Mark Adair

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Mark Adair

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Mark Adair spent over twenty-five years in the Information Technology world designing and developing complex software systems for clients such as the US Navy, Disney, and Lockheed Martin. One evening, after the latest 14 hour workday in a string of many, he struggled to wind down. Looking for a place to escape, he grabbed his trusty laptop and began writing a suspense story about a guy named John Truman. Several months later he had completed the first draft of his first novel, and realized that he would never be the same.

Recently, he released his acclaimed suspense/thriller, "The Father's Child", on the Kindle, Nook, Smashwords platforms.

After living in Southern California, Texas, Oklahoma, Florida, and Colorado, he now makes his home in lo
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The Father's Child (excerpt) #samplesunday

(I've been sharing bits and pieces of The Father's Child for Sample Sunday. This week I'm posting one of my favorite moments between John Truman's best friends - Paul & Susan - from Paul's point of view. I hope you enjoy it.)

"What about you, Paul? Are you happy?"

"I am at the moment," I replied, guzzling down my first mouthful of the best beer ever.

Ignoring my deflection, she sipped on her cabernet Read more of this blog post »
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Published on May 28, 2011 12:20
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Mark Adair Aris wrote: "Mark, thanks for the invite!"

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Teresa Jo Eddy is just south of Waco on I35. And thanks, retiring early has been great, although my husband isn't always so impressed that I get to stay home while he is still working 60 hours a week. :)


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