THE JAMES MASON COMMUNITY BOOK CLUB discussion

Happy Valentine's Day, all!

Take time out to remember faith, hope, and love. Stop by this Celebration of Love for inspiring romance reads.

Check out my new novel The Kingdom at Amazon!!!

The Kingdom is a historical novel based on the exploits of German commando Carl Hansen, whose Das Reich Division is recalled from the frozen wastelands of Western Russia to thwart the Allied invasion forces in 1944 Normandy. His love affair with his college sweetheart, French heiress Angelique Dagineau, becomes his reason to survive the cataclysmic battle ahead as the French Resistance rises across Southern France in a stalwart effort to block the Division from joining the fray. The tangled web of intrigue between the corrupt Vichy government forces, the Parisian criminal network and the Communist insurgents combine to add to the dangers facing Carl in completing his mission and returning to Angie at last. His situation grows more compromised as he receives word that Angie is missing and might be the target of a massive Gestapo manhunt for Underground operatives. This is a tale of romance and intrigue interwoven within an incomparable episode of 20th century history.

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I've got two books on sale this week for 50% off! If you need something new to read take a look at

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Use the promo code at checkout to receive discount. Please leave a review like it or not and Thanks for your time.

Recently published in paperback: Hemingway House

Welcome to Hemingway House, a halfway home for residents under repair. My name is Richard Raymonds. I'm one such resident. In 1975, I was admitted here after spending five years in a much worse place. For the next nine years, I passed the time taking notes on the comings and goings of the myriad of characters that passed through. This is their story.

Applause!
By Sue Turcotte on September 2, 2013
Format: Kindle Edition Amazon Verified Purchase
If I could give this book more than 5 stars, I would in a heartbeat. Hilarious and even touching at times. Creative, imaginative . . . a true gem.
http://amzn.com/1495912906

As usual. I am amazed at the variety and great skills of our member writers!! Thanks for all the super posts and links!

Hello, my name is John McDonnell. I have self-published more than a dozen ebooks, and my latest work is a series called "Rose Of Skibbereen". It's based on some of my family history, and is about an Irish woman who comes to America in 1880 and the twists and turns her life takes after that. It's a historical romance, but really, it's mostly about the characters. I have a love of creating characters, and this series follows multiple characters through the years.

John

JRD's women's fiction novel Hezbollah is on sale for $0.99 at Amazon!!!

Hezbollah:

Tina Rivera is a legendary percussionist who is secretly fighting a losing battle with muscular dystrophy. Zeke Cohen, her longtime lover, is as violently opposed to her participation in the Crusader Concert Reunion as he was to the original concert two decades ago. She is torn between giving their relationship one last chance, and rejoining her friends for a last payday that all but she desperately needs. Most of her flashbacks focus on the early days as an iconic hardcore band before they were discovered after the breakup of the group. Her bittersweet memories fuel her undying loyalty as she defies the odds despite her terminal illness.

Richard I love your sense of humor and courage under adversity. I'll be sure to check the book out.

Forgive the blurb!
Announcing my latest book:

Phantom Phantasia: Poetry for the Phantom of the Opera Phan A full-color poetical celebration of the masked genius haunting the depths of the Paris Opera house.

A copy is up for grabs on the Goodreads giveaway contest, Click here to enter today! (Contest ends May 18th, 2014) Good luck!

My 5* & 4* reviewed Paranormal Romantic Suspense, A 3rd TIME TO DIE, is on special at Amazon for only $0.99 (Usual price - $4.99).


A 3rd TIME TO DIE is different from the usual Paranormal, with no vamps, Werwolves or demons. It deals with past lives and murder. Most readers say they couldn't put it down. The link to both the Kindle and paperback (also on sale by Amazon) is: http://www.amazon.com/dp/0989468100

Take a peek at the YouTube trailer:

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A 3rd Time to Die

A Burning Desire, sixth in the Sticks Hetrick mystery series, is featured at http://quietfurybooks.com/bestsellerb...

Hey folks,

My latest fantasy novel, BLOOD AND IRON (Pyr Books), just came out last week. It's available in paperback and e-book.

“The clear writing and fast pace make Jon Sprunk’s Blood and Iron a fun adventure of magic, political intrigue, and good old-fashioned heroes.”
—Michael Sullivan, author of the Riyria Chronicles


http://www.pyrsf.com/BloodandIron.html

Mary Cote's novel-Trip Anderson USMC is not only a great read but it is now one of the finalists in the book of the year competition at the book expo of America-I believe that is a huge accomplishment-she is having a give away here-I suggest everyone have a read

Lucy The Cat, my 5-Star Children’s picture book (Kindle & Print) is available here (and in all other Amazon stores)
Amazon USA http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IARLDCY
Amazon UK http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00IARLDCY

I hope you like cats. I love them all.
White and black and big and small.
Fluffy or striped – doesn’t matter at all.
They are so cute I love them all.
Here comes my friend, Lucy The Cat.
Miss Lucy, please, tell your story. This book is yours.

“A humorous book with a very cute cat. I love the story teller - Lucy the cat and how she sees us humans, makes you think sometimes. Cat's a such characters! The pictures of the real cat are great and tell most of the story. Cat lovers of all ages will enjoy this book!” – Amazon Review

You can find out more:
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http://www.lucythecat.com/

ASH: RETURN OF THE BEAST - Review by Drake Morgan, HorrorNovelReviews.com

"There have been countless novels over the decades that somehow include, reference, or are about Aleister Crowley. His dark legacy has fueled fiction and non-fiction alike, much of it retreads the same old ground. Satan; that “book”; evil magic; and so on, have become tired tropes. Gary Val Tenuta’s latest work, Ash: Return of the Beast steps into new territory with the Crowley/dark magic legend. Rather than simply focusing on a single aspect of Crowley’s legacy or Crowley himself, Tenuta creates a familial legacy.

"The story centers around a death-metal musician named Rodney Duckworth. He’s compelled by something he cannot explain to purchase a large, crumbling mansion. Within its dark walls, he discovers he’s the heir to a very evil bloodline. The dead bodies mount and Detective Kane is assigned to the case. He is paired with a detective who seems far more at home among the pentacles and gargoyles than he is and we slowly begin to see there is far more here than meets the eye. As he struggles against the forces of darkness, ancient secrets are revealed that bring the novel to a shocking conclusion. [...]

"For those readers interested in Crowley, dark magic, Satanism, and demons, Tenuta delivers. He avoids many of the cliché elements of Satanism narratives and gives us an action-packed story that moves along well."

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ASH: RETURN OF THE BEAST is a modern-day supernatural crime chiller, a tale of revenge steeped in the occult. The story is a work of fiction inspired by a little known factoid about the death of Aleister Crowley (1875-1947), the notorious occultist whose favorite number was 666 and whom the British press once labeled as "The Wickedest Man In The World". Crowley’s body was cremated but the unexplained 1947 disappearance of the urn containing his ashes has remained a mystery… until now.

This diabolical tale propels the reader through a series of curiously interconnected events spanning the years from 1947 (and the death of Aleister Crowley) to the 1990s and the coming-of-age (and eventual stardom) of a "death-metal" rocker with the unlikely name of Rodney Duckworth.

The time-line shifts to the present day where Brian Kane, a gruff and gritty street-worn Seattle Police Detective, reluctantly teams up with the mysterious Rowena Ravenwood, an attractive and rather unconventional female FBI agent assigned to a most unusual investigative unit. Their task is to figure out why good, healthy, God-fearing preachers in their fair city are suddenly dropping dead... one at a time... exactly nine days apart.

What is the meaning of the strange symbols branded onto the bodies of these hapless victims? Are they all part of some bizarre cult? No eyewitnesses. No fingerprints. Is it really murder? Where’s the evidence? And what is the disturbing secret that Detective Kane is holding so close to his chest?

The investigation catapults Kane and Ravenwood headlong into life-threatening situations as they feel their way through the strange, dark labyrinth of the world of the occult and find themselves battling for their lives against the powerful forces of ritual magick.

A bloody carnage of unimaginable horror is about to be unleashed upon the world as the offspring of the fabled “Old Ones” are awakened from their ancient slumber.

The survival of the entire human race hangs in the balance and the clues to help solve the case are in desperately short supply. Worse yet, so is the amount of time left to stop the mysterious killer's reign of terror before all Hell breaks loose. And – according to Special Agent Ravenwood – that’s not just a figure of speech.

REVIEWS:

"Rivals the best I've ever read by Stephen King, Peter Straub, or Dean Koontz. Hell, Clive Barker would be proud of this one. Yes, it's that good." - Jeff Whelan

"It threw me for a literary loop, and I could NOT put this baby down!. The characters are very realistic... the plot is amazing. The twists in this story were terrific." - J. Wall, photographer

“The writing was flawless, and the plot was so clever and enticing, that I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who enjoys occult mysteries. A riveting story.” – Sandra Carrington-Smith

"A page turner... dragging you into a world where few authors have successfully gone... to the Gates of Hell and back! The thrill ride alone is worth the purchase." - Valerie Bowen, author of the Mind of a Madman series

"Wow...Dan Brown fans watch out! It's gripping, tantalizing... I was hooked by the end of the first chapter and literally unwilling to put it down!" - Nikki, book blogger at Close Encounters With The Night Kind

“Spectacular imagery...” – Michelle Parkins, South Africa

"The character creation is fabulous." - Christina M. Condy, goodreads.com reviewer

"A good break after all the boy-meets-girl plots. Good writing... interesting concepts... a riddle and some clues to solve... I was reminded of Dennis Lehane. Very different from other horror fiction stories... even gave the whole Necronomicon tale a new spin." - Cyma R. Kahn, goodreads.com reviewer

"Brilliantly conceived and executed. A riveting occult crime thriller. I couldn't put it down." - Rai Aren, author of Secret Of The Sands

"A close-the-drapes-and-hang-onto-your-seat-read. Highly recommend it." - Meredith Wright Hutchins, attorney, Olympia, WA

"An ending you will never see coming! Highly recommended!" - Lila L. Pinord, Port Angeles, WA

"Filled with magick... at times drawing one into the evil." - Ellen In Atlanta, amazon.com reviewer

"Plenty of atmosphere and a compelling narrative. A worthwhile roller-coaster ride." - Bob Freeman, author of The Descendant

"What a great story – fast paced and exciting, right to the end." - Roxanne Bland, Of Werewolves And Other Strangers

"Excellent read! Exciting, really moves right along & a wee touch of romance. You wont be sorry!" - Sue McRae, Stanwood, WA

"If you are a fan of Stephen King, you would like this occult thriller. It's not quite explainable and you can't tear yourself away." - John C. Stipa, Virginia

"A tingly, spine-chilling little entry that belongs in any true horror aficionado's collection." - Wendy Potocki, author of The White Lady Murders

“The narrative takes a different approach to the run-of-the-mill Satanist storyline.The action builds nicely and we are drawn into the web of evil and dark revelations as the story progresses.The narrative is rich with details on magic, mystical cycles, and ancient gods and goddesses.” – Drake Morgan at Horror Novel Reviews

"Although this is fiction it makes you wonder whether there is some truth behind the whole story. A real page turner." – Anthony Cessar, Gudja, Malta

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Caution: This book is intended for adult readers due to strong language and some implied sexual content of a deviant nature. Note: the sexual content is implied as opposed to graphic. It is not included as a gratuitous element. Rather, it is critical to the background of one of the primary characters, his personal development and the motivation driving his future behavior.
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KINDLE (U.S.) $2.99 - http://amzn.com/B006J6HRGE

KINDLE (U.K.) £1.86 http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B006J6HRGE

PAPERBACK (U.S.) $12.30 - http://amzn.com/1478314192

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A World Named Utopia: Will He Be Able to Save Himself and His Utopia?
A World Named Utopia:
March 21 -- March 27, 2014
at $0.99/£0.99

'Utopia is all about Romancing life...'

Hubi Asad lives in Utopia, the land of dreams. Leaving the comforts of his home, he sets out one day to explore Utopia and himself. He has the most incredible journey among the people of his land.

But all is not well in Utopia. To his astonishment, Hubi finds out slowly that Utopia is not yet ready to be called the land of his dreams. Evil is eating through the fabric of the society. He has to find the source of that evil. Will he be able to eradicate the evil and save his land? Will he be able to finally discover himself in the process? Will he be saved?

Some part of us all is an inhabitant of the earthen yet magical world that Hubi’s land of dreams is. A world named Utopia lives on deep inside all of us… Will we be able to find the answers to our own problems in Utopia?

A World Named Utopia and other books...
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Crime without a motive? Not likely. Get at a peek at what moves the killer in A Burning Desire as Jean Henry Mead hosts me at http://mysteriouspeople.blogspot.com/

Are we allowed to be free?

A story of the worst ecological disaster of our country's history, and how one young woman faced it.

http://dustbowlstory.wordpress.com

Thanks for the opportunity.

My almost finished novelette: Season Of The Stranger

https://www.goodreads.com/story/show/...

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Books
By Aaron Boutilier

Classic books by famous men
Satisfy a secret yen;
These immortal words I find
Penetrate my hungry mind.
Romantic fables of the ages
Lure my heart into the pages,
Blending tales of fact and fiction,
Assuring me of my conviction.
Sweet poetry lifts up my soul
And carries out its' soothing role;
Among these books upon the shelf,
Someday, I hope to find myself.

Location, location. Every story needs a setting. I'm discussing Swatara Creek, the location I created for the Sticks Hetrick crime series at http://marilynmeredith.blogspot.com/

Hot New Release! Sedulity (Book One) Impact
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #710 Paid in Kindle Store
#1 in Books > Literature & Fiction > Genre Fiction > Sea Adventures
#7 in Books > Science Fiction & Fantasy > Science Fiction > Post-Apocalyptic
5.0 Star Average (twenty-one 5 Star & one 4 Star reviews).

From the author of "Voyage of the Dead" and the "Sovereign Spirit Saga" comes a whole new type of apocalypse. Inspired by "Lucifer's Hammer" and other epic science fiction novels, David Forsyth brings the fear, suspense and thrilling action of "end of the world as we know it" fiction into focus aboard a cruise ship en route to Australia when an asteroid strikes the Central Pacific Ocean. Whatever image that description evokes is nothing compared the epic forces of nature, human drama, and pain of loss you will encounter in this book.

Sample Review:
"From the Start of this book I felt as though I was a passenger on the cruise. I could smell the sea air, & hear the water as it hit the ship. This book has introduced me to new things I never knew about before like the "line crossing" ceremony. As I read the book I found some normal everyday people become extraordinary heroes. Impact is full of action, happiness, fear, love, selflessness towards themselves only to save those around them. I have to admit while reading this book at first I thought I want to go on another cruise then as I got more into the book I found myself thinking... nah I think I'll keep these big feet on the ground! But as usual David finds a way to show the BEST place to be in an event such as a meteor hit is in a ship. Heroes were made as the book went on! David has a great way of making you, the reader, feel as though YOU are a passenger on the ship & YOU are freaking out about drowning or burning alive. That shows true talent being able place your readers INSIDE the story! I can't wait for Book 2 & see what happens next!"

Sedulity: noun. Constant in purpose and intent, assiduous, steadfast, tireless, indefatigable.

Available only on Kindle for $2.99 at http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IVE3IUQ

New 5 star review for "Winter Songs!"

"I loved this story. Was thoroughly surprised at who the bad guy was, although I shouldn't have been. Can't wait to read more by this author. Can't believe it was his first."

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Cool beans

"Comparing Yourself with Others" Comparing your writing to another author can be positive or negative, depending upon how you use it. ... http://janetsyasnitsick.wordpress.com...

Four Fathers Vol. IV “Inside a Pair of Dice” Kindle release April 25. Then on to Vol. V "Flint Stones in the Nascent Circus.".For limited time, Vols I, II, and III (Kindle) each $1.99. Get yours now.

High Time For Revenge

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It's been a long wait, but I can finally announce that my short story collection, The Smoking Gun Sisterhood, is finally re-published, by Pro Se Press. It can be ordered at this link, if anyone's interested: www.amazon.com/The-Smoking-Sisterhood... . (It's also listed at Pro Se's online store, but clicking on it takes you to the same link, since they use Amazon's CreateSpace for their actual printing.) Right now it's only available in paperback format, but the e-book version will follow soon; I'll post a notice as soon as that's available.

Just published!
St. Louis' Knight -- Templar Tales, Book I

A crusader in search of faith
A lame lady in search of revenge
And a king who would be saint.

St. Louis' Knight takes you to the Holy Land in the 13th Century, and a world filled with knights, nobles, prophets -- and assassings.

Buy now on amazon.com!
St. Louis' Knight

The FUNNY CRIME CAPER "RIPOFF" is now available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble in paperback and Kindle on Amazon. Three savvy women bumble into a massive embezzlement scam designed to grab millions from the Federal Prison System. A former FBI undercover agent and NYT Best Seller said our plot could have worked and it's a good thing we are not crooks! Check it out.9781495258725

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The FUNNY CRIME CAPER "RIPOFF" is now available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble in paperback and Kindle on Amazon. Three savvy women bumble into a massive embezzlement scam designed to grab millions from the Federal Prison System. A former FBI undercover agent and NYT Best Seller said our plot could have worked and it's a good thing we are not crooks! Check it out.9781495258725

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Documented PROOF of TIME TRAVEL.

In honor of my third book on Time Travel -'Tales of the Elastic Limit'- I recently transported busloads of people to the Past & then returned them safely to their Current Reality:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgGE...

And, this new collection of Epic Fables can be read backwards.

Just saying.

Free Sat- Sun! My Husband's On Facebook!

This is the complete edition of the humorous monthly series, My Husband's On Facebook! The series is a satirical account of baby boomers venturing out into the world of social networking. The book also takes into account the plight of the children and grandchildren of these new Facebook followers. Needless to say, as the boomers arrive upon the scene, social networking will never be the same.

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My new Scottish supernatural novel THE EXILED is available to preorder on AMAZON - get $2 off if you order it now » http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JFAR6P8

I am participating in a blog hop and answering four writing questions as well as including three other writers' biographies and their links. Check it out here: http://janetsyasnitsick.wordpress.com...

I just had a great interview about writing and my thriller, CLEMENTINE'S SHADOW. http://amzn.to/18xbaj2

Posted by The Awesome Gang on their website and Facebook page, The Awesome Gang helps promote the work of new authors. http://ow.ly/2Fpmus

Looking for a 5 star reviewed mystery/suspense novel. Check out my latest book, "Deep Water," here:

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What if Anne Frank had survived the holocaust, married a Cajun soldier in Paris, and twenty years later owned the infamous, gay cabaret nightclub, Chez Gisele, in the 60s, 70s. The epic, true life story of Gisele "Gigi" Carriton unfolds in the two-book Gigi series. Enter a chance to win the first volume, "Mademoiselle Gigi" on a five book, Goodreads giveaway. https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sh...

THE CHATMAN'S CORNER GANG (Free 4/11-4/13)

This is a new Kindle release for your child or grandchild, ages 8-13. It is a lesson on bullying based on the adventures of The Chatman's Corner Gang.

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Five star suspense. The first novel in the Salem Matthews series!

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5 star reviewed family drama and suspense.

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Not a sequel but a continuation, the third volume of the Elastic Limit series is a compilation of twelve intriguing short stories, all presented in Epic Fable form, that together convey the larger, hidden meaning of the elusive Elastic Limit of Time.

These new stand alone Epic Fables can be experienced in several ways as any story can be read independently of the others, but reading the chapters forward in sequence tells the book’s full adventure while also connecting all three Elastic Limit volumes.

Yet, as Time is ephemeral, this book can also be read backward by starting with the last chapter and working forward as it’s the same account from either direction, which is entirely the whole point of the collective narratives concerning the mysterious Elastic Limit of Time.

eBook on Smashwords.com:

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Prasanga in the Underground http://booklocker.com/books/7334.html
or on all storefronts


"Prasanga" is now available on all storefronts in all formats. Book One of a sci-fi trilogy set in the underground of Earth in the 45th century. Prasanga must journey to a mythical surface world to find a cure for an epidemic. Does the surface world still exist? Will he find a cure, or are Prasanga and his people doomed?

My thriller, CLEMENTINE’S SHADOW, is on sale for $0.99 through 4/15. One Missing Child + 4 Unlikely Heroes = 5-★ Thriller
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Synopsis: After moving to the California High Desert for a new start, Deputy Casey Lang faces a hard truth: She must work through her fear of shooting another child or kiss her career goodbye. The disappearance of a six-year-old girl from a summer concert puts Casey's resolve to the test. Casey hunts for a predator in a scorched landscape of played out silver mines and dry riverbeds. As the temperature rises, three unlikely heroes emerge to help.

New 5 star review on Amazon for "Deep Water!"
"...What a great book and author...It was very easy to read and had a great story line...Buy it!...."

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My new ebook is now available for download and it’s free. It’s called Chapter One and it contains the opening chapter or section of my eight fiction books. It has much more content than the usual samples available on websites. It’s a perfect way to check out my stores and see if any one of them click with you. You can download a copy here. http://strangeworldsonline.com/PDF/Ch...

Worst natural disaster in American history.
A family struggles to hold on to self-respect.
A funny friend.


Shelley
http://dustbowlstory.wordpress.com