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Babylon Laid Waste-A Journey in the Twilight of the Idols
Babylon Laid Waste: A Journey in the Twilight of the Idols, authored by Brigitte Goldstein, masterfully delves into the harrowing saga of a young Jewish woman’s audacious endeavor to locate her long-lost grandmother in the ruins of post-war Berlin.
Set against the backdrop of a world in the throes of convalescence following the devastation of World War II, the narrative unravels in the year 1946. Our protagonist, Artemisia Safran, hailing from New York, receives an unexpected missive hinting at the possible survival of her grandmother, previously assumed deceased. This news prompts Artemisia to defy familial objections and embark on a perilous journey through the scarred streets of Germany. The desperate urgency of her mission forces her to weave a web of deceptions, but her inexperience may inadvertently obscure the real perils lurking along her path. A quagmire of danger engulfs her, and she’s falsely branded as a Nazi, cornered with seemingly no escape. However, salvation emerges in the enigmatic form of Franz Kafka from Prague, who, acknowledging her undeserved plight, meticulously crafts an escape strategy. This unlikely alliance ignites sparks of romance, complicating Artemisia’s original mission, weaving a tangled tapestry of politics, survival, and blossoming love.
Goldstein’s narration is fantastic. She meticulously structures each chapter and segment of the novel to effectively guide the reader through the labyrinth of poignant events that marked the War. The authenticity and precision of the recounted horror scenes invite readers on a journey of recovery and reconciliation, fostering connections and facilitating healing.
The novel’s intricate structure, engrossing plot, and enlightening insights encapsulate the harrowing uncertainties and fears of the era. The diverse perspectives offered through an array of well-developed characters craft a provocative milieu, compelling readers to reflect on historical events and vicariously experience the trials of those who bore witness to some of mankind’s darkest hours.
Babylon Laid Waste: A Journey in the Twilight of the Idols stands as a riveting historical novel imbued with unexpected plot twists and resolute characters that enrich the reader’s engagement. This highly recommended literary piece succinctly encapsulates significant moments of Jewish history with a deep reverence for past events and a tribute to the countless lives tragically extinguished during this catastrophic epoch.
Pages: 368 | ASIN : B07VV6F4KW
Rules Were Jettisoned
The Kiev Confession follows a reporter and survivor of the Chernobyl explosion who work together to expose the truth behind government coverups from the Cold War. What was the inspiration for the setup of your story?
I grew up during the above-ground testing era, when the image of an atom bomb exploding was never far from my mind. At school we held atom bomb drills. I pestered my father—unsuccessfully—to build a bomb shelter. I was transfixed by magazine photographs of fiery mushroom clouds rising to the sky. As fate would have it, when the Soviet Union collapsed, I was working as a reporter in Washington, D.C. One afternoon, I had the chance to talk to a group of Russian citizens from a weapons-production region that had been contaminated by radiation. They had come to America to meet with people living near the Hanford nuclear complex in Washington state, which also was contaminated by radiation. I found it extraordinary that strangers who had spent their lives on opposite sides of the Cold War wanted to meet in person and share the tragedies that had befallen their communities during the nuclear arms race. These experiences inspired the premise for the novel.
One thing that stands out is the historical information you include in this novel, it isn’t just setting the stage, it is a primary focus. How much research did you undertake for this book and how much time did it take to put it all together?
I must confess that I love doing research. I also believe that historical novels should be true to the events and the period they depict. The Kiev side of the story unfolds from 1986 to 1991, before Ukraine became independent. This presented a particular challenge because after 1991 many street names were changed, and Soviet patterns and rules were jettisoned. I interviewed Ukrainians and read Ukrainian-American newspapers from that time period. I read numerous scientific accounts of the Chernobyl disaster, many of them written before 1992. I even found on eBay an official Soviet tour book for Kiev printed in English, which I purchased. For the U.S. side of the story, I tracked hot environmental topics from 1990 to 1991 and delved into declassified Atomic Energy Commission documents. I wrote the first draft of the novel several years ago, then set the project aside. After the war erupted in Ukraine in 2022, I picked up the manuscript again and spent about nine months rewriting and completing the book.
What character did you enjoy writing for? Was there one that was more challenging to write for?
I loved Vasyl. He’s a devoted husband and father trying to do what is right but not always reaping the rewards he deserves. Anatoly was perhaps my favorite character to write. In fact, all the Kiev characters were a joy to write. Given her unique and difficult childhood, Vickie was the most challenging character to write.
What is the next book that you are working on and when will it be available?
I am writing another historical novel. It’s too soon to say when it will be available, but I can promise not to sit on it for years!
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Kiev, Ukraine, 1986. Dmitry Marchenko and his sister march with thousands of children in the May Day Parade, unaware that deadly radiation is blanketing the city. Four years later, Dmitry is on a mission to expose the coverup of Chernobyl’s true toll.
Washington, D.C., 1990. Vickie Evans, a reporter and single mom, is struggling to succeed in a competitive newsroom. But when her story on radioactive snow at the South Pole leads to a shocking government secret hidden for three decades, it sets her on a quest for the truth behind her brother’s death.
Dmitry and Vickie risk it all to expose the terrible Cold War secrets that shattered the lives of so many. Their journey reveals the indomitable power of truth to heal and rekindle the human spirit with hope and love.
My Imagination Took Over
“Loving Beth” follows a resilient Civil War-era woman battling to save her farm and two abandoned children, while contending with life-threatening dangers, a bitter suitor’s scorn, and the complexities of love. What was the inspiration for the setup of your story?
My husband and I lived in the Alaskan wilderness for many years. We built cabins and lived off the land. While there, Sam shared stories about his ancestors—especially those of his spunky great grandmother, Easter Mullens. I was fascinated by her life. We eventually purchased my husband’s mother’s old homeplace nestled in the Allegheny Mountains of West Virginia, and together we built our home by hand. Living in the wilderness for fifteen years gave me the skills and understanding of how our forefathers and mothers’ must have lived in the 1800s. Sam often talked about his aunts foraging from the land—they knew what vegetation you could eat and what you couldn’t. I became enamored with these hardy, resilient mountain people and their stories.
I started to write Easter’s story as nonfiction, but my imagination took over and a fictional story grew from the fragments of her life and circumstances.
Beth and Jacob are compelling and well-developed characters. What were some driving ideals behind your character’s development?
As you know, characters are typically a composite of people we know and characters we imagine, with a bit of ourselves sprinkled in there. Beth originally was a combination of Sam and my ancestors—at least, how I imagined them to be. As I worked with her, she took on a life of her own. Instead of simply being impressed by her courage, I realized how vulnerable she is. I also realized that being so young, she is going to make mistakes a more mature person wouldn’t. But I think her driving characteristic is her spunk. She does what she has to do to survive in a harsh world and to protect those she loves.
Jacob is a decent man whose devotion to his departed wife leaves no room for another. He has to come to terms not just with his wife’s death, but with what is expected from him as he puts the pieces of his life back together. Most importantly, he must realize his harshest expectations are those he has cast upon himself—and that his stubbornness is destroying not only his own happiness, but the happiness of those he loves.
What were some themes that were important for you to explore in this book?
Faith, love, and determination. Faith has been so important in my own life and got me through so much when we lived in the Alaskan wilderness. Therefore, I wanted to illustrate the role faith played in the lives of Beth and Jacob. Love comes in so many different forms, and I wanted to explore the different types of love. There’s the love between a man and a woman; the love between parents and children—even if they are not biologically related; and, of course, the love that grows from relying on good neighbors and friends. Determination is what allows us to survive the unsurvivable. Without the determination that seeds in our guts and grows to see us through the worst times of our lives, we would not succeed. Of course, determination can also work against us. When we stubbornly adhere to principles that are no longer relevant, our determination cause much more harm than good.
What is the next book that you are working on and when will it be available?
Loving Josephine is already in the works. Also taking place in the late 1800s, it’s the story of Josephine, the only child of a prostitute. When her mother becomes too ill to work, the proprietor decides to replace her with young Josephine. Her mother sends a letter to Josephine’s father to come and rescue her. Unfortunately, her father died during the Civil War, and her letter goes to his family, who have no idea Josephine or her mother were a part of his life. Yet, without their help, Josephine will have no choice in the fate that awaits her.
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Times were hard after Beth McCullough’s father died in the Civil War, but she and her mother are getting by on their little farm outside Rosewood, West Virginia. The kindly banker holding the loan lets them pay what they can. Then Beth’s mother dies suddenly, and the banker’s arrogant son gives her only thirty days to pay her full debt. Beth is left alone and lonely and fears losing the only home she’s ever known. It would be nice to have someone in her life like Jacob, the handsome man who found her mother. Then to her horror, Beth discovers two small children who’ve been abandoned. It’s one more thing for her to worry about, but Beth has to keep faith in God’s ability to work miracles.
Although he has to travel to Baltimore to care for his ailing mother, Jacob Wallace can’t stop thinking about Beth, but he’d promised his late wife he’d never love again after her tragic death. After receiving a letter with terrible rumors about Beth, Jacob returns to Rosewood, angry, bitter, and disillusioned, more determined than ever to keep his vow to never love again. He’s right to close his heart against Beth.
As Beth struggles to protect the children and keep her farm, she’s also defending against Jacob’s unfounded suspicions. The danger escalates with an attack and threats to her life. But God moves in mysterious ways. Is there room in Jacob’s heart for a new love? Will they learn to trust each other and have faith in God’s plan to find their way together?
Hope
Mary’s Moment follows a switchboard operator in Thousand Island Park in the year 1912 who loses her memory in a disastrous fire accident. Where did the idea for this novel come from, and how did it develop over time?
My mother, Mary, inspired this story. When she was a young woman, she spent two summers serving her aunts in the Thousand Islands Park. Every summer she’d take me there for an ice cream at the Guzzle and tell me stories of her time in the Park. So, it was always my desire to write about it. When I began researching and discovered the tragedy of the three 1912 fires that nearly destroyed the Park, I had my story, especially because my mom nearly lost her father in a barn fire when she was just fourteen.
How did you come up with the idea for the antagonist in this story, and how did it change as you wrote?
Goodness, isn’t there always an unscrupulous Archibald Reginald of sorts in all our lives? I know there have been such kinds of adversaries in several chapters of my life, and an evil insurance salesman fit the bill well in this fire-ridden story.
There is so much to be said about love in this book. What do you hope your readers take away from your story?
All eleven of my Thousand Islands’ stories have hope as the central theme. Hope for a better future. Hope for love. Hope for healing. Mary’s Moment also focuses on healing broken hearts, forgiving those who hurt you, and embracing God’s redemption.
I hope the series continues in other books. If so, where will the story take readers?
All of my books are set in the beautiful Thousand Islands Gilded Age. A Summer at Thousand Island House comes out July 25 with Wild Heart Books. It’s part of their Gilded Age series.
About: A Summer at Thousand Island House
Part-nanny, part entertainer, Addison Bell has always had an enduring love for children. So what better way to spend her creative energy than to spend the summer nannying at the renowned Thousand Island House on Staple’s Island? As Addi thrives in her work, she attracts the attention of the recreation pavilion’s manager, Liam Donovan, as well as the handsome Navy Officer Lt. Worthington, a lighthouse inspector, hotel patron, and single father of mischievous little Jimmy.
But when Jimmy goes missing, Addi finds both her job and her reputation in danger. How can she calm the churning waters of Liam, Lt. Worthington, and the President, clear her name, and avoid becoming the scorn of the Thousand Islands community?
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Thousand Island Park’s switchboard operator Mary Flynn is christened the community heroine for her quick action that saves dozens of homes from a terrible fire. Less than a month later, when another disastrous fire rages through the Park, Mary loses her memory as she risks her life in a neighbor’s burning cottage. Will she remember the truth of who she is or be deceived by a treacherous scoundrel?
Widowed fireman George Flannigan is enamored by the brave raven-haired lass and takes every opportunity to connect with Mary. But he has hidden griefs of his own that cause him great heartache. When George can’t stop the destructive Columbian Hotel fire from eradicating more than a hundred businesses and homes, he is distraught. Yet George’s greater concern is Mary. Will she remember their budding relationship or be forever lost to him?
Readers of Christian historical romance will enjoy this exciting tale set in 1912 Thousand Island Park, NY.
Trippy Hippy
Trippy Hippy by Sebastian presents an engaging narrative of self-discovery and romance, adeptly encapsulating a pivotal epoch of sociopolitical revolution. The novel centers on Arnie, affectionately known as ‘Gator,’ a young gay man immersing himself in the blooming hippie culture in San Francisco.
The story underscores the transformative power of a fresh environment, allowing Gator to shed his inhibitions and foster enduring relationships while simultaneously grappling with the dizzying pace of global change. Amid this seismic shift, Gator explores Adler’s Ashram, a vibrant community teeming with strangers who morph into friends, lovers, and back to strangers, capturing the ebb and flow of interpersonal dynamics within this radical movement.
Sebastian’s portrayal of Gator’s psychedelic experiences is refreshing, unveiling a unique narrative texture that rarely sees the light in conventional storytelling. The author dives into the exploration of psychedelic substances without reservations, presenting them not as vices but tools for gaining alternative life perspectives as perceived by Gator. Nevertheless, Sebastian wisely leaves room for readers to form their own judgment on these controversial elements.
What sets this novel apart is its central character’s confident navigation of the world as a gay man. Gator’s unabashed self-acceptance and bold embrace of his sexuality provide a refreshing divergence from the often-portrayed narrative of shame associated with homosexuality. His journey towards self and communal discovery in a rapidly changing world is heartwarming.
Sebastian’s Trippy Hippy offers a detailed and immersive narrative that will undoubtedly resonate with readers who appreciate narratives about self-discovery, the exploration of sexuality, historical periods of the cultural revolution, and the transformative power of intimate relationships. Its poignant portrayal of personal growth amidst significant social upheaval makes it a standout novel for readers interested in LGBTQ+ themes, the hippie movement, historical fiction, romance, and coming-of-age stories.
Pages: 192 | ASIN : B0C94ZJ6WM
I Felt A Connection
The Stone Cutter: A novel of Petra in Ancient Arabia follows a young sculptor who, after losing his family, sets off on a life-altering expedition. What was the inspiration for the setup of your story?
Forty some years ago, I read two ancient historical narratives (from the first century) which had a deep and lasting impact on me. In the first, an unnamed man of the middle east (called “Nahor” in my novel) was horrifically tormented by demons and then was dramatically rescued on the shore of a lake. In the second, a man actually named Sha’ul, another middle-east man, was from a well-to-do family and a rising star among his peers. He traveled to a foreign city to advance his personal agenda but was dramatically stopped in his tracks by the same rescuer, causing him to profoundly reassess his life.
There are aspects of both these men’s stories with which I personally identify. While I have never been beset by demons in an overt way, I once found myself in an absolutely inescapable and hopeless situation, desperate for rescue. And I also once found myself pursuing nothing more than my own agenda, and was stopped dead in my tracks, causing me to re-evaluate my entire life. Because of the personal connection I felt I had with these two men’s lives, over the decades I read and re-read their stories, finally coming to the conclusion that it was possible their two stories may have overlapped somehow.
What was the inspiration for the culture of your characters? Is it modeled after any particular society?
The possible convergence of these two men’s lives seemed to have an epicenter in the Nabataean Kingdom of the first century. I didn’t really know anything about Nabataea (you may know its capital as the city of Petra), so I started reading everything I could find on it. I have a large shelf of about 300 archaeological studies and reports on Petra, and nearly every book written on the people and their culture.
But, compared to most cultures, it turns out that not a lot is known about these people. They left virtually no written records or archives, despite the fact that they were a very literate people. Most of the written texts we have from them are either inscriptions carved into temples, tombs, and monuments, or the tens of thousands of graffiti that are found all over the desert, scratched or chiseled into desert rocks by people merely passing through.
The Nabataeans seemingly came out of nowhere—possibly as nomads from the Arabian deserts—around 300BC. And within an extremely short period of time they became one of the top economic powers (some say THE economic power) of the world. Also in a very short time, they went from having nearly no resources, technology or art, to a high level of development in the areas of architecture, masonry, sculpting, fine pottery, and extensive understanding of hydrology.
The Nabataeans are an incredibly fascinating people, and the city they built as their capital was something of a Las Vegas at that time. Merchants, politicians, and other travelers journeyed through the parched desert for weeks on the backs of camels, and upon entering the city were greeted by sights unimaginable. Water was everywhere—swimming pools, fountains, even man-made waterfalls. Water seemed to be exhorbitantly wasted by the kingdom as visible demonstration of their prowess and wealth. And the city was filled with exquisite temples, meeting halls, and monuments, each amazingly carved in a single piece from solid rock.
What was one scene in the novel that you felt captured the morals and message you were trying to deliver to readers?
Through a selfless act, the protagonist Nahor loses his ability to advance in his profession as sculptor. Desperate to hold on to his ambition, he pursues a powerful, mysterious object called the Shamir. The quest ultimately takes him to the ends of the known world, and causes him to throw away things of true value along the way. What he hopes will liberate him, by resurrecting his profession, instead, plunges him into the misery of slavery to demonic entities.
Many of the things we pursue in this life, things we want to capture and make our own, can end up capturing us, enslaving us, and making us their own. So often, we cast aside things of true value—matters of the heart—seeking things that may be shiny and attractive for a moment, but require a lasting cost.
What is the next book that you are working on, and when will it be available?
The next in my seven book series, Waters In the Desert, examines the life of the little known queen, Shuqilat. Shuqilat was the second queen of King Haretat, the great builder of Petra. No one knows what happened to his first queen, Khuldu, though some speculate that she was either put away hurriedly by the king, or that her death was not a natural one.
In general, Nabataean women enjoyed a far greater freedom (economically, socially, and politically) than most of their sisters throughout the world. They apparently owned property and businesses by themselves. And they even shared the political limelight, as seen by the queens’ portraits alongside those of their royal husbands on coinage of the realm.
In the novel’s setting of the first century, Nabataea was at a great crossroads, in time and place. Nabataea was at the center of the only place on earth where three continents converge: Africa, Asia, and Europe. And because of expanding travel and trade throughout the world, cultures, religions, art, and technology were constantly cross-pollinating in Petra. The novel explores Shuqilat wrestling with the great cultural and religious ferment of her time.
The book’s planned release is spring of 2024.
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The young sculptor Nahor enters the fast-track of the art world in the spectacular Nabataean Kingdom of ancient Arabia (you know its capital as the fabulous city of Petra). But his secrets of implication in the deaths of his sister and mother, and his father’s abandonment, leave a dark chasm in the flint of his heart.
His ache for belonging entangles him in the arms of a brilliant songstress, and a devastating injury deals the final blow to his ambitions. His quest to resurrect his ruined career takes him to the very ends of the earth, seeking the Shamir—a mysterious, powerful object buried beneath centuries of myth.
The quest’s price?…more than he can possibly imagine.
Nahor’s loss of family, love, profession—and even his sanity—drives him to the very edge of humanity.
Join this man in his perilous adventure, and discover with him possibilities hidden within the darkest impossibility.
The Prophet and the Warrior: A Fictional History of Moses and Joshua
Richard Grabmeier’s The Prophet and the Warrior artfully interweaves the biblical narratives of Moses and Joshua into a compelling piece of historical fiction, drawing largely from the King James Version of the Bible.
Grabmeier transports us through time to accompany Moses from his humble origins as an infant set adrift in a basket to his transformative journey of leading the children of Israel out of Egypt’s suffocating grasp at the behest of God. Similarly, we journey alongside Joshua, the young warrior whose story intriguingly intersects with Moses’, painting a comprehensive tableau of their intertwined destinies.
In this riveting narrative, Grabmeier ingeniously humanizes these larger-than-life biblical figures, unmasking their strengths and weaknesses, their internal battles, and their personal metamorphoses. These heroes are presented as tangible, relatable beings beset by doubts and fears but also basking in moments of triumph and affirmation.
Grabmeier’s exploration of their individual motivations, coupled with the formidable challenges they encounter as leaders, provides readers with a rich vein of connection, making the characters’ trials and triumphs resonate on a deeply personal level. The author’s meticulous attention to detail and immersive descriptive prowess breathes life into the book’s diverse settings, be it the vast, formidable wilderness or the resplendent, promised land.
The authenticity of the dialogue deserves special mention. Grabmeier masterfully replicates the distinctive tone and speech patterns of the era, further enhancing the reader’s immersion in this fascinating period of biblical history.
The Prophet and the Warrior is a creative exploration of biblical narratives. This novel ingeniously draws upon biblical texts, inviting readers to venture into the narrative with a spirit of curiosity. Those seeking an innovative retelling of biblical tales may find the author’s fresh perspective and unique interpretations intriguing. The novel brings a fresh lens to examine events such as Moses’ actions against the Egyptians, showcasing the author’s intent to delve into deeper analysis and inspire thought-provoking discussions about the complexities of divine justice.
Pages: 380 | ISBN : 1643147196
Right vs Wrong isn’t Legal vs Illegal
Gunfighter’s Requiem continues the saga of a Texas Ranger who is trying to restore the law to the Wild West. How did this story transform as you were writing the novel?
First, let me thank you for this amazing opportunity of being interviewed by your esteemed literature organization, “Literary Titan”. I truly appreciate it. The entire story is pre-plotted out ahead of time prior to writing it, with key plot points and scenes broken down per each book in action-packed segments that leave-off with dramatic “cliffhanger” type moments to be continued in the next book, similar in style to the original publications of the literary classic “One Thousand and One Nights”. (Readers might note the homage to this with Carter’s own horse being named “Scheherazade”.) The saga of the “Old San Antone Chronicles” thus far comprises of 4 individual books, with many more planned for the future. The first 3 books are published, and I am currently working on the 4th installment now. Each story transforms by taking on “a life of its own” as I connect each of these key plot points and scenes together, filling the dialogue with lines as though they’ve been spoken from the mouths of the characters themselves.
Captain Hondo Stone is an unforgettable character with a lot of grit and honor. What was your writing process to ensure you captured the essence of the characters?
That is a great question, and thank you for the compliment and recognition of the virtues of my main character, Captain Hondo Stone. The writing process to capture his character was simple: Hondo Stone is based upon the personal character of my late brother and “bru”, Duane “Mr. Bear” Campos, who is the heart and soul of “The 2-Bru Krew”. My brother was a man of “The Code”: a man of integrity, honor, courage, and honesty. But more than that, he was also very good-hearted and human: the best friend anyone could ever hope for. He was tough, but fair and just. And you knew you could trust him, just by looking into his eyes. I wrote Hondo Stone with my brother’s personality and character in mind. I conceived an idea for a scenario, and said, “Given these same dire circumstances, what would my bru Mr. Bear do in a situation like this?” And the scenes wrote themselves. Hondo does what my brother would do – or in some cases, has done in the past. Hondo says what my brother would say, or has said, once upon a time… If you want to know what kind of a man my brother was, read my western books, and you will see him in full authenticity, and in living reality. Hondo Stone is a hero, because my brother Duane “Mr. Bear” Campos was a hero. That’s the truth. And in the end, the truth is all that matters.
When money and power make the rules instead of the law, this sets up the novel to deliver some very entertaining scenes. What scene was the most fun to write?
That’s a great point, and very true. I grew up on the wrong side of the tracks, in dire poverty in the inner-city slums. When you grow up in environments like that, you see all the ugly realities that many upper-class “polite” people in society are never exposed to. You see corruption and apathy from the ground-up, or in some cases, the gutter-up, and have a harsher more realistic point-of-view of the world than the more privileged classes harbor, when it comes to “law and order”. That’s why my books show the difference between “right and wrong”, not just what’s “legal and illegal”. As far as the scenes that were the most fun to write, (I truly loved them all), but I’d have to say Chapter 6, titled “Gunfighter’s Requiem”, where Texas Ranger Captain Hondo Stone has a showdown with the crooked Sheriff Ace Deveraux on the “Bridge of Sorrows”. The moody setting at daybreak, with the rising sun silhouetting the sides of both men as they meet on the loathsome bridge spanning the river, with the sunlight glimmering upon it, with the only noise being the soul-chilling wind, transforms this face-off from a mere shootout to an artform of a duel. Everything about that chapter is a classic-themed style of a gunfight befitting a western, or even an epic samurai duel. In fact, much of the themes of my western novels, including the morality of “The Code”, is based upon the honorable samurai code of “Bushido”, and a reader can see the parallels between samurai “Ronin” and the main characters of Hondo Stone and Kid Carter.
Can you give your fans any information on the third installment of this series and what is in store for Captain Hondo Stone?
Thank you very much, I’d love to! The next book (3rd in the series) is already published and is titled: Lone Star Justice. It is available on Amazon in Kindle and paperback formats at this link: https://amzn.to/41NRhVm. Lone Star Justice concludes the Jenkins-Ranger feud in an epic gunfighting finale as it weaves an exciting tale teeming with honor, friendship, romance, love, drama, and action, that you won’t want to miss! There’s never been a western quite like Lone Star Justice, because as the novel itself says: “Heroes never quit and never surrender. Sometimes they die, but they don’t ever give up. They fight to the bitter end, win or lose, live or die, and they take honor & glory with them.” Lone Star Justice is a story about heroes. Read it and you’ll agree. Thank you once again for this amazing interview with your awesome Literary Titan organization. I truly appreciate it.
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What makes a man keep on fighting when his back is against the wall and the odds are stacked against him so high that there’s little chance for success, and death seems certain? “The Code”… That’s what makes a man like Texas Ranger Captain Hondo Stone never quit, never surrender, and keep on fighting to his last dying breath… And what code was that, you might ask? “The Code of Honor” of a man, that had been nearly all but forgotten in this bleak lawless era, except to a few men who still lived by its set of unwritten rules. Rules that were ingrained in “The Code”, where a man kept his word. Where loyalty, trust, and friendship were bonds that could not be broken. Where a man finished what he set out to do, even if it cost him his life. And where courage and valor were not just words written in poetry books; but were the morals and foundations by which a man lived by, and when need be, died by. This was “The Code” that Hondo Stone lived by each and every day. This was “The Code” that Hondo was willing to die for, whenever the time and need would arise. And this was “The Code” that led him to a “Gunfighter’s Requiem”…
This is the continuing story of Texas Ranger Captain Hondo Stone, who came to bring justice to Old San Antone, and his best friend the gunfighting gambler Kid Carter, who tempted the winds of fate and befriended Hondo, becoming his sworn blood-brother and ally in a war against a powerful criminal organization known as the Jenkins Faction...
Picking up right where “Old San Antone: Dawn of the Legend” left off, “Gunfighter’s Requiem” is the exciting and much-anticipated continuation of the story, and it pulls no punches as it shows the truth about the Wild West in a stark reality that reveals all the good and bad with equal blunt honesty, gritty realism, action-packed excitement, intense suspenseful drama, and even moments of endearing romance and jovial good-natured humor. Teeming with meticulous details of historical-accuracy and filled with unique intriguing characters and a powerful storyline, Gunfighter’s Requiem is certain to entertain and delight, and leave you captivated. But more than all that, it will also enlighten you to the true definition of what Honor, Courage, Valor, Friendship, True Love and Romance really are, as you get to know two heroic men who will stay within your heart and mind, forever.
Everybody needs someone to believe in… Believing in the greatness of someone else inspires the greatness within us all to come forth. That’s why the world so desperately needs heroes; because by believing in heroes, it brings out the heroes in ourselves. Heroism makes people strive to be heroic as well, and it inspires them to be something greater than themselves. Such is the stuff that heroes are made of: heroes like Captain Hondo Stone... For while there might not have been any shining armor in the old west, there were knights back in those days… Even if they were black knights… And one of those knights was Captain Hondo Stone… What you have to ask yourself is do you have what it takes to believe in heroes again and follow Hondo Stone as he takes a walk down the streets of Old San Antone during a Gunfighter’s Requiem? Because if you want to see the truth of what really made the old west wild, and be inspired by a hero who will make you want to believe in something greater than yourself, then all you have to do is read, “Gunfighter’s Requiem”.
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