Allen's Fund: Book 1

by Joe Ayres, Frances Ayres

Allen's parents want to know what happened to their son. He died during routine surgery. Why? When they found out, through happenstance, the answer shocked them to their toes. It was as gruesome as it gets. Naturally, Allen's parents went after the culprits. It was ugly, devious, and dangerous. Find out all about it in Allen's Book 1.Adrian S5.0 out of 5 stars Great mystery!Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2022Verified PurchaseThis is the first book I've read by these authors and it was really very good........kept me guessing!

197 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 15, 2014

About the author

Jobs Held: Caddy, wheat truck driver, wildfire fighter, dishwasher, Barber (professionally for 10 years or so), Grade School Teacher, High School Teacher, Junior College Instructor, College Instructor, University Professor (Washington State University for 34 years), adjunct online professor for Gonzaga University and the University of Wyoming.
Business:
Owner/Operator of the Cougar Ranch a grain and cattle operation for 10 years.
Owner Operator of the Wandering Angus (now Celtic Crossroads NW) in Port Townsend, Wa for 12 years
Academic Writing: Over 100 publish articles and books The bulk of this work was on communication apprehension (fear associated with communicating). My take on why it occurs is set forth in "Component Theory". "Coping with Speech Anxiety" overviews ways to remediate it.
Creative Writing: 8 novels, one almost ready to publish, and one about half drafted. These books are not all listed here. I'm adding them.
Personal: Married to Frances Ayres for 57 years. Two children and three grandchildren.
Why I started writing novels: I was bored and had always wanted to try my hand at it from the time I was and English major.
Website: Lots of detail on all this on my website (and a lot of other stuff(

Reviews

[Rebecca Jefferson · Rating 5 out of 5]

A tense and unsettling mystery that digs straight into every parent’s worst nightmare. The authors follow Allen’s parents as they peel back the layers behind his “routine” surgery, and the discoveries are brutal in the best narrative sense, gruesome, calculated, and full of quiet dread. The chase for the truth turns into a dangerous pursuit that keeps the tension sharp throughout. It’s a lean, direct story with no wasted motion and enough twists to stay unpredictable.

[Alice Gray · Rating 5 out of 5]

This novel turns a routine medical tragedy into a chilling descent into corruption and revenge. What begins as a grieving family’s search for answers quickly exposes a truth so brutal it reshapes everything they thought they knew about their son’s death. The pacing is tight, the danger feels real, and the mystery unfolds in layers that keep you uneasy and hooked. It’s dark, unsettling, and driven by the raw force of parents who refuse to accept a lie.