNTED LAWYER, AND A RAGING BATTLE OVER THE FUTURE OF A NATIONAL FOREST COMBINE IN A LETHAL MIX THAT THREATENS TO DEVASTATE A SMALL MONTANA COMMUNITY AND ANY NUMBER OF LIVES ALONG WITH IT…Kalispell, Montana Attorney Dave Matthews is on a downhill slide, blaming himself for the recent death of one of his closest friends. He's drinking heavily and generally avoiding his responsibilities when the brother of another close friend, a mill worker named Steve Helstrom, is charged with the murder of a prominent environmentalist. Dave reluctantly agrees to defend Helstrom and suddenly finds himself thrust into a case in which the evidence appears heavily stacked against his client. He's also finds himself thrown in the middle of a raging battle over the future of Montana's national forests, and before it's over Dave's own future will be very much on the line as well."Crossroads is a deep dive into the kind of deadly conflict that a vast and beautiful landscape can produce. There's treachery in Thane's Big Sky country, and battle-worn lawyer Dave Matthews is determined to peel back the layers to reveal the always-elusive truth. An engrossing read!"-Gerry Boyle, author of Strawman and the Jack McMorrow mysteries.Praise for the Works of James L. Thane"Fatal Blow is one of the best procedurals I've read in years. Packed with twists and turns and unexpected revelations, it's beautifully written and tautly plotted. Thane's finest yet!"- Christine Carbo, Award-winning author of The Wild Inside"Fatal Blow is a meticulous and engrossing procedural-from the perspective of both the dogged detective and the surprising, enterprising criminal."-Lou Berney, Edgar Award winning author of The Long and Faraway Gone"Thane reads like Michael Connelly and his Phoenix is detailed." - Paul French, CrimeReads"No Place to Die is a two-in-one treat, a convincing police procedural bolted to a nail-biter suspense novel. A good novel gives you real people in a real place, and James L. Thane delivers both with his skillfully drawn cops, victims and crooks in today's Phoenix." - Sam Reaves, Author of Mean Town Blues"No Place To Die is an auspicious beginning to what I hope will become a series. Sean and Maggie make a great crime-solving team."- Barbara D'Amato, Author of Death of a Thousand Cuts"An excellent debut..."- The Poisoned Pen Booknews"An engaging police procedural that hooks the audience. ... Readers will relish James L. Thane's tense thriller."- The Mystery Gazette"A fast action thriller"- Suspense Magazine

To save her marriage, Laura Harrison accompanies her husband Jack to Indonesia where he is to take over as president of troubled bank; but when her premonitions become reality, events spin out of control.Laura expects their new home in Jakarta to be a romantic hideaway like something out of a classic Bogart movie. Instead she walks into a house of horrors. White sheets cover Gothic furnishings, and black garments hang in the closets. It's as if the former occupants had fled from some danger. Despite feelings of doom, Laura is determined to make things work. At the local market she's appalled to see a baby orangutan for sale, its mother having been killer by loggers. She resolves to save the endangered primates and their rainforest habitat. As Laura attempts to grow closer to her husband, they become at odds over his shady business dealings. And when his secrets and life of lies are revealed, Laura finds herself alone and responsible for her own destiny.

A FORMER MARINE SNIPER WAGES A PERSONAL WAR AGAINST THE CARTEL AND HUMAN TRAFFICKERS IN THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA DESERT. Drew, a former Marine sniper, his partner, and an unemployed slacker become entangled in a human- trafficking ring. After a devastating financial setback, Drew reluctantly agrees to transport human cargo. Hired on to transport "special cargo," their only instructions are not to inspect the load. The discovery they make places them in the crosshairs of a sadistic cartel leader. In the desert, they join forces with an-on-the run narcotics detective and former cartel sicario. What follows is a dangerous cat-and- mouse game to save the cargo and themselves through the back-country desert of Southern California. The desert holds a path for a new life or death for all those attempting the dangerous crossing.The Silence and the Dark is a no nonsense, go for the jugular thrill ride, yet nuanced with heart felt emotions and plenty of surprises! One of the best debuts I've read in a very long time. I can't wait to read Marc Carlos' next effort! -Matt Coyle, Author of the bestselling Anthony Award-winning Rick Cahill crime novelsAn excellent and poignant novel. The author describes each scene so vividly the readers are transported as if they were actually there. A gut-wrenching story that moves quickly and keeps the reader engaged. While this story is fictional, it could just as well be an expose on today's immigration plight. A must read for anyone who enjoys a suspense filled action novel. -Merle Norman, Author of Finders Keepers"No disrespect, amigos, pero, you have seen me. There is no turning back on this now. Not a question of being in or not. You are all," Caritas was looking directly at Drew, "most definitely in.""We know where you live," Fatty couldn't help himself. "We know what your kids look like."The muscles and tendons in Drew's forearms twitched, firing with violence that begged to be unleashed."No se preocupen, don't worry, boys," Caritas said as he swept the wallets and other items off the hood of the Escalade and onto the dirt. The dust cloud was still swirling as Caritas walked toward Drew and Chino."Do the job. Don't fuck around. Get paid. Muy simple, que no?"

A PSYCHOLOGIST DESCRIBES HER EXPERIENCE WORKING IN THE DANGEROUS AND UNPREDICTABLE WORLD OF THE FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEMBy focusing on her experience working in the Federal Bureau of Prisons, a female psychologist gives an account of the world inside the system. Prisons are highly structured environments with specific policies and procedures to ensure consistent orderliness, yet simultaneously there exists an ever-present underlying turbulence that threatens to erupt at any time. At higher security prisons these eruptions occur all too often, and can range from absurd behaviors, like self-administered liposuction, to serious assaults and gruesome murders. As I Live and Breathe provides a glimpse into the federal prison system and highlights some of the challenges correctional workers face when tasked with managing extreme criminals in a dangerous and unpredictable world.I didn't always believe in the existence of these convoluted examples of our species; these individuals with "as if personalities," acting as if they are human. There was a time when I believed criminal behavior was primarily due to circumstances. I believed many of these people had a poor upbringing, had developed a drug addiction due to biochemical unluckiness, had made a series of bad decisions, or were the victims of social injustices. I also believed all inmates would benefit from the opportunity for self-improvement. If treated with respect, anyone could become a productive member of society, even if their society was limited to the world inside the walls of a prison. Many people have this same perspective-the fundamental belief that people are good or, at a minimum, can become good, given the right set of circumstances. Managing maximum-security inmates-those that are generally described as the "worst of the worst"-changed my view. These inmates don't respond to basic correctional interventions; yet, they still have to be managed by correctional staff."…a heartfelt, dynamic testimonial to a great career in a difficult field…personal, insightful…gives a clear illustration of the dangers of working inside a prison…"-1st Lt. Gary F. Cornelius, Deputy Sheriff, Retired, Fairfax County (VA), Adjunct Faculty: George Mason University."…During my tenure as Warden at USP Marion I quickly learned to trust advice and insight from Dr. Patterson…Dr. Patterson has captured the essence of how corrections changes staff…"-J. Walton, Warden, Marion, Retired."…realistic picture of life inside Federal prison facilities…an honest description of a bizarre culture, comprised of psychopaths, pedophiles, and other sex offenders, substance abusers, and those suffering from an array of mental health and personality disorders... -Dr. Paul M. Lucko, Chair, Department of Community Leadership and Human Services, Murray State University.

DECLARED AN ENEMY OF ROME, ARRIUS MUST NOT ONLY FACE GENERAL ARVINNIUS'S RE-LENTLESS EFFORT TO FIND AND EXECUTE HIM, BUT ALSO THE HOSTILITY AND DISTRUST OF THE NATIVE TRIBES NORTH OF HADRIAN'S WALL.General Arvinnius gave the tribune a hard look. "Querinius, Arrius is to be taken alive no matter the cost. I want to be present when the treasonous bastard is crucified."Now an outcast and a fugitive of Rome, Arrius is not easily accepted by the Selgovi in spite of Ilya and his close friendship with her son, Joric, High Chieftain of the Selgovae Tribe. Arrius works hard to make the tribal clan chiefs understand the inevitable slaughter that is about to happen when the tribe confronts the legions about to march north. In time, he is able to convince the tribesmen to change their individual style of combat to a more unified approach and avoid pitch battles in favor of skirmish and ambush. When Joric is killed early in the conflict, Ilya becomes queen of the Selgovi. By now, Arrius has won the respect and confidence of the tribe. The subsequent invasion by the Roman legions is made more problematic by disaffection among the tribes. When Arrius is captured by Tribune Querinius, it becomes both a rallying cry for the Selgovae Tribe and a turning point in the war. Although the defeat of Querinius is significant, the tribe begins to accept the inevitable that Roman might is too great for the tribes to overcome; consequently, it falls to Arrius to play a key role in the Selgovi withdrawal north into Caledonia where the tribes already there intend to resist the southern migration. "Historical fiction at its very best, Preston Holtry's Enemy of Rome provides a powerful and most satisfying conclusion to his Arrius trilogy. With effective dialogue, provocative male and female characters, and exhilarating sections of violence, this well researched book makes us feel as though we are on the inside looking around us rather than merely on the outside looking in. A must-read novel."-John Vance, author of Echoes of November and Awake the Southern Wind"Preston Holtry has surpassed himself with Enemy of Rome, the final installment of the Arrius trilogy. Based on the first two novels, I expected a thrilling end and Preston did not disappoint! … With realistic characters and unforgettable images of life in the Roman encampment and the tribal villages, Preston weaves a masterful tale, intertwining historical fact and riveting fiction. Be prepared to stay up late as you won't want to put it down. This is an exciting finale to the trilogy, right to the last page!"- Randall Krzak, author of The Kurdish Connection and Dangerous Alliance"Enemy of Rome continues the story of the maverick Roman who is at odds with the men who command him… a most believable novel. He transports the reader to the northern frontier in the second century very well. The dramatic ending is satisfying and the writer teases the reader with literary pleasures to come. Preston Holtry has truly joined the ranks of those who write the better books about the Roman Empire."-Griff Hosker, author of the Anarchy and Dragonheart book series."A sprawling, multi-dimensional historical and epic novel in which Mr. Holtry exercises masterful control. He seamlessly weaves together history, adventure, passion, and family dynamics into a fascinating story that is always engaging, intriguing, and illuminating. It is also a helluva lot of fun."-Hank Luce, author of A Darkness in the Pines, Secret of the Nightingale Madonna, Brainways, and Crown of Thorns

WANT ACCESS TO SOLID SCIENTIFIC FACTS REFUTING THE INCESSANT MEDIA HYPE SURROUNDING CLIMATE CHANGE? THEN THE MYTHOLOGY OF GLOBAL WARMING IS FOR YOU!The Mythology of Global Warming is intended to provide the general public with a broad spectrum of scientific and factual information on the subject of Climate Change. This book debunks the incessant, emotional, and largely unsubstantiated claims made by the progressive media and climate scientists that industrial societies such as the United States are destroying our planet due to the use of fossil fuels. What causes global warming? What is a greenhouse gas? What impact do carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuels actually have on the Earth's climate relative to naturally occurring phenomena? Is all ice on Earth really melting, and are sea levels rising at a catastrophic rate? Are all forms of extreme weather, including hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, and droughts increasing dramatically? Are polar bears and other life forms being pushed to the brink of extinction? Will all of this mayhem cease if fossil fuels are replaced by 'green' renewable energy sources? Answers to these questions clearly show that hard facts do not support any of the above dire predictions.The science of global warming is indeed 'settled'; Global Warming is a myth."...Global warming proponents can't prove that man is destroying the planet due to global warming, but Dr. Bunker can prove that we are not. He packs a lot of punch in this small package. Read it, and arm yourself for the great debate."--Phil Valentine, nationally syndicated talk show host of the Phil Valentine Show on Westwood One"In the past 20 years I have reviewed two dozen books dealing with Anthropomorphic Global Warming. There has not been nor ever will be a more comprehensive and understandable book on this subject which is to critical to the entire world's population."-Jay Lehr, Ph.D. Science Director, The Heartland Institute"This is a scholarly work written by a true scientist, yet in a way that makes the topic still accessible to the average person interested in understanding both the science and also the politics of global warming. Highly recommended."-Dr. Jennifer Marohasy, Senior Fellow, Australia's Institute of Public Affairs, co-author of "Climate Change: The Facts, 2014""Unlike so many others, Dr. Bunker's book is so much more than a supposition wrapped up in a pretty bow of meaningless numbers. If you've been waiting for a book that gives actual facts in an easily checked form, you've found it."-G. Dedrick Robinson Ph.D., co-author of Global Warming: Alarmists, Skeptics & Deniers."A timely and well researched book not only for the thoughtful engaged reader, but also for the general public. The book is up-to-date and deals honestly with continuing controversies and uncertainties."-Dr. Sonja A. Boehmer-Christiansen, Department of Geography, Hull University, Former Editor, Energy & Environment.

AN UNFAITHFUL HUSBAND, AN AGGRIEVED WIFE, AND A CUNNING PLAN FOR REVENGE THAT'S TOO CLEVER BY HALF. WHAT COULD POSSIBLY GO WRONG?Becky Miller is stunned to discover that her husband, Walter, is having an affair with a scatter­brained cocktail waitress. In retaliation, she devises a clever plan that will place her philandering husband squarely in the sights of both the police and the IRS before she divorces him and leaves him to the tender mercies of his dopey girlfriend. But as she sets her scheme into motion, things go tragically wrong and Becky winds up a victim of her own carefully-orchestrated plan. Shortly thereafter, a female torso floats to the surface of a Phoenix canal and the case is assigned to hom­icide detective Sean Richardson and his partner, Maggie McClinton. DNA tests confirm that the victim is Becky Miller. But what seems at first to be a fairly straight-forward investigation turns out to be much more complicated, and as their case becomes increasingly convoluted, Sean and Maggie must sort through the havoc that Becky Miller has left in her wake and somehow find the solution to an especially gruesome crime before anyone else pays the ultimate price for a scheme that's gotten way out of hand."FATAL BLOW is a meticulous and engrossing procedural - from the perspective of both the dogged detective and the surprising, enterprising criminal."-Lou Berney, Edgar Award winning author of The Long and Faraway Gone"Beautifully written and tautly plotted--one of the best procedurals I've read in years." - Christine Carbo, Award-winning author of The Wild InsidePraise for the Sean Richardson Series"No Place to Die" is a two-in-one treat, a convincing police procedural bolted to a nail-biter suspense novel. A good novel gives you real people in a real place, and James L. Thane delivers both with his skillfully drawn cops, victims and crooks in today's Phoenix"--Sam Reaves, author of Mean Town Blues"No Place to Die is an auspicious beginning to what I hope will become a series. Sean and Maggie make a great crime-solving team.-Barbara D'Amato, Author of Death of a Thousand Cuts"An engaging police procedural that hooks the audience. … Readers will relish James L. Thane's tense thriller.-The Mystery Gazette"A fast action thriller..."--Suspense Magazine

American businessman Peter Hubley lays sprawled across the floor of a Brazilian airport, cappuccino dripping down what remains of his forehead. Within an hour, his killers are dead and their bodies stolen. When an organized crime syndicate claims responsibility for the savage murder, questions are raised and the case is assigned to Special Agent Nikki Benton.To Benton, a straight-laced FBI veteran, the Hubley case is an unusual and much-anticipated opportunity to prove herself and get out from under the thumb of her misogynistic boss. But she quickly realizes that nothing about it adds up and she may be in over her head. Her instincts prove true when her prime suspect Ben Siebert, a rebellious ex-Marine with a questionable past, is pressing a Glock 27 to her temple.The two are forced to work together when they learn that everything - the death of the killers, the public's assumption Hubley was hiding something, even the case being assigned to Benton - was part of a carefully orchestrated plan...and that they are the next targets. But to stop a formidable perpetrator intent on killing thousands of innocent people, they must risk everything and reveal the shocking truth behind the Hubley case."A terrific debut."-Kyle Mills, New York Times #1 bestselling author."The Hubley Case is intricately plotted and the action never lets up! A great read that fans of Kyle Mills and Michael Connelly won't want to miss."-Ward Larsen, USA Today bestselling author of Assassin's Run"Move over Lee Child and Jack Reacher. J. Lee and his main character, Ben Siebert, take the reader on a page-turning ride that keeps you guessing to the end...I give this well-written book a whole-hearted five thumbs up."-Pamela S. Wight, author of Twin Desires and The Right Wrong Man"The Hubley Case will blow you away and J. Lee is a must-read new talent."-Mike Lawson, author of the award-winning DeMarco Series"Has the pace and the stakes of a Brad Thor or David Baldacci novel. Dynamic characters, vivid settings and intrigue that keeps you guessing until the end make this one a must read. J. Lee has burst onto the scene with brand of storytelling that is hard to put down. I look forward to more like The Hubley Case." -Steve Brigman, author of The Orphan Train and The Old Wire Road"The Hubley Case is everything you want in a thriller. Killer opening, breakneck pace, smartly-drawn characters, startling reversals and, best of all, a truly satisfying ending. You'll be left hoping J. Lee is busy working on the follow-up. I know I am."-Drew Yanno, best-selling author of In the Matter of Michael Vogel and The Smart One"With The Hubley Case, author J. Lee has spun a yarn of intrigue that captures readers from the opening pages and brings them on a wild ride. A smart, fast-paced thriller."- Alfred C. Martino, author of Pinned, Over The End Line and Perfected By Girls

A DIABOLICAL LAST WILL CREATES CHAOS IN THE COMMUNITY RESULTING IN THE MOST HILARIOUS SPOOF SINCE A CONFEDERACY OF DUNCES. The assets of the surprisingly valuable estate of a small time, eccentric lawyer become the target of the unscrupulous and greedy in the bucolic town of Pine Ridge, North Carolina, setting off a chain of events no one could ever have even dreamed of, let alone imagined. It's almost as if the wily old lawyer is playing one last trick, resulting in a rollicking and unpredictable ending. When the opposing attorney's masterful oration was over, Jimmy G was actually sweating. His nervousness was palpable."Do you wish to respond to that argument?"the judge asked him. "Nah, Judge, I can't touch that. Even I gotta a'mit it was pretty good. But Judge, ya know, it'sall fluff. Smoke and mirrors. Judge in dis here courtroom we got a Bible." He made a show of picking it up. "But Judge, we got a different Bible here too. You an' me. We got dis one here." Jimmy picked up an unobtrusive green soft cover book and held it high for the judge and everyone else to see. "Judge, dis is de general statyoots of our state." He opened it and made a show or reading to himself, his lips quivering. No one coughed, rustled, or even burped., as if the courtroom had been evacuated. Praise for O'Halloran's Will A barely successful street lawyer dies but puzzles the townfolk by leaving an unexpectedly large estate to either a church he never attended or to his dogs. David Tanis uses his experiences of almost half century as a judge and a trial lawyer to craft this story of greed and stupidity by those trying to get their hands on the antique gold coins, the winning lottery ticket and an ancient stock certificate now worth millions. The usual suspects are right out of central casting for a 1930's court house drama. A quick read. This well crafted story will educate and leave the reader smiling and laughing out loud.-Tom Keith, District Attorney (Ret), Forsyth County, NC.David Tanis gets it just right. The small Southern town of Pine Ridge comes alive, and so do the characters.- living and dead. Tanis, a lawyer and former judge, makes the courthouse crowd come alive with a light touch of authenticity. There's plenty of wry humor in this fine novel, along with plot twists and turns to keep the reader intrigued. Oh, yes, there's an element of dark mystery that has one wondering. A wonderful story that readers will find totally engaging. Sit back and enjoy.-Joseph L.S. Terrell, author of the Harrison Weaver Mysteries."Tanis has crafted a fascinating legal tale. He has constructed a riveting legal thriller that is both smart and funny. Engaging from the beginning until the end, Tanis left me wanting more."-William B. Reingold, Chief District Court Judge (Retired), Twenty-First Judicial District, North Carolina

ARRIUS IS FACED WITH THE MOST FATEFUL DECISION OF HIS LIFE WHEN EMPEROR ANTONINUS PIUS PLANS TO EXTEND THE EMPIRE'S BORDER IN BRITANNIA NORTH OF HADRIAN'S WALL."On the contrary, Arrius, if you're fortunate enough to see the sun rise tomorrow, it will be you who will be on the way to Eboracum ¿ in chains, I might add. Guards seize him by order of Tribune Quintarius. Marcus Arrius, I place you under arrest for conspiring against the empire of Rome."At the fort called Banna, one of 14 forts on Hadrian's Wall, Marcus Arrius begins the slow process of turning around a dispirited and ineffective Tungrian Cohort stationed there. His efforts are made more challenging, and dangerous, by the hatred and jealousy of Matius Betto, the centurion he replaced as commander. It does not take long for Betto and Tribune Tiberius Quinterius to combine efforts to discredit Arrius. In time, Arrius gains the respect and loyalty of the officers and legionaries at Banna with the exception of a few disgruntled officers who remain committed to Betto. His malaise caused by the brutality of the Judaean war dissipates as his relationship with Ilya deepens when she becomes pregnant with their child. However, it is Ilya who becomes the unwitting means for Quinterius and Betto to accomplish their objective when her heritage and kinship to Beldorach, High Chieftain of the Selgovae are revealed."ARRIUS-Legacy is a fast-paced novel set in the early days of the Roman Wall. Full of action with twists and turns it is an exciting read. It is hard to put down. The detail to the period is remarkable and it is very accurate when dealing with both the Roman Army and the tribes who lived north of the wall. The ending leaves the door wide open for the third in this very enjoyable series."-Griff Hosker, author of the Anarchy and Dragonheart book series."Preston Holtry's ARRIUS Volume 2, Legacy, is a smash hit. Disillusioned with how the Roman Empire handled the war in Judaea, Arrius requested a new assignment about as far away from Rome as possible. He's taken to his new duties well, but speaking his mind continues to get him into trouble with his superiors and with the commander he replaced. The bright side to his current posting is Ilya, a Selgovae woman, and her son, Joric."-Randy Krzak, author of The Kurdish Connection"If you enjoyed Volume 1 of the ARRIUS series: Sacramentum, you won't be disappointed by the next installment---Legacy. The same meticulous research and storytelling will immerse you into the ancient world and have you anxiously anticipating Volume 3."- William Francis, author of The Katie Dugan Case."Preston Holtry's Legacy, the second volume of his Arrius Trilogy, is simply excellent historical fiction, marked by memorable and complex characters, strong dialogue, and impeccable research. Preston depicts expertly the period's robust muscle, when Rome sought to maintain its hold of early Britannia."-John Vance, author of Echoes of November and Awake the Southern Wind

A GHOST SEARCHES FOR THE MEANING OF BOTH HER LIFE AND HER DEATH.Forty-nine-year-old Southern society belle Ladell Allen commits suicide on Christmas night 1948 in the wake of yet another failed love affair. The dead Ladell spends the next six decades revisiting the past, as well as watching the world change within and beyond her home. She interacts with other ghosts including her beloved papa, who coaxes her to ride in his ghostly black Cadillac into the unknown, a ride she is unwilling to take until she has answers to her questions about the meaning of her life and death."... heartbreakingly beautiful story ... Spencer is a masterful story-teller ... Lyrical prose ... leaves you with much more empathy for the broken-hearted. You will absolutely love this book."-Rhonda G. Williams, author of The Naming of Girl."... a dreamlike meditation on love, loss, and the experiences that we carry with us in life, and in death. Few novels have moved me as deeply ... go experience the life and death of Ladell Allen Bonner. You won't regret it."-Rich Marcello, author of The Big Wide Calm."... heartrending and captivating, with deeply emotional characters that will stay with you forever. A ghost's story so real that it's as if the author took dictation from the dead."-RL Gemmill, author of The Demon Conspiracy."... vivid sensory details ... takes the reader into the experiences of Ladell Allen Bonner as a member of a prominent Southern family, as a woman engulfed by an old flame, and as a spirit searching for the meaning of life." -Mary Heady, author of Images of America: Monticello."... perfectly weaves together history, mystery, and creative storytelling. It feels fresh, like great fiction (though a surprising lot is truth). A must-read."-Derrick Sims, writer and director of The Perfect Host: A Southern Gothic Tale."In lyrical vignettes imbued with authentic Southern history and culture, Ghost Walking elegantly chronicles the comedy and pathos of love-addicted Ladell's life and death."-Mia Siegert, author of Jerkbait."... rich detail and striking, original characters immerse readers ... Mark Spencer knows people ... a unique perspective on the human condition and on what every person seeks and needs."-Eva Blaskovic, author of Beyond the Precipice and Druyan.

Teens: How do you get your parents to hear you, take you seriously and prepare for your future? How to Raise Respectful Parents is your guide for how to do both.Parents: Does your teen tune you out? Do you wonder how to communicate so they more easily tune in? How to Raise Respectful Parents is your guide to improved teen communication.How to Raise Respectful Parents is a teen's guide to navigating adult culture by equipping teens with communication skills. Each chapter introduces a new communication skill by using real world examples and conversations between parents and teens. Teens will feel empowered as they try their new communication skills at home, school and work, laying a foundation for entering adulthood. These skills empower teens while enticing parents to read and practice the relationship building and communication skills outlined in the book. Teens will learn how to grow meaningful, more satisfying relationships with their parents through sample conversations and communication exercises about popular teen subjects including homework, driving, friends, dating, social media and more. Tips are also included for helping teens deal with adult culture.

FREE-WILL IS OUR ILLUSION.Why did I do that!? What was I thinking? Behavior is a curious phenomenon and we may often wonder why we do the things we do. In short, it's because of our cells.Our behavior, the decisions we make and the actions we take, are nothing more than cellular responses. How our cells interpret their immediate environment dictates how we respond to our environment. Studies of behavior show that often we are unaware of why we make the decisions we do, and that these decisions can be easily manipulated and influenced by subtle environmental cues. What may seem like a free will decision may indeed not be so. My cells made me do it, explains the phenomenon of behavior as a matter of cellular determinism.

PRESERVE YOUR CAREER OR DO WHAT'S BEST FOR THE PATIENT-THAT'S THE DILEMMA FACING DR. DECLAN MURPHY.Occam's Razor is a medical thriller set against the backdrop of Operation Jackpot, the first major federal sting in the War on Drugs. Declan Murphy, a popular Ob-Gyn physician, is called to the Emergency Department to see Helene Eastland, the sexually abused daughter of the powerful state governor. Helene has also become involved with the Jackpot drug smugglers. Declan decides the only right option is to help Helene flee her father's grasp and the Operation Jackpot subpoena. While on the run, Declan and Helene fall into a forbidden doctor-patient relationship that jeopardizes Helene's freedom and Declan's career."Exciting and informative..." -Jason Ryan, author of Jack-Pot : High Times, High Seas, and the Sting That Launched the War on Drugs."...a wild and gratifying ride, y'all, well worth your money and time."-Roger Pinckney, author of Reefer Moon, Little Gloryand Blow the Man Down."First rate...strings the reader along shamelessly, virtually forcing...an all-nighter!"-Dr. Jeff Thurston, author of Death of Compassion, &1000 Questions About Your Pregnancy."...a gripping thriller, a passionate love story and a hero's journey that will keep the pages turning and have you cheering by the end..."-Taylor Polites, author of The Rebel Wife.

TEN-YEAR-OLD JAMES CANNOT IMAGINE THE FATE THAT AWAITS HIM AND THE PRETTY LITTLE GIRL WHO SITS NEXT TO HIM ON THE INFAMOUS ORPHAN TRAIN."...a superb, coarse-grained voice that makes you want more...the Ozark's new narrator who will stand with Alan Le May, A.B. Guthrie, and of course, the above-mentioned Greg Matthews."-Reavis Z. Wortham, author of the "Red River Mystery Series."James is ten when he is taken from a New York orphanage and sent out west on one of the infamous orphan trains, meeting a pretty little girl on his journey who will one day become the core of his existence and the source of his deepest despair."Gripping from the first sentence to the last-I could not put this book down...An outstanding debut novel from author Steve Brigman."-Diane Moody, author of "Of Windmills and War" and "A Runaway Pastor's Wife.""Brigman is an excellent writer. I could see the characters vividly in my mind as I read the story."-Rolland Love, author of "Blue Hole" and "River's Edge."

BUMBLING SMALL-TOWN SOUTHERN LAWYER HAMISH O'HALLORAN, WHOSE SHIP HAS LONG SINCE SAILED, MUDDLES HIS WAY THROUGH ONE CLOSE CALL AFTER ANOTHER TO SOLVE A BIG TIME DRUG CRIME."David Tanis knows...every last molecule of a court room...vintage small town hijinks at its best."-Joseph Bathanti, Poet Laureate of NC, Prof of English, Appalachian State Univ.The cozy village of Pine Ridge, North Carolina is beset by an epidemic of the dangerous new drug Murti-Bing which renders its users automatons. After being ostracized from Federal Court for twenty years, Hamish O'Halloran, a sad sack lawyer, is appointed to represent a "notorious drug dealer." Thus begins his sordid involvement in a conspiracy involving numerous oddball characters. An inept investigator, he finds himself in dire straits, as his suspicions bounce from one potential conspirator to another."... brings vividly to life the small North Carolina town and the characters..."-Joseph L.S. Terrell, author of Not Our Kind of Killing, and other Harrison Weaver mysteries."...completely unpredictable ending...compelling, and fun read..."-Henry ("Hank") P. Van Hoy, II, Martin & Van Hoy, LLP, Attorneys at Law, Mocksville, NC."...characters right out of a gritty small town Southern court room...a fun read..."-Tom Keith, Forsyth County N.C. District Attorney, Retired.