Archive for November 5, 2024

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The Poseidon Project

by E. William Podojil

 

 

Genre: Mystery / Suspense / Thriller

Synopsis

The Poseidon Project is an international suspense thriller and the first book in The Herb Society Mysteries series

Molly Halloran and her friends have a secret past.  Their bucolic retirement is suddenly upended when Molly’s husband is abducted and held for a steep ransom.  Now she, her friends, her tech executive son, Lukas and his Air Force pilot boyfriend must race against the clock and travel halfway around the world to meet the kidnappers’ demands.  But when they learn why her husband has been abducted, they realize how high the stakes truly are.  Molly and her friends now must face their past in order to save the future.  But not only their futures; the world’s.

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Enjoy this peek inside:

The explosion was deafening. A huge fireball engulfed the Iveco box truck with a force that knocked Molly, Donna, Linda, and John off their feet. Having been already seated, Lukas instinctively shielded Taylor from the force of the blast that was over one hundred feet away. The explanation of the Hindenburg explosion his mom had referenced two days ago flashed through his mind. The hydrogen collection tank must have had a leak or breached from being overfilled. But unlike the Hindenburg, there was not a zeppelin-sized supply of hydrogen on the Demeter unit, or what was left of it. The explosion was sudden, strong, and brief. The flames quickly burned through the truck’s cargo area, then slowly burned the embers of what little was left. The truck was destroyed, as was Demeter. Zip- Tie’s blackened remains smoldered on the ground, about ten feet from the blast.

Betty and Patrick stood at the top of the terrace waving their arms and appeared to be yelling something. Lukas could not hear much other than the ringing in his ears, and he assumed the rest of the group was partially deaf as they struggled to get to their feet. Lukas had shielded Taylor’s body, and his hearing appeared to be unaffected. Taylor kissed Lukas on the cheek and mouthed Thank you. Or at least Lukas thought he said it silently.

Betty held the fourth Glock in her hand and ran toward the group to help them ascend the terrace. “We’ve gotta get out of here!” she yelled, hoping their damaged ears could hear her. She knew it was only a few minutes before the Dubai police came to investigate the source of the explosion in the city center.

“Where is Malik?” Betty asked as John, Donna, and Molly rubbed their ears, hoping to regain their hearing.

“He ran that way.” Taylor pointed in the direction of the Burj Khalifa. “I saw him for an instant right after the blast.”

Patrick raced toward the group. “Police are on their way. I hear the sirens. Let’s go, everybody!” Patrick and Taylor, both injured, were able to shepherd the group up to the Sprinter van, get in, and buckle up for what was going to be a quick getaway.

Betty slammed on the accelerator, and the van lurched forward. She could see the flashing police lights about a quarter of a mile to her right. She turned left, hoping to avoid them. “Patrick, I need you to navigate! I don’t know where I am!” Betty yelled with a tinge of panic in her voice. Patrick stood up and sat in the passenger seat to help navigate.

Taylor quickly dialed his daughter. She answered on the first ring tone. “Dad, where are you?”

“Get the Goose ready. We’ll be there in—” He looked at Patrick, who held up his hands with fingers extended. “—ten to fifteen minutes. Please clear a take- off slot for us in twenty-five minutes from now.”

“Got it, Dad. Drive safely.”

Tory hung up as Betty slalomed quickly through.

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About Author E. William Podojil:

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  1. William Podojil has worked as a writer, advisor and  international business executive while living in the Netherlands and the United States. He studied screenwriting at UCLA. His first novel, The Tenth Man, was published in 2004, by Haworth Press.  His latest novel, The Poseidon Project, will be published by Wild Rose Press in August, 2024 as the first book in the Herb Society Mysteries series.

Podojil currently resides in Northeast Ohio with his husband and three sons. He travels extensively and writes about his experiences on his website www.ewpodojil.com.

Author Links: Facebook / Twitter / Instagram

 

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Hannah’s Pony Twist (Dream Pony Riders)
by Susan Count

 


Hannah’s Pony Twist (Dream Pony Riders)
Middle-Grade Horse Novel
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 8 – 12 years
6th in Series
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Hastings Creations Group (October 8, 2024)
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 190 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1952371201
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1952371202
Digital ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0DGS287C7

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Will what the pony needs break Hannah’s heart?

Freckles can’t be convinced to trot sometimes, and even though that’s fine with Hannah, she suspects something must be wrong with the pony. The barn manager thinks it’s time to retire him, so the vet is called and tests are run.

But Hannah enjoys being with Freckles even if they only walk down the trails.
She ignores the facts. When all her efforts to help him fail, she tries desperately to write a happy ending to her pony story.

Will she have to put on her big girl breeches and let Freckles take his own trail, or is she the real problem?

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Riding into the forest was like stepping into a magical wonderland. Hannah tilted her head back to enjoy the activity in the tree canopy. A cardinal family chattered and fluttered through the branches. “What’s your story today? Do you worry about anything? Life for you is finding something to eat and not get eaten.”

“You talking to me ’cause I can’t hear you?” As Grace trotted up beside them, her ponytail bounced on her back.

“Just wondering if the birds could write a story, what it would be.”

“They spend their day hunting for food. It would be a boring story. Imagine—I flew to the ground and ate a bug. Then I flew to my branch and looked for another bug.” Grace used her most dramatic voice.

“But then! A mean cat leapt from the brush, and I narrowly escaped with my life.” Hannah wiggled about in the saddle. “Now, it’s not boring.”

“No. It’s still boring and very short.” Grace urged Preacher to walk out, and in two strides, he was in the lead.

“I signed up for writing composition this term, so maybe I’ll learn how to write more interesting stories.”

Grace called over her shoulder. “You’re going to make me read them all, aren’t you?”

“Oh, would you?” Hannah mocked. A moment later, she felt herself falling. She threw her arms around her pony’s neck. She heaved a deep breath and righted herself in the saddle. Were her eyes closed just now? Did Grace notice? Grace seemed occupied with her pony.

“He’s too nervous up front. I’m going to put him back behind Freckles again. Summer is just too short. I’m sad school is starting already.”

“It was our best summer ever. Me and Freckles. You and Preacher. I should write a story about our summer.”

“It would make a journal entry, but not a story. You know why?”

“You’re going to tell me so, go ahead.” Stopping short of rolling her eyes, Hannah repositioned the ball of her foot in the stirrup.

“Because nothing bad happened all summer—everything was perfect, great, wonderful, the best.”

“I get the idea, but I like good stories.”

“You mean, you like happy endings. Without terrible, bad things happening to your character, a story is boring.”

“I don’t see it that way. Anyway, I had no idea you knew so many story-writing rules.”

Grace puffed up her lungs with hot air. “I’m talented!”

“And humble.”

“Want to trot?”

“I’ll ask Freckles, but he’s not been wanting to lately. I’m happy to just walk.” Hannah gathered her reins and squeezed her legs against his side. When Freckles ignored her, she heaved a deep breath as she lightly flicked the persuader strap from one of his shoulders to the other. His head came up, and he began to trot without enthusiasm or energy.

Grace kept Preacher behind Freckles, but the trot faded away after a few strides. “Can’t he go any farther? This slow trot is so smooth. It’s great for Preacher to learn to trot that slow.”

“I don’t think he can. He can walk if he wants—I’m okay with it. I don’t feel like trotting either. Guess I’m kinda tired anyway.”

“Makes you wonder if he doesn’t feel good or if he hurts somewhere.”

“He’s fine. He’s never had much go. Remember when Abby told us about the time Glory disappeared? She tried to follow Glory but couldn’t get Freckles to trot for anything. Boy, was she mad. But that’s who he is.”

“Guess you’re right.”

“Isn’t that the best sound ever?” Hannah twisted in the saddle so she could see Grace.

“Sound?”

“You know. The ponies’ hooves on the ground. I love the thud they make. I love it on concrete too.”

Grace pulled on one rein and circled Preacher when he got too close to Freckles. “He’s going slower and slower. Let’s head back before Freckles needs a nap. Maybe I’ll ride Preacher in the round pen.”

Freckles wasn’t the only one who needed a nap. Hannah needed one too. She’d been asking and asking the pony to walk out, and he was having none of it. At least they were almost back to the barn. She was exhausted from pumping her legs and actively asking him to please walk. Then he stopped completely, and none of her urging could get him to take another step.

She slipped from the saddle and laid her head on his neck. “It’s okay, boy. I understand. I’m tired too. What do you say we just walk together?”

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About Susan Count

Susan Count writes for the joy and entertainment of young readers. She is an Amazon best-selling, award-winning author of the Dream Horse Adventures Series, Dream Pony Riders Series, and Texas Boys Adventures.

She prefers to create stories in a quiet zone. Out her window, her mind wanders through the forest and keeps her in a grateful, contented state of being. Susan writes at a fabulous antique desk that has secret compartments filled with memories, mysteries, and story ideas. As a member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators, American Christian Fiction Writers and Alliance for Independent Authors, she takes studying the craft of writing seriously.

Susan confesses to being overly fond of brownies, and horseback riding on forest trails. She is a lifelong equestrian and is owned by a Rocky Mountain Horse.

You are invited to saddle up and ride along. www. susancount.com

E-mail a comment: susancountauthor@yahoo.com Hearing from readers is a great delight and encourages
me to keep writing.

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I’m also on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susancountauthor/

And Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/susancount/

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TOUR PARTICIPANTS

October 29 – Jody’s Bookish Haven – SPOTLIGHT

October 30 – Literary Gold – SPOTLIGHT

October 30 – Sapphyria’s Book Reviews – SPOTLIGHT

October 31 – Christy’s Cozy Corners – AUTHOR INTERVIEW

November 1 – Maureen’s Musings – SPOTLIGHT

November 2 – Boys’ Mom Reads! – REVIEW

November 2 – Escape With Dollycas Into A Good Book – SPOTLIGHT

November 3 – Deal Sharing Aunt – SPOTLIGHT

November 4 – Reading, Writing & Stitch-Metic – AUTHOR INTERVIEW

November 5 – FUONLYKNEW – SPOTLIGHT WITH EXCERPT

November 5 – Celticlady’s Reviews – SPOTLIGHT

November 6 – Ruff Drafts – SPOTLIGHT WITH EXCERPT

November 7 – Reading Authors Network – SPOTLIGHT

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