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Inhabit the Night – A Novel of Human Resiliency : Kenneth Konecnik
“Don’t be judged by who you appear to be; be judged for who you are.”
In the four-part story of Inhabit the Night, an empathetic young teacher, Joanne Walters, is emotionally involved with a singular soul who suddenly finds himself walking in a less fortunate man’s shoes.
Jeremy, a young, musically inclined ad man was well on his way to living the American Dream when he was eerily confronted by another incarnation of himself trying to eke out a living on the streets of New York. Even though this downtrodden stranger, Carlos, had the very same conscious mind, talents and birthmark as Jeremy, the circumstances of his birth were more daunting, and the perception of his hapless appearance had become reality.
Outwardly, Carlos was struggling to find employment and judged to possibly not be in the country legally. Inwardly, he was everything Jeremy was. His impediments to success were many. But his inner strength and caring personality were apparent…especially to his sisters’ teacher, Joanne Walters.
In this life, Joanne was as emotionally supportive of Carlos as if he was in Jeremy’s shoes. Together, they overcome discrimination and prejudice and begin to carve out a road to success, only to be confronted by a homeless man, Howard, who eerily sees himself in Carlos.
The story segues into Howard trying to extricate himself from the sorrowful appearance he projects, through no fault of his own. Howard’s true self resonates with a young teacher from the neighborhood who passes by and feels compelled to help. The connection between Joanne and this version of the same talented, benevolent soul forms instantaneously, and the predestined mutual support follows, until an embodiment of identical talents, abilities and charisma arbitrarily presents itself in the skin of a blind, black man from the inner city.
And Joanne Walters is drawn to the incredibly difficult story and life of Billy Templeton. And the fate that awaits them all.
The Cause of Darkness: A Story of the Civil War : John W. Bebout
The Cause of Darkness blends history with fiction and encompasses a tragic time during the Civil War that residents of the Shenandoah Valley in Virginia still call to this day ‘the burning.’
It tells the story of a 16-year-old boy named Teddy Miller who comes of age during this brutal time.
Teddy’s single-minded quest to save his father from execution as a spy reads like a grand adventure, full of gunfights, horse chases and 19th-century justice.
There is even a beautiful Pinkerton detective who plays a major role in Teddy’s exploits. But nearly all the adult characters act solely in their own self-interest and few have Teddy’s welfare at heart.
Teddy takes actions to save his father which have consequences that he cannot fully comprehend; and it is the consequences of these actions that drive the novel to its conclusion.
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The Copper Connection : Lesley Elliot
In May 1995, life changes forever for twenty-one-year-old Heather Barnes when an abhorrent crime fractures her life. Not willing to rely on the justice system, she vows to exact revenge.
Is she strong enough to carry out her plans? Is she smart enough to avoid detection? We follow the highs and lows of her family life and relationships as she grows from a helpless victim into an independent, resilient woman. Will she ever be capable of putting the trauma behind her and finding the happiness she deserves, or will her need for vengeance destroy her?
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The Patient : Linda Thackeray
Four hundred years ago, the elven realm lost their greatest magician to the modern world. Now, they are returning to avenge the forces that took him…
When the world was known as Avalyne, humans and magical beings lived in harmony upon it. But over time, the elves retreated behind the Veil that separates the modern world from the magical realm.
In the present day, New York psychiatrist Doctor Dan Ellis finds himself treating an elderly homeless man, brought in for vandalizing the imposing Malcolm Industries building. The old man insists on calling Dan ‘War Dragon’ but can recall nothing of his own past or identity.
But Dan is not the only one interested in the old man’s treatment. Malcolm Industries are keen for Doctor Ellis to hand the petty criminal over to them, for reasons unexplained…
Meanwhile, three elven brothers slip from behind the Veil to search the world for the evil that befell their greatest protector. But all is not as it appears, and it seems their allies are every bit as concealed as their foes.
As Dan struggles to reinstate his patient’s memory, he discovers a dangerous secret that threatens not only his life, but the lives of those around him.
Can magic triumph over an invisible evil that has ruled the planet for centuries?
The Hanging by Linda Thackeray is also on Whizbuzz Books.
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The FEAR-19 Pandemic : Tommy Madison
We have nothing to fear but fear itself. — Franklin Delano Roosevelt
In this book, author Tommy Madison takes a down to earth look at how the fear of COVID-19 spread faster than the virus itself.
Madison explains how the unfortunate convergence of green journalism, hatred of Donald Trump, and an unprecedented moment in time sparked a pandemic of fear, hysteria, and panic that will have long-lasting and far-reaching consequences.
He takes us through how the science was manipulated and unmasks the people who spread the misinformation. Lies, damn lies, and fake statistics created a mythical COVID boogie man that was much more dangerous than COVID itself.
Instead of “flattening the curve,” we began an epic battle with this mythical monster that led to devastating and unnecessary consequences. The book contains evidence that the lockdowns were not only ineffective but hampered the real effort of reducing COVID’s ability to spread to its most vulnerable populations.
And finally, Madison provides insight on how we can all begin to move forward and recover, so hopefully, we can learn from our mistakes and are not doomed to repeat them.
I am a firm believer in the people. If given the truth, they can be depended upon to meet any national crisis. The great point is to bring them real facts. — Abraham Lincoln
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The Red Diamond (Iman’s Journal Book 1) : Emily Flowers
She is a wizard. He is a normal human. She knows that these sweet moments will soon be just a dream.
Iman has respected and obeyed her grandfather, Charles, and his teachings all through her young life and for this reason, Charles trusts her to always be responsible and keep the wizard code of conduct close to her heart, especially the ruling whereby a wizard can never fall in love with an ordinary human. He even gifts her a magical red diamond to keep all humans away from her.
But Troy is so irresistible. This science nerd is the hottest guy in class, and Iman is happy to be scientifically examined by him. Whatever it takes, she wants him! Nothing can hold her back, not even the red diamond!
Charles is not your typical grandfather. As the chief wizard, he is not someone you can easily outwit. Will Iman be able to keep him in the dark about her relationship with Troy? What price is she going to pay for breaking the code? What mystical power does the red diamond hold?
Grab your copy of this soul-stirring fantasy romance now!
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False Heroes: Held Hostage by Heritage : Christine Brandon
False Heroes: Held Hostage by Heritage is the true story of Diana, a survivor. It tells of her struggle to free herself from the bondage of her authoritative European heritage and her account of a war-ridden childhood, Germany WWII. Her story compels the reader to examine issues from their own past. It ponders the question, “Can we be held prisoners within our own souls?” This book is about reconciling the past with the present in one’s life. A liberating experience, it spans continents and conflicts.
“Diana did not know there was a tomorrow. She said her prayers at night, and did not expect to wake up in the morning. ‘If I should die before I wake…’ She never taught her children this prayer. It gave her the chills ever after.”
Diana’s story is meant to inspire the reader to ask questions on their own. It resonates with the strength one can find in the midst of adversity, challenges and despair. It’s about forging forward despite all odds, fighting for identity and freedom from a heritage that holds one hostage, as well as the chains within ones soul.
Most of us are descendants from other countries and century-old cultures, with scars and stigmas, with imprints of wars and limited choices. This story, which follows Diana for a lifetime, can be a healing experience, and a voice for many that could never speak of their most hurtful secrets. It unmasks sacred convents, religion, the ‘Good’ and the ‘Holy’, abandonment, rape, betrayal, abusive relationships, and more.
Despite subject matters that are painful to comprehend and hard to read about, this book effectively captures the reader’s heart. This book was written with the intention to help the reader find strength and resolve, courage, trust in free choices, and a better tomorrow.
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Money Doesn’t Talk, It Kills : Richard Starks
Money Doesn’t Talk, It Kills is a fast-paced crime thriller about money and the twin emotions, fear and greed, that surround it. Mark Slater is a university professor turned stock-market analyst – 46 years old, happily married, with two kids in college.
From a fellow analyst, he learns of an upcoming takeover that would allow him to make a lot of money. But to cash in he would need to break the law. And that is something Mark is sure he’d never do.
Events, however, works against him, and when Mark meets a college friend he hasn’t seen in twenty years, he gives in to temptation and commits the crime of insider trading.
Too late, he realizes he has made a terrible mistake. He has put at risk everything he holds dear – his job, his family, his freedom, and his self-respect.
Mark just wants his old life back. But his college friend has other ideas. He blackmails Mark into taking part in the theft of ten million dollars, drawing him into a violent and criminal world.
Mark’s only way out is to return the stolen millions to their rightful owner. But first, he must outwit his blackmailer – and then overcome the unexpected opposition of his wife.
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Callaghan’s Rescue : Sherri Storey
Just picked up for a major motion picture deal. Nash was still in disbelief. This documentary that he had decided to make, had just been a whim, an excuse to follow Calla back to Sierra Leone. He had never imagined just how big this project would become when he had first embarked on it, how life-altering. And now he was returning, for a second time, to finish what he had started, not willing to accept the soul-crushing rejection, not able to return to his life of self-indulgence.
He was one of Hollywood’s biggest actors. He was rich and famous…and utterly miserable. All it took was returning home for a family wedding to realize just what his life was missing; her – Calla. She was the girl he had never got over, his best friend’s girl. And they had been far too young to deal with the mistakes they had made, the broken hearts, the harsh lessons… the tragedy.
Calla hasn’t been home in years, and returning for her sister’s wedding has only served to remind her why she continues to devote her life to such selfless work as a doctor in the struggling but beautiful country of Sierra Leone. The past still haunts her, the guilt of her actions so long ago still burdens her. She made a promise at 18, after that fateful night, to spend her life making a difference, making up for a life lost too soon.
Using the documentary as a guise, Nash follows her back to Freetown. But he is unprepared for the lesson in humility that awaits him from the wonderful, impoverished people there. Is it possible to find love in a place so filled with suffering and hopelessness? Can they find themselves in a country so lost?
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Guns of Perdition (The Armageddon Showdown Book 1) : Jessica Bakkers
IT TAKES GRACE TO HUNT WHEN IT’S DARKSOME
Jessie expects he’ll be forever cleaning up after the cowpokes of the Bad Hoss Saloon. That’s until the day a drifter strides through the doors, and blows away a blood-sucking demon, along with Jessie’s belief in an everyday world. Jessie is captivated by the enigmatic Grace with her pearl-handled revolvers and wolf companion. He throws in his normal life and follows her across the Wild West, as she hunts down and slays the evil creatures that roam the frontier.
Along the way, they seek the aid of a Native American warrior, cross paths with a Cajun Queen, and encounter a small-town tycoon with a deadly hunger for gold. Animosity and distrust plague Grace and Jessie, and their strange group of allies, but they must put their differences behind them if they’re to have any hope of finding and defeating the frontier’s true evil, the Darksome Gunman.
“The Armageddon Showdown” is a dark-fantasy, weird western series of epic proportions, focusing on the age-old battle between good and evil, though in the Wild West, it’s not always clear just who is good and who is evil.
Join Grace Dyer and her band of miscreants as they battle demons and demi-gods, in the frontier’s deadliest conflict…the Armageddon Showdown.
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