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Code of Reanimation Blitz

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Spin-off of the Father of Contention series

 

Paranormal Thriller, Science Fiction, Horror

Date Published: 11-14-2023

 

 

Freedom is a state of mind.

Brigita Nowak has only ever wanted one thing—her freedom. Labelled
psychotic and committed to a mental institution at seventeen, she missed the
chance of a “normal” life. She never held a job, owned her own
place, or experienced love. Until now.

After awakening sprawled on the common room floor—the hospital in
ruins, the staff and patients missing—she realizes it’s her
chance to escape. Seeking sanctuary with her sister, she meets “the
boyfriend” Renner Scholz, a vile yet brilliant geneticist. He has
developed a bioweapon, the Code of Reanimation, destined to destroy the
world. Or so Brigita believes. She’s been seeing zombie hallucinations
as of late, a sure premonition of the highly contagious bioweapon getting
out of hand. Why the connection? Because the bioweapon reanimates dead
organisms into bloodthirsty killing machines.

Brigita has typically experienced death-based hallucinations, blamed on her
mental illness. She, however, always felt they were psychic premonitions.
Convinced that Renner intends to release the bioweapon at a public
fundraising event, she teams up with a handsome love interest to thwart the
catastrophe. But, as Brigita’s visions kick into hyperdrive and
timelines blur, she must determine which events are based on reality or
delusional constructs of her subconscious mind…

before it’s too late.

About the Author

Lanie Mores

Lanie Mores is the award-winning author of the science fiction and fantasy
book series, Father of Contention. She has an Honours Bachelor of Science
Degree, a Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology, and she is an active member
of the Canadian Authors Association. When she isn’t writing, you’ll find her
reading, binge-watching Netflix, baking, and slaughtering zombies and other
monsters on her Xbox. She lives in Ontario with her family and forever
barking fur babies, Batman and Petri.

 

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McMinnville Virtual Book Tour

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Science Fiction

Date Published: March 24, 2022

Publisher: MindStir Media

 

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Two photographs taken on a spring evening in 1950 that seem to show the
impossible-we are not alone. A thirteen-year-old girl disappears the same
evening, but returns thirty years later without aging a day. A dying
detective on the hunt for the answers to one mystery falls afoul of a more
profound mystery that calls into question all of human history and the
science on which the universe is based. McMinnville is the story of one
man’s coming to terms with his mortality and the inconceivable, while
falling in love for a second time, something he thought was
impossible.

Ray Baker is a retired NYPD detective, dying of cancer and dealing with the
crushing loneliness after the death of his wife. He wants to make the last
few months of his life count by traveling cross country to the places where
he grew up. Along the way, he stumbles upon a cold case that took place on
May 11, 1950, a few hundred yards from his childhood farm outside of
McMinnville, Oregon. At a little past seven in the evening on that day,
Evelyn Forsyth was feeding her rabbits when she looked up to see a craft
floating soundlessly toward her. She called for her husband, Glenn, to come
with his camera. Over a span of a few seconds, he took two photographs
before the craft tipped up on edge and sped away. That was the story that
appeared in the Telephone Register, McMinnville’s local paper under the
heading “At Long Last-Authentic Photographs Of Flying Saucer[?]” A
month later, the photographs were featured in the June edition of Life
Magazine. Were they real or a clever hoax? Ray takes it upon himself to
answer this question, applying his considerable detective skills. But in
doing so, he steps through the looking glass into a world that makes him
question everything. If that was not enough, he also discovers that there is
a clock and it is ticking down.

 

McMinnville is the first book in a trilogy that follows Ray Baker’s pursuit
of life, love, and the truth, which is most definitely out there.

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“I don’t know. I don’t know.” Henry pushed the car to go faster, looking in the rearview mirror. Houses sped by his window as he barreled down South Bridge Street, headlights cutting through the dusk.

 

“Can you see them? Oh, God. . . . please!” Debra was losing it, afraid to look around, eyes fixed on her rosary beads.

 

“Shut up!” Henry shouted. Then he realized his tone with his new bride. “Sorry, I don’t see anything . . .” Blackness.

 

What Henry Roberts remembered decades later as he sat homeless in a cardboard box in a city he did not recognize was something else.

 

The road was dappled with shadows and light. Trees formed a canopy above the road as he sped along in his brand new DeSoto. The setting sun threw shards of light through the passing trees. Debra sat next to him with her head on his shoulder. A warm breeze came through the window smelling of pine and juniper. Life was perfect.

 

The newlyweds had been on the road for nearly a week. California gave way to Oregon. The honeymoon in San Francisco now gave way to a drive through the lonely countryside outside McMinnville, Oregon. 

 

He first saw the rabbit from nearly a hundred yards away as the road turned round the bend. It walked on hind legs and stood around five feet tall. As the car drew closer, the rabbit slowed its walk, its swinging arms coming to a stop. It turned its head toward the oncoming car and grinned a grimacing smile that revealed a mass of gnarled teeth. It appeared to snarl.

 

Henry slammed on the brakes, and things began to move in slow motion. Then all sound stopped, except for the radio, which had been playing “Mule Train” moments before. Now all that came out of the dashboard was static. Walking outside the car but keeping pace with the moving vehicle was Debra. She had somehow gotten out of the car. “How’d she do that?” he thought. She was outpacing the car, which had to be going fifty. Her voice split the silence and the static. “Don’t worry, Henry. They won’t hurt you.”

 

On May 12, 1950, the police, acting on an anonymous tip, found the black DeSoto overturned and concealed in the bushes off the side of the country road. All indications pointed to a high-speed accident. Except, strangely, there were no skid marks on the road. No scuff marks on the tires. No signs of a rollover. Just a busted top and crushed windshield. And, no bodies.

About the Author

Derrick McCartney

Derrick McCartney was born in El Paso, Texas and grew up in Tennessee
before moving to the Washington, DC area. Despite a degree in Soviet and
East European studies, he made a name for himself as an expert on North
Korea. After a stint in the US Government, he has spent most of his career
in defense think tanks. He has published several books and articles on
international security affairs under his real name. This is his first work
of fiction.

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Science Fiction

Date Published: March 24, 2022

Publisher: MindStir Media

 

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Two photographs taken on a spring evening in 1950 that seem to show the
impossible-we are not alone. A thirteen-year-old girl disappears the same
evening, but returns thirty years later without aging a day. A dying
detective on the hunt for the answers to one mystery falls afoul of a more
profound mystery that calls into question all of human history and the
science on which the universe is based. McMinnville is the story of one
man’s coming to terms with his mortality and the inconceivable, while
falling in love for a second time, something he thought was
impossible.

Ray Baker is a retired NYPD detective, dying of cancer and dealing with the
crushing loneliness after the death of his wife. He wants to make the last
few months of his life count by traveling cross country to the places where
he grew up. Along the way, he stumbles upon a cold case that took place on
May 11, 1950, a few hundred yards from his childhood farm outside of
McMinnville, Oregon. At a little past seven in the evening on that day,
Evelyn Forsyth was feeding her rabbits when she looked up to see a craft
floating soundlessly toward her. She called for her husband, Glenn, to come
with his camera. Over a span of a few seconds, he took two photographs
before the craft tipped up on edge and sped away. That was the story that
appeared in the Telephone Register, McMinnville’s local paper under the
heading “At Long Last-Authentic Photographs Of Flying Saucer[?]” A
month later, the photographs were featured in the June edition of Life
Magazine. Were they real or a clever hoax? Ray takes it upon himself to
answer this question, applying his considerable detective skills. But in
doing so, he steps through the looking glass into a world that makes him
question everything. If that was not enough, he also discovers that there is
a clock and it is ticking down.

 

McMinnville is the first book in a trilogy that follows Ray Baker’s pursuit
of life, love, and the truth, which is most definitely out there.

About the Author

Derrick McCartney

Derrick McCartney was born in El Paso, Texas and grew up in Tennessee
before moving to the Washington, DC area. Despite a degree in Soviet and
East European studies, he made a name for himself as an expert on North
Korea. After a stint in the US Government, he has spent most of his career
in defense think tanks. He has published several books and articles on
international security affairs under his real name. This is his first work
of fiction.

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Status Report Blitz

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AI, Robotics and Healthcare in a Futuristic City

 

Science Fiction

Date Published: June 2023

 

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Could you picture yourself living in a city where AI and robotics are no
longer science fiction, but everyday reality?

 

Step into the mesmerizing world of “Status Report,” an
exhilarating thriller that transports you to a future smart city nestled
within the breathtaking landscapes of Northern Queensland, Australia. Brace
yourself for a heart-pounding journey through the labyrinthine corridors of
Quintomo Hospital, a beacon of cutting-edge technology and compassionate
healthcare.

In the year 2030, Quintomo Hospital stands as a shining testament to human
ingenuity and the boundless possibilities of advanced AI and robotics.
Within its ultra-modern walls, a harmonious dance unfolds between innovative
technology and the unwavering compassion of healthcare professionals,
forging a revolutionary approach to patient care that surpasses
imagination.

Yet, as the hospital harnesses the extraordinary power of AI and robotics
to transform lives, a storm of controversy looms on the horizon. Ethical
quandaries and concerns about privacy weave a sinister tapestry, threatening
to unravel the very fabric of this technological marvel. The clash between
human empathy and the relentless pursuit of progress hangs heavy in the air,
heightening the intrigue and setting the stage for an electrifying
showdown.

In the midst of this brewing tempest, Quintomo Hospital becomes the target
of a devastating cyberattack, thrusting the institution into a relentless
battle for survival. As the humanoid robot program faces suspension and
uncertainty looms, the indomitable spirit of the hospital’s staff shines
through, illuminating their path forward. Amidst the chaos, a remarkable
tale of resilience and determination unfolds, weaving a tapestry of suspense
and mystery.

 

Join the courageous healthcare professionals as they navigate treacherous
waters, unravelling the enigmatic threads of a conspiracy that threatens not
only the hospital but the very essence of their work. From the darkest
depths of the cyber underworld to the hallowed halls of Quintomo Hospital,
each step brings them closer to the heart-pounding truth.

“Status Report: AI, Robotics and Healthcare in a futuristic city”
immerses you in a world where trust is tested, alliances are forged, and the
line between man and machine blurs. With each turn of the page, anticipation
mounts, and the palpable excitement of an impending revelation propels you
forward. Prepare to be spellbound by the electrifying blend of suspense,
intrigue, and optimism that pulses through the veins of this extraordinary
novel.

Through captivating prose and deft storytelling, “Status Report: AI,
Robotics and Healthcare in a futuristic city” plunges you into an
extraordinary realm where humanity’s resilience and the limitless potential
of technology converge. Let your imagination soar as you join the remarkable
journey of Quintomo Hospital and its fearless leaders. The stakes are high,
the tension is palpable, and the outcome will leave you breathless.

Grab your copy today and get ready for a literary experience that will
redefine the boundaries of your imagination and ignite your sense of
wonder!

 

About the Author

David Ukiwe

David Ukiwe is a General Physician and Tech-entrepreneur. He is a fellow of
the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP). He is passionate about
using technology to improve productivity and well-being. David currently
serves as CEO and Co-Founder of Lectie, an events-focused interactive
calendar platform. He resides in Brisbane, Australia with his wife, Nnenna
and, their twin daughters, Nina and Sally.

 

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The Imposed Path Blitz

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The Gem Keepers Saga Book 1

 

Science Fiction

Date Published: 06-01-2023

Publisher: Gem Keeper Creations

 

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I’ve been called Hero, Protector, even an Angel. But to act in this
manner, there must be an act of brutal savagery. Sorrow, terror, pain is the
Hero’s experience. To be a Hero means to live in a nightmare.

My name is Emma, and this is my life now. I remember tales about heroes as
a kid; full of excitement and fantasy endings. But those are just stories.
When I got my powers they seemed exciting and fun; but then reality hit.
Cosmic war, invading alien fleets, and the Stone Keepers; these are my
reality. Those, and other atrocities caused by our own species, overshadow
the hero’s path. Atrocities I’m compelled to act upon, which
leave everlasting scars – others can’t see. Myself, my partner, and my
new friends, are the latest chosen as Gem Keepers. All of the Gem Keepers
before us have fallen to a powerful evil. Now, Earth is thrust into a
timeless war, against an unimaginable enemy. We must somehow unite our
world, or it will all be lost. The ones I love, those who bring me a sense
of happiness, will perish. I refuse to let this happen.

So call me a Hero, call me whatever you want. Just understand this was an
Imposed Path, and it’s just the beginning.

The Imposed Path is the first book in the Gem Keepers Saga. It follows Emma
through her eyes, as she and her new friends are forced into a cosmic war.
Powerful enemies, invading alien fleets, and the dark side of human nature;
is what she must face. Emma’s new found love, and friendships; will be her
strongest tools in overcoming these challenges. This series will dive into
the dark aftermath of Emma’s many experiences – the physical and
emotional impact of being a hero. Pain, sorrow, and terror fill this
journey; will love and friendship be enough. How much can a hero endure?
Will she be able to keep her promise to the one she loves, and Never Let
Go.

 

 

About the Author

Timothy M. David

Timothy M. David is a recently retired 24 year veteran. He is an avid
Sci-Fi and Comic Book fan, but enjoys horror fantasy and crime stories as
well. As a hobby he would write short stories, and came up with the idea for
the Gem Keepers Saga during his last overseas assignment. He enjoyed the
characters and story so much, he started writing his first novel. What was
expected to be a single novel, has now become an estimated seven part
series. He has many other stories he would like to convert to novels, and
make his author dream come true. He hopes people will enjoy his stories, and
become fans of his work.

 

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