DROP OUT
When
the Twin Towers fell, Nathan Cruz saved the lives of dozens of strangers but the
one life he could not save was that of his pregnant fiancé. Wrecked with
survivor’s guilt and unresolved goodbyes, Nathan drops out of society where he
lives self-sufficiently on a houseboat in Florida .
A
twist of fate lands him into the home of Miriam Kanter, a young, fiercely
independent woman with a shocking secret. Alone together in the midst of a
raging hurricane, Nathan discloses the nearly unbearable sorrows of his past
and finds strength to piece his shattered life back together. Being with
Miriam, he feels the connection he’d been missing, stirring up feelings buried
long ago. But will Miriam’s own life cut short and plunge Nathan back into his
world of reclusive isolation?
DEGENERATES
Brutal slaying in the quiet
suburbs of Philadelphia have detective Aaron Miller on edge. Residents are readily
falling victim to a cold-blooded serial killer who is absolutely vicious,
torturing and murdering at random and for sport. As pressure mounts to stop
this psychopath, Aaron becomes increasingly frustrated by the lack of evidence.
As his own life begins to unravel, a chance encounter leads him to interview
the employees of City Café. He notices the shadowy figure washing dishes in the
back. What happens next places the group in grave danger and leads them into a
horror that will change everything about their lives.
FROSTPROOF
On
a winter night in 2009, Niles Goodman risked his life to try and save a woman
and her newborn infant from a terrible car accident, seriously burning his
hands in the attempt. The injuries left him unable to work and the financial
strain is taking a heavy toll on his marriage. Enter Cody Larson and the
promise of 1.5 million dollars if Niles chauffeurs him to Seattle to retrieve a dead drug dealer’s buried cash and narcotics. What
entails is a weeklong trip into madness as Cody kills indiscriminately, and
then after each murder explains his philosophy behind the slaughter. He calls
it the frostproof. He believes he is the Antichrist and will soon rule the
world, until their hellish journey takes an unexpected turn.
Neil OstroffI’m an author of dark, noir thrillers, romance thrillers, and middle grade sci/fi and paranormal novels. I was raised in a rural town outside of Philadelphia and have been a published author for more than twenty years. My science fiction and fantasy stories have appeared in numerous presses, zines, and websites. I have several published novels available at all online booksellers. I am an avid boater, gardener, and poker player when not working on my novels.
ALWAYS WRITING
A blog about the writing life, making it as an indie author, and showcasing the books I write.
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A self help guide by Amy Mah (Vampire) for teenage vampire girls, the guide is fully illustrated by manga Artist Heby and is written in an easy to follow A - Z format explaining everything a teenage vampire girl would need to know about living life as a modern Vampire. What is fashionable to wear when eating out? Fang maintenance & how to keep your claws sharp. Should you let a boy bite you on the first date? Easy to understand clear advice is given to every day problems Example: When you get an urge to bite: We all get those normal urges to bite things, and I must point out it is very normal, Claws are all well and good in a fight but a bite gives the extra advantage of getting a refreshing drink at the same time. Lots of girls worry about showing their Fangs in public believing that to show your fangs is rude, but don't be shy they can be a girls greatest asset (ok second greatest asset) if a boy is being rude to you, don't just snarl at him, just bite him! You are a vampire why do you think you have sharp teeth if not for sinking them into a boy that is being rude to you.
Today's world is difficult for everyone, especially teenagers. They face the stresses of school, deciding whom to date, and the biggie of sex, just to name a few. Imagine all of those things ten times worse, and you might get an idea of what it's like being a living, breathing teenage vampire. At last, the world can read about the life of a girl with good teeth, her problems with strong sunlight that gave her spots, and the sunblock that made her hair go yucky and produced more spots. Yes, sunlight was dangerous, as she could be the first teenager in history to die from terminal acne! In her everyday life, older vampires expected her to walk about at night in the traditional female uniform, a see-through, 18th-century nightdress, without undies! Well, this female vampire knew why the cold winds blowing along the corridors were called, "male winds," so she wore her see-through nightdress over jeans and a very thick jumper. To be sure that people would still know she was a vampire, the jumper had a very large, pink bat on it. And as to guys, well, it was normal for a girl to dream about guys; she just wished the dreams could have involved chocolates and holding hands, not leaping out at someone, ripping off his shirt, and demanding to know what blood type he was (at least not on the first date).
Review of Vampire by Amy Mah
Since the author of this unusual and humorous book is herself unusual and a bit off the charts, I am doing something a little different with this review. Of course, I mean that in the most loving way. You don't doubt me, do you, Mistress Amelia? I think it is necessary to give a brief account of how our Amy sees herself and her writing. This is borrowed from Amy's blog with some minor editing on my part. Clears throat!
Below you will find the full color illustrated version of Vampire by Amy Mah. The edition that I read was the first printing and was not illustrated. Since I love the new version, I have decided to share that with you.
Vampire
Amy Mah
Reardon Publishing
ISBN 9781874192619
This is not your typical vampire story where vampires are jumping in bed with humans or are entangled with werewolves for one reason or another. This is the story of a teenage vampire who is just trying to survive in her day to day existence. It is humorous and will make you laugh out loud when Amy is just being her own unique self. She has a way with words that is like no other. This book gives us insight as to how how Amy meets her boyfriend Max and becomes best friends with his sister Ice, who were introduced in her first book. Amy is so outrageous that you can't help fall in love with her. I'm sure she would have something to say about that... No matter! The book is a delight and if you are into the strange and unusual, you must get your copy and see for yourself. You better get a copy unless you want to hear from the author. She has her own version of bending you to her will. In all seriousness, get your copy, it is a great book.
Disclosure: I received a copy from the publisher for reviewing purposes.
I give Vampire 5 out of 5 stars
Links:
www.fangsrule.com/buy.htm and can be found on the amazon US and UK sites.
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