Book Talk with Fran Lewis

Gayle Lynds, Alan Jacobson, Steve Swertsley, Simon Gervais and Mike Tabman join host Fran Lewis to discuss how they create their novels and incorporate plots that include terrorist plots, terrorist organizations and keep the plot moving and authentic. Each one of these authors uses his/her real life experience and vocations to bring these plots to life. Join me and learn how they create their novels, decide on their story lines and keep readers glued to the print page. Fran Lewis: MJ Network

Sophie Maxwell Maxwell finds herself in the middle of a murder or so she thinks. Staying in her mother-in-laws home after marrying Will Maxwell she finda dead body in the wardrobe. But, this is just the start of her troubles as she cannot explain to the police exactly what happened to the body since it disappeared. Will is spending time in Atlanta working several cases. Sophie is tasked with the job of finding them permanent home. But, when faced with his real estate choice, his old girlfriend, Laura, Sophie just might spin out of control. Enter Faith Fairchild her childhood and great friend whose recipes are peppered throughout this delicious novel filled with tasty morsels and great recipes at the end that you can create yourself. Tom, Faith's minister husband, is considering leaving his Paris for another one and Faith is not thrilled. Added in their daughter Amy is being bullied by a girl in her school and her friends. But, when Will goes missing and it's linked to the case he is working on you won't believe who is behind it and the end result. THE BODY IN THE WARDROBE; don't miss this show.

On February 3, in the frigid winter of 1923, the Lituania arrives in Boston without announcment or fanfare on the deck. Among the immigrants on board are brothers Jacov and Reuven Sidowitz and their mother Ida. This is their story of survival, stuggling in the new world and how with the help of heir family they created a huge shoe industry and learned union politics, and the fun of eating bagels, enjoying burlesque and girls. Understand the time period World War II, the depression and follow their journeys. Each one seeking something else and the end result will surprise readers. Join me with author Janet S. Kleinman. Fran Lewis: Just Reviews/MJ Network/ MJ Magazine

The 14th Colony: Steve Berry

 

 

What happens if both the president and vice-president-elect die before taking the oath of office? The answer is far from certain?in fact, what follows would be nothing short of total political chaos.

Shot down over Siberia, ex-Justice Department agent Cotton Malone is forced into a fight for survival against Aleksandr Zorin, a man whose loyalty to the former Soviet Union has festered for decades into an intense hatred of the United States.

Before escaping, Malone learns that Zorin and another ex-KGB officer, this one a sleeper still embedded in the West, are headed overseas to Washington D.C. Inauguration Day?noon on January 20th?is only hours away. A flaw in the Constitution, and an even more flawed presidential succession act, have opened the door to disaster and Zorin intends to exploit both weaknesses to their fullest.

Armed with a weapon leftover from the Cold War, one long thought to be just a myth, Zorin plans to attack. He’s aided by a shocking secret hidden in the archives of America’s oldest fraternal organization?the Society of Cincinnati?a group that once lent out its military savvy to presidents, including helping to formulate three invasion plans of what was intended to be America’s 14th colony?Canada.

In a race against the clock that starts in the frozen extremes of Russia and ultimately ends at the White House itself, Malone must not only battle Zorin, he must also confront a crippling fear that he’s long denied, but which now jeopardizes everything. Steve Berry’s trademark mix of history and speculation is all here in this provocative new thriller.

There are some people who self-destruct at the slightest change in their environment, situations and pasts. Some cannot handle the fall out from situations that were traumatic or serious. Some are haunted by nightmares, memories of the past and deaths that they had no choice put to take part in and remember. Vietnam changed many men and coming home some faced traumas and nightmares that would change them drastically and the way they handled the world. Jackson Hurst was one who was a victim of the war, a man who now lives his life in a haze, or daze using different kinds of stimulants, drugs, smack, coke, heroine and anything that he can smoke or snort to make him forget the realities of the real world and live his life in a dense fog. But, coming home meant getting some type of a job to support his habit but when he gets angry or cannot handle a situation he gets violent and the menial job at the movie theater became a thing of the past. What happens when Aunt Camille demands that he get her daughter back. Was she really kidnapped. Join me when I interview JJ white and learn more about just what kind of Deviant Acts these characters perform

After the attacks in Paris the world was shook up and hoped that no other country would face another terrorist attack. Tuesday, March 22, would prove them wrong when Brussels was attacked in a train station and at an airport. thirty-one people dead and over 300 injured and the world is once again in turmoil as ISIS strikes once more. Former FBI agent Mike Tabman joins be me discuss these attacks, could they have been avoided, did anyone see the warning signs before, why was the mastermind of the Paris attacks released and sent to Belgium? What do we know of those terrorist still at large? How can this be stopped from happening again and what kind of security do the European countries have to implement to keep their people safe? These are just some of what will be discussed on this all important show. Join me in the chat room. Fran Lewis

Brian Moreland takes center stage.BLOOD SACRIFICES : FOUR STORIES FOR THOSE THAT LIKE TO EMBARK ON THE ROAD TO HORROR AS EACH OF THE FOUR STORIES WILL BRING YOU CHILLS. SHIVERS AND MORE.

All four stories are about revenge, retribution and the main characters finding a way out of the darkness and into the safety of the light. Certain crimes deserve punishment the author states and the decisions made by Daniel, Marty, Sarah, Dean, Casey and Meg will bear consequences that only they can decide are worth it at the end when choices are everything in this novel and the end results will create and cause more Blood Sacrifices.

Join us in the chat room. Ask your questions about his work, his stories and writing. Understand the meanings of Horror; Cult, Occult and Dark and enter the world of Brian Moreland.

Fran Lewis: Just Reviews/MJ Magazine

The Italian Divide: A Craig Page Thriller (Craig Page Thrillers)

When prominent Italian banker Frederico Castiglione is murdered in an apparent jewelry robbery gone wrong, things are not what they seem. Former CIA Director Craig Page is enjoying his new life as Italian race car driver Enrico Marino?but when he hears that his friend and sponsor has been found dead, he suspects foul play. Shortly after Castiglione’s death, Italian banker Andrew Goldoni is asked to sell?or else. When he refuses, his daughter goes missing.

Craig embarks on an investigation to solve the riddles underlying Castiglione’s murder and rescue Goldoni’s daughter, but the pieces don’t quite fit. The murderers are Russian, but the takeovers are based in China, and somehow Roberto Parelli, the Italian separatist candidate for President, is involved.

With the help of Elizabeth Crowder, CIA director Betty Richards, and director of EU Counter Terrorism Giuseppe, Craig discovers a complicated web of mysterious political and financial takeovers across Italy, all linked back to Craig’s sworn enemy, Zhou Yun, and Roberto Parelli.In The Italian Divide loyalties lie deep, dangerous alliances are made to be broken, and organized crime is omnipotent. Allan Topol’s latest Craig Page thriller is an electrifying foray into the world of international intrigue. Against blackmail, extortion, and treason, can Craig Page still prevail? Join me for this great discussion with this award winning five star author.

Simon Gervais will discuss with host Fran Lewis is background in law enforcement in Canada and how he relates his personal experiences in THIN BLACK LINE. What happens when you child and entire family are whipped out in just a few seconds? What happens when two terrorist attacks happen at the same time? How do Mike and Lisa's lives change as both are in danger, both put themselves on the line in order to stop another deadly attack.

Join us in the chat room with your questions. Fran Lewis: Host

The momentum builds up as the skaters enter the ring and they take their positions. The energy level rises and the adrenaline keeps pumping until the official start of the first race. Beginners have to start somewhere and the rink is not smooth but steep and the amount of laps numerous. Some had to skate for hours and others alternating hours among those that hoped to be chosen for a team. It’s not football, baseball or car racing it is my favorite sport growing up in the Bronx watching the skaters in the armory practice, warm-up and then take their spots: It’s Roller Derby and author Tim Patten brings it back to life honoring the amazing women skaters of the fifties.Roller Babes takes readers back to where it all began and we meet Lottie, Rebecca, Ruby and Carol who will help you learn the ropes, understand the competition and join in the jams as I talk with the author a former Roller Derby Star.

 

Fran Lewis: Just reviews, mj Magazine