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The 17th State - A Tale of Suspense
Roman Littlepage should end his holiday—now. Newly single, Roman is on the island of Mallorca, wrapping up the vacation of a lifetime with his two best friends. Though his friends are headed home, Roman extends his vacation in order to search for her, the mysterious blonde bombshell he calls “The Goddess.” He’s spotted her numerous times during his holiday, but they’ve never met. It’s now his mission to find her, and romance her. Roman…oh, Roman… just go home. In the midst of his search, Roman witnesses a brutal killing. Ever the good citizen, he reports the murder but the police discover no evidence—all they have is Roman’s testimony. In short order, when another murder occurs, Roman finds himself the suspect. Then, people close to Roman begin to die. Fearful for his freedom and his life, Roman goes on the run, both from the police and the shadowy killers. The 17th State is a nod to the Hitchcock classics of yesteryear. All the elements are the exotic setting, the alluring blonde, layers of bureaucracy—even the famed MacGuffin. Don’t miss this taut and sexy suspense thriller from award-winning author Chuck Driskell.
170 pages, Paperback
Published January 13, 2017
About the author
Chuck Driskell
19 books43 followersThe youngest of five children, Chuck’s initial love of fiction was borne out of a lack of money coupled with an overactive childhood imagination. On Sunday afternoons during his childhood, Chuck’s parents would take the entire family to the public library—it was pleasurable and, best of all, free. He credits The Shining, by Stephen King, as being the first novel he ever read.
Following high school, Chuck joined the Army after finding little inspiration (or money) for college. He was stationed stateside at Fort Sill and as a paratrooper at Fort Bragg; but it was Chuck’s two-and-a-half years stationed in Germany that forged many of the memories that fuel his interest today.
Following his honorable discharge from the Army, Chuck endured more schooling before embarking on a career in advertising. In 2001 he co-founded B2B Media, Inc., a company that would go on to be named the second fastest-growing company in South Carolina.
While his career was progressing nicely, an active skydiver, Chuck suffered an accident while BASE jumping from the New River Gorge Bridge in West Virginia. Although he’s since recovered, the accident took away his ability to compete in numerous sports. It was the accident, and his resulting physical limitations, that would later become the seed for his need to write.
As his career churned on, Chuck married his wife in 2003. Fulfilled personally and professionally, something began to tug at his mind. Before his accident he’d been able to satisfy his inner desires, first with the adrenaline of a soldier’s life, and later as a risk-taking skydiver. When he could no longer be either, he realized something was missing.
Searching for an answer, in 2005 and at the behest of one of his closest friends, Chuck began to write. Claiming he couldn’t write a decent sentence at the time, he started by penning his own experiences. After moving on to short stories for a period, he eventually began to write novel-length stories in earnest. Over time he learned to blend flawed characters with extraordinary situations, creating a hybrid of the classic spy/suspense novel. Chuck’s passion for travel—especially in Europe—helps lend genuine background and texture to his writing.
Now, every day, Chuck awakens before the dawn and writes. He claims his writing is at its best when his mind is a blank slate. Plus, by writing early, he doesn’t miss time with his wife, his daughter, or his son. They live in South Carolina.
Following high school, Chuck joined the Army after finding little inspiration (or money) for college. He was stationed stateside at Fort Sill and as a paratrooper at Fort Bragg; but it was Chuck’s two-and-a-half years stationed in Germany that forged many of the memories that fuel his interest today.
Following his honorable discharge from the Army, Chuck endured more schooling before embarking on a career in advertising. In 2001 he co-founded B2B Media, Inc., a company that would go on to be named the second fastest-growing company in South Carolina.
While his career was progressing nicely, an active skydiver, Chuck suffered an accident while BASE jumping from the New River Gorge Bridge in West Virginia. Although he’s since recovered, the accident took away his ability to compete in numerous sports. It was the accident, and his resulting physical limitations, that would later become the seed for his need to write.
As his career churned on, Chuck married his wife in 2003. Fulfilled personally and professionally, something began to tug at his mind. Before his accident he’d been able to satisfy his inner desires, first with the adrenaline of a soldier’s life, and later as a risk-taking skydiver. When he could no longer be either, he realized something was missing.
Searching for an answer, in 2005 and at the behest of one of his closest friends, Chuck began to write. Claiming he couldn’t write a decent sentence at the time, he started by penning his own experiences. After moving on to short stories for a period, he eventually began to write novel-length stories in earnest. Over time he learned to blend flawed characters with extraordinary situations, creating a hybrid of the classic spy/suspense novel. Chuck’s passion for travel—especially in Europe—helps lend genuine background and texture to his writing.
Now, every day, Chuck awakens before the dawn and writes. He claims his writing is at its best when his mind is a blank slate. Plus, by writing early, he doesn’t miss time with his wife, his daughter, or his son. They live in South Carolina.
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February 5, 2017
Warning, if the language is cleaned up maybe 12-14 year olds might enjoy it. Main character talks and acts so immature, juvenile and childish, no body above that age should waste their time reading this book. Never read any books written by this author, hoped to discover a new writer. One good thing it was free with my Kindle Unlimited subscription. At the end couldn't leave a review at Amazon, there wasn't a page for it even.
August 16, 2019
Suspense til the end
The build-up to the end was excellent. While I figured out some details towards the end the final walk away ended different than I expected after just previously reading 7years dead. Another great read bro.
The build-up to the end was excellent. While I figured out some details towards the end the final walk away ended different than I expected after just previously reading 7years dead. Another great read bro.
April 18, 2017
Roman, the protagonist is a regular guy that gets caught up in an action/thriller/spy movie. Twice as fun to read because it could have happened to any of us. His only concern is the "Goddess", but instead of does he get the girl it becomes will he ever get out of this alive! Definitely going to look for all the rest by this author!
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