Book Launch - Thaloc Has a Body

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He knew the legend, but didn't believe it until it threatened to swallow his soul. If his theories were correct, he had one chance. Only one shot to save his life. He crawled forward grabbing Brandon by the ankles, pulling him back into the room

"I've changed my mind. I need you." His voice sounded hollow, as though speaking into a large barrel. It reverberated through his head and the sensation made him pause.

Bill felt Brandon roll onto his back as he spun in his grasp.

"No! No, let me go. Please!" Brandon's screams echoed in the stone chamber. "I won't tell anyone you were down here. I promise! Please! Please, let me get out of here before we both die. Let me go!"

Thaloc Has a Body, second book in the Brodie Wade series, has now been officially launched.  It's available from Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and Smashwords, and it's well worth checking out.

We first met Brodie Wade in Death Has a Name.  He's a paranormal investigator who gets hints and information from a mysterious entity known as the Truth.

This time around, the Truth has some bad news.  Brodie is going to die.  His friend Phil is in terrible danger.  Meanwhile, a series of murders has been happening at the Granspire Museum, and it just may involve a demon from ancient Egypt.

If you like your paranormal thrillers with real originality, engaging characters, plenty of action, and a dark edge, you won't go wrong with the Brodie Wade series.  Check out both books.

Death Has a Name - Thaloc Has a Body

When Words Collide Writer's Conference

I'm going to a writer's conference in August. If you're a writer in the greater Calgary area you should check out When Words Collide. It looks as if it's going to be pretty cool.

Recommended Reading - The Adventures of Jecosan Tarres

Buy the Jecosan Tarres Omnibus for 26% off

“I don’t have parents,” Jeco said, hoping that the redhead would have enough decency not to make fun of that. “My father was killed in the war, and my mother died.”

“There you go, lying again,” the redhead nodded, satisfied. “‘Killed, died!’” he teased. “I bet they’re just the same kind of drunks like the rest of us got…”

Jeco did not know how it all happened. Before he could think, he was on his feet, and the red-haired guy lay on the floor holding his jaw. Other boys got quiet at once, their eyes wide with fear. The redhead looked at his hand. When he saw blood he jumped up, swearing furiously, and threw himself at Jeco.

I've blogged about Laura Lond before. I have recommended My Sparkling Misfortune and the first adventure of Jecosan Tarres, The Journey. Now Laura has gathered the entire Jecosan Tarres trilogy together into an omnibus. Save money! Get the whole works for six bucks!  Even better, it's on sale until the end of July.

Here's the author's official description:

The Adventures of Jecosan Tarres trilogy tells a story of a young blacksmith's apprentice visited by a supernatural messenger and called to prevent a war between two powerful kingdoms.

This Omnibus Edition contains all 3 books of the trilogy.

THE JOURNEY - His warrior father killed and his mother dead by the time he was eight, Jecosan Tarres is young and poor. Yet he has things many men do not: a faithful heart, a strong spirit, and the knowledge of truth. On a life defining journey with his dog Gart and friend Dalian, he goes to Kanavar, the ancient capital of Meoria. In the service of the king, he must prevent the war that is about to break out.

THE PALACE - Having completed his difficult journey, Jecosan makes it to his destination – the king's palace – but so does his enemy, whom he is yet to discover. Jecosan enters in service to the king as a kitchen worker, proving himself worthy of the task and more. Still, he has much to learn while looking to fulfill his purpose.

THE BATTLE - Having done his best to fulfill the commission given him by a supernatural messenger, yet apparently having failed to do so, Jeco and his friends, Dalian and Lord Farizel, find themselves running for their lives from the wrath of King Alvard III.

Buy the Jecosan Tarres Omnibus for 26% off

Recommended Reading - The Adventures of Miss Upton and the Sky Pirate

Read The Adventures of Miss Upton and the Sky Pirate.

It all started with the dog—a real one, not a mech one. Not that Matilida Upton blamed the poor creature for changing her life in a most dramatic and permanent fashion. No, the blame could be laid squarely at the studded boots of Sir Magnus Grimshaw, the queen's Chief Royal Inventor.

Good steampunk can be so incredibly fun, and this book has some very fun stuff.  A plucky heroine with a paranormal ability.  Dirigibles. Sinister government agencies. Cool technology.  All the trappings of a really awesome story are here, and the author does a pretty good job of pulling it off.  And really, who can resist a story about a sky pirate?

I do need to include a warning for the more testosterone-oriented of my readers.  It's no coincidence that the guy on the cover has his shirt undone.  This is a steampunk romance, but it is undeniably a romance.  Beneath all the super-cool trappings of the steampunk genre you will find all the trappings of the romance genre as well. 

If the romance stuff doesn't put you off, chances are you'll thoroughly enjoy this book.  The plot is full of swashbuckling action.  There is a mad inventor, some nasty corsairs, and a poor lost puppy.  There is a lot to like.

The title is a bit unwieldy, but it does tell you pretty much what you need to know.  The Adventures of Miss Upton and the Sky Pirate (A Steampunk Romance) (An Historical Paranormal Romance).  It's by CJ Archer, author of the Witchblade series. It's only three bucks.  Check it out.

Read The Adventures of Miss Upton and the Sky Pirate.

Recommended Reading - Death Has a Name

Get this book at 50% off
She held a glowing orb tightly in her right hand and a .45 in her left. Both hands were covered in blood from the man she'd always known as her mentor.

Was the beast now free from the chains that held him bound in the eternal realms? In the five years since she'd been promoted, her life had been relatively uneventful. But in the past twenty-four hours, everything had come undone. What had she become? A killer? A protector? She wasn't sure any more. Her life was spinning out of control.

Death Has a Name is a paranormal suspense novel by Jerry Hanel.  Are you looking for something that stands out among the werewolves and vampires?  Look no further.  Here is the official description:

There is a Truth that exists. It is active. Alive. It fights the bounds of reality to make itself known. It's not my truth. It's not anyone's truth. It is The Truth.

There are times when select individuals can see and interact with The Truth, but Brodie Wade has been able to interact with it since he was a child. It has scarred his mind and body, but it also gives him the ability to know things that he shouldn't know. Thus, he has taken employment as a psychic detective.

Working together with Detective Phil Dawson, Brodie must summon all of his will to go head-to-head with The Truth to solve a string of murders. It appears that Dominick Fredrickton -- the Midnight Killer -- has returned from the grave, beheading those who get in his way.

When The Truth confronts Brodie and tells him that he must protect the Third Key, Brodie is must discover what - or who - The Third Key is.

Can Brodie stop Death from obtaining the Third Key and regaining his physical form?

The sequel, Thaloc Has a Body, will be officially released on July 30.  You can get a copy right now from Smashwords, though, right here.

Death Has a Name is 50% off until the end of July.  Get your copy here.

Recommended Reading - The Jade Owl

Read The Jade Owl for 50% off

“We are Guilinese,” Ao-ling said. “The Jade Owl is my family’s heirloom, but it did not originate with the Xiao family. In fact, it has been the Xiao family’s curse. It was never ours to keep.” Her eyes opened wide. She leaned toward Rowden. “It is never anyone’s to keep.”

The Jade Owl is a remarkable adventure novel about five people on a quest through modern-day China for an ancient artifact with mystical powers.  Nothing less than the integrity of space-time is at stake, and the fate of us all is in the hands of one of the most fascinating groups of mis-matched heroes imaginable.  There is a professor, a kung fu expert, a scholar, a drag queen, and an artist.  As they search for the owl they are pitted against ruthless, powerful people who will do anything to get it.

The Jade Owl is a fascinating adventure story, and it is beautifully written as well.  Edward Patterson holds an MA in Chinese history, and the depth of his knowledge comes through on every page.

There are four books in the Jade Owl series, but this one works as a stand-alone volume.  All of them are available at half price through the end of July.

Read The Jade Owl

Blog Tour Character Interview

An interview with Bert Hoover, protagonist of Bert the Barbarian, is live at Bards and Sages: http://bardsandsages.com/blog/2011/07/19/the-sith-witch-interviews-bert-the-barbarian/