LINE OF SIGHT
LINE OF SIGHT
Paul G. Wright
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GENRE: Mystery
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BLURB:
It is 1995, and intelligence operative Lora Chandler, a.k.a. Agent Vogel, is tasked with investigating the claim that Professor Simon Blackmarr has cracked the invisibility problem. A mission that leads her back to the half-forgotten beach town of Lancaster, Florida. Home to estranged love interest, and newspaper reporter Richard Davis. Her feelings for him have never really died, and matters become even more complicated when Vogel learns that Blackmarr’s breakthrough is legitimate. A scientific discovery that —in the wrong hands — could alter the balance of global power. The stakes become even higher when the professor is abducted from the university, forcing Vogel back into the shadowy realm of espionage to find out who and why. It will take all the skill and cunning Lora Chandler possesses to stop a threat that could have devastating consequences for her personal life — and the world at large.
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EXCERPT
The file lay in easy reach, on the conference table. The letters LMAR printed across the front. In another moment she would have it. She reached out.
“I think not.”
Mason. He was like a cat, with more lives.
“You think wrong,” said Vogel.
Mason’s hand slammed down on the folder, inches from hers. Their eyes met—his with that same arrogant smirk she’d seen a hundred times before, his dark hair perfectly in place. As always, he was impeccably dressed, his wine-red tie in a flawless knot. Vogel couldn’t deny it—under different circumstances, she might . . . But no, he was an international criminal and a murderer. And he kissed like a college freshman. The lines were drawn.
Mason looked at her through steely eyes. “Vogel,” he said coolly, “why do we always seem to have this same discussion?”
Vogel smirked. “Because, Mason, you’re terrible at losing.”
Mason nodded. “A character flaw, I’m afraid, that is permanent.”
She snatched the file away as Mason lunged for her. Instinctively, her hand went for her gun, and she pointed the sleek black barrel directly at his head. He froze, a smile playing across his face.
“Now let’s be practical,” Mason said. “There’s no way out.”
“You always say that.”
A door opened and men in dark fatigues entered, holding assault rifles. Mason’s henchmen. She should have known. They stood on either side of him, with their weapons trained on her like spiders. Vogel counted six in all.
Mason eyed her. “Really, Vogel. I mean, what are your options? Why don’t you just hand that over and we can all sit down?”
A bead of sweat ran down her back. Her shoes were tight, and she hadn’t showered since Wednesday. She felt gross. This was taking longer than expected. They were on the thirtieth floor, standing in front of a series of plate glass windows. Mason was right. There was no way out.
It was then she heard the roar of the helicopter.
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AUTHOR Bio and Links:
Paul G. Wright is a native of Atlanta, GA. He has worked as a newspaper journalist, freelance writer, and screenwriter. He studied acting at the Warehouse Actors Theater and earned his degree in filmmaking from Columbia College Hollywood, in Tarzana, CA. He currently resides in the Atlanta area with his wife and their cat Dusty.
Website: https://www.paulgwright.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paulwrightauthor/
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Paul-G.-Wright/author/B08LYG7V88
Buy Link: https://www.amazon.com/Line-Sight-Paul-G-Wright/dp/0228633524
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Q & A With Paul G. Wright
Tell us about you as a person.
At my core, I’m a storyteller. I’ve worn a lot of creative hats—journalist, screenwriter, actor—but writing fiction is what always pulls me back. I grew up in the metro-Atlanta area, surrounded by stories—my father was a reporter for The Atlanta Journal, so writing always felt like a natural part of life.
As a kid, I was a bit of an outsider, finding refuge in books and music. S.E. Hinton’s novels spoke to me in a way few books had before, and I spent my high school years in a Metallica T-shirt, blasting heavy metal and dreaming up stories of my own.
These days, I live in Atlanta, balancing my career in communications with my passion for writing. When I’m not working on my next book, I’m usually traveling with my wife, exploring new beaches, or indulging my love of film and photography.
If you could hang out with one famous person for one day, who would it be and why?
I’d love to spend a day with Sean Connery—though I realize that would require some bending of time and reality. His portrayal of James Bond was a major influence on my love of espionage stories, but beyond that, he had an incredible presence and career. I’d love to hear his stories about Hollywood, about life, and about what it was like to embody such an iconic character.
If I had to choose someone still with us, I’d say Neil Gaiman. His storytelling philosophy is fascinating, and I’d love to pick his brain about writing, creativity, and the strange way that stories seem to find us when we least expect them.
What’s the story behind your latest book?
My latest novel, Line of Sight, is a spy thriller set in 1995, following Agent Lora Chandler (Vogel) as she’s tasked with retrieving an invisibility formula before it falls into the wrong hands. What starts as a straightforward mission quickly becomes personal when she’s forced to work with her former love, journalist Richard Davis, while navigating a conspiracy that threatens global stability.
The story was inspired by a simple realization: I had never seen a classic spy thriller with a female lead—at least, not in the same way we’ve seen with Bond or other characters. That idea took hold, and soon, Vogel was in my head, fully formed, demanding her story be told.
Her character was influenced by a close, female friend of mine from high school—someone who had that rare mix of charm, intelligence, and absolute fearlessness. Once I had Vogel, the rest of the story fell into place.
What advice do you have for other writers who want to get the word out about their latest book?
Promoting a book isn’t about shouting “Buy my book!” into the void—it’s about connecting with readers. Engage with people, talk about your story, and find ways to discuss your book in a way that feels natural. If you’re great at public speaking, do podcast interviews. If you love social media, build a presence there. If you’re a great writer (which, as an author, you probably are), write engaging blog posts or articles. Building an audience takes time. The key is to keep showing up, keep engaging, and keep writing.
List 5 things on your bucket list.
1) Visit Ireland and Scotland. My people came from there.
2) See the Grand Canyon for myself.
3) Ride in a hot-air balloon.
4) Meet Judy Blume. In a sense, she inspired me to try this.
5) See one of my books turned into a movie.
Any final thoughts?
Writing is one of the strangest, most rewarding journeys a person can take. It’s a constant battle between self-doubt and creativity, between structure and spontaneity. But at the end of the day, the stories we tell matter. They connect us, challenge us, and remind us of what it means to be human.
To anyone reading this: If you have a story in you, write it. Even if it’s messy. Even if you’re not sure where it’s going. The only difference between a writer and someone who wants to write is persistence. Keep going—you never know who might need your story.
