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FMB Blog Tour: Golden Chariot

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Welcome to my stop on the FMB Blog Tour for Golden Chariot! I was lucky enough to get a copy of this book so check out my review! Oh, and there’s a giveaway for 15 eBook copies of Heroes Live Forever and Journey in Time by Chris Karlsen + a $50 Amazon gift card to a randomly chosen commenter. Ends Dec. 26th.

Golden Chariot
Title: Golden Chariot

Series: Dangerous Waters, Book 1

Author: Chris Karlsen

Genre: Romance, Suspense, Thriller,

Publisher: Books to Go Now

Ebook

Words: 96,700

Purchase: Amazon | B&N | KoBo |

Book Description:

Myth, murder, and money clash in this gripping undersea adventure.

The rare discovery of a ship sunk during the time of the Trojan War has been found off the coast of Turkey, near Troy. Charlotte Dashiell is an American nautical archaeologist and thrilled to be part of the recovery team. The wreck may contain proof of her highly controversial theory about the Trojan War.

Charlotte is present when the Turkish government agent assigned to guard the site is murdered. Her possible involvement and a questionable connection to a private collector of black market relics bring her under suspicion. Atakan Vadim is the Turkish agent sent to investigate her. Unknown to either of them, the smuggler behind the murder plans to steal a valuable artifact and frame Charlotte for the theft…after they murder her. Continue reading FMB Blog Tour: Golden Chariot →

Review: Golden Chariot

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Golden Chariot
Golden Chariot by Chris Karlsen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Hateful to me as the gates of Hades is that man who hides one thing in his heart and speaks another (The Iliad)

Charlotte feels the pull of Hektor as if he were speaking to her, begging her to prove his existence. From this feeling comes an obsession (though she wouldn’t call it that) with the Trojan War and her research topic. Hoping to find evidence to support her theory, she embarks on the archeological recovery of a ship from that time period off the coast of Turkey. However, the agent assigned to guard the sight is murdered and the replacement agent, Atakan, must find his killer — even if it is Charlotte.

Fine details of ancient pottery, statues, figurines, and other relics are brought to light in this tale of intrigue, murder, and passion, which, along with the dive and wreck images, give a life to the surroundings in which the characters play. The characters themselves are full of quirks and different ways of looking at things, which also gives them a “realness” that the reader can relate to even if they’re not familiar with archeology or the Trojan War.

Golden Chariot keeps a solid pace and offers a refreshing twist at the end, the realizations that the characters come to seem to be dealt with in a way that showing just how far they have come.

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New Release: Secrets of a Universe

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Ok, for those of you who don’t know, I was lucky enough to be the editor on this one. It was one of those “right place, right time” kind of deals, and I’m really glad.

See, this book is set in my hometown (the name has been changed), is by a guy I swear I knew as a kid (but didn’t know him back then), and is part of a series to keep me busy for a long time. Though there were some road bumps in getting it publish-ready, we finally put it out there for the world. I truly hope it does well.

While the paperback isn’t out yet (will be soon, just waiting on the proof), the ebooks have hit the virtual shelves. I’d love to have some help spreading the word on this one — anyone that loves a good action-adventure, sci-fi should enjoy it — so if you’re willing to help, please contact me.

And now, the book!

Title: Secrets of a Universe: The Mindkey Project

Author: H. Brian Rawson

Buy Links:
Smashwords | Amazon Kindle

Blurb:

Krystal Taylor has been under the military’s thumb since birth. Her power of astral projection requires it — without daily Mindkey treatments, she will die a horrible death. She wants freedom from her leash, the freedom to let her flesh and blood, not just her mind, experience the world.

While on an unauthorized hiking expedition, designed to give her some space from her spying duties and the hundreds of government agents and prying scientists who keep her alive, she is captured by a band of terrorists, threatening much more than her life. Unless Dan Parker, the director of the Mindkey Project, and Dr. George Larkin, its key scientist, can reach her in time, the entire planet may fall into the clutches of the worst terrorist mankind has ever produced.

From the farthest reaches of outer space to the inner depths of the planet Earth, every soul — dead or alive — waits, unknowingly, for Krystal to be found — or turned into a weapon.

FMB Blog Tour: Golden Chariot

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Welcome to the FMB Blog Tour stop for Golden Chariot! Don’t miss my review either!

Title: Golden Chariot

Series: Dangerous Waters, Book 1

Author: Chris Karlsen

Genre: Romance, Suspense, Thriller,

Publisher: Books to Go Now

Ebook

Words: 96,700

Purchase: Amazon | B&N | KoBo |

Book Description:

Myth, murder, and money clash in this gripping undersea adventure.

The rare discovery of a ship sunk during the time of the Trojan War has been found off the coast of Turkey, near Troy. Charlotte Dashiell is an American nautical archaeologist and thrilled to be part of the recovery team. The wreck may contain proof of her highly controversial theory about the Trojan War.

Charlotte is present when the Turkish government agent assigned to guard the site is murdered. Her possible involvement and a questionable connection to a private collector of black market relics bring her under suspicion. Atakan Vadim is the Turkish agent sent to investigate her. Unknown to either of them, the smuggler behind the murder plans to steal a valuable artifact and frame Charlotte for the theft…after they murder her.

About the Author:

I was born and raised in Chicago. My father was a history professor and my mother was, and is, a voracious reader. I grew up with a love of history and books.

My parents also love traveling, a passion they passed onto me. I wanted to see the places I read about, see the land and monuments from the time periods that fascinated me. I’ve had the good fortune to travel extensively throughout Europe, the Near East, and North Africa.

I am a retired police detective. I spent twenty-five years in law enforcement with two different agencies. My desire to write came in my early teens. After I retired, I decided to pursue that dream.

I currently live in the Pacific Northwest with my husband, four rescue dogs and a rescue horse.

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Blog Tour: The Necro Device

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Welcome to my stop on the blog tour for The Necro Device! I know I’ve mentioned this book before, but I have a few good questions about this book that author M.T. has graciously answered. Also, he’s going to tell us about his next project AND do a giveaway! If you like thrillers, check this one out, folks!
Blurb:
Mary and John Hilt are offered a job to restore the Mandiev mansion built by the Mandiev brothers and isolated in the barren flatlands of eastern Colorado. Big pay and a getaway, it is what they desperately needed.
Unknown to Mary, there was an accident on the property years ago, one that killed hundreds of people from the surrounding four towns to include the Mandiev brothers. The communities mourned over their loved ones, and the Mandiev’s name was cursed forever. Still to this day, many wish for the property to be razed and will do whatever it takes to see that it is done.
Haunted, that is what they claimed the mansion to be, and while Mary tries not to think about it, she finds herself descending into its twisted past. She becomes tormented by recurring nightmares which soon warp into reality. She awakens to the maintenance man missing – missing because she thinks she killed him.
An intricate web of betrayal begins to unravel, and Mary finds herself within its dark center. Reality bends and distorts and layers of secrets peel away, one by one, revealing an onslaught of sinister motives and a device that plagues her and everyone who has ever been connected to the mansion. Somebody is operating the device, it is evil, and it has a purpose… Continue reading Blog Tour: The Necro Device →

FMB Blog Tour: Kavachi’s Rise

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Welcome to my stop on the FMB Kavachi’s Rise Blog Tour! Keep reading to find out more about this thriller, and the meaning behind one of the foreign words in the novel.

Title: Kavachi’s Rise

Series: The Devouring #1

Author: Mike Kearby

Genre: Damnation Books

Publisher: Horror, Thriller

Paperback/Ebook

Words: 56,000

Purchase:

TBA

Book Description:

A Dark Secret. Thomas Morehart and his sister, Kara are vampyre, not the undead, but creatures evolved over hundreds of thousands of years to mimic their prey, man. Then – rescued from a Nazi Prison Camp, Thomas and Kara are brought to the U.S. and forced to work inside government-owned mortuaries. Now -betrayed by the government sixty-seven years later, Thomas and Kara are in a race against time to transform back to their feral states or risk Exsanguination by government sanctioned hit squads. Continue reading FMB Blog Tour: Kavachi’s Rise →

FMB Blog Tour: Consumed By Love

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Welcome to the Consumed By Love Blog Tour stop! Don’t miss my review and read through for the giveaway!  

Title: Consumed by Love

Author: Pavarti K Tyler

Genre: Dark, Horror, Erotic

Publisher: Fighting Monkey Press

Ebook

Words: appx 5000

Purchase:  Amazon

Book Description:

Consumed by Love is the story of a couple who must face one partner’s supernatural transformation. This short piece is written in the style of a classic horror story with a dark take on the addictive nature of love.

Giveaway:

Follow this link to find the giveaway:  http://fmbblogtours.blogspot.com/2012/06/tour-schedule-consumed-by-love-by.html

About the Author:

Pavarti K Tyler is an artist, wife, mother and number cruncher. She graduated Smith College in 1999 with a degree in Theatre. After graduation, she moved to New York, where she worked as a Dramaturge, Assistant Director and Production Manager on productions both on and off Broadway.

Later, Pavarti went to work in the finance industry as a freelance accountant for several international law firms. She now operates her own accounting firm in the Washington DC area, where she lives with her husband, two daughters and two terrible dogs. When not preparing taxes, she is busy penning her next novel.

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My blog is all ages | My Tumblr is 18+ only | My Fan Page needs your likes | My Twitter likes friends | My Google+ is random |

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FMB Book Blitz: Bad Juju

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Welcome to my stop on the FMB Blog Tour for Bad Juju!

Title: Bad Juju

Author: Dina Rae

Genre: Dark, Fantasy, Horror, Paranormal, Romance, Suspense, Thriller, Young-Adult, (R-Rated although teens would love it)

Publisher: Amazon

Ebook

Words: 93,000

Purchase: TBA

Book Description:

Lucien Nazaire flees his Haitian homeland and meanders around the United States for decades.  He settles in a Wisconsin trailer park filled with elderly tenants.  He meets Jake, his teenage neighbor, and hires him for odd household jobs.  As their relationship progresses, Lucien invites the boy into the world of Voodoo.

Jake LaRue lives in foster care with his abusive uncle.  The Voodoo lessons give him a sense of power within an otherwise helpless situation.  Although the boy is a loner, he feels an instant connection with his classmate, Henry, and introduces him to Lucien.

Henry Novak has Asperger’s Syndrome.  He fixates on historical events, most recently the 2010 Haitian earthquake.  Like Jake, he becomes passionate about the dark side of Voodoo.  They learn how to cast spells on those they hate and lust, leading up to dire consequences.

Several months after the Haitian earthquake, Henry convinces his family to volunteer with their church in the island’s reconstruction.  Their mission turns into a nightmare when he mysteriously walks off of the campsite.

Bad Juju is a balance of horror, romance, and literary fiction intended for ages fifteen and up.   Research about the Voodoo religion, shapeshifting, zombies, and possession and themes of redemption and loneliness emerge throughout the plot.

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Blog Tour: Quinn Checks In

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Welcome to my stop on the Making Connections Blog Tour for Quinn Checks In. Enjoy the two excerpts I have for you below!

Quinn Checks In (A Liam Quinn Mystery)
By L.H. Thomson

Series: Liam Quinn Mysteries
Genre: Hard-boiled mystery

A synopsis of “Quinn Checks In,” by L.H Thomson:
Liam Quinn is back in his hometown Philly after three years in the pen for forgery. Now the ex-boxer, ex-art student has been given a chance to make amends by working as an insurance investigator, restoring a little of his family’s pride and getting another chance at Nora Garcia de Soria, the woman of his dreams.

But a gallery heist isn’t what it seems, and pretty soon, Quinn is running out of people to trust. The biggest mobster in town, a sweetheart named “Vin The Shin,” is calling him out; a steady string of lowlifes want his head, and the local police think he’s hiding something.

Hey, when trouble comes knocking?

That’s when Quinn Checks In. Continue reading Blog Tour: Quinn Checks In →

FMB Blog Tour: Bad Juju

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Welcome to my stop on the FMB Blog Tour for Bad Juju!

Title: Bad Juju

Author: Dina Rae

Genre: Dark, Fantasy, Horror, Paranormal, Romance, Suspense, Thriller, Young-Adult, (R-Rated although teens would love it)

Publisher: Amazon

Ebook

Words: 93,000

Purchase: Amazon |

Book Description:

Lucien Nazaire flees his Haitian homeland and meanders around the United States for decades.  He settles in a Wisconsin trailer park filled with elderly tenants.  He meets Jake, his teenage neighbor, and hires him for odd household jobs.  As their relationship progresses, Lucien invites the boy into the world of Voodoo.

Jake LaRue lives in foster care with his abusive uncle.  The Voodoo lessons give him a sense of power within an otherwise helpless situation.  Although the boy is a loner, he feels an instant connection with his classmate, Henry, and introduces him to Lucien.

Henry Novak has Asperger’s Syndrome.  He fixates on historical events, most recently the 2010 Haitian earthquake.  Like Jake, he becomes passionate about the dark side of Voodoo.  They learn how to cast spells on those they hate and lust, leading up to dire consequences.

Several months after the Haitian earthquake, Henry convinces his family to volunteer with their church in the island’s reconstruction.  Their mission turns into a nightmare when he mysteriously walks off of the campsite.

Bad Juju is a balance of horror, romance, and literary fiction intended for ages fifteen and up.   Research about the Voodoo religion, shapeshifting, zombies, and possession and themes of redemption and loneliness emerge throughout the plot. Continue reading FMB Blog Tour: Bad Juju →