Rolf Margenau's Blog - Posts Tagged "new-book"
New Wylie Cypher book coming
A book, tentatively titled High Andes,is due for publication late spring 2014. In it, Wylie is in his mid-40s and working as an international lawyer. On a business trip to Peru he decides to trek the Andes with his daughter, Mercy, who has just graduated from college.
Mistakenly, he is given documents that outline government approved torture and "disappearances." That precipitates a chase across the high Andes by two sets of villains - government thugs and members of the communist guerrilla Sendero Luminoso. Wylie and Mercy face repeated threats and Wylie loses a little toe. The C.I.A. is involved, too.
Subplots refer to international smuggling of historical artifacts, the fate of a 600 year old child mummy, and the ancient spirit of the mountains, Pachamama.
Themes are - how a dysfunctional government and an increasing gap between rich and poor lead to anarchy; don't screw with mother nature; and money can't buy everything.
If anyone would like to review this thought-provoking thriller, leave word and I will provide an advance copy.
Mistakenly, he is given documents that outline government approved torture and "disappearances." That precipitates a chase across the high Andes by two sets of villains - government thugs and members of the communist guerrilla Sendero Luminoso. Wylie and Mercy face repeated threats and Wylie loses a little toe. The C.I.A. is involved, too.
Subplots refer to international smuggling of historical artifacts, the fate of a 600 year old child mummy, and the ancient spirit of the mountains, Pachamama.
Themes are - how a dysfunctional government and an increasing gap between rich and poor lead to anarchy; don't screw with mother nature; and money can't buy everything.
If anyone would like to review this thought-provoking thriller, leave word and I will provide an advance copy.
I could use a little help.
I am about to release another novel. It is being promoted by amazon.com with a view toward publishing it. To encourage its publication, readers need to preview the book. They also get a chance for a free book.
The campaign begins tomorrow and is seen here https://kindlescout.amazon.com/p/LUUV.... You can see my other stuff at www.frogworks.com
National Parks is a satirical examination of what happens, in the near future, when our Congress, through inaction and gridlock, brings our nation to the brink of bankruptcy. Their solution is to raise money by selling the national parks to the highest bidders. Hilarity ensues as three heroines battle this nutty notion. The book is funny, not smutty.
Amazon’s program involves readers voting on the first few chapters of the book. Obviously, the more votes it receives, the better for me and the book. I hope my friends will visit the book’s site and encourage their friends to do so too. I think you’ll enjoy the opening chapters.
Prizewinning author David Aretha says: “Margenau’s sardonic wit is a big step above Saturday Night Live’s and on par with Stephen Colbert and John Oliver, both of whom would benefit by having this octogenarian on staff. I can envision each of those comics pounding the table in laughter, like I did, while reading National Parks.”
I’d be grateful if you would pass this on.
The campaign begins tomorrow and is seen here https://kindlescout.amazon.com/p/LUUV.... You can see my other stuff at www.frogworks.com
National Parks is a satirical examination of what happens, in the near future, when our Congress, through inaction and gridlock, brings our nation to the brink of bankruptcy. Their solution is to raise money by selling the national parks to the highest bidders. Hilarity ensues as three heroines battle this nutty notion. The book is funny, not smutty.
Amazon’s program involves readers voting on the first few chapters of the book. Obviously, the more votes it receives, the better for me and the book. I hope my friends will visit the book’s site and encourage their friends to do so too. I think you’ll enjoy the opening chapters.
Prizewinning author David Aretha says: “Margenau’s sardonic wit is a big step above Saturday Night Live’s and on par with Stephen Colbert and John Oliver, both of whom would benefit by having this octogenarian on staff. I can envision each of those comics pounding the table in laughter, like I did, while reading National Parks.”
I’d be grateful if you would pass this on.
