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What really happened in 1978 at Jonestown?

From Wiki: Jonestown was the informal name for the Peoples Temple Agricultural Project, an intentional community in northwestern Guyana formed by the Peoples Temple led by Jim Jones. It became internationally notorious when, on November 18, 1978, 918 people died in the settlement as well as in a nearby airstrip and in Georgetown, Guyana’s capital.

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A total of 909 Temple members died in Jonestown, all but two from apparent cyanide poisoning, in an event termed “revolutionary suicide” by Jones and some members on an audio tape of the event and in prior discussions. This includes over 200 murdered children. The poisonings in Jonestown followed the murder of five others by Temple members at a nearby Port Kaituma airstrip. The victims included United States Congressman Leo Ryan. Four other Temple members died in Georgetown at Jones’s command.

To the extent the actions in Jonestown were viewed as a mass murder, it was the largest such event in modern history and resulted in the largest single loss of American civilian life in a non-natural disaster until the events of September 11, 2001.

Well, that’s the official story.

But there have always been rumors of CIA involvement with the cult prior to the massacre. Mind control experiments like MK-Ultra have also regularly come up in conspiracy theories.

So what really happened in 1978 at Jonestown?

Mass suicide, mass murder, a CIA experiment, or what?

Find out in our book The Orphan Factory: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B008M9WWKW/

Wanted: Name director to helm FIJI feature film now in development with Morcan Motion Pictures

The search is on for a name director to helm FIJI, the period film based on our swashbuckling, historical, action-adventure, Fiji: A Novel.

Set in 19th Century Fiji, the novel has been a regular visitor to Amazon’s bestseller lists. It was published by Sterling Gate Books late in 2011.

It’s a story of adventure, cultural misunderstandings, religious conflict and sexual tension set in one of the most exotic and isolated places on earth – and we have no doubt FIJI will make a wonderful movie.

The storyline: In the mid-1800′s, Fiji was a melting pot of cannibals, warring native tribes, sailors, traders, prostitutes, escaped convicts and all manner of foreign undesirables. It’s in this hostile environment in our story that an innocent young Englishwoman and a worldly American adventurer find themselves. Despite their differences, there’s an undeniable chemistry between them. When their lives are suddenly endangered by marauding cannibals, they are forced to rely on each other for their very survival.

With the strong themes of love running through what is essentially a fast-moving and sometimes violent adventure story, FIJI the movie will appeal equally to males and females.

Here’s what reviewers have said about Fiji: A Novel:

It’s an intense story that will have you turning the pages long into the night. -Susan M. Heim, author and editor of the bestselling “Chicken Soup for the Soul” series.

A well-written, totally absorbing novel. -J.B. DiNizo (author of Comings and Goings)

A wonderfully entrancing read. -Joan McGrath (historical author)

You’ll enjoy the voyage this book takes you on. -Have You Heard Book Review

A fabulous novel, beautiful for its blunt rawness, exotic scenery, and fascinating storyline. -Historical Novel Review

 

Relevant links for Fiji: A Novel:

Amazon ebook link: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0057YCZM0/

Sterling Gate Books: http://www.youtube.com/user/SterlingGateBooks

Another 5-star review for “The Orphan Factory”

 ★★★★★Thoroughly enjoyed!, September 20, 2012


By 
Larissa B – See all my reviews

 

This review is from: The Orphan Factory (The Orphan Trilogy, #2) (Kindle Edition)

After reading The Ninth Orphan, I was eagerly awaiting this instalment. It didn’t disappoint. This is not normally the sort of book I’d read, but I’ve enjoyed both books so much that I couldn’t put them down until they were finished.

This book gives us an even better insight into Nine’s life and his personality. As soon as I’d finished it I wanted to go back and read the previous book, so I could better understand his decisions/motives as an adult. The book has a good mix of both fast-paced action, and detailed background description – allowing the reader to really build a picture of the characters and settings.

I’m liking the fact this is part of a trilogy – I want more!!!!!

For this, and all reviews for The Orphan Factory, go to:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B008M9WWKW/

NY Times Scrubs Mention Of CIA Arming Syrian Rebels

Reblogged from Nwo Report:

Establishment media careful to hide direct aid to terrorist-aligned FSA

Source: Paul Joseph Watson

In an article about France urging Syrian rebels to form a provisional government, the New York Times scrubbed a passage which revealed that the CIA was helping funnel arms to rebel groups that have aligned themselves with Al-Qaeda terrorists.

Version three of the story, posted at 19:45:05 UTC yesterday and entitled 

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News Release: Historical novel resonates with Indian residents of Fiji

September 16, 2012

New Zealand father-and-son writing team Lance and James Morcan, co-authors of the critically acclaimed historical adventure novel, Fiji: A Novel, say their book seems to have struck a chord with Indian residents of Fiji.

“Judging by the review requests and fan mail we receive from Indians based in Fiji, they seem to resonate with our novel,” says Lance. “I can only put this down to the fact that they are avid readers who take an interest in the history of their adopted country.”

Lance, who is a novelist and screenwriter, is based in New Zealand. He writes in collaboration with his Sydney-based son James. They are very aware of Indians close ties to Fiji.

“Indians comprise more than one third of Fiji’s population, and most are descended from indentured labourers brought to the islands by Fiji’s British colonial rulers in the late 1800′s to work on sugar cane plantations,” says Lance. “These were complemented by the later arrival of Gujarati and Punjabi immigrants who arrived as free settlers in contrast to their counterparts who were brought under the indentured labour system.”

In the course of several visits to Fiji, Lance says he has observed the Indians’ relationship with the indigenous Fijians has been an uneasy one. “It seems the cultural divide between the two racial groups is very wide. Many Fijian Indians have left Fiji in search of greener pastures.”

Nevertheless, he says, Fijian Indians seem to relate to Fiji: A Novel, even though it predates the arrival of Indians in Fiji. “I think it paints an authentic picture of the tropical paradise their forefathers came to.”

The novel doesn’t gloss over the cannibalism the Morcans claim was rife in Fiji.

“Fiji wasn’t called ‘the Cannibal Isles’ for nothing. The history books show Fiji was a melting pot of cannibals, warring native tribes, sailors, traders, prostitutes, escaped convicts and all manner of foreign undesirables,” he says. “It’s in this hostile environment our story is set.”

Published by Sterling Gate Books in late 2011, the novel is set in 19th Century Fiji and has been a regular visitor to Amazon’s bestseller lists. The publisher describes it as ‘a spellbinding novel of adventure, cultural misunderstandings, religious conflict and sexual tension set in one of the most exotic and isolated places on earth’.

The story is a fast-paced adventure-romance about an innocent young Englishwoman and a worldly American adventurer who are thrown together in Fiji in the mid-1800′s.

Lance says Fiji was inspired by James A. Michener’s classic novel, Hawaii.

“To our knowledge, there has never been a novel that truly does justice to Fiji,” he says. “I’ve felt a novel that captures Fiji’s culture, exoticness and beauty is long overdue.”

The Morcans, who are also film producers, are developing a feature film adaptation of Fiji through their film production company, Morcan Motion Pictures.

Fiji: A Novel is now available in both kindle ebook and paperback form via Amazon, and the trade paperback version is also available at Junglee.com. The links are: www.amazon.com/dp/B0057YCZM0/ and www.junglee.com/Fiji-A-Novel-Lance-Morcan/dp/0473194716/

 

Another stellar review for our international thriller novel “The Ninth Orphan”

If you’re a fan of international conspiracy thrillers in the vein of James Bond and James Bourne – and you like your action fast and furious – this latest offering from father and son writing team, James and Lance Morcan, is guaranteed not to disappoint.

The first of a trilogy, The Ninth Orphan follows the fate of Sebastian George Hannar, the ninth orphan of Chicago’s Pedemont Orphanage. We meet ‘Nine’ at the age of 31, a highly skilled assassin, trained since birth to be the perfect secret agent.

Increasingly frustrated with the life that he has been bred for – and the dark secrets it entails – our protagonist decides to make his next mission his last, and secure his freedom with the highly sensitive information he is privy to. But of course, our hero making a quick escape to the suburbs and settling into a life of quiet domesticity would not a satisfying thriller make. No rogue agent ever escaped from a covert, evil organization with designs to ‘take over the world’ so easily, and ours is no exception.

Just as it seems that Nine might achieve his goal of independence, a chance encounter with a beguiling photographer, Isabelle Alleget, causes his plans to unravel. And so begins a frenetically paced cat and mouse chase that takes us all over the world, from Paris to the Philippines.

Deftly weaving some fantastical twists and turns, flashbacks to our hero’s extraordinary childhood, and a series of impressive action sequences into a tense plot, the Morcans deliver a satisfying narrative that never lets up. And as he is hotly pursued by his mentor, Tommy Kentbridge, and various secret organizations, Nine’s intriguing, chameleon-like ability to disguise himself ensures that our attention never wavers.

What makes The Ninth Orphan stand out from other thrillers is its intelligent handling of its themes. Like Kazuo Ishiguro’s haunting novel, Never Let Me Go, The Ninth Orphan taps into our fascination with the possibilities of genetic selection, and the sinister consequences it may bring.

Throw in a pinch of romance and the suggestion of political shadow organizations that may or may not operate in the real world, and you have an exhilarating read that will keep the little grey cells ticking over long after you’ve reached the final page.

-The Flaneur http://flaneur.me.uk/09/the-ninth-orphan-by-james-and-lance-morcan-2/

Links for The Ninth Orphan (The Orphan Trilogy, #1):

Trade paperback – https://www.createspace.com/3642008                                                                                       

Kindle ebook-                                                                                               http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0056I4FKC

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0056I4FKC                                         http://www.amazon.fr/dp/B0056I4FKC

Favorite quotes from “The Ninth Orphan” thriller novel

Here’s some favorite quotes from our international thriller “The Ninth Orphan”, Book #1 in The Orphan Trilogy:

Contrary to the media circus which portrayed politicians as all-powerful figures, Kentbridge knew from experience the vast majority of US Government officials – elected or otherwise – were puppets who only had the illusion of power…

The purpose of having the orphans study all these diverse fields was not for them to just become geniuses, but to become polymaths – meaning they would be geniuses in a wide variety of fields…

Democrats and Republicans were essentially the same party with different faces and that was why, no matter how many promises each leader made, significant change rarely transpired…

Japan had gained enormous wealth when it invaded China and a dozen or so other Asian countries during the Second World War. The Japanese looted bullion by the truckload. In addition to the incalculable amounts of gold, gigantic quantities of diamonds, silver and religious artifacts had also been stolen. These colossal treasure troves were shipped to the Philippines in preparation for transportation to Japan. However, as the war in the Pacific intensified, the ever-increasing presence of Allied ships made the transport of such treasure problematic for Japan. As a result, much of it was hidden in the Philippines…

Links for The Ninth Orphan (The Orphan Trilogy, #1):

Trade paperback – https://www.createspace.com/3642008                                                                                       

Kindle ebook-                                                                                               http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0056I4FKC

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0056I4FKC                                         http://www.amazon.fr/dp/B0056I4FKC

Read about our historical novel “Fiji” in Suva’s Fiji Times newspaper

http://www.fijitimes.com/story.aspx?id=210035

Making waves

Tevita Vuibau

Saturday, August 25, 2012

Fiji: A Novel – the book that is making waves online. Picture: BALJEET SINGH

A BOOK on Fiji written by a father and son team is making waves online and cracking Amazon.com’s best selling list over the last couple of weeks.

The book titled Fiji: A Novel was co-authored by Lance Morcan and his son James and was published late last year.

Mr Morcan said he had been inspired by the work of American author James Michener, adding he wanted Fiji to have a story that did justice to its beauty.

Set in the early 1800s, the novel follows protagonists Susannah Drake and Nathan Johnson as the pair travel from Levuka to Momi Bay.

He said the two-year journey to write the novel was a challenging one as he had to co-author long distance with his son.

“He is based in Sydney and I’m based here in New Zealand, so we had to do the whole thing through Skype and emails,” he said.

Mr Morcan said they were both strong-willed which made the writing of the novel an interesting exercise.

He said they were in the process of taking the book to the silver screen.

“James and I are also screenwriters and film producers, and have put Fiji into development as a feature film with our production company, Morcan Motion Pictures,” he added.

Mr Morcan said the book was available at the USP Book Centre, however, they were looking at ways to get more people to access the book.

“We want to put the book in hotels and resorts for them to use as giveaways to their most valued customers and then in this way we can get more locals as well reading the book,” he said.

Critical acclaim for Fiji: A Novel has been pouring in.

Susan M Heim, author and editor of the best-selling Chicken Soup for the Soul series heaped praise on the novel.

“If you’re a fan of adventure, history, even romance, you’ll want to pick up a copy of Fiji: A Novel and brace yourself for the ride,” she said.

“It’s an intense story that will have you turning the pages long into the night.”

Historical author Joan Mcgrath gave the book a four star rating calling it “a wonderfully entrancing read”.

Fiji: A Novel is available from Amazon here: http://www.amazon.com/Fiji-A-Novel-ebook/dp/B0057YCZM0/

Is Queen Elizabeth II the wealthiest and most powerful person on earth?

The Queen is one of the wealthiest people in the world, if not THE wealthiest. Our thriller novel The Orphan Factory covers secret Royal assets and undeclared income http://www.amazon.com/dp/B008M9WWKW 

Also, here’s an excerpt from The Orphan Factory on Queen Elizabeth II:

In fact, Lady Penelope was only distantly related to the Windsors, or British Royals, and that relationship was by marriage rather than blood. However, she was an influential figure as she represented many of Queen Elizabeth’s financial interests.

Despite the absence of Queen Elizabeth II’s name in annual Forbes Rich Lists, everyone in the room was aware the Queen was one of the wealthiest people in the world, if not the wealthiest. However, hers and the House of Windsor’s assets and income were mostly non-declared. Naylor himself claimed to have witnessed one offshore bank account of the Queen’s whose value was in the hundreds of billions.

Contrary to the myth that the British Royals were no longer all-powerful, it was common knowledge within Omega and other organizations in the know that they remained one of the most dominant forces on the planet. The Royals were totally comfortable with the mass populace believing they’d passed their heyday. That belief allowed them to control things behind the scenes with effortless ease. And control they did, in every way imaginable.

The reality was the Windsors had their fingers in many pies and had a huge say in global affairs. At home, they dictated to the British Parliament, and no elected Prime Minister could take up office without first pledging total allegiance to the Queen and future King. To Kentbridge’s way of thinking, that proved Britain was no more a democracy than was the United States.

The special agent had often told his orphans that in her capacity as the reigning monarch of the Commonwealth nations, the Queen had legitimate business interests in the pharmaceutical, banking and mineral industries in most or all of those countries. No small cheese considering those nations included mineral-rich Canada and Australia as well as India and numerous African states.

Kentbridge had also told the orphans it was a commonly held belief within Omega that the Queen bankrolled and reaped the rewards from other far more secretive ventures worldwide. As for the exact nature of those other ventures, nobody in the agency knew.

Lady Penelope’s active involvement in Omega proved beyond doubt to Kentbridge and his superiors that the British Royals considered the agency a likely way to expand its semisecret, global empire. The extremely intelligent and influential Omega founding members gave the Royals faith that the below-the-radar Omega Agency would eventually become the potent organization it strived to be.

Read more in The Orphan Factory (The Orphan Trilogy, #2) http://www.amazon.com/dp/B008M9WWKW

Einstein’s One World vision explored in The Orphan Trilogy novels

“The only salvation for civilization lies in the creation of a world government”

–Albert Einstein.

Do you agree with Einstein? Or do you believe individual nations are still important?

These issues are explored in my new release thriller novel, The Orphan Factory (The Orphan Trilogy, #2) http://www.amazon.com/dp/B008M9WWKW/ as well as its predecessor The Ninth Orphan (The Orphan Trilogy, #1) http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0056I4FKC