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Book Review – Into the Dark Desolate Night by John Darling

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Into the Dark Desolate Night
by John Darling
5 of 5 Stars

“Into the Dark Desolate Night” by John Darling introduces the reader to Detective Anderson through a series of tightly-related short stories. These short stories serve as bite-sized chapters that can be read in one sitting. Within each chapter, cases are solved, supporting characters come and go, and Detective Anderson’s layers are revealed with the turn of each page. Continue reading Book Review – Into the Dark Desolate Night by John Darling →

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5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… George Wier, author of Capitol Offense

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George Wier, author of “Capitol Offense”
(Flagstone Books)

When Death Row inmate Norman Howell drops a tidbit about how he and his father once helped the current Texas Governor get rid of competing Vietnamese fisherman with the use of high-powered explosives, Bill Travis has to decide whether to kick (and awaken) this particular sleeping dog, or whether to let it go. But then the Governor’s men come calling for him, and all hell breaks loose.

“Capitol Offense” is the second novel in the Bill Travis Mysteries.

Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the inspiration to write “Capitol Offense”?

George Wier: I am reluctant to admit that there is some factual basis for this book. Back in the 80s, there was — for want of a better word — a war Continue reading 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… George Wier, author of Capitol Offense →

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5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… BlaQue, author of Exhale

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BlaQue, author of Exhale
(G Street Chronicles)

“Exhale” is a twisted look into the world of abuse. It touches many aspects of child, verbal, physical, drug and alcohol abuse all while living it through the main character, Butterflii Fields. We journey with her as she tries to overcome her tormented past and reach for a new future. Butta, as she likes to be called, finds love, only to have her love put to the ultimate test by way of her relationship with her only friend, Georgia.

Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the inspiration to write “Exhale“?

BlaQue: I created “Exhale” with the children who are afraid to go home because of the abuse they suffer behind closed doors. The little girls, more Continue reading 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… BlaQue, author of Exhale →