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message 1201: by Cortez (last edited Sep 17, 2019 03:25PM) (new)

Cortez III Hey, Group:

Just a heads up about a free e-book promo from Prolific Works titled, September Action Crime and Thriller Giveaway from September 16-30. Forty+ books are available for free downloads!

Here's the link:
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message 1202: by Suzanne (new)

Suzanne Seddon A Fool’s Circle - The fast paced psychological thriller of 2019!

That combines fact with fiction is FREE!!!

Download your copy now on kindle unlimited #KU

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message 1203: by Russell (new)

Russell Kris Gabriel, twenty-four, Alaska Native, and fierce like a wolverine, returns to Alaska—to find her mother murdered; shot in the face by the double-barreled blast of a shotgun. Angry her mother is pushed around even in death, guilty she abandoned her in life, Kris only knows to fight. Relentlessly, she tracks a trail of pain, of lost love, of lives ripped apart by the frozen north’s unyielding law of survival, never suspecting that she has far more at stake than finding her mother’s killer.

Broken Angels is a fast-paced Alaskan noir filled with richly drawn characters struggling to survive in a hostile country where there are no second chances.

Kirkus Review: https://bit.ly/1JK69Zo

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message 1204: by A. (new)

A. Neuman Agent of Vengeance by Scott M. Neuman

https://www.amazon.com/Agent-Vengeanc...

NSA agent Ronald Fletcher's life is turned upside down after a terrorist attack on a beach in Israel, and he won't stop until he brings those responsible to justice. But is he prepared to face the dark secrets he'll uncover?

- The ultraviolent terrorist group known as "the Plague"
- An underground Nazi city, birthplace of the Fourth Reich
- Mysterious cylinders containing the ultimate weapon of mass destruction
- The world's most notorious assassin, stalking his every move

In this international game of intrigue, the stakes are high, the gloves are off, and all the players have the same motivation: cold, hard vengeance.


message 1205: by Paul (new)

Paul Alkazraji ‘Austerity, nationalism, immigration, tensions with the EU. Does this sound familiar? I wonder whether the author could have known when writing this book how deeply these themes would resonate for a reader living in a United Kingdom in the grip of Brexit.’ K A Hitchins review of ‘The Migrant’. http://www.kahitchins.co.uk/blog/?doi...


message 1206: by Roy (new)

Roy Stolworthy When Robert Malin agreed to trace six pieces of human bones that make up a cross, little did he know the dangers. Hunted by neo-Nazis, MI5 and Russian agents across four continents he is dragged back into the horrors of the second war. What he reveals will shock the world. Should he destroy millions of pounds worth of priceless art stolen by the Nazis to conceal one of the greatest lies of World War II?
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07RPZKQ2S


message 1207: by K. (last edited Nov 02, 2019 02:58AM) (new)

K. Britt-Badman In the strictest Confidence, a psychological mystery/thriller, is FREE to download via Amazon on 1st Nov - 5th Nov inclusive. Grab a copy while you can!

Here's what it's about:

Counsellor Francesca 'Frankie' Wilson, divorced mother of two, lands her dream job at ASF Technologies. Is she as lucky as she seems? From the very first day things start happening to her—bad things! Who is responsible and why? Could it be one of her clients?

Stephen Lime, who appears to hate women and is keeping a secret.

Isabelle Toms, a profoundly deaf tester, who feels lonely and isolated, within an organisation where no one else can use sign language.

Verity Froom, who dresses like a woman far beyond her years, suffers from ill health, but who refuses to visit a doctor.

David Shaw, who's young and handsome, but who has just lost his wife to a hit and run driver, and is devastated by grief.

Or is someone else responsible?
** I warn you that it ends on a cliffhanger. But, it's OK because I've written the sequel, In the Absence of a Body (also available on KU).**
You can grab your copy via these links:

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Happy reading! If you enjoy it, please tell your friends!


message 1208: by James (new)

James Boswell That Feeling When You Know You're Doomed: Stories

A woman confesses to killing several people, but no one can see the bodies. An expedition through the jungle to find a lost indigenous tribe leads to a terrifying trial by ordeal. A woman becomes trapped in a wilderness cabin as a flesh-eating mold erodes her sanity. A missile silo launch team receives a dire warning from an alternate reality as they're about to fire their payload. A hiker discovers the source of the terrifying rumors surrounding a mysterious mountain. These stories and more await you in this collection of existential horror by James G. Boswell.

Visit the book's Amazon page: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07S3Z6LK8

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message 1209: by Adam (last edited Nov 04, 2019 06:58PM) (new)

Adam James Avanti (Joelene Stonehouse Thriller, #1) by Adam James
Avanti
REVIEW BY DOROTHY:
Joelene Stonehouse is something. From the mountains of Northwest Montana to the high desert of New Mexico, from New Jersey to California, this fast-paced thriller is exciting. For the first time in 25 years Joelene is out of the military and floundering. She misses the choppers she used to pilot and the adrenaline rush from flying in hot zones. Needing something to do she takes a job with her sister’s “family.” Now she’s a courier of sort who drives from one end of the country to another delivering vehicles to strange places under difficult deadlines.

She has no life. Then one good deed puts her in danger and she must figure out a way to save herself. A second good deed brings her someone she can trust. A third good deed puts her further in danger. The action is fast and the characters are memorable. Joelene is a strong woman who doesn’t hesitate to protect herself.

It's only 99 cents at Amazon Kindle https://www.amazon.com/AVANTI-Joelene...


message 1210: by Roy (new)

Roy Stolworthy What began as a harmless quest turns into a relentless war of revenge as Robert Malin searches for six pieces of human bones that form a cross. But what is the meaning of the cross that a neo-Nazi is willing pay £250,000 to possess it? An epic thriller full of twists and turns as Malin is tracked by MI5 and Russian agents keen to know the secret of the cross.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07RPZKQ2S


message 1211: by James (new)

James Boswell "Burn: Horror Stories" is a collection of dread-inducing, mind-twisting, existential horror stories inspired by The Twilight Zone and H.P. Lovecraft. It's now available on Amazon for 33 percent off until Nov. 13.

Visit the book's Amazon page: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07XH1FPP1

A man’s wife and business partner believe they killed him as part of an insurance scam, but then he reappears as if nothing happened. Two fugitives take shelter in an abandoned industrial facility, but what they find inside might be more dangerous than what pursues them. A tech guru's lifestyle is immersed in smart technology, but what if it's so smart, it's dangerous? The parents of an out-of-control child will do anything to curb her awful behavior, but at what cost? A woman awakens upside down in a totaled car with no recollection of how she got there. Will she be able to find help, or will something more sinister find her first? These stories and more await you in this collection of existential horror by James G. Boswell.

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message 1212: by James (new)

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“Things You Shouldn’t See” is a new compilation of existential horror stories with all the dread, paranoia, and cosmic horror you need to keep you up every night.

Learn more here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0812B9J8Z


message 1213: by James (new)

James Boswell description

"That Feeling When You Know You're Doomed" is now $0.99 on Amazon until Dec. 10.

Learn more here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07S3Z6LK8

A woman confesses to killing several people, but no one can see the bodies. An expedition through the jungle to find a lost indigenous tribe leads to a terrifying trial by ordeal. A woman becomes trapped in a wilderness cabin as a flesh-eating mold erodes her sanity. A missile silo launch team receives a dire warning from an alternate reality as they're about to fire their payload. A hiker discovers the source of the terrifying rumors surrounding a mysterious mountain. These stories and more await you in this collection of existential horror by James G. Boswell.


message 1214: by Dan (new)

Dan Biermeier A Chase of Blood on Steel

Kindle version FREE Dec 11 thru Dec 13.

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Happy Reading.


message 1215: by Richard (last edited Dec 14, 2019 07:02AM) (new)

Richard Nurse Richard Nurse
I just added my latest crime novel. It is co-authored with my wife.
Driven by Revenge by Richard Nurse
The story is written with a dual perspective and allows you to get into the mind of both the antagonist and the protagonist. It is available only through Amazon. Kindle Unlimited members can read it for free.
https://www.amazon.com/Driven-Revenge...


message 1216: by Jeff (new)

Jeff Bailey Not On My Watch by Jeff Bailey

Lance Corporal Cassandra, aka, Cassie, Sing (24) is a Marine in a firefighting training unit. Her life changes when she witnesses the murder of two soldiers by THE MAJOR, and FLAT TOP, accompanied by FLEA, a recently discharged soldier. The only witness to the crime, Cassie decides to take action. Alone and unarmed she jumps into the bed of the military truck they are escaping in, only to discover that they have also stolen two nuclear warheads.
While looking for the murders of the soldiers, the military also discovers that two nukes are missing, and alerts the President’s Special Nuclear Advisor, BRIAN SING (50). Brian is Cassie’s uncle and soon discovers that Cassie is missing as well.
Determined and alone, Cassie must find a way to stop the murderers. As she closes in, she’s wounded and almost caught, but escapes. Looking for anyone to help, she encounters DUANE CONNORS (23), an innocent cowboy driving down the road. Hoping to use his phone to call for help, Cassie flags Duane down, only to find that his phone is broken. Cassie gives Duane a note to deliver to the Army base and sends Duane on his way, then continues her efforts to sabotage the plan of The Major and his band of anarchists.
Planning to use the nukes to start a new American revolution, The Major sends Flea off to signal the start of the revolution by blowing up a truck filled with explosives. Flea takes off with the explosives but rather than detonate the explosives in a small town killing as many people as possible, he has a change of heart and detonates the truck outside the town.
After Flea and the truck leaves, the Major’s henchman, Flat Top, executes the remaining anarchists. As Flat Top kills the remainder of the group, Cassie is able to remove one of the nuclear weapons from a smuggler’s hold the anarchists have constructed inside a modified milk tanker truck.
The Major and Flat Top take off in the milk tanker with Cassie hanging on the back.
Alerted by Duane, the Army scrambles two Blackhawk helicopters who give chase. Brian follows in a State Police helicopter. When they spot the milk truck, the Blackhawks assault the truck as Cassie and her uncle stop The Major and Flat Top.


message 1217: by Steven (new)

Steven Russo Hi Everyone-

I'm new to Goodreads. Would love to get reactions from true thriller fans to my latest novel The Dead Don’t Sleep, The Dead Don't Sleep, from Down & Out Books.

Not sure of the protocol, but would be happy to send e-copies to those interested.

Happy holidays to all!!!


message 1218: by Janeandjerry (new)

Janeandjerry Steven wrote: "Hi Everyone-

I'm new to Goodreads. Would love to get reactions from true thriller fans to my latest novel The Dead Don’t Sleep, The Dead Don't Sleep, from Down & Out Books.

Not su..."


I would be interested in reading this if you could contact me through private message I can send you my email address. Thank you in advance and Merry Christmas and Happy New Year


message 1219: by James (new)

James Boswell "Deprived: Horror Stories" is $0.99 until Dec. 31.
Learn more here: http://jamesgboswell.com/deprived-hor...

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message 1220: by James (new)

James Boswell Things You Shouldn't See" is $1.99 through Jan. 1.

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Click here to learn more: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0812B9J8Z


message 1221: by Sheyanne (last edited Jan 02, 2020 05:32PM) (new)

Sheyanne Warren Serial Killer, Con Artist and Jelena

This book is written by me. My first published book!


message 1222: by John R. Stuart (new)

John R. Stuart My latest thriller- CRYPTIC INKS - is now available at all major eBook vendors. CRYPTIC INKS is a comic book art murder mystery.


The cover art to the world’s scarcest and most infamous comic book has just sold for millions, now art curator Allegra Bentley is on the search for more art from this desirable and notorious[ comic book. The art from this comic book is reputed to be cursed. Is it this curse and the search that will nearly result in her death? Following the trail of the art from this mysterious comic book will expose secrets that were never meant to be revealed. Delving into the cut-throat world of collectors, auctions, dealers, and the San Diego Comic-con. How many need to die to ensure the artwork remains a secret. Allegra won’t be frightened off by a killer who will murder to prevent her quest.


message 1223: by R.D. (new)

R.D. Murray Description: Help Me Kill My Husband
Help Me Kill My Husband


A wife finds out several secrets about her husband. One of those secrets is that her husband is planning to kill her. She believes the only way out is to kill him before he kills her, but things aren't all that simple.


message 1224: by Pam (new)

Pam Pulizzi Hi all! Please let me know ASAP if I am not posting this in the correct place.

I am looking for 4 or 5 people to do a review of a new book called "The Will To Die" by Joe Pulizzi. He has previously authored 5 business books and this is his debut novel.

I can send a mobi file in exchange for your honest review. Thanks in advance. Pam


message 1225: by Sheyanne (last edited Feb 03, 2020 09:30AM) (new)

Sheyanne Warren Sheyanne Warren Sheyanne Warren Serial Killer, Con Artist and JelenaHello all!

I need a reviewer for my first novel.
If you are interested please email me at swarren.author@gmail.com

Thanks!


Burn House Publishing The Meat Hunter by Megan Allen
FREE ARCS!

Hello Everyone!
We're a small indie publishing house! Our motivation is to turn writers into authors. We're here to promote our latest book that comes out in March of this year! The Meat Hunter by Megan Allen is a MUST-READ for thriller lovers and animal lovers alike!

Molly Bishop grew up on a farm and was horrified by her father’s indifference toward the animals they raised, viewed only as slabs of flesh to be consumed by a ravenous society. Now a seductive and cunning young woman, she seeks out the cruelest members of the meat industry and offers up her own brand of redemption. Molly’s mission is clear. Those who raise animals for meat should understand what it feels like to become meat. But the FBI is onto her— they’ve sent in Michael Lair, a whip-smart agent with his own set of demons. And as a deadly game of cat-and-mouse ensues in the nation’s heartland, they must rely on their instincts and intellect to determine who prevails.

Warning: There are graphic depictions of violence.

We're happy to send out ARC (advance reader copies) to interested readers in exchange for review!

Thank you!

– The Burn House Publishing Team


message 1227: by Belle (new)

Belle Ami I'm offering my first book in my Tip of the Spear Series titled Escape as a Giveaway this month.
Blurb: Cyrus Hassani knows how to kill an adversary twenty-five different ways with his bare hands. For more than ten years, he’s been walking a tightrope without a net as a deep-cover agent in Iran for Israel’s Mossad. When a Jewish American graduate student named Layla Wallace is kidnapped by the Iranian Quds force in Dubai, Cyrus is ordered by Mossad to blow his cover and get her out of Iran.

Israel must act before Layla’s nuclear physicist father Aleck Wallace, an old friend of Israel’s Prime Minister, becomes a target for blackmail by the Iranians. Running from assassins and an inescapable attraction to each other, Cyrus and Layla know they have only one chance to get out of Iran. Despite being a hunted man with a target on his back, Cyrus will stop at nothing to save Layla, even if it means his own death.

The second book Vengeance is a Readers' Favorite Gold Medal winner in Thriller/Espionage.
Blurb: Cyrus Hassani is out for blood.

For the past four years, the former deep-cover agent has been as close to happy as a broken man can be—deeply in love with his beautiful and brilliant wife, Layla, raising their precociously adorable daughter Cerise, and building a new life in Israel. All with a bounty on his head. But when an Iranian terrorist group bombs a popular New York City restaurant and his wife Layla is listed as among the dead, Cyrus blames himself for letting his guard down and for thinking a security detail was enough to protect Layla while she was in the city curating her first art show.

She can’t be dead.

Deep down in his soul, Cyrus believes Layla is alive—that the terrorists kidnapped her to draw him out. He's ready to fight but the clock is ticking—Cyrus must stop the plot and find Layla before the next bomb goes off.


message 1228: by A. (new)

A. White Hi, with tomorrow being Valentine's Day, to help celebrate it, I'd like to offer a free copy of the book, "The Immortal Lover"

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...

The Immortal Lover (The First Book of the UnHoly Pursuit Sequels): Revised


message 1229: by Judy (new)

Judy Moore A young woman who moves into her murdered aunt's house begins to believe that the killer is one of her neighbors.
From the author of The Mother-in-Law, Free on Kindle Unlimited.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08...


message 1230: by Kerry (last edited Feb 14, 2020 01:38PM) (new)

Kerry Donovan Hi guys
I'm new to this group and would hate you to think I'm just here to promote my work. However, you might like to know that Ryan Kaine: On the Run is on 99c/99p promo until tomorrow (15th Feb 2020).

You all like action packed thrillers or you wouldn't be part of this group. On the Run 's for you.

Here's the link:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ryan-Kaine-B...

If you'd been set up to kill eighty-three innocent people, what would you do?

A retired Special Boat Service Captain, Ryan Kaine is a decorated hero. He's smart, tough, honest and likeable. He's also a wanted by the police to face terrorism charges, and hunted by a shadowy organisation who'd rather him dead than standing trial.

Alone and seriously injured, Ryan Kaine is On the Run .

Check it out, I really think you'll enjoy it!

Kerry.


message 1231: by Sean (new)

Sean Peters Highly recommended.

A great new author for me and on Book 5 now

Could be doing a Q and A with the book and series.


message 1232: by Paul (new)

Paul Alkazraji ‘The action takes place in post credit crunch Greece… it’s a time of austerity. There are tensions between the people of Greece and the European Union. This, together with an immigration crisis fuelled in part by the Syrian civil war, has provided the perfect conditions for the rise of criminal gangs and far right nationalists. Austerity, nationalism, immigration, tensions with the EU. Does this sound familiar? I wonder whether the author could have known when writing this book how deeply these themes would resonate…’ writes reviewer K. A Hitchens. Find out more here:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Migrant-Muth...


message 1233: by Arun (last edited Feb 28, 2020 06:58AM) (new)

Arun Ellis FREE BOOK from Amazon for Kindle/PC/mobile from Friday 28th Feb 2020 to Tues 3rd Mar 2020 - perhaps something to read whilst we're all in quarantine
Corpalism by Arun D. Ellis Suddenly

A man may die, nations may rise and fall,
but an idea lives on.
John F. Kennedy

Cramming the last piece of toast into his mouth Terry Jones grabbed his jacket and left his apartment for the office.

He’d had the option of a high-rise within walking distance when he was first assigned to Relocations; his reasons for turning it down had seemed sound; cost = astronomical, space = minimal. Now, and not for the first time, he wished he’d taken it. That morning he’d set his alarm earlier than usual in the hopes of beating the rush hour traffic, problem was he never really managed to keep to his schedule (poor time management or lousy schedule?) and he found himself, yet again, bumper to bumper and yet again, late for work.

Brian Olsen made the final adjustments to his tie, jacket and hair before leaving the men’s room and heading to his desk; all the while diligently maintaining an erect 6ft 6in posture, a copy of today’s Times clamped under his right arm, his brief case gripped firmly in his right hand, and as he strode he repeated his mantra over and over in his head ‘today I will excel, today I will exceed all expectations, today I will excel, today I will exceed all expectations….’

Rain Morgan, stared at the free drinks machine for a few moments before selecting a cappuccino with sugar. Her actual name was Rainbow Sunset, her mother having one her odd moments, but she preferred Rain. She was quickly joined by Debby Jenna and Phillippa Djukovic; just time for a quick debrief of Phillippa’s date with Simon Brookes from Finance.

Peter Illyffe, the divisional manager for Relocations 1, left his office and headed for the usual 8:30 briefing in meeting room 3, aka the cupboard due to its lack of size and windows. His staff fell in behind, a well-rehearsed troupe, that is everyone except Terry Jones who was still driving fruitlessly round and round the car park.

The room filled quickly; those lucky enough to get in the door first grabbed a seat at the table, Peter at their head.

“Morning everyone,” he said, to which there were the usual responses of “morning, morning Peter,” a few nods and coughs and a silky “morning, Boss” from Brian, tall even when sitting down. “No Terry, I see?”

This too was greeted by the usual responses, initial silence, then embarrassed coughs or ums…. followed by a clear and unequivocal “he’s not in yet, Boss” from Brian. Peter made a note in the top corner of his meeting notes, as usual.

“Ok, everyone got a copy of today’s agenda?” general nods everywhere, “good, ok – item one then – the recent merger with Alderson’s. As per our meeting yesterday morning I’ve checked up the line and can confirm that Alderson’s Relocations are being wound down and we will ‘inherit their workload’.”

“Relocations are being relocated.” Phillippa’s quip was not altogether unexpected; there were a few groans.

“Thank you Phillippa,” said Peter.

“How big a workload we talking?” asked Rain.

“Approx half again our existing workload,” replied Peter.

“Will we be getting more staff?” Rain again.

“No,” said Peter.

“But how are we meant to cope with that?” asked Debby, saying what the others were thinking.

“By ‘working smarter’,” Brian jumped in, borrowing one of Peter’s ‘phrases of the moment’, “and if some people spent less time at the coffee machine talking then we’d get a lot more done.”

“Who’re you on about?” demanded Debby, realising too late that by asking the question she had singled herself out. Peter made another note at the top of his meeting papers.

“Moving on” said Peter, sounding tired, “there will be a further meeting at 2pm today with the team from Alderson’s so we can ‘manage the handover’ smoothly. Rain and I will attend that. Another quick point, the company will no longer be providing free drinks.”

There was a collective gasp, then “Why’re they changing it?” asked Debby, “I mean we’ve had free coffee for years now.” For some reason her mouth seemed to be working overtime this morning, in the absence of Terry it could be deemed she had assumed his mantle.

“As you all know we’re facing ever ‘stiffer competition’ out there, which is one of the reasons we’ve been merged with Alderson’s. The Efficiency Department has identified that the company could save almost £100,000 a year by moving to a ‘pay for your own’ drinks environment.”

“Can we bring a kettle and make our own drinks?” asked Phillippa.

“No,” replied Peter, “that would mean providing kitchen facilities – an added expense.”

“What about a flask?” asked Brian.

“Flasks are OK,” said Peter, flashing him a grateful smile.

“If you can drink anything from a flask,” muttered Rain.

“Everyone, now, come to order, please.” Peter was becoming irritated and the strain of not showing it was telling on his stress levels. At that point Terry opened the door and slipped into the room, “Ah! Mr. Jones, glad you could join us.”

“Sorry I’m late,” said Terry “couldn’t find anywhere to park.”

“There were loads of spaces when I got here at 8:00,” said Brian.

“I got held up in traffic,” offered Terry, his expression hopeful.

“Then might I suggest you leave earlier,” replied Brian, “we all make the effort to be here on time, it’s only ever you who’s late.”

“Thank you, Brian,” Peter interceded. “OK the final point, we’ve had a report from C.I.T, the Counter Intelligence Team,” he elaborated, staring pointedly at Phillippa over whose head most things of import were known to sail, “that we have a ‘heightened terror threat’ as a result of our merger with Alderson’s.” He waited for the information to sink in then continued by way of explanation, “Apparently we’re now the 3rd largest provider of labour resource in the EU so it makes us an even bigger target.” Phillippa looked on the verge of tears, possibly at being singled out for the stare, the rest were demonstrating variously dismay or affected disinterest but no-one spoke. “So everybody please ‘stay alert, stay vigilant’ and re-watch the compulsory DVD ‘Terror and Counter Terrorism’. Remember, ‘we’re all in this together’ and it’s up to each and every one of us to …‘keep the workplace safe’.”

Terry winced; he was convinced that Peter’s insistence on speaking in inverted commas and quoting the company watchwords at every opportunity had a damaging effect on his psyche.

“Did anyone see the news this morning?” asked Rain, too brightly. “There was an explosion in the town centre.”

“Yeah,” chipped in Debby, “near Macheson’s.”

“They said something about 20 casualties,” Rain added, “it’s awful”.

“Did they say who it was?” asked Terry.

“It’s a bit early for that kind of info,” snapped Brian.

“I dunno,” defended Terry, “they sometimes give a warning.”

“That’s the Red Freedoms,” said Debby, “the Black Hands don’t give a warning.”

“Which could imply the Black Hands,” said Terry, settling in for a natter on the merits and demerits of one terrorist organisation’s way of doing business versus another.

“OK,” interrupted Peter, forestalling further chat, “Any questions?”

“Parking,” said Terry, opportunistic as ever, “when are they doing something about parking?”

“As we said yesterday and the day before and, oh yes, as we’ve been saying every day in all these months since you joined us, they aren’t going to do anything about the parking, thank you, Terry.” Peter stared round the table, lingering on Phillippa, as if daring any more utterances.

“When are they going to fix the tower clock?” she asked, making a sterling effort to fight back tears.

“And they aren’t going to fix the clock, either, Phillippa. As we’ve already said it will cost too much to repair. Any more questions?”

Silence.

“Good, back to work all of you, except you Terry, if you could just stay back a minute.”

The others filed out of the room and closed the door behind them.

“You were late again Terry.”

“I know but it was the traffic….”

“Traffic is not an excuse, Terry,” said Peter, “you should know to factor that in to your plans. Also, as I recall, Human Resources offered you an apartment close by when you joined us, a much sought after facility that had only come available due to the unfortunate demise of your predecessor.” He fell silent, possibly in recognition of human frailty and the fact that the previous occupant had thrown himself ungratefully off the 7th floor balcony of the much vaunted facility. “You are paid to be here between the hours of 8:30 and 5:00. It’s up to you to get yourself here on time.”

“Yes,” said Terry, for once recognising a time when the less words said might be the better.

“Everyone else manages to be here. I have to come from further away than you so I leave earlier. Brian always gets here at 8:00.”

“I know,” Terry murmured, humbly, while thinking 'yeah but Brian hasn’t got a life…'

“And he doesn’t leave his desk until 5.45 whereas you are packed and out the door by 5:10 if you can get away with it.”

Again, Brian hasn’t got a life …“I always do my hours…”

“Do you want to see your clocking in sheet?” asked Peter. Terry ducked his head; he knew what it would show. “The thing is Terry, it’s not working out for us; I think we need to move you on.”

Terry grimaced “I’m sorry Peter, I promise I will get here earlier in future.”

“I’m afraid it’s too late, Terry, Galaxy has already collated your data and raised it with Human Resources. They’ve spotlighted you and put in the transfer request.”

“You mean I’m already on the List?” asked Terry. “That was quick.”

Peter gave him a look; he was a strange one and no mistake, “Should come through in a few days. …Obviously you can’t be on site when it comes through, that would create a conflict of interest so your employment with Peter Brookes will be terminated this morning.”

Terry placed his head in his hands; his date with Cathy in Finance had just gone down the pan.

“I’m sorry, Terry but you knew your stats were in the system. It was only a matter of time before Galaxy highlighted you. You know the drill; it’s out of my hands.”

“I know, I know,” said Terry.

“I’m afraid I have to escort you off the premises.” Terry nodded. “Straight from this meeting.”

“Right now? Don’t I get to say goodbye to anyone?”

“Afraid not, you will be clocked out …” Peter flicked through his paperwork, “5 minutes from now. Sorry but there’s nothing I can do.”

“Yeah, I know,” said Terry, “I know how the system works.”

Cheers

Arun


message 1234: by John R. Stuart (new)

John R. Stuart The newest review for CRYPTIC INKS - A comic book art murder mystery

Excelsior - review left at Amazon by Hal T.
"When billionaire collector Martin Smith wants something, it’s up to his beautiful Girl Friday, Allegra Bentley, to somehow locate the objects of his desire. As the story opens, Marty desires the original pages of art from The Devil’s Manifesto. Published over 50 years ago, this legendary comic book is reputed to be cursed. Following its publication, careers were ruined, blood was spilled, lives were lost… and all of the book’s artwork disappeared. When the comic book’s cover turns up at auction, selling for a fortune, Allegra is tasked with finding the rest of the art. No matter what it takes.
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This mystery-thriller was a perfect weekend read. It starts out fast and never lets up, providing a fascinating look at collectors and their obsessions. The characters are richly drawn. Marty is demanding, but only occasionally a jerk. Allegra is bright and pretty, but far from perfect and entertainingly reasonable. When things get too grim, she’s ready to quit. When we meet Taylor Locklear, the Human Target, a U.S. Marshall on leave and heading toward a career burnout, it’s a relief when he says what this reader was thinking: People will kill for a piece of comic book artwork? You’ve got to be kidding!
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In the course of events, blood is spilled, lives are lost, and multiple secrets are revealed before the story is done. How much did I enjoy this book? I bought the Kindle version, but I now have the paperback edition in my permanent library. Plus, the cover (signed "Sam Agro/62") is absolutely perfect for the story."


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Rusty Ellis Hello all...

Equal Justice

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message 1244: by Cortez (last edited Mar 28, 2020 12:30PM) (new)

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message 1248: by J.F. (new)

J.F. Burgess Hi everyone in the group

I wanted to introduce myself. My name is J.F.Burgess and I write gripping, UK based police procedural thrillers.

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message 1249: by Kerry (last edited Apr 05, 2020 03:36AM) (new)

Kerry Donovan J.F. wrote: "Hi everyone in the group

I wanted to introduce myself. My name is J.F.Burgess and I write gripping, UK based police procedural thrillers.

These are truly awful times everyone is going through,..."


Nice one, JF.
From one author to another, best of luck with the publication, mate. Hope you shift thousands.
KJD


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Rebecca Amiss My short story Down by the Bay is available for pre-order on Amazon Kindle for $1.99. It will be released on Tuesday April 28. It is a story about grief, forgiveness, and friendship. I hope everyone could check it out and enjoys it. Thank you! 😀

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