Book Talk with Fran Lewis

One Man: Andrew Gross: Takes the spotlight as we talk about the real life incident that set him in motion to write this heartwrenching story based on real life.

Death camps bring back memories that will haunt the survivors forever. The screams, the flesh burning in the ovens as millions were marched to their deaths in a place that no one wants to revisit or see Auschwitz, Poland a place that my grandmother described to me in detail as she was one of the lucky ones to survive but the lasting effects were permanent. One man named Alfred Mendl, his wife and daughtere were sent there as the SS officers marched them to their deaths, he was spared to become part of their plan because of his mind and his work. But, the papers that they were given were burned and told they were forgeries just for the sake of folly of these sadistic men. Alfred Mendl, a professor at the Polish University watched his wife and daughter disappear and he became for appearances just another tortured prisoner. But, he was useful to the Germans and to stay alive he complied because he was fluent in the language. A respected physicist in a place where who you were did not matter and what you new counted even less. He and one other have information that only one other person employed by the Nazi’s war machine has and these two men create a plan and their escape just might save others.This novel takes place in two different time periods as we bring it to the present and meet Captain Peter Strauss working for the Office of Strategic Services an American spy agency. He is Jewish and has spent countless time trying to find Mendl and bring him out of the camp to safety. Fran Lewis: MJ Magazine: this book will let you know that the HOLOCAUST Really did happen.

The Veritas Deception

 

Damon Crosse is the villain in this novel. Some might admire him, as he is strong, cunning, and maniacal. His sinister demeanor, his countenance and his baritone voice resound wherever he is and echo the meaning of what he wants others to understand. Fear, hate, revenge, abuse, torture and whatever means he needs to use including blackmail and murder serves his purpose in life. Creating a world where you fit in or not is part of his goal. Only those that are worthy of life, that can match up to his standards will be allowed to survive. What he has created and the victims at his disposal will not only leave you wondering if this is a figment of the author’s creative imagination or real life. Damon Crosse is just his facade his persona one that the public sees and the companies he runs are just a hint of what he’s about. The people living under his many roofs, the vaccine he intends to alter and create will change the course of medicine, the outcome of incurable diseases and possibly turn goodness into evil. But, how you ask and why? As the author reveals his intentions and takes us back to where it all began we meet him many years in the past as his work has just begun and then in the present where he continues to reign over people who are his pawns, puppets and who think that they can take him down. Damon Crosse is more than evil and his motives are not greed, selfishness or money: POWER! That’s everything to him and creating a person, a child in his name using his DNA in a unique way hoping to someday leave it all to this unknown and unsuspecting young person to rule his empire and the world. What will happen if all goodness is erased from all humans? What will happen if corruption, greed, death, euthanasia, abortion and assisted death become the norm?

Join me for the discussion about this outstanding. Fran Lewis

Welcome Diane Saxton the author of Peregrine Island:

Peregrine Island: Diane Saxton

Imagine finding out that a painting hanging on your wall for many years is worth millions. Dusty, old, and yet the paint itself looking pristine you decide to find out its worth. It is the story of Winter, Elise and Peda three women who have inherited this painting thinking it was created and painted by Simon Crandor. Each character is portrayed separately and depicted quite vividly as the author allows readers to hear the thoughts and feelings of each one beginning with Winter Peregrine, living on a private island on the Long Island Sound with her daughter Elsie, not very close or caring about her, her granddaughter, Peda who seems closer to her than her own mother and two art experts who make their way into her home, creating havoc, appearing to appraise the painting a family heirloom and present a front that will make readers wonder just what they are really hoping to do. The painting appears to be one that few have ever viewed or scene and one of the few the author relates privately held Crandors. The two experts are the painter’s grandsons, Hamlet or Ham and an art expert who are duty bound to find out what the piece is worth and if it is authentic. As you join them taking apart the frame within this painting they find hidden documents and other paintings. How they got there is a mystery? Why another mystery? Who will profit? Who will lose when the truth comes out?

Literary viewpoints welcomes Robert Dugoni and spotlights his new release: INTO THE CLEARING: NYTIMES BEST SELLING AUTHOR OF the new Tracy Crosswhite series and Jury Master, Wrongful Death and hailed the undisputed KING OF THRILLER: This will be an excitng and fantastic interview.

IN THE CLEARING:  Robert Dugoni.

Closure is something everyone needs whether it's a relationship that has gone south, a job that they have gotten fired from or in this case the truth behind a death. Sometimes what appears to be the cause of death or the result of a situation may look like one thing on the surface but when you scratch beneath the dust, mud, dirt, grass and dig down into the deepest layer of earth you might find the truth. A young 17-year-old girl named Kimi Kansaket is missing after working her shift at the Columbia Diner. Kimi was a senior in high school with a bright future as a track star and dated a young man named Tommy Moore. But, when she does not return home from her shift at the diner her parents became concerned and called it in to law enforcement. The year is 1976 as the author flashes back to the investigation, how it started and the fact that her body was found at the bottom of a river and according to the autopsy her death was declared a suicide. Secrets, Lies, betrayals and teens that will forever live and relive what happened to  KImi but will Tracy survive or will someone stop her before the truth comes out. Enter the CLEARING Where nothing grows at your own risk and find out if Tracy keeps her word the family of this young girl or will she be next? Fran Lewis: JUST REVIEWS/MJ MAGAZINE

What happens when your memory is wiped out and you do not even know who you are? What happens when you wake up in a place called the Center and want to find out where you go from there? Emily wakes up and learns that her past has been wiped out yet she needs protection from it in the present. With a caregive that supposedly works for the Center named Clare she begins to assimlate back into society until something changes it all. Clare presents her with a Cross and the cross has some numbers imbeded in it. When all alone and going into town for supplies a young man named Luka befriends her and from there she will be on the run, a run for her life. Luka is not what or who he appears to be. Another man named Rohan claims he is there to protect her. A phone call to a man named Ivan refreshes some memory and places her in danger as she finds herself held captive by more than one person, on the run, no memories of the past and anyone near her is in danger. Learning that her mother and grandmother were decendants of a cold blooded killer makes her a progeny and a person the family of the victims want gone. Just who can she trust? What dangers will she face? Find out if she ever finds what everyone thinks she found and if the diary belonging to this decendant has the information to save her life and bring her memories back. Join me for this exclusive interview with Tosca Lee. Fran Lewis

Join me for this special edition of Speak Out with Fran Lewis and my special guest former FBI agent Michael Tabman when we discuss the Orlando Murders and talk about what really happened. We will discuss the events that led up to the murders, just who knew about what he was going to do and talk about the role each major law enforcement agency played and is playing now. Join me at ten eastern for this great discussion. Fran Lewis: MJ magazine

Idealistic and hopeful that she could muster the courage to take over Rachel Mast’s class for a short time, Rebecca Kinsinger never thought that this task or the one hour she would be with these students just might be the turning point of her life. Given the chance to take over a class at Charm Amish School, she cannot believe how difficult the task is and the way the students decided to act out instead of showing her the respect she deserved. This worked for a while until their teacher returned and the tide was changed and so was their behavior. But, although Rebecca seemed to think she failed at her job for the short time she should have realized that for the most part only one student continued to defy her when she finally took control. Before leaving the school Lilly Yoder and her Uncle Jacob come into the classroom for the first time. Lilly is apprehensive, not glad to be there and just thinks its only school. Having lost her parents and forced to leave her home she is resentful, unhappy and does not always follow her Uncle’s rules.Learn more when you join me for my interview with the author. Fran Lewis: MJ Magazine: Just reviews

Travis Baron never met his mother and all he has of her is a box of memories and a memorial at her gravesite. Finding a picture of her and getting to know her was his only way of trying to find out how she died. Claiming it was in a boating accident and that she had a boyfriend and a barge when into them and she drowned does not set with him. With his friend Mitch Malone they set out to find the truth at all costs even withstanding the wrath and abuse of his father, Big Frank. Just what really happened to Amanda Baron? Who will help him learn the truth? Join me to find out when I interview Robin Yocum.

Join me and Vincent Zandri when we talk about his new novel: When Shadows Come Nick is a complex character and he learns that his blindness might not be permanent yet he has to deal with it until his sight comes back: What obstacles does he face? What obstacles does he create for himself? How does he deal with his past?

The pieces fit together but the puzzle is quite complex as Nick has to face some harsh realities about himself: How does he relate to his past and how can he search for Grace when he’s not sure about anything? These and many other questions will be answered today on Literary Viewpoints with Fran Lewis and taking the spotlight: VINCENT ZANDRI

Assisting death is at the heart of this mystery/thriller by author Steve Martini. Emma Brauer is sixty-three years old and has been accused of assisting the death of her father, Robert Brauer. Although he was quite ill and was suffering for a long time, he entered a hospital where he would spend his final days. Devoted to him and concerned for his welfare Emma took the initiative to place him somewhere she thought was safe. Paul Madriani and Harry Hinds have been hired by Emma to defend her and prove her innocent when the police decide she is guilty. But, before he died her father received a package containing a photo and a key, which she was told to place in his safety deposit box in the bank. Never questioning what it was nor did she ask who the mysterious caller was that haunted his waking hours and was threatening him without her knowing it.

Blood Flag: filled with historical events, compelling stories and a reminder that the holocaust really did happen. A flag filled with hate, fear, power, cruelty and a father who wanted it all at any cost.

Powerful, explosive and compelling: Steve Martini gets five golden stars for Blood Flag and a starred review.