Category: book releases

New book release: ‘Hunting Time’ by Jeffery Deaver

‘Hunting Time’ is the new Colter Shaw novel by Jeffery Beaver. Photo: Amazon

Jeffery Deaver is the #1 international bestselling author of more than forty novels, three collections of short stories, and a nonfiction law book. His books are sold in 150 countries and translated into 25 languages. His first novel featuring Lincoln Rhyme, “The Bone Collector,” was made into a major motion picture starring Denzel Washington and Angelina Jolie. He has received or been shortlisted for a number of awards around the world, including Novel of the Year by the International Thriller Writers and the Steel Dagger from the Crime Writers’ Association in the United Kingdom. In 2014, he was the recipient of three lifetime achievement awards. In his new novel “Hunting Time” The New York Times bestselling master of suspense is back with a riveting thriller, as reward seeker Colter Shaw plunges into the woods and races the clock in a case where nothing is quite what it seems. (Amazon, 2022)

“Hunting Time” –
There are two fundamental rules of survival
#1: Never be without a means of escape – Allison Parker is on the run with her teenage daughter, Hannah, and Colter Shaw has been hired by her eccentric boss, entrepreneur Marty Harmon, to find and protect her. Though he’s an expert at tracking missing persons—even those who don’t wish to be found—Shaw has met his match in Allison, who brings all her skills as a brilliant engineer designing revolutionary technology to the game of evading detection.

#2: Never be without access to a weapon – The reason for Allison’s panicked flight is soon apparent. She’s being stalked by her ex-husband, Jon Merritt. Newly released from prison and fueled by blinding rage, Jon is a man whose former profession as a police detective makes him uniquely suited for the hunt. And he’s not alone. Two hitmen are also hot on her heels—an eerie pair of thugs who take delight not only in murder but in the sport of devising clever ways to make bodies disappear forever. Even if Shaw manages to catch up with Allison and her daughter, his troubles will just be beginning.

Shaw is about to discover rule #3 – Never believe anything. As Shaw ventures further into the wilderness, the truth becomes as hard to decipher as the forest’s unmarked trails and peril awaits at every turn.

Excerpt available.

New book release: ‘You Don’t Need Salvation’ by H. Conradie

‘You Don’t Need Salvation’ is available on Amazon. The Kindle version will be available December 1, 2022. Photo: H. Conradie, used with permission.

H. Conradie is the author of “You Don’t Need Salvation: you have no sin,” the book that frees millions of people from the idea that they are sinful and need salvation. (H. Conradie, 2022)

“You Don’t Need Salvation” – Have you ever doubted the existence of the biblical Adam and Eve? Have you ever wondered why a book with so many contradictions should be called the ‘Word of God’? Have you wondered why no trace of Hebrew slaves can be found in any Egyptian records?

You are not alone! Billions of people brought up to believe biblical myths have asked the same questions you do and are demanding answers now. The Christian narrative of mankind being ‘lost’ is based upon the myth of ‘Adam and Eve.’ Children brought up in Christian homes are programmed to believe in myths as if they were real and told that they are lost forever except if they believe in the solution offered for a problem that does not exist.

As a former Christian who preached on street corners at the age of 18, I struggled for many years to find the courage to openly say that creation does not align with creation myths. Find proof in these pages that the Bible cannot be the ‘Word’ of a perfect God, as it is historically inaccurate, full of contradictions, scientifically inaccurate, and bases its ‘solution’ on the myth of the ‘first Adam.’ Free yourself and your loved ones now from the 2000-year-old lie that you are sinful and in need of salvation.

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Book of the week: ‘The Firestick Phenomenon’ by A.C. Hamilton

The November 2022 updated version includes faster ways to install apps to Fire TV devices. Photo: A.C. Hamilton, used with permission.

A.C. Hamilton began his entrepreneurial journey at the age of 13, using his marketing and interpersonal skills to network and gain business experience at an early age. He currently owns, manages, and operates multiple businesses and runs a number of websites, YouTube channels, and social media accounts. His many digital products and services are available for purchase across the internet and includes eBooks, blogs, online tutorials, graphics and digital planners, as well as services ranging from business consulting to software installation and credit repair assistance to Airbnb management strategies. A.C. has become an accomplished author and is currently developing a number of new books aimed at bringing value to readers through various subjects including personal finance, asset protection, credit repair, and entrepreneurship and financial literacy for teens and young adults. His first book, “The Firestick Phenomenon,” became an instant hit following its release in 2020. The November 2022 updated edition includes faster ways to install apps to Fire TV Devices (A.C. Hamilton, 2022)

“The Firestick Phenomenon” – Reduced price, condensed content, and updates including the newest models of the Fire TV lineup. The catalog of apps has also been expanded and are available for download directly at the Maximum Streams website (URLs inside the book). Also includes alternative methods to install apps, and information about recent updates to the Amazon OS now requiring users to allow each individual app to install apps from unknown sources.

This comprehensive guide will show you: 

  • How to set up your Firestick for an optimized experience.
  • How to quickly and easily install third-party apps that allow you to watch virtually all television media for free.
  • How to stay legal, protect your privacy, and make sure your usage is anonymous.
  • How to resolve buffering issues to ensure you have a clean, enjoyable viewing experience.

This guide is filled with photos and screenshots to help users apply these steps in a simple manner, ensuring people from all walks of life will have no difficulty taking advantage of this technology and information. By the end of the short time it takes you to read this book, you will be able to install and use applications that allow you to watch virtually any TV show, movie, and anything else in between, for free.

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New book release: ‘The Campaign of Peerless Kent’ by Erik Hengstrum

‘The Campaign of Peerless Kent: Thirty-one-year-old Calabasas resident Peerless Kent is forced into a political deathmatch against one of the most dangerous Congressmen in America.” Photo: Erik Hengstrum, used with permission.

Erik Hengstrum has a decade-plus of success as a content writer working on the client side for a slew of startups and a boutique commercial printer. He wrote radio commercials for one of the largest media companies in the world. Or as he likes to call them, thirty-second and one-minute stories about a product. Erik wrote most of the “The Campaign of Peerless Kent” at different locations, up and down Pacific Coast Highway with the ocean breeze at his back and high-powered motorcycles ringing his eardrums. (Erik Hengstrum, 2022)

“The Campaign of Peerless Kent” – At thirty-one, Peerless Kent has lived an unremarkable and love-starved life. He dreams of doing something momentous with his life one day but just has not found the right moment until it finds him. Peerless is bullied into running against Congressman Benjamin Woods. Congressman Woods has become one of the most feared men in Washington D.C. while staying one of the most loved men in Calabasas. After only one hour into the campaign that everybody believes is doomed, Peerless is forced to stand in front of a massive crowd at the Calabasas Cowboy Cookout and fight for his life.

On a campaign trail full of disaster and eventually physical danger the one thing happens to Peerless that he never saw coming, he falls in love with a woman who is deep into Congressman’s Woods inner circle. Can Peerless Kent win a few votes? Can he give a speech without being booed or having something thrown at him? Can he win the heart of the woman of his dreams? Can he even survive until election night? As you tag along with Peerless Kent on this journey, you will laugh and be stunned!

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New book release: ‘I, Alien: Memoirs of a UFO Spy’ by Tony Topping

‘I, Alien: Memoirs of a UFO Spy’ is Tony Topping’s new book. Photo: Tony Topping, used with permission.

Tony Topping is a veteran UFO researcher and Close Encounter Experiencer. He has appeared in ITV This Morning, The One Show, Channel 4, Channel 5, BBC 2, Sky Arts, Sony Pictures, E4 Tattoo Fixers, when producers gave him a tattoo for the unusual life he has led, BBC Regional & National News, and various radio show across the globe. He writes for the Australian Paranormal Magazine Oddities, Outer Limits, and French magazine OVNI and is a regular contributor to national station talkRADIO. His new book “I, Alien: Memoirs of a UFO Spy” is his astounding biography that takes readers on a journey of close encounters. (Tony Topping, 2022)

“I, Alien: Memoirs of a UFO Spy” – They chose him, but why? Tony Topping shares his own unique UFO diaries, portraying a deep involvement in a complex intelligence operation between humans and alien visitors called SCOVS. Abused when young, this is the testimony of a survivor who fought back from extreme adversity over his 40+ year involvement with the UFO phenomena. Full of illustrations inspired by his alien contact makes his testimony a unique literary art form. “I, Alien: Memoirs of a UFO Spy” portrays Tony Topping’s journey from boy to man; an asset who witnesses the clash of biblical and alien forces in the skies above. It is truly a read that will take your breath away and have you in tears. The Chronicle element of the book details from 2001 to present his continual involvement in an operation called SCOVS or Special Contact Operation Very See and the shocking saga of contact with ET that led to the establishment of an alien/human information highway.

“I, Alien: Memoirs of a UFO Spy” is available at these retailers.

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Photo: Tony Topping, used with permission.

New book release: ‘Piedrecitas entre la hierba’ by José Luis Castro

‘Piedrecitas entre la hierba’ is the new book by José Luis Castro. Courtesy photo, used with permission.

José Luis Castro nació en Camagüey, Cuba en 1966 y emigró a los Estados Unidos en 1980. Ha escrito y publicado artículos, ensayos, y discursos sobre temas de salud pública en publicaciones alrededor del mundo. En el ámbito artístico y cultural, es un estudioso de las primeras dos décadas del siglo XX en Cuba, ha viajado a 98 países, y ha escrito más de 800 poemas, cuentos, ensayos, y obras de teatro en español. Una selección de estos trabajos se publicará próximamente en una antología. Es miembro de la Royal Society for the Arts (RSA), Reino Unido. Ha recibido numerosos premios por su trabajo y reconocimientos por sus servicios a la salud global. En su nuevo libro “Piedrecitas entre la hierba” el escritor rememora la Cuba de 1913. (José Luis Castro, 2022)

“Piedrecitas entre la hierba” – Una historia repleta de amor, odio, amistad y valentía en la que la corrupción y la violencia se enfrentan con la justicia en la cotidianidad de un pequeño pueblo. A cada paso del libro aguarda un nuevo suspenso hasta llegar a un clímax pleno de acción y emociones fuertes. Una noche lluviosa de mayo, Marcelo Cervantes, un hombre malherido llega al pequeño pueblo de Piedrecitas, Camagüey, junto a su mujer y a su hijo. Años más tarde, un licenciado aparece para investigarlo. En medio de la investigación, el oscuro pasado de Marcelo regresa a Piedrecitas para atormentarlo de nuevo. Amor, odio, desengaño y amistad se revelarán en las relaciones entre los habitantes del pueblo en una trama donde la corrupción, la violencia y la justicia se enfrentan diariamente en sus calles.

El autor expone así la realidad de una época en la que los cambios político-económicos y sociales agitaban el país en un ambiente de corrupción y violencia que desataba la crueldad de los hombres. El realismo de la obra invitará a los lectores a reflexionar y a conocer más sobre la historia de un país castigado y reprimido duramente durante muchos años y la lucha que emprendió para lograr su libertad y eliminar los últimos vestigios de represión en un ambiente representado por la clase baja en el que aprenderán a perder los prejuicios impuestos por la sociedad y que, a veces, la familia no siempre es de sangre, sino la que se elige.

Sitios para comprar el libro: Amazon Barnes & Noble

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New book release: ‘Desert Star’ by Michael Connelly

Renée Ballard and Harry Bosch return in ‘Desert Star,’ Michael Connelly’s new suspense thriller. Photo: Amazon

Michael Connelly is the bestselling author of over thirty novels and one work of nonfiction. With over eighty million copies of his books sold worldwide and translated into forty-five foreign languages, he is one of the most successful writers working today. A former newspaper reporter who worked the crime beat at the Los Angeles Times and the Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel, Connelly has won numerous awards for his journalism and his fiction. His very first novel, “The Black Echo,” won the prestigious Mystery Writers of America Edgar Award for Best First Novel in 1992. In 2002, Clint Eastwood directed and starred in the movie adaptation of Connelly’s 1998 novel, “Blood Work.” In March 2011, the movie adaptation of his #1 bestselling novel, “The Lincoln Lawyer,” hit theaters worldwide starring Matthew McConaughey as Mickey Haller. Michael is the executive producer of Bosch, an Amazon Studios original drama series based on his bestselling character Harry Bosch, starring Titus Welliver and streaming on Amazon Prime. In his new book “Desert Star,” a Renée Ballard and Harry Bosch novel, they team up to hunt the brutal killer who is Bosch’s “white whale”—a man responsible for the murder of an entire family. (Amazon, 2022)

“Desert Star” –  year has passed since LAPD detective Renée Ballard quit the force but after the chief of police himself tells her she can write her own ticket within the department, Ballard takes back her badge, leaving “the Late Show” to rebuild and lead the cold case unit at the elite Robbery-Homicide Division. For years, Harry Bosch has been working a case that haunts him—the murder of an entire family by a psychopath who still walks free. Ballard makes Bosch an offer: come volunteer as an investigator in her new Open-Unsolved Unit, and he can pursue his “white whale” with the resources of the LAPD behind him.

First priority for Ballard is to clear the unsolved rape and murder of a sixteen-year-old girl. The decades-old case is essential to the councilman who supported re-forming the unit, and who could shutter it again—the victim was his sister. When Ballard gets a “cold hit” connecting the killing to a similar crime, proving that a serial predator has been at work in the city for years, the political pressure has never been higher. To keep momentum going, she has to pull Bosch off his own investigation, the case that is the consummation of his lifelong mission. The two must put aside old resentments and new tensions to run to ground not one but two dangerous killers who have operated with brash impunity.

Excerpt available. 

New book release: ‘The Reaper’ by Rae Scott

A serial killer is loose on the streets of Norfolk in Rae Scott’s new crime thriller ‘The Reaper.’ Photo: Amazon

Born in New England, Rae Scott spent her childhood hiking, fishing, and enjoying the outdoor life inherent to the area. This love of adventure led her to travel the world in a quest to discover new and exciting things, feeding her thirst for knowledge and creativity that she now draws on for her books. In between her travels, she can be found on her porch in Virginia with her family coming up with new ideas as to where their next adventure will take them. In her new book “The Reaper,” a serial killer is loose on the streets of Norfolk. (Rae Scott, 2022)

“The Reaper” – Fear not those who are innocent, for I shall cause you no harm. I seek out only those who have yet to pay for their sins. Fear me if you have no remorse, for I am the Reaper, and I will ensure that you reap what you have sewn. The serial killer known as The Reaper is loose on the streets of Norfolk. Its victims have two things in common: They have each hurt a child but served little to no time in jail for it and none of them regret their actions. Detective Mel Tanner is close to retirement when she is assigned to investigate a murder that leads her in a hunt for the serial killer known as The Reaper. As a seasoned homicide detective of fifteen years, she now finds herself jaded and unfeeling to the atrocities that she has had to witness every day.

When rookie Detective Nat Petrov lands her dream assignment, to work with the best Detective in Norfolk, she is thrown headfirst into The Reaper’s perverse sense of justice. The Detectives race against the clock as body after body turns up with the signature Grim Reaper tarot card, each life ended in a way specifically designed for the individual victim. Will the detectives be able to catch a twisted serial killer before time runs out or will The Reaper exact revenge in a way more personal than anyone could have ever fathomed?

“The Reaper” is available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble. 

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New book release: ‘Down With the Sickness and Other Chilling Tales’ by Gabriella Balcom

Gabriella Balcom is the author of fantasy, horror/thriller, romance, sci-fi, and other stories. Her new book ‘Down With the Sickness and Other Chilling Tales’ will be out November 22, 2022. Photo: Gabriella Balcom

Gabriella Balcom lives in Texas with her family, works full-time in the mental health field, and has loved reading and writing her entire life. She writes fantasy, horror, sci-fi, romance, literary fiction, children’s stories, and more, and loves great stories, forests, mountains, and back roads. Gabriella has had 350 works accepted for publication, and won the right to have a novel published by Clarendon House Publications when one of her short stories was voted best in the anthology in which it appeared. Her book, “On the Wings of Ideas,” came out afterward. She was nominated for the Washington Science Fiction Association’s Small Press Award, and won second place in JayZoMon/Dark Myth Company’s 2020 Open Contract Challenge, a competition in which around one hundred authors competed for cash prizes and publishing contracts. Gabriella’s novelette, Worth Waiting For, was then released. She self-published a novelette, Free’s Tale: No Home at Christmas-time, and Black Hare Press published her sci-fi novella, The Return, in 2021. Five other novellas pend publication. “Down With the Sickness and Other Chilling Tales” is her new collection of short stories. (Gabriella Balcom, 2022)

“Down With the Sickness and Other Chilling Tales” – Dive into these macabre horror stories, but be careful not to close your eyes. Evil lurks unseen. Supernatural beings keep watch and monsters lie in wait. Some plot vengeance, while others crave human flesh.

*Crystal idolizes rock stars and longs to be one. What would she be willing to do to make her dream come true? Lie, cheat, or steal? Would she go as far as to kill?

*Elaiyne envies Sonora’s golden skin, blonde hair, and slender body, and goes to extremes to try and be like the other girl. But Elaiyne is not the only one wanting to be someone else.

*A naga becomes karma personified when she confronts a parent.

*Bettie struggles to breathe after Rodney blows cigarette smoke in her face. He could not care less — and does worse. But The Watchers see everything, and they have something special in mind.

*Wahasi stalks through the swamp in cocodrie — crocodile — form, infuriated at her lack of food. However, she has a plan involving the sorcerer, Kula, and the townspeople better watch out.

*A true brat, Brad tries to hurt his sister and defies his parents, but he is not the only bully around.

*Abner is delighted to visit Aokigahara Forest, which is rumored to be haunted, but Sharyn is not.

*When a Siamese cat nears the home of a Chihuahua, the dog makes his displeasure known through piercing yaps. However, something startles him.

*Shane dares Angeline to spend the night in The Devil’s Hand, and if she succeeds, she will get to borrow his fancy Dodge Charger. The site is rumored to be haunted or cursed, but she knows that is hooey.

*Tricia is prideful about her looks, loves bullying, and makes a younger girl feel worthless. But she has a surprise visitor — Ria, also known as Justice.

*Life post-COVID has been anything but happy. Deaths skyrocketed. Nuclear bombs hit. Food dwindled. Cole, Vera, and Marianne survived, but they have little left to eat. Rovers are out and about, and must be avoided at all costs.

*Dean likes pushing people around. When he damages his grandfather, Charlie’s, Venus Fly Traps, Charlie is not the only one who is upset.

Gabriella Balcom’s book includes the above stories and more. Some of her works have been described as masterpieces in the horror genre. They will alternately horrify you, touch your heart, make you shiver, and have you on the edge of your seat.

Reader comments about some of her creations include:
“… this is a thrilling ride …”
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“… great job putting unique twists … highly recommended …”
“Wow, just freaking wow!”
“I was deeply disturbed … loved every minute …! Bravo!”
“Heartbreaking and devastating.”
“Holy shit … that was so creepy. I loved it!”
“I want more, more, more, more, dang it!”
“I got chills reading this story.”
“Exciting and horrific.”

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Book review: ‘The Public Relations Handbook’ by Robert L. Dilenschneider

‘The Public Relations Handbook” – fifth edition, edited by Robert L. Dilenschneider. Photo: Amazon

Robert L. Dilenschneider formed The Dilenschneider Group in October, 1991. Headquartered in New York and Chicago, the Firm provides strategic advice and counsel to Fortune 500 companies and leading families and individuals around the world, with experience in fields ranging from mergers and acquisitions and crisis communications to marketing, government affairs, and international media. Experienced in a number of communications disciplines, Mr. Dilenschneider is frequently called upon by the media to provide commentary and strategic public relations insights on major news stories. He has counseled major corporations, professional groups, trade associations and educational institutions, and has assisted clients in dealings with regulatory agencies, labor unions, and consumer groups, among others. He is the editor of “The Public Relations Handbook,” a comprehensive and invaluable guide for public relations practitioners in the 2020s and beyond. (Amazon, 2022)

“The Public Relations Handbook” – nineteen contributing authors navigate the subject of public relations. In this field, it is no longer enough to be able to write an attention grabbing press releases and to establish media contacts. Nowadays, you must also be able to navigate the digital world and be prepared to work with other professionals. The skills needed in today’s public relations include supporting a company’s marketing and sales, handling social media, managing government relations, effectively working with the media, communicating with the investment community, supporting top management during a crisis or scandal, and positively positioning the company’s commitment to environmental, social, and government issues. It is divided into seventeen chapters, including Engaging the Community: Public Relations Is All About People and Working with the Media: They Are Not the Enemy, but Care is Required. The first five revolve around public relations, what it is and how it works. The last six deal with how to navigate public relations in different places, like private families, higher education, and countries like China, Japan, and Canada. Each chapter ends with a ‘Takeaways’ section that summarizes the topics covered.

Public relations has always been an important part of all types of businesses because it facilitates relationships among business professionals. “The Public Relations Handbook” was first published in 1967 and this new fifth edition explains how to deal with a more complex and constantly changing digital world and addresses new challenges in the financial, economic, political, public health and societal sectors. Editor Robert L. Dilenschneider is a communications executive who brings together leading experts in the field to address the specific skill sets, strategies, and execution that public relations practitioners need today. The language is relatively easy to understand and the overall layout of the chapters makes the information clear and accessible to the general reader. Highlights include Chapter 11 Crisis Communications: Not If, but When because it discusses what to do in your organization when a crisis occurs including how to handle the backlash and Chapter 13 Going Forward with China: A Guide to Success because it goes into detail of specific scenarios, for example, at a formal meal in China, ‘it is considered very rude in Chinese culture to eat before the host starts.’ The target audience may be public relations professionals but everyone can benefit from it, especially the chapters dealing with how people outside the United States conduct professional and personal business. “The Public Relations Handbook” is a valuable resource guide for the public relations professional and is recommended for readers who appreciate learning about public relations and business management even if they are not in the business of public relations.

“Public relations professionals must be prepared to deal with a staggering variety of people, issues, and subjects. After all, ‘it takes a village’ – public relations, as we know from its very name, is not done in isolation. It is a collegial endeavor.”

*The author received a copy of this book for an honest review. The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to her.

Rating: 4 out of 5.