Showing posts with label thriller. Show all posts
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Prison Blade: The Abduction of Abigail Averies by Niki Hebert McQuilling
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Tuesday, March 25, 2014
'The Blood That Cries in the Ground' by Gregory Bellarmine
The Blood That Cries in the Ground
by Gregory Bellarmine
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Italy. A tough master of novices, Father Dante encounters the bold young priest Antonio who challenges his identity and accuses him of being the Saint Nicholas. But despite the Father faking his death, a determined Antonio discovers a rather alive Dante arrayed in kilt and armor.
In return for Antonio’s silence—and to protect the town from attracting all manner of darkness—Dante agrees to tell his life story. Without explanation, Dante orders Antonio to meet him at night in the abandoned Cathedral, the site of a former battle that the Church has kept secret for a generation.
In return for Antonio’s silence—and to protect the town from attracting all manner of darkness—Dante agrees to tell his life story. Without explanation, Dante orders Antonio to meet him at night in the abandoned Cathedral, the site of a former battle that the Church has kept secret for a generation.
Until today.
The Criskindl. Ice Steeds. The Unborn. Saint.
From the Dark Ages’ when Poet-Sorcerers ruled kings, to the Holy Land when a new civilization was rising, to Revolutionary France where love is lost and gained, Father Dante pursues the one responsible for both his master and his mother’s deaths: Black Peter, his brother.
The Criskindl. Ice Steeds. The Unborn. Saint.
From the Dark Ages’ when Poet-Sorcerers ruled kings, to the Holy Land when a new civilization was rising, to Revolutionary France where love is lost and gained, Father Dante pursues the one responsible for both his master and his mother’s deaths: Black Peter, his brother.
Read an excerpt:
From effulgent smoke came forth a dark man of such height that his head grazed the broken frame. Straight jet hair fell to his narrow waist, and from each hip hung a curved, empty scabbard. The flaming scimitars crackled in his gauntleted fists.
Liquid fire burned in eyes that rejected fear. Garbed in shades of black, from hose and metal gloves to chest armor, the intruder moved forward like a shadow stealing across a barren heath. He hovered a dangerous pace from the midwife. And when he spoke, though his breath had the scent of lilacs his voice had the timbre of fine-tuned rage:
"I thank you graceful Lady for your months of natal torture, and I do hope that in time you forgive what will surely cause you terrible grief." His fiery stare fell on the child cradled in the midwife's arms. "I can't tell you how happy I am to see you again. The husk is different." He sniffed the air. "But the vapors, they're yours."
The midwife shook her head, rose from her stool, and fished inside her skirt pockets. Swiftly the intruder brought down one of his scimitars to sever the umbilical cord.
“The Blood That Cries in the Ground will grab the reader by the throat with a death grip from which it is impossible to break free.” -Reviewed by Bil Howard for Readers' Favorite
Link to the full review: http://readersfavorite.com/book-review/13394
Gregory Bellarmine is the author of the bestselling Monthly Roman Breviary. He lives a happy though sometimes sleepless life in the UK with his wife, two children and rather cheeky Parson Russell Terrier.
Email: frgregory@latinmass.org.uk
Gregory’s blog is http://www.fatherdante.com
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Friday, February 21, 2014
Author Catherine Castle on her book 'The Nun & the Narc'
Please give a warm welcome to author Catherine Castle today as she talks about her new book The Nun & the Narc. Leave her some of your own questions and comments below.
What was the inspiration behind this book?
I have to credit one of my critique partners with the inspiration for The Nun and the Narc because the original concept was for the heroine to be a missionary. I was writing the book for a contest entry, but it wasn’t working, and it kept getting stalled. After my critique partner suggested I change my heroine to a nun, novice actually, the book took off.How much do you have in common with Sister Margaret Mary?
I have to say, I don’t think I have much in common with the good sister, except we both love the Lord. I don’t actually see any other traits in her personality that match mine. I’m not sure I can say that about other characters I’ve created. What kind of research did you have to do for this book?What is one of your favorite scenes?
Since I’m not a nun, have never been to Mexico, and know nothing about the drug trade, I had to do some research. For one of the scenes, I also had to check on border crossings and find the best places to sneak across the border illegally. I did worry a bit about what the government might think if they seized my computer while I was researching these things.
I have quite a few. The Mexican market scene where Margaret is tailing her young friend is one of my favorite scenes. Readers have said this scene comes alive for them. I wrote this scene with mariachi music blaring from my CD player. That was one of the only times I’ve listened to music to help me set a mood in a scene. Guess it worked.What do you think makes your book stand out in this competitive romantic suspense genre?
I could tell you what I think makes my book stand out, but I believe what readers have been saying is a stronger statement. Readers say my book has polished writing, an intriguing title, and a book description the hooks the reader. They have called the book fast-paced, funny, filled with vivid characters that they care about and root for, a just-one-more-chapter, make-you-lose-sleep kind of book. I’m not going to argue with praise like that.When did you know you wanted to become a writer?
I’ve been writing since my youth. The decision to do something professionally began when I decided I could write something for my local weekly newspaper in the early 90s. Our church was building a new sanctuary and I asked the paper if I could write an article about the groundbreaking. They said, “Yes.” I wrote the story and I was hooked when I saw my name in the byline. They didn’t change a word, and I thought, “I could do this.” I got up the courage and asked if I could become a stringer. I began writing fiction with publication as a goal after I covered a story on the Ohio Valley Romance Writers conference. Finding a group of fellow writers was very helpful in starting me on the fiction road.How does your faith influence your writing?
My faith causes me to want to write inspirational or religiously themed books that will appeal to non-believers. Inspirational romance is often considered “safe reading for believers.” While there is a place for that kind of book, many non-believers would never consider picking up an inspirational romance. When we write books that only believers will read, I think we are missing opportunities to let non-believers know about the blessing of faith. The Nun and the Narc is not a typical inspirational romance. It’s out-of-the- box and not a true inspirational by industry standards. But, according to my reviews, it appeals to Christians as well as non-Christians. That’s exactly what I wanted to do with this book, and any other “inspirational” books I write.Please tell us about your other writings.
Aside from my fiction, I have over 600 non-fiction articles that have been published in the secular and the Christian markets. I’ve written for children, newspapers, magazines, and I have written plays, dramas, and fiction with my husband.On what projects are you currently working?
I have multiple projects. I tend juggle several things at a time whether I’m writing or crafting. Currently, I’m working on something with my husband. I also have several partially finished romance books/ I usually have a few poems in various stages of composition, and I have two music compositions I’m working on right now. Oh, and a gardening devotional that is in the final stages of what I hope is the last revision.The tagline on your website is "Romance for the Ages." How did you come up with that?
I wanted something that wasn’t limiting for my website tag, since I read and want to write in multiple genres and subgenres. The ‘ages’ part of the tagline was meant to be inclusive of romance that YA and well as adults would be able to read and books that cover all historical ages, as well.What is something readers may be surprised to learn about you?
I’m afraid of mice and rodents. When I see them on the movies I close my eyes, cringe, and lift my feet off of the floor.Is there anything else you would like to add?
The Nun and the Narc is an 2014 EPIC finalist in the action/adventure romance category. I’m very excited to be a finalist.Thank you so much for your time!
Thank you for hosting me!
Catherine Castle
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Where novice Sister Margaret Mary goes, trouble follows. When she barges into a drug deal the local Mexican drug lord captures her. To escape she must depend on undercover DEA agent Jed Bond. Jed’s attitude toward her is exasperating, but when she finds herself inexplicable attracted to him he becomes more dangerous than the men who have captured them, because he is making her doubt her decision to take her final vows. Escape back to the nunnery is imperative, but life at the convent, if she can still take her final vows, will never be the same.
Nuns shouldn’t look, talk, act, or kiss like Sister Margaret Mary O’Connor—at least that’s what
Jed Bond thinks. She hampers his escape plans with her compulsiveness and compassion and in the process makes Jed question his own beliefs. After years of walling up his emotions in an attempt to become the best agent possible, Sister Margaret is crumbling Jed’s defenses and opening his heart. To lure her away from the church would be unforgivable—to lose her unbearable.
Read an excerpt:
Margaret inched forward, hoping to hear what they were saying. A mariachi band nearby blared out a tune, the polka-like melody destroying any hope of eavesdropping. The shriek of off-key brass sent chills up her spine. She covered her ears and moved closer to Rafael and the stranger.
After a couple of minutes of conversation, the man removed an envelope from his jacket and pulled out a handful of bills. He folded them in half and then slipped them into Rafael’s extended hand. With a furtive glance around, Rafael moved closer to the man, blocking Margaret’s direct view, and handed something to the stranger.
A wave of apprehension swept over Margaret. The chapulines she’d snacked on earlier that morning threatened to see the light of day.
A drug deal! Of all the things Rafael could do, this was the worst.
Esperanza had fought so hard to keep her son away from bad influences. Now he appeared to be involved in the very thing she’d hated most. Margaret imagined Esperanza banging on the gates of purgatory, trying to get out and rescue her son.
She hesitated for a moment, hearing Mother Superior’s admonishment. Stay out of trouble while you are in Mexico, Sister.
Silencing the nagging voice in her head, Margaret charged forward, protective instincts in full swing.
Stopping Rafael and talking to him about the dangers of drugs surely wouldn’t qualify as trouble. Bluntness, maybe, but not trouble. It was more like saving. Yes, that’s it. I’m saving him.
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Catherine Castle has been writing all her life. Before beginning her career as a romance writer she worked part-time as a freelance writer. She has over 600 articles and photographs to her credit, under her real name, in the Christian and secular market. Besides writing, Catherine loves traveling with her husband, singing, and attending theatre. In the winter she loves to quilt and has a lot of UFOs (unfinished objects) in her sewing case. In the summer her favorite place to be is in her garden. She’s passionate about gardening and even won a “Best Hillside Garden” award from the local gardening club.
Her debut inspiration romantic suspense, The Nun and the Narc, from Soul Mate Publishing was an ACFW Genesis Finalist and is a 2013 EPIC finalist.
Catherine’s website: http://catherinecastle1.wordpress.com
Catherine’s blog: http://catherinecastle1.wordpress.com/blog/
Catherine’s Amazon author page: http://www.amazon.com/author/catherinecastle
Catherine’s Goodreads page: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7085414.Catherine_Castle
Twitter: @AuthorCCastle
Facebook: http://facebook.com/catherinecastleauthor
Saturday, February 15, 2014
'Angel to the Rescue' by Petie McCarty Promo Blitz!
Angel to the Rescue - PROMO Blitz
By Petie McCarty
Contemporary Romance
Date Published: 12/11/2013
Child psychologist Rachel Kelly isn't quite sure how to handle the situation with her newest client -- a six-year-old boy who says he can talk to angels and one is coming to help Rachel. She already has her hands full of trouble this Christmas season, and things quickly take a turn for the worse when a stalker crashes Rachel's Christmas party and takes her young clients hostage.
Police negotiator, Lt. Jake Dillon, walked away from his fiancée Rachel when she suddenly balked at having kids. His kids. Yet when the hostage crisis erupts, Rachel calls Jake first. Now he has a choice to make -- stand back and wait for the cavalry to save Rachel or step in and try to save her himself. Time is running out, and Jake may be their only chance for rescue.
Unless Rachel's little angel-spying client is telling the truth…
EXCERPT
Jake whipped his BMW into the Azalea Center parking lot and switched off his headlights in one smooth motion. Clutch depressed and guided by the light from the few streetlamps, he coasted to a stop next to Wally's jeep though his emotions had tempted him to come screeching around the corner like the cavalry. Common sense and the need for stealth had won out. He couldn't risk driving the trespasser underground only to have him surface later when Jake had left.
Clicking off his interior lights, he pulled his Sig Sauer from the glove compartment, then climbed out and pushed his car door in until the latch quietly held. He waited several seconds to let his eyes and ears take in the entire scene. All the landscaping crowded around the Center provided a multitude of places for a trespasser to hide.
He touched the hood of Wally's jeep. Still warm, even in the cold night air. A brief stab of guilt hit him for leaving his team so abruptly in the Beef n' Brew. Couldn't be helped.
His gaze scanned the closest landscape beds for some sign of Wally. A stiff north breeze whipped across the parking area and stirred up leaves and debris. Barely visible through the treetops, the almost-full moon blazed bright.
He made his way past the large perimeter oaks to the interior sidewalk where he began a circle of the building, checking sections of garden as he paced. All the offices on the west side of the building were unoccupied, and all windows were dark, a few with vestiges of their interiors visible from adjacent emergency lighting.
Rachel's office faced the back of the property just around the corner. At this time of night, her office interior would be entirely visible with her lights on. Jake knew because he'd snuck over here enough times in the last few months to observe her office from the garden. He was pitiful and every few weeks, had needed a glimpse of her to get by. A wry smile twitched at the edges of his mouth. He could've been called in as a trespasser on any one of those nights should anyone have spotted him and cared enough to make the call.
Careful to remain off the sidewalk, he silently eased his way toward the back garden. If the trespasser was a stalker, then the perp probably knew the Center had no security guard and no security system -- a fact that had always bothered Jake.
He reached the back corner of the property and crossed the sidewalk to inspect the landscape areas adjacent to the building. Two quick steps and he shifted from one landscape bed to another. He crouched as he left the larger Camellias and moved through the shorter azaleas and Indian hawthorn.
Clearing the corner, his position was now even with the back of the building. He paused to reconnoiter and stared at the faint pool of light cast by an overhead office -- Rachel's office.
As his gaze rose to the second-floor office, his eyes searched for the all-too-familiar figure. Without thinking, he straightened to his full height, clearly visible to anyone glancing out the window. Yet no one searched for a figure in the garden. All eyes in the office were busy.
Rachel stood with Olivia and her children on one side of the conference room. On the other side of the room, a man in a worn red jacket and baseball cap faced them -- pointing a gun.
This was Jake's horrible nightmare.
About the Author
Petie McCarty
Petie earned a zoology degree from the University of Central Florida and enjoys her “day” job as an aquatic biologist at "The Most Magical Place on Earth." Petie is a member of Romance Writers of America, and she shares homes in Tennessee and Florida with her horticulturist husband, a spoiled-rotten English Springer spaniel, and a noisy Nanday conure named Sassy who made a cameo appearance in Angel to the Rescue.
Petie has three other books released with Desert Breeze Publishing: Everglades, Catch of the Day, and No Going Back, recently named a 2014 EPIC eBook Award Finalist for the category of Contemporary Romance.
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