Book Talk with Fran Lewis

Goodbye to the Dead: Brian Freeman

 

Detective Jonathan Stride's first wife, Cindy, died of cancer eight years ago, but her ghost hangs over Stride's relationship with current lover, and fellow detective, Serena Dial. When Serena witnesses a brutal murder outside a Duluth bar, she stumbles onto a case with roots that go all the way back to the last year of Cindy Stride's life.

 

At the time, Cindy and Stride were on opposite sides of a domestic murder investigation. Gorgeous, brilliant Janine Snow--a surgeon transplanted to Duluth from Texas--was the prime suspect in the shooting death of her husband. Cindy believed her friend Janine was innocent, but Stride thought all the evidence pointed to the surgeon--even though the gun was never found. Despite Cindy's attempts to help Janine, the case led to a high-profile murder trial in which Janine was convicted and sent to prison.

 

During the current investigation, Serena finds a gun used in the murder of a woman connected to an organized crime syndicate--a gun that turns out to be the same weapon used to kill Janine Snow's husband. Two unrelated cases years apart suddenly have a mysterious connection. As Stride investigates the possibility that human traffickers are targeting women in the Duluth port, he begins to question whether he made a terrible mistake eight years ago by putting an innocent woman in prison. And whether he will ever be able to make peace with the memory of his beloved wife and give his heart to Serena.

Join me when I talk with the author of THE CASE OF THE YELLOW DIAMONDS. Our favorite detective Sean Sean is back and want on your side. Sean Sean is back and better than ever. You heard me he is back but first he has to clean up the dead body he found on the floor of his office. Author Carl Brookins starts this novel off with a real twist as we learn that someone left a dead body for Sean Sean our star Private Investigator to find but first the facts of the case before we investigate the murder. Asked to investigate the disappearance of her Uncle, hoping to find out more about what happened to his plane by going back to Yap Island and protecting his new clients, Sean Sean stumbles on something even more deadly. Learning about the case, hoping to find out why this journey and the money it will cost sent their lawyer to them hoping he would turn them down for a special bonus, Sean Sean as a result becomes more enthralled in the case and decides to investigate it with the help of his girlfriend and lawyer, Catherine. Join the discussion and find out what happens when Sean Sean takes the spotlight as one of our favorite private detectives. Fran Lewis: Just reviews/MJ Magazine

 

 

 

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Jeff Buck is the police chief of a small town in Ohio. He is tough and will stop at nothing until the takes down those that are dealing drugs, guns and anything that will endanger the lives of the people of his small town. Listen while Jon Land and I discuss this groundbreaking book of how the death of a young boy started a chain reaction in this small town and in this police chief to take down Hells Angels and The Rock Machine gang members letting them know that this was not just a small town but one that would not tolerate their operations. Listen as he explains how the takedowns work, those involved and the intricate web that was created as Jon Land tells how the research was done, the book was created and about the final Takedown. Fran Lewis: MJ Magazine / Just reviews

From Thriller and Shamus Award winner Vincent Zandri comes a thriller that shows danger doesn't need to find you - because it's already right next door.

Sometimes fences make for nice neighbors. Other times they hide the evil within. Orchard Grove is a town like any other, with quiet neighborhoods and apple groves . . . though Ethan, the depressed screenplay writer, and his secretive wife, Susan, would tell you differently. So would the seductive serial killer living next door.

The apple trees are fertilized with evil, and the backyard fences aren’t enough to stop the manipulative mind games and dangerous lies. The lines between good and evil are blurred, and then erased, as Ethan does what it takes to survive. Orchard Grove is a thriller from a writer lauded as one of the very best working today, that will keep you turning pages long into the night. Join me for this exclusive interview the NYTImes author Vincent Zandri to talk about this outstanding novel. Fran Lewis: MJ Magazine

Dale Masterson runs a large law firm and is quite wealthy. Christine Larson works for him and is found dead. His business practices are in question when she delved too far into them someone wanted her silenced. But, it gets worse when Dale is found beaten to death in his mansion and his son Brandon is seen fleeing the the scene. Confessing to the murder that some think he did or did not commit we meet attorney Amanda Jaffe who is hired to defend a young man who is angry, unhappy and does not want her help. But, did he kill his father? Who killed Christine? What is really going on in this firm and what did she learn about their finances that got her killed? Join me when I interview Phillip Margolin and learn more about the definition or Violent Crimes. An ending that is right out of the news and a lawyer that will not give up until she has the answers and justice she wants.

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Join this diverse panel of authors and writers as we discuss the most popular villains in their novels that everyone would like more of and brought back. What would happen if the villain chose the story line for their next novel? About the the main character or star how would they feel taking a back seat? How would they try to take control and have their voices heard: If your main character chose your next major plot line what would it be? Plus much more. Join me as these amazing authors take center stage. Fran Lewis: MJ magazine

Literary Viewpoints welcomes author Dan Stone taking center stage.

Sometimes life can be very different from what we hoped and expect. At other times we learn that someone in our lives can help us find that we really are or want to be. Colm and Aidan are truly meant for each other but before they can learn that their destiny might be a one, there are many lessons to be learned and many unexpected directions and obstacles in their way. From the author of The Rest of Our Lives comes Ice On Fire. Colm and Aidan are elemental witches each having specific powers the opposite of the other. One can create a frost, ice storm or even freeze an entire town, scene or moment and turn it into something beautiful but cold. Whereas the other can light up a room, create an inferno or even a fire so tense it would take more than 10 firehouses to put it out.

The story centers on Aidan and Colm and perpetuating their bloodlines and how they are supposed to do that is where the intrigue and mystery lies. A book called the Gallagher Book related to Aidan’s family is at the center as we bring in his Aunt Lu who reveals it all but not at once. Gallagher witches have magical powers and a magical lineage as related by Colm our narrator who brings us the story in hi sown words. The sudden appearance of Aidan in his life was exhilarating, exciting and definitely electrifying. When these two are at full power on can create enough heat hotter than an inferno or five alarm five whereas the other and create an Arctic Blast.

This is one show that will keep you hot and cold and wanting more. Aidan and Colm; Learn more when I interview this great author. Fran Lewis: MJ Magazine

Join a panel of five authors who will discuss how they create their romance novels, their scenes and how they keep them within the limits of taste. Join me with Larry Farmer, Ann Yost, Marsha Casper Cook, Doris McCurry and Kathi Barton. Fran Lewis: MJ magazine

What would you do if you ran a funeral home and before you can bury the person that is dead you had to find out who killed them? Mamie Sus Preston died and her headstone says: I TOLD YO I WAS SICK. She was the richest woman in Sleepy Hollow, Kentucky, and also the biggest complainer of illnesses. But, someone killed her and covered it up and Emma Lee, who owns and runs the Eternal Slumber Funeral HOme, knows that because her ghost told it to her first hand. So, who killed her and why is she offerring big bucks to Emma Lee to find out? A Ghostly Murder: Tonya Kappes reveals the truth. Join me as we talk about her series and meet her wild and zany grandmother who just adds to the fun as Emma Lee and her sheriff boyfriend take on a deadly murderer.

Author Stephen Schwertley takes center stage with the second in his series this time Enemy in the Heartland is followed by Revenge Unleashed as nine members of a 13 member terrorist group are eliminated. Two are at the heart of this plot and only one will survive to carry it out. Just how will the President of the United States, Israel's Mossad agents, the FBI, CIA, Homeland Security and others fight and try and stop what is already in place. Dronemunitons is at the heart of the plot and their technology and abilty to create and produce drones to attack us is quite startling. Learn more when you join me for his discussion. WIth what is happening in the world this book teaches and explains why we must always stay aware and alert. Fran Lewis: Host