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February 28, 2014
Anti-piracy message should be included in your book
I insert this FBI anti-piracy message and logo on the second page of all my books. With so many sites cropping up, I really suggest others do the same. Twice I've contacted these sites and both times they removed them.
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This book is licensed for your personal enjoyment only. This book may not be re-sold or given away to other people. If you would like to share this book with another person, please purchase an additional copy for each recipient. If you are reading this book and did not purchase it, or it was not purchased for your use only, then please return to the authors and purchase your own copy. Thank you for respecting the hard work of both the author. All rights reserved. No parts of this publication can be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without prior written authorization from (NAME OF AUTHOR). The unauthorized reproduction or distribution of a copyrighted work is illegal. Criminal copyright infringement, including infringement without monetary gain, is investigated by the FBI and is punishable by fines and federal imprisonment.
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February 25, 2014
Kindle Countdown Promotion
Three bestselling books featured on Kindle Countdown for only $0.99. Action, thrillers by Bernard DeLeo and a true crime book by RJ Parker on Amazon.com
RICK CANTELLI, P.I. (Book 2 in this detective series)
HARD CASE II - THE LURE OF HELL (Book 2 in this series)
CASE CLOSED: SERIAL KILLERS CAPTURED
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RICK CANTELLI, P.I. (Book 2 in this detective series)
HARD CASE II - THE LURE OF HELL (Book 2 in this series)
CASE CLOSED: SERIAL KILLERS CAPTURED
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February 9, 2014
List of Books under RJ Parker Publishing, Inc
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February 7, 2014
New Serial Killer Book Release - Dr. H.H. Holmes and the Whitechapel Ripper by Dane Ladwig
New True Crime Serial Killer book released today, February 7, 2014 by RJ Parker Publishing, Inc.
Dr. H.H. Holmes and the Whitechapel Ripper
by Dane Ladwig
"True Crime Author/Investigator and Historian"
Purchase now on Amazon in either edition by clicking the links below: eBook Paperback Paperback (Large Print)
Many books have been written about Jack the Ripper, but none have concluded with undeniable proof and evidence that leads to positive identification of the most elusive criminal throughout history, that is... until now!
In Dr. H. H. Holmes and the Whitechapel Ripper, you will be introduced to a man who not only matches the many eyewitness descriptions left behind in Stockholm's case file reports, you will also investigate those (confidential) reports and recognize the conspiracy to hide an American physician's identity as the Ripper who stalked the streets of London in 1888. Furthermore, expert handwriting analysis linking the physician to the original Ripper letters further confirms his guilt. The doctor, later identified as a diabolic serial killer, having motive, and more importantly, having residence in Whitechapel, voyaged between America and her mother country England became the epitome of Evil Incarnate.
As you follow the footsteps of Herman Webster Mudgett a.k.a. Dr. Henry Howard "H. H." Holmes, from his bizarre and unusual childhood through his academic years at the University of Michigan College of Medicine, where he learned the art of articulating skeletons, to the streets of Chicago where Dr. Holmes honed his skills as a con man and scam artist extraordinaire. You will discover how Dr. Holmes constructed a monument of a hotel specifically to accommodate the mad doctor's blood thirst. Find out what led to Dr. Holmes, the most monstrous creation to have come out of the nineteenth-century Victorian era, labeled as the first "serial killer."
From the dark foggy overcrowded corridors of London to the grand spectacle of the 1893 Columbian Exposition/World's Fair held in Chicago, you will observe Dr. H. H. Holmes' exploits side-by-side with Jack the Rippers infamous killings. All doubt will be removed. All fiction will be set aside. You will become a member of the jury. You will hand down the jury's decision... Guilty!
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by Dane Ladwig
"True Crime Author/Investigator and Historian"
Purchase now on Amazon in either edition by clicking the links below: eBook Paperback Paperback (Large Print)
Many books have been written about Jack the Ripper, but none have concluded with undeniable proof and evidence that leads to positive identification of the most elusive criminal throughout history, that is... until now!
In Dr. H. H. Holmes and the Whitechapel Ripper, you will be introduced to a man who not only matches the many eyewitness descriptions left behind in Stockholm's case file reports, you will also investigate those (confidential) reports and recognize the conspiracy to hide an American physician's identity as the Ripper who stalked the streets of London in 1888. Furthermore, expert handwriting analysis linking the physician to the original Ripper letters further confirms his guilt. The doctor, later identified as a diabolic serial killer, having motive, and more importantly, having residence in Whitechapel, voyaged between America and her mother country England became the epitome of Evil Incarnate.
As you follow the footsteps of Herman Webster Mudgett a.k.a. Dr. Henry Howard "H. H." Holmes, from his bizarre and unusual childhood through his academic years at the University of Michigan College of Medicine, where he learned the art of articulating skeletons, to the streets of Chicago where Dr. Holmes honed his skills as a con man and scam artist extraordinaire. You will discover how Dr. Holmes constructed a monument of a hotel specifically to accommodate the mad doctor's blood thirst. Find out what led to Dr. Holmes, the most monstrous creation to have come out of the nineteenth-century Victorian era, labeled as the first "serial killer."
From the dark foggy overcrowded corridors of London to the grand spectacle of the 1893 Columbian Exposition/World's Fair held in Chicago, you will observe Dr. H. H. Holmes' exploits side-by-side with Jack the Rippers infamous killings. All doubt will be removed. All fiction will be set aside. You will become a member of the jury. You will hand down the jury's decision... Guilty!
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January 31, 2014
DEATH SENTENCING (Capital Punishment) IN THE USA
What's your thoughts on the death penalty?
INTRODUCTION
Capital punishment is sometimes referred to as the death penalty in the US and it the lawful infliction of the death sentence. In the year 2003, the punishment was still in use in various states in the US as a mode of deterring offenders from committing serious offences. Perhaps this is the case because of the fact that in many jurisdictions and not only the US consider Capital punishment as an effective way of reducing the serious offences even though despite the numerous complaints that have been echoed in various quarters. The penalty may be achieved by use of numerous ways, different states use different ways to carry out these sentences and it depends on the laws of that state. Some of the methods that can be employed include hanging, the use of poisonous gas, through injections, by a firing team and electrocution.
THE LAW AND DEVELOPMENT OF DEATH PENALTY
The death punishment that can be passed must be prescribed by the law is governed by the Eighth Amendment which was made to the US constitution. By virtue of these changes to the Constitution, the punishment can only be inflicted to aggravated murderers and the accused should be of sound mind.
To understand the punishment, it is important to understand how it was first initiated in the US. The punishment was for many years the prescribed penalty imposed for felonies which are committed under the United Kingdom Common Law. During the verge of industrial revolution when the Europeans invaded America, the Common Law principles were introduced and the death penalty was introduced. In the US the first ever execution made under the colony was at Jamestown colony in the year 1608. Capital sentencing was also made common during times of revolution and it has been recorded that over 162 death penalties were entered in the 18th century.
After the completion of the revolutions and wars, most colonies drafted new legal framework and Constitutions. Some of them included capital punishment while others failed to include the punishment in their constitution. However, after sometimes all the colonies that had ignored to include the sentence had included it. When the Congress was first put in place in 1790, the house enacted laws that gave power to capital punishment in regards to violent crimes such as Robbery with violence, murder, rape, and public embezzling. Afterwards in the 19th century, there were increased death sentences which have been recorded in the 1391 executions. The punishment continued to be carried on for sometimes by many states; currently 32 states1 together with the military court systems carry out the sentence.
ARGUMENT AGAINST DEATH SENTENCE
The national moratorium was places on death as capital punishment in 1967. And in the same year the US Supreme Court indulged in the constitutionality of the penalty. In the case of Furman v Georgia2 it appeared as though an end to the operation of the death sentence would be made. In the case the judges held that certain capital punishments are not only unconstitutional but also cruel unjustifiable and that the juries were putting it to wrong use.
Many Abolitionists have continued to argue that the trial and execution of death sentence is very expensive and costly to the taxpayers and should be done away with. A mandatory state review costs approximately $70,000 and when the appeal proceeds to the federal status, the cost is approximately $275,000. They argue the punishment of life imprisonment is more effective and would help save taxpayers money.
In the cases that have been brought against the Supreme Court. The court has upheld the constitutionality of the sentence, but there has been division in the court. This shows that even though the court has stuck to its guns, not many are convinced on the effectiveness of the sentence. It is basing on this reason that many critics have been arguing that the penalty lacks the alleged deterrent effect and that it has been applied in a discriminating manner.
ARGUMENTS SUPPORTING DEATH SENTENCE
It seems that even after the case of Furman the idea of death sentence cannot be done way with easily. In the states of Texas, Georgia and Florida, the assemblies drafted new death penalty laws in 1976. The ruling in the case of Furman had little influence on these laws since the same Supreme Court upheld the legitimacy of the laws. Only two out of the nine bench judge had a dissenting opinion on capital sentencing. Since then death sentence its associated controversies managed to survive. Many states are still having the death penalty laws and this shows that the sentence is to stay for quite some time.
INFORMATION ON DEATH EXECUTION – KEY STATISTICS
Since the year 1976, 1,365 (including 2014) inmates have been executed in America. Texas3 (474) and Oklahoma are on the top of the list. California has the largest number of inmates in the US waiting on the death row. For the last 10 years the number of executed inmates is 474. Race and gender are also important. On gander, only 12 women have executed since 1976. On racial percentage many whites have been executed4. However, the execution rate in the population shows that more African-Americans are being executed. Lastly, many states prefer the use lethal injection as a mode of execution5.
CONCLUSION
It is no doubt that the issues of death sentencing is a controversial issue, many activists in the US and all over the world have been pressuring the government to abolish the sentence. There is also pressure from international bodies and rules such as the United Nation Universal Declaration of Human Rights 1948 provide freedom of life. Due to the emergence and expansion of human rights watch and activists it will be important to observe if the death execution laws will abolished.
1 Simpson, Ian (2 May 2013). “Maryland becomes the Latest US state to abolish death penalty” Yahoo News. Archived from the original on 24 June 2013
2 408 U.S. 238, 92 S. Ct. 2726, 33 L. Ed 2d 346
3 “The executing State”: Oklahoma Watch. 2013-02-21. Retrieved on 2014-01-29
4 53.3% are whites, 33.3% are African Americans while 8% are Latinos
5 86.3% of the execution have been carried out by this use (approximately 1093)
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INTRODUCTION
Capital punishment is sometimes referred to as the death penalty in the US and it the lawful infliction of the death sentence. In the year 2003, the punishment was still in use in various states in the US as a mode of deterring offenders from committing serious offences. Perhaps this is the case because of the fact that in many jurisdictions and not only the US consider Capital punishment as an effective way of reducing the serious offences even though despite the numerous complaints that have been echoed in various quarters. The penalty may be achieved by use of numerous ways, different states use different ways to carry out these sentences and it depends on the laws of that state. Some of the methods that can be employed include hanging, the use of poisonous gas, through injections, by a firing team and electrocution.
THE LAW AND DEVELOPMENT OF DEATH PENALTY
The death punishment that can be passed must be prescribed by the law is governed by the Eighth Amendment which was made to the US constitution. By virtue of these changes to the Constitution, the punishment can only be inflicted to aggravated murderers and the accused should be of sound mind.
To understand the punishment, it is important to understand how it was first initiated in the US. The punishment was for many years the prescribed penalty imposed for felonies which are committed under the United Kingdom Common Law. During the verge of industrial revolution when the Europeans invaded America, the Common Law principles were introduced and the death penalty was introduced. In the US the first ever execution made under the colony was at Jamestown colony in the year 1608. Capital sentencing was also made common during times of revolution and it has been recorded that over 162 death penalties were entered in the 18th century.
After the completion of the revolutions and wars, most colonies drafted new legal framework and Constitutions. Some of them included capital punishment while others failed to include the punishment in their constitution. However, after sometimes all the colonies that had ignored to include the sentence had included it. When the Congress was first put in place in 1790, the house enacted laws that gave power to capital punishment in regards to violent crimes such as Robbery with violence, murder, rape, and public embezzling. Afterwards in the 19th century, there were increased death sentences which have been recorded in the 1391 executions. The punishment continued to be carried on for sometimes by many states; currently 32 states1 together with the military court systems carry out the sentence.
ARGUMENT AGAINST DEATH SENTENCE
The national moratorium was places on death as capital punishment in 1967. And in the same year the US Supreme Court indulged in the constitutionality of the penalty. In the case of Furman v Georgia2 it appeared as though an end to the operation of the death sentence would be made. In the case the judges held that certain capital punishments are not only unconstitutional but also cruel unjustifiable and that the juries were putting it to wrong use.
Many Abolitionists have continued to argue that the trial and execution of death sentence is very expensive and costly to the taxpayers and should be done away with. A mandatory state review costs approximately $70,000 and when the appeal proceeds to the federal status, the cost is approximately $275,000. They argue the punishment of life imprisonment is more effective and would help save taxpayers money.
In the cases that have been brought against the Supreme Court. The court has upheld the constitutionality of the sentence, but there has been division in the court. This shows that even though the court has stuck to its guns, not many are convinced on the effectiveness of the sentence. It is basing on this reason that many critics have been arguing that the penalty lacks the alleged deterrent effect and that it has been applied in a discriminating manner.
ARGUMENTS SUPPORTING DEATH SENTENCE
It seems that even after the case of Furman the idea of death sentence cannot be done way with easily. In the states of Texas, Georgia and Florida, the assemblies drafted new death penalty laws in 1976. The ruling in the case of Furman had little influence on these laws since the same Supreme Court upheld the legitimacy of the laws. Only two out of the nine bench judge had a dissenting opinion on capital sentencing. Since then death sentence its associated controversies managed to survive. Many states are still having the death penalty laws and this shows that the sentence is to stay for quite some time.
INFORMATION ON DEATH EXECUTION – KEY STATISTICS
Since the year 1976, 1,365 (including 2014) inmates have been executed in America. Texas3 (474) and Oklahoma are on the top of the list. California has the largest number of inmates in the US waiting on the death row. For the last 10 years the number of executed inmates is 474. Race and gender are also important. On gander, only 12 women have executed since 1976. On racial percentage many whites have been executed4. However, the execution rate in the population shows that more African-Americans are being executed. Lastly, many states prefer the use lethal injection as a mode of execution5.
CONCLUSION
It is no doubt that the issues of death sentencing is a controversial issue, many activists in the US and all over the world have been pressuring the government to abolish the sentence. There is also pressure from international bodies and rules such as the United Nation Universal Declaration of Human Rights 1948 provide freedom of life. Due to the emergence and expansion of human rights watch and activists it will be important to observe if the death execution laws will abolished.
1 Simpson, Ian (2 May 2013). “Maryland becomes the Latest US state to abolish death penalty” Yahoo News. Archived from the original on 24 June 2013
2 408 U.S. 238, 92 S. Ct. 2726, 33 L. Ed 2d 346
3 “The executing State”: Oklahoma Watch. 2013-02-21. Retrieved on 2014-01-29
4 53.3% are whites, 33.3% are African Americans while 8% are Latinos
5 86.3% of the execution have been carried out by this use (approximately 1093)
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January 17, 2014
Best Serial Killer Books and Authors Non Fiction
As an avid reader/true crime investigator for decades, and after meeting and reading about numerous serial killers, I've listed my favorite books and authors. Many of these authors have multiple books that I've enjoyed reading and researching but I only included one book per author. In no particular order.Serial Killers: The Method and Madness of Monster
By Peter Vronsky
The Serial Killer Files: The Who, What, Where, How, and Why of the World's Most Terrifying Murderersby Harold Schechter
The Encyclopedia of Serial Killers (Facts on File Crime Library)by Michael Newton
Serial Killers Case Filesby RJ Parker
Mind Hunter: Inside the FBI's Elite Serial Crime Unit
by John Douglas and Mark Olshaker
Whoever Fights Monsters: My Twenty Years Tracking Serial Killers for the FBI
by Robert K. Ressler
Blood Lust: Portrait of a Serial Sex Killer
by Gary C. King
Dr. H.H. Holmes and the Whitechapel Ripperby Dane Ladwig
Women Serial Killers of the 20th Centuryby Sylvia Perrini
Two upcoming Serial Killer books that you won't want to miss and are available now to pre-order in eBook or Paperback:
Serial Killers Abridged (100 Serial Killers, 100 Short Stories, 1000,s of Victims)by RJ Parker and Dane LadwigMay 31, 2014
Parents Who Kill their Childrenby RJ Parker and Ann FairfieldApril 30, 2014
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By Peter Vronsky
The Serial Killer Files: The Who, What, Where, How, and Why of the World's Most Terrifying Murderersby Harold Schechter
The Encyclopedia of Serial Killers (Facts on File Crime Library)by Michael Newton
Serial Killers Case Filesby RJ Parker
Mind Hunter: Inside the FBI's Elite Serial Crime Unit
by John Douglas and Mark Olshaker
Whoever Fights Monsters: My Twenty Years Tracking Serial Killers for the FBI
by Robert K. Ressler
Blood Lust: Portrait of a Serial Sex Killer
by Gary C. King
Dr. H.H. Holmes and the Whitechapel Ripperby Dane Ladwig
Women Serial Killers of the 20th Centuryby Sylvia Perrini
Two upcoming Serial Killer books that you won't want to miss and are available now to pre-order in eBook or Paperback:
Serial Killers Abridged (100 Serial Killers, 100 Short Stories, 1000,s of Victims)by RJ Parker and Dane LadwigMay 31, 2014
Parents Who Kill their Childrenby RJ Parker and Ann FairfieldApril 30, 2014
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January 11, 2014
The Biography Book of Chi-Town's Legendary, Marshall Thompson
In the late 1950's, RandB singer Marshall Thompson formed the Chi-lites who in later years, 1969-1974, put out 11 top hits including "Have you seen her" and "Oh Girl". Still playing and singing after 6 decades with the Chi-lites, Mr. Thompson is the only original member left, or, the Last Man Standing.Under the banner of RJ Parker Publishing, I have the privilege of publishing the biography of Chi-Town's legendary, Marshall Thompson. The book release will be this coming summer, possibly July. Once the date is firmed up, I will be releasing the book for pre-ordering in eBook, paperback, and paperback (Large Print). An audiobook and movie will also follow.
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January 10, 2014
BUY A BOOK AND GET AN EBOOK FOR FREE (RJ Parker Publishing Promotion)
When you purchase SERIAL KILLERS TRUE CRIME ANTHOLOGY 2014, VOL I, and any edition: eBook, Paperback, Paperback (Large Print) or Audiobook, complete the short form and I will send you a FREE eBook. It's a 15,400 word novella called School Shootings.Loading...Visit RJ Parker Publishing at
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January 9, 2014
Bestselling book on sale January 10 featured by Kindle Nation Daily Deals
The first book in the John Harding series (HARD CASE) is featured on Friday, Jan 10 on Kindle Nation Daily and Book Gorilla at $0.99. This is a 3 book bestselling Action/Thriller series that has maintained Top 100 paid lists on Amazon since being published. They are still in the Top 100 in many countries such as US, UK, Canada and Australia in these categories:
Books > Literature & Fiction > Genre Fiction > Action & Adventure
Books > Mystery, Thriller & Suspense > Thrillers > Crime
Books > Mystery, Thriller & Suspense > Thrillers > Military
Books > Mystery, Thriller & Suspense > Thrillers > Spy Stories & Tales of Intrigue
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Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Mystery, Thriller & Suspense > Thrillers > Assassinations
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If you haven't started this series, here's a great opportunity. To purchase on Amazon, click the following links:
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Books > Literature & Fiction > Genre Fiction > Action & Adventure
Books > Mystery, Thriller & Suspense > Thrillers > Crime
Books > Mystery, Thriller & Suspense > Thrillers > Military
Books > Mystery, Thriller & Suspense > Thrillers > Spy Stories & Tales of Intrigue
Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Mystery, Thriller & Suspense > Mystery > Series
Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Mystery, Thriller & Suspense > Thrillers > Assassinations
Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Mystery, Thriller & Suspense > Thrillers > Crime
Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Mystery, Thriller & Suspense > Thrillers > Espionage
If you haven't started this series, here's a great opportunity. To purchase on Amazon, click the following links:
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January 7, 2014
New Release: The John Harding HARD CASE Series: First 3 books in 1
The John Harding HARD CASE Series: First 3 books in 11. Hard Case I 2. Hard Case II - The Lure of Hell3. Hard Case III - Voyage of the Damned
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** Hard Case IV - A Violent Life coming this March **
Book I
Harding joins the Marine Corps with his new identity, looking for a chance to get an education and start over. While in special ops overseas, he's recruited by a CIA agent who sees something in Harding besides his knack for languages and combat skill. Denny Strobert knows he's found a killer. HARDCASE begins in a back alley warehouse in East Oakland, CA, where Harding fights for money, and to keep his skills honed, coupled with the fact he likes it. Harding does odd jobs with the only guy he trusts implicitly, his handler and manager, Tommy Sands. They bodyguard, escort tourists around the Bay Area, and do bail bond, skip trace work for a lawyer named Tess Connagher.
Two events throw Harding's seamy life in the shadows out into the light. Strobert is ordered to enlist Tess Connagher's law firm to act as an intermediary with Harding in order to protect an outspoken Afghani woman whose family Harding protected long ago. The woman's father requested him, and the state department realizes they'll be off the hook if anything happens to Samira Karim while under Harding's care. Secondly, Harding fights a particularly brutal fight with a Russian mob backed fighter named Van Rankin who hates Harding. They'd had words. The YouTube video of Harding's subsequent beat-down of Rankin goes viral along with many of his prior fights. When Rankin's Russian mobster backer, Alexi Fiialkov pushes for a rematch on the UFC circuit, CIA Agent Strobert sees infinite possibilities since the United Arab Emirates has part ownership in the UFC. Some matches would be taking place in Dubai, where the CIA knows targets of opportunity show up from time to time. Book IIJohn Harding launches Harding's West Coast Murderer's Row into Mexico after the Zeta cartel, a Las Vegas sanction fight, and on the trail of three psychopathic serial killers. To achieve these objectives, Harding's CIA boss, Denny Strobert, introduces two new cold blooded killers to John Harding's Oakland crew, Clint Dostiene and Lynn Montoya. Strobert has big plans for Lynn Montoya once she's freelancing with Harding's crew in the future too - he needs a woman on the West Coast Murderer's Row not afraid to get her hands or her knife dirty. Book III
John Harding's Murderer's Row uncovers a name while on a standard protection gig. Soon, they're plunging into a South American jungle stronghold on a snatch and grab rescue. Under Lynn Montoya's knife, they learn the kingpin financier's identity spreading chaos around the world. Harding and his crew race from one locale to the next, one step ahead of a brutal financial puppet master's plans to wipe them out even after his death. In addition to his ongoing missions, Harding has agreed to fight a behemoth nicknamed 'The Destroyer' in the converted Oakland warehouse with rigged judges. Throw in a little show business consultation, and John has his hands full with the usual: violence, America's safety, love, and of course humor.*******"John Harding takes no prisoners. He's a cage fighter who plays by the rules unless it's necessary to break them along with a few other things. The fast-paced dialogue fits the no holds barred action that pits Harding against terrorists, the Russian Mafia, and guys who just don't like his attitude or his prowess in the ring. This cool story interweaves Harding's personal life with his kick-boxing life as well as a little CIA covert action thrown in. This one delivers a terrific knock-out punch and you'll love every minute of it."- ★★★★★ by Gayle PoolVisit RJ Parker Publishing at
http://www.rjparkerpublishing.com/
TO PURCHASE ON AMAZON CLICK HERE
** Hard Case IV - A Violent Life coming this March **
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Book I
Harding joins the Marine Corps with his new identity, looking for a chance to get an education and start over. While in special ops overseas, he's recruited by a CIA agent who sees something in Harding besides his knack for languages and combat skill. Denny Strobert knows he's found a killer. HARDCASE begins in a back alley warehouse in East Oakland, CA, where Harding fights for money, and to keep his skills honed, coupled with the fact he likes it. Harding does odd jobs with the only guy he trusts implicitly, his handler and manager, Tommy Sands. They bodyguard, escort tourists around the Bay Area, and do bail bond, skip trace work for a lawyer named Tess Connagher.
Two events throw Harding's seamy life in the shadows out into the light. Strobert is ordered to enlist Tess Connagher's law firm to act as an intermediary with Harding in order to protect an outspoken Afghani woman whose family Harding protected long ago. The woman's father requested him, and the state department realizes they'll be off the hook if anything happens to Samira Karim while under Harding's care. Secondly, Harding fights a particularly brutal fight with a Russian mob backed fighter named Van Rankin who hates Harding. They'd had words. The YouTube video of Harding's subsequent beat-down of Rankin goes viral along with many of his prior fights. When Rankin's Russian mobster backer, Alexi Fiialkov pushes for a rematch on the UFC circuit, CIA Agent Strobert sees infinite possibilities since the United Arab Emirates has part ownership in the UFC. Some matches would be taking place in Dubai, where the CIA knows targets of opportunity show up from time to time. Book IIJohn Harding launches Harding's West Coast Murderer's Row into Mexico after the Zeta cartel, a Las Vegas sanction fight, and on the trail of three psychopathic serial killers. To achieve these objectives, Harding's CIA boss, Denny Strobert, introduces two new cold blooded killers to John Harding's Oakland crew, Clint Dostiene and Lynn Montoya. Strobert has big plans for Lynn Montoya once she's freelancing with Harding's crew in the future too - he needs a woman on the West Coast Murderer's Row not afraid to get her hands or her knife dirty. Book III
John Harding's Murderer's Row uncovers a name while on a standard protection gig. Soon, they're plunging into a South American jungle stronghold on a snatch and grab rescue. Under Lynn Montoya's knife, they learn the kingpin financier's identity spreading chaos around the world. Harding and his crew race from one locale to the next, one step ahead of a brutal financial puppet master's plans to wipe them out even after his death. In addition to his ongoing missions, Harding has agreed to fight a behemoth nicknamed 'The Destroyer' in the converted Oakland warehouse with rigged judges. Throw in a little show business consultation, and John has his hands full with the usual: violence, America's safety, love, and of course humor.*******"John Harding takes no prisoners. He's a cage fighter who plays by the rules unless it's necessary to break them along with a few other things. The fast-paced dialogue fits the no holds barred action that pits Harding against terrorists, the Russian Mafia, and guys who just don't like his attitude or his prowess in the ring. This cool story interweaves Harding's personal life with his kick-boxing life as well as a little CIA covert action thrown in. This one delivers a terrific knock-out punch and you'll love every minute of it."- ★★★★★ by Gayle PoolVisit RJ Parker Publishing at
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