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LD-50
In the Grand Traverse Bay area at the tip of the pinkie finger of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula; eagles, hawks, foxes, bears, and other predators are dying in droves and biologists are stumped. Some locals believe that the slaughter is a sign of an ancient Indian apocalyptic prophecy that the earth is out of balance. Proof of that theory, they assert, is that bigfoot footprints are starting to pop up.
US Fish and Wildlife Service Special agent Moses Molson, part-Indian (and some say part-hawk), is on the case but he needs help as special agents generally work alone and are about as common as whooping cranes. So, for his back-up Moses draws on two unconventional "Fuse," a former army explosives expert hiding in the woods trying to try to heal a bad case of PTSD, and Charlie Wang, a multi-cultural wizard who heals man and nature with wisdom, magic and spirits. Things shift into high gear when a dying hawk leads Moses to connect with Monica Jankowski, A.K.A. Monique Juillet, a burned- out Motown blues singer and animal rights activist who embarks on a spiritual awakening when Charlie Wang takes a curse off her and she reluctantly joins Moses' team.
When people begin dying in the same strange way, Moses and his team must conjure up an unorthodox blend of ancient wisdom, modern science and pure guts to stop a sociopath multi-species serial killer.
Early Reviews of LD-50
Brooke Medicine Eagle, author of BUFFALO WOMAN COMES SINGING and THE LAST GHOST DANCE -- "This intriguing mystery not only entertains us, but viola!, educates us as well, about sacred ecology which must be a priority for our very survival. Jim's book helps us take our 'medicine' with some sweet, zesty organic honey!"
Dr. Richard Wade, former Director of Environmental Health for Seattle, Minnesota and California and currently a consultant on bio-terrorism to the National Academy of Sciences -- "I found the characters interesting, complex and credible. They push senses to new levels and allow us to experience a pseudo-cognitive shift through their eyes. The action and suspense keeps the book moving and the reader anxious for the next page. The toxic chemistry is all too possible."
John White, former Editor-In-Chief, Countryroads Press, and former Marketing Director, Quest Books -- "This is truly a timely work that evokes many things, on many levels. The characters in this book jump back at us as exciting, real and very interesting people. We care about them immensely and experience great pleasure in playing witness to their wonderful adventures. This story will appeal to anyone seeking wisdom at the dawn of a new millennium."
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
James A. Swan, Ph.D is the Co-Executive Producer of the hit reality TV series "Wild Justice" on the National Geographic Channel. He is a former American Public Health Association Homer N. Calver Memorial Lecturer and the author and/or co-author of 10 award-winning non-fiction books about environmental psychology published world-wide in four languages, including two Book of the Month Club selections Sacred Places, and The Sacred Art of Hunting; and Sustainable Futures Society acclaimed Nature As Teacher and Healer. James has taught at the Universities of Michigan, W. Washington State, Oregon and Washington; consulted with federal, state and local law enforcement agencies; and conducted field research with native cultures in North America, East Asia and Polynesia. As an actor, he has appeared in 20 feature films including "Jack" and "Murder In The First," three dramatic TV series -- "Midnight Caller," "Jesse Hawkes," and "Nash Bridges," and over 30 commercials and industrials.
US Fish and Wildlife Service Special agent Moses Molson, part-Indian (and some say part-hawk), is on the case but he needs help as special agents generally work alone and are about as common as whooping cranes. So, for his back-up Moses draws on two unconventional "Fuse," a former army explosives expert hiding in the woods trying to try to heal a bad case of PTSD, and Charlie Wang, a multi-cultural wizard who heals man and nature with wisdom, magic and spirits. Things shift into high gear when a dying hawk leads Moses to connect with Monica Jankowski, A.K.A. Monique Juillet, a burned- out Motown blues singer and animal rights activist who embarks on a spiritual awakening when Charlie Wang takes a curse off her and she reluctantly joins Moses' team.
When people begin dying in the same strange way, Moses and his team must conjure up an unorthodox blend of ancient wisdom, modern science and pure guts to stop a sociopath multi-species serial killer.
Early Reviews of LD-50
Brooke Medicine Eagle, author of BUFFALO WOMAN COMES SINGING and THE LAST GHOST DANCE -- "This intriguing mystery not only entertains us, but viola!, educates us as well, about sacred ecology which must be a priority for our very survival. Jim's book helps us take our 'medicine' with some sweet, zesty organic honey!"
Dr. Richard Wade, former Director of Environmental Health for Seattle, Minnesota and California and currently a consultant on bio-terrorism to the National Academy of Sciences -- "I found the characters interesting, complex and credible. They push senses to new levels and allow us to experience a pseudo-cognitive shift through their eyes. The action and suspense keeps the book moving and the reader anxious for the next page. The toxic chemistry is all too possible."
John White, former Editor-In-Chief, Countryroads Press, and former Marketing Director, Quest Books -- "This is truly a timely work that evokes many things, on many levels. The characters in this book jump back at us as exciting, real and very interesting people. We care about them immensely and experience great pleasure in playing witness to their wonderful adventures. This story will appeal to anyone seeking wisdom at the dawn of a new millennium."
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
James A. Swan, Ph.D is the Co-Executive Producer of the hit reality TV series "Wild Justice" on the National Geographic Channel. He is a former American Public Health Association Homer N. Calver Memorial Lecturer and the author and/or co-author of 10 award-winning non-fiction books about environmental psychology published world-wide in four languages, including two Book of the Month Club selections Sacred Places, and The Sacred Art of Hunting; and Sustainable Futures Society acclaimed Nature As Teacher and Healer. James has taught at the Universities of Michigan, W. Washington State, Oregon and Washington; consulted with federal, state and local law enforcement agencies; and conducted field research with native cultures in North America, East Asia and Polynesia. As an actor, he has appeared in 20 feature films including "Jack" and "Murder In The First," three dramatic TV series -- "Midnight Caller," "Jesse Hawkes," and "Nash Bridges," and over 30 commercials and industrials.
239 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 21, 2011
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