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May 9, 2019
Rock ‘n’ Roll Vampire – Necks, Blood and Rock ‘n’ Roll! #FREE
Rock ‘n’ Roll Vampire is *free* on Kindle until 5/12!
Necks, Blood and Rock ‘n’ Roll . . .
When Ricky Durbin’s record company sends him off to rehab for the fourth time, he plans to come back a changed man.
But a vampire isn’t quite what he has in mind.
In fact, Ricky has a heck of a time believing it, much to the consternation of those around him. Ricky chalks up his rapid physical changes and lust for female neckflesh as strange byproducts of his newfound sobriety. And when his rehab physician, the lovely Dr. D, develops a similar disposition after he bites her, and seeks Ricky out as her “dark master,” Ricky willingly enlists her help as a lyricist in penning a new album he must get in the can to preserve his tenuous recording contract. She does have a way with words.
Until Count Johnnie, an ancient coven master from centuries gone by, makes an appearance. As does an eccentric vampire hunter from Balkan Pest Control, a wizened old woman by the name of Edna Sweeney, who wears a green felt hat and drives a Rambler.
Meanwhile, Ricky’s ex-wife and manager, Rachel, wonders about Ricky’s predilection for writing songs that seem to focus on women’s necks. During their tumultuous marriage, he never so much as wanted to nibble hers.
But, it is a bold new direction for Ricky. Perhaps he’s onto something.
Can Ricky reestablish himself as the rock ‘n’ roll great he once was, not to mention save his house from being foreclosed on? And maybe get his ex to take him back?
More importantly, will Ricky vanquish the evil Count Johnnie, who seems to be the cause of all this vampirism in the first place?
A work of literature like Rock ‘n’ Roll vampire doesn’t come along every day.
Find out for yourself.
April 25, 2019
LETHAL DISPATCH – #FREE #YA #MYSTERY
During the 1970s more than 500 children belonging to government dissidents disappeared in Argentina. What became of them? My YA mystery – Lethal Dispatch – is the story of one. And it’s *FREE* as a Kindle download until Saturday, April 27th, 2019. Enjoy!
March 22, 2019
Vanishing in the Haight – Booklist Review
Read what Booklist has to say about the upcoming release of the first book in my new mystery series, set in 1970s San Francisco.
“San Francisco native Tomlinson debuts an exciting new series set in his home town and starring a most unusual PI, parolee Colleen Hayes, who spent nine years in a Colorado prison for killing her abusive ex-husband. It’s 1978 now, and Colleen is making a living as an unlicensed investigator while fending off a parole officer who sexually harasses her. When a wealthy industrialist who is dying of cancer offers to pay Colleen very well for solving the decade-old murder of his daughter, who was killed during the 1967 Summer of Love, she takes the case. Her research takes her from the public library to police headquarters as she quickly learns that someone with lots of clout wants the case to remain unsolved. Her persistence may make her the killer’s next victim. With a strong, intelligent female sleuth, a colorful location, a tantalizing puzzle, and an abundance of San Francisco lore, this will please a wide variety of mystery readers.”—Booklist May, 2019 (*starred review)”
Vanishing in the Haight is available for pre-order – (release date August 20, 2019).
You can read a sample here.
Vanishing in the Haight – Preview
Read what Booklist has to say about the upcoming release of the first book in my new mystery series, set in 1970s San Francisco.
“San Francisco native Tomlinson debuts an exciting new series set in his home town and starring a most unusual PI, parolee Colleen Hayes, who spent nine years in a Colorado prison for killing her abusive ex-husband. It’s 1978 now, and Colleen is making a living as an unlicensed investigator while fending off a parole officer who sexually harasses her. When a wealthy industrialist who is dying of cancer offers to pay Colleen very well for solving the decade-old murder of his daughter, who was killed during the 1967 Summer of Love, she takes the case. Her research takes her from the public library to police headquarters as she quickly learns that someone with lots of clout wants the case to remain unsolved. Her persistence may make her the killer’s next victim. With a strong, intelligent female sleuth, a colorful location, a tantalizing puzzle, and an abundance of San Francisco lore, this will please a wide variety of mystery readers.”—Booklist May, 2019 (*starred review)”
Look for Vanishing in the Haight this August – (release date August 20, 2019).
February 26, 2019
What? Another eBook freebie?
For a limited time you may download SENDERO, a thriller set amidst the backdrop of Peru’s dirty war with the infamous Shining Path rebels. Enjoy!
While you’re at it, pick up a copy of the second in the series, WHO SINGS TO THE DEAD, for only 99 cents …
February 25, 2019
THE DARKNET FILE – #FREE until 2/28
*FREE* until Thursday, Feb. 28 –
While you’re at it, pick up the first in the series, THE CAIN FILE, for 99 US cents . . .
January 17, 2019
Not Enough Free Books on your Kindle?
Not enough free books on your Kindle?
We can fix that.
Download WHO SINGS TO THE DEAD for *free* until Saturday, Jan. 19th. While you’re at it, you can pick up SENDERO for 99 cents.
October 10, 2018
Rock ‘n’ Roll Vampire – Necks, Blood and Rock ‘n’ Roll!
Necks, Blood and Rock ‘n’ Roll . . .
When Ricky Durbin’s record company sends him off to rehab for the fourth time, he plans to come back a changed man.
But a vampire isn’t quite what he has in mind.
In fact, Ricky has a heck of a time believing it, much to the consternation of those around him. Ricky chalks up his rapid physical changes and lust for female neckflesh as strange byproducts of his newfound sobriety. And when his rehab physician, the lovely Dr. D, develops a similar disposition after he bites her, and seeks Ricky out as her “dark master,” Ricky willingly enlists her help as a lyricist in penning a new album he must get in the can to preserve his tenuous recording contract. She does have a way with words.
Until Count Johnnie, an ancient coven master from centuries gone by, makes an appearance. As does an eccentric vampire hunter from Balkan Pest Control, a wizened old woman by the name of Edna Sweeney, who wears a green felt hat and drives a Rambler.
Meanwhile, Ricky’s ex-wife and manager, Rachel, wonders about Ricky’s predilection for writing songs that seem to focus on women’s necks. During their tumultuous marriage, he never so much as wanted to nibble hers.
But, it is a bold new direction for Ricky. Perhaps he’s onto something.
Can Ricky reestablish himself as the rock ‘n’ roll great he once was, not to mention save his house from being foreclosed on? And maybe get his ex to take him back?
More importantly, will Ricky vanquish the evil Count Johnnie, who seems to be the cause of all this vampirism in the first place?
A work of literature like Rock ‘n’ Roll vampire doesn’t come along every day.
Find out for yourself.
Rock ‘n’ Roll Vampire
Necks, Drugs and Rock ‘n’ Roll . . .
When Ricky Durbin’s record company sends him off to rehab for the fourth time, he plans to come back a changed man.
But a vampire isn’t quite what he has in mind.
In fact, Ricky has a heck of a time believing it, much to the consternation of those around him. Ricky chalks up his rapid physical changes and lust for female neckflesh as strange byproducts of his newfound sobriety. And when his rehab physician, the lovely Dr. D, develops a similar disposition after he bites her, and seeks Ricky out as her “dark master,” Ricky willingly enlists her help as a lyricist in penning a new album he must get in the can to preserve his tenuous recording contract. She does have a way with words.
Until Count Johnnie, an ancient coven master from centuries gone by, makes an appearance. As does an eccentric vampire hunter from Balkan Pest Control, a wizened old woman by the name of Edna Sweeney, who wears a green felt hat and drives a Rambler.
Meanwhile, Ricky’s ex-wife and manager, Rachel, wonders about Ricky’s predilection for writing songs that seem to focus on women’s necks. During their tumultuous marriage, he never so much as wanted to nibble hers.
But, it is a bold new direction for Ricky. Perhaps he’s onto something.
Can Ricky reestablish himself as the rock ‘n’ roll great he once was, not to mention save his house from being foreclosed on? And maybe get his ex to take him back?
More importantly, will Ricky vanquish the evil Count Johnnie, who seems to be the cause of all this vampirism in the first place?
A work of literature like Rock ‘n’ Roll vampire doesn’t come along every day.
Find out for yourself.
Rock ‘n’ Roll Vampire–on sale for 99 US cents until Halloween.
August 3, 2018
Colleen Hayes ’70s Mysteries
I am *excited* to announce a new mystery series featuring Colleen Hayes, an ex-con with a past who moves to San Francisco in 1977 in search of her runaway teenage daughter.
The first book – Vanishing in the Haight – debuts August, 2019, published by Oceanview press. Tie Die, the second in the series, is slotted for August, 2020. The third, Murder in the Castro, is scheduled for 2021. Many thanks to Oceanview for this terrific opportunity.
