What's Next?
Writing for you. Writing for me. Writing for anyone who might like my upcoming novels. Or not.
These blurbs offer a taste of three novels I have in submission, or soon to be in the hands of publishers.
Lethal Impulse: Neil Caldera seeks escape from a relentless wave of guilt after a he kills a crime boss's daughter in NYC, and settles the quietness of Madison, Georgia, a town once named “The Best Place to Live in Georgia.”
Months later, his life takes a dark turn, setting off a chain reaction of chaos in the entire community after the local police respond to the murder of a teenage girl where they stumble upon a chilling scene—Neil's likeness painted in blood, an eerie symbol of his unraveling world. Digging deeper, they uncover evidence of another gruesome murder in Neil's home. His nightmare escalates to a terrifying climax when the remorseless killer kidnaps his niece.
Refusing to surrender, Neil finds an ally in the town’s police sergeant. Together, they plunge headlong into a treacherous game of seduction and violence, desperate to stop a bloodthirsty predator before more lives are claimed, including his.
Deadly Measures: Nicholas felt like David in a Goliath world when he accepted his new job. When a mission at Centennial Park goes awry, he detects a setup. The turning point comes as his target arrives in Centennial Park and Nicholas sees the crosshairs settle on ex-girlfriend and fellow DHS Agent Nailah Tengelei. After a sniper kills a police officer while shooting at Agent Tengelei, Atlanta Police name Nicholas a person of interest. The FBI and DHS deem Nicholas a threat to national security and question his loyalty to the United States.
His quest extends beyond survival after he discovers a rogue agent on his trail. Uncertain whom he can trust, Nicholas seeks support from the president’s sister and niece. He must rely on their input to outmaneuver a mole in the DHS, unravel a web of collusion and treachery, and survive the vile adversaries who intend to protect their secrets.
Twisted Light: Grief and family intrigue leads to a lapse in security at Knox Quinn’s home following his fiancée’s funeral. He finds himself captive in a setting reminiscent of ancient Jerusalem. There, Knox meets Laelia, who bears an uncanny resemblance to his late fiancée.
Lines blur between captive and guest, truth and deception. An attack by Laelia’s wannabe suitor leaves Knox near death. Something he sees alerts him to the travesties in the compound. After he and Laelia escape, his sister accuses Laelia of being an impostor and mastermind of conspiracy. With falsehoods woven into truths, Knox must distinguish friend from foe and identify his fiancée’s killer before it's too late.
I welcome feedback by way of your comments, criticisms, or suggestions. Nicety is preferred even if you hate them. (I thought of saying, don’t like, but experts stress strong verbs. Perhaps loathe?)
Either way, best regards to all.
Steve
These blurbs offer a taste of three novels I have in submission, or soon to be in the hands of publishers.
Lethal Impulse: Neil Caldera seeks escape from a relentless wave of guilt after a he kills a crime boss's daughter in NYC, and settles the quietness of Madison, Georgia, a town once named “The Best Place to Live in Georgia.”
Months later, his life takes a dark turn, setting off a chain reaction of chaos in the entire community after the local police respond to the murder of a teenage girl where they stumble upon a chilling scene—Neil's likeness painted in blood, an eerie symbol of his unraveling world. Digging deeper, they uncover evidence of another gruesome murder in Neil's home. His nightmare escalates to a terrifying climax when the remorseless killer kidnaps his niece.
Refusing to surrender, Neil finds an ally in the town’s police sergeant. Together, they plunge headlong into a treacherous game of seduction and violence, desperate to stop a bloodthirsty predator before more lives are claimed, including his.
Deadly Measures: Nicholas felt like David in a Goliath world when he accepted his new job. When a mission at Centennial Park goes awry, he detects a setup. The turning point comes as his target arrives in Centennial Park and Nicholas sees the crosshairs settle on ex-girlfriend and fellow DHS Agent Nailah Tengelei. After a sniper kills a police officer while shooting at Agent Tengelei, Atlanta Police name Nicholas a person of interest. The FBI and DHS deem Nicholas a threat to national security and question his loyalty to the United States.
His quest extends beyond survival after he discovers a rogue agent on his trail. Uncertain whom he can trust, Nicholas seeks support from the president’s sister and niece. He must rely on their input to outmaneuver a mole in the DHS, unravel a web of collusion and treachery, and survive the vile adversaries who intend to protect their secrets.
Twisted Light: Grief and family intrigue leads to a lapse in security at Knox Quinn’s home following his fiancée’s funeral. He finds himself captive in a setting reminiscent of ancient Jerusalem. There, Knox meets Laelia, who bears an uncanny resemblance to his late fiancée.
Lines blur between captive and guest, truth and deception. An attack by Laelia’s wannabe suitor leaves Knox near death. Something he sees alerts him to the travesties in the compound. After he and Laelia escape, his sister accuses Laelia of being an impostor and mastermind of conspiracy. With falsehoods woven into truths, Knox must distinguish friend from foe and identify his fiancée’s killer before it's too late.
I welcome feedback by way of your comments, criticisms, or suggestions. Nicety is preferred even if you hate them. (I thought of saying, don’t like, but experts stress strong verbs. Perhaps loathe?)
Either way, best regards to all.
Steve
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