Archive of Featured Authors

	Featured Author January 27, 2013 According to the book description, "A taut, action novel set in South Florida during the crime-ridden turbulent 1980's where a group of young and veteran police officers employ aggressive, unconventional methods on the midnight shift. This based on a true story event is written by a former city of Miami Police Officer offers the insider's view. The central character, Marcos Falcon, describes the adventures, mishaps, risks, dangers, and the bizarre and often humorous wild antics of the close-knit crew all entwined with the realities of fighting crime and violence. From the time of the academy to patrol, riots and multi-million dollar drug rip-off the exploits of the Renegade Crew are boundless."
	Featured Author January 26, 2013 According to the book description, "The story describes the journey of one man through 30 years of martial arts training. From the first karate class with a newly arrived Japanese instructor in 1971, he goes on to study with eminent martial artist of today. Among them are, Toyotaro Miyazaki, the nationally rated competitor of the 60s and 70s described by Chuck Norris as one of his toughest opponents, and Ken Ogawa one of the toughest fighters to come out of Morio Higaonnas Yoyogi dojo. The other instructors are Kiyoshi Yamazaki, trainer and choreographer for Arnold Schwarzenegger in the Conan movies and Joko Ninomiya, All Japan Kyokushin Champion and creator of the Sabaki Challenge tournament. Memorable moments depict meetings at the AAU Nationals with notables as Billy Blanks, Mr. Tae Bo, and Chuck Merriman. As a young student in the traditional Shotokan system, this narrative chronicles the transition to the eclectic modern training methods. This evolution the result of hard-earned lessons in real life encounters while working as a Miami Police Officer on the mid-night shift."
	Featured Author January 22, 2013   According to the book description, "A dark, moonless night conceals a terrible murder!  One of the citys leading sports heroes is found dead on one of the citys worst streets and its up to two of Bay Citys leading detectives to track down the killer. What these two officers will learn is that nothing is what it appears. As clues are uncovered and the mystery unravels all that they believe they begin to question. Its a race against time to see that justice is served."
	Featured Author January 21, 2013 According to the book description, "Angels of Darkness 'Ordinary women most amazing like yourself." Women tourists are surrounded by terrorists in the Colombian jungle. The only way to survive is to fight. They learn how from Army Green Berets. Women who thought themselves weak become strong. These are not fearless amazons. Ordinary women find the courage in their hearts to meet a terrible challenge. Like steel, they became strong in the fire of war. When a woman finishes Angels of Darkness, she will say, 'I could do that if I had to."
	Featured Author January 20, 2013 According to the book description, "When Cops Kill takes you through an officer involved shooting and the years after. What does it mean to be sued as a law enforcement officer? What will happen during the internal affairs investigation? Should you speak with the homicide division? Will the state licensing agency investigate as well? How will you handle the media coverage and public attention? Lance removes the fear of the unknown and replaces that fear with the power that comes from knowledge and understanding."
	Featured Author January 19, 2013 According to the book description, "Anyone who is a manager, supervisor, leader, or involved with human-relations issues needs to read this book, and learn from these truculent life lessons and use them for future reference. Are you willing to take the ethical challenge?"
	Featured Author January 13, 2013 According to the book description, "This book is about a soldier's soldier that provided over half a century of unique leadership and innovation of Military Communications for the Warfighter that included digitalization of the battlefield. General McKnight's total dedication for improving our nations education level through science, technology, engineering and math (STEM)programs has been unprecedented. This is a terrific true-life adventure of a world class soldier and citizen. --Honorable John G. Grimes, former Asst. Sec. of Defense and Senior Director White House Security Council LTG Mac McKnight is a U.S. Army Signal Corps icon and a recognized leader in the Joint community. His hallmarks are his plain talk, integrity, finding a way and championing education. Young readers will find this interesting journey a fun read with a bonus of lessons in adventure, persistence and turning challenge into success. Older readers will identify with and relive the excitement that comes with new assignments, accomplishments and insights gained. --Lt. Gen. Peter A. Kind (USA-Ret), Former Chief of Signal From Pigeons to Tweets captures not only a remarkable career of unparalleled accomplishments by a great man and great leader, but multiple generations of evolution and revolution in military communications and information systems as well. Mac had the good fortune to live in interesting times as dramatic changes in warfare, technology and the laws of commerce all converged to create enormous challenges as well as opportunities for the military. These are the circumstances that allow great leaders to emerge if they have both the vision and the ability to bring that vision to reality. Such is the case with Mac McKnight. This book takes the reader through his personal journey, and through Mac's eyes we track the rapidly shifting technological world and how he shaped the Army s and the DoD's accommodation to those changes. This is far more than a military memoir. It is a history of change management from which leaders and managers from all walks of can take away useful lessons. --Maj. Gen. Alan B. Salisbury,(USA- ret), Chairman and CEO Code of Support Foundation"
	Featured Author January 12, 2013 According to the book description, "In the pitch-black cargo hole of the Pakistani airline freighter crossing the Atlantic, a wooden crate filled with levers for a weaving machine also had another object buried inside. If it makes it to its delivery point, an American city would become uninhabitable for a century. In this chilling thriller, Retribution is more than the story of a deep-cover mission to stop a terrorist with a core stolen from an Islamabad nuclear weapon. Here, the operative does much more to flush out the target than a hunt and chase. He becomes a carrier of a highly contagious strain of a deadly disease. In this oh so authentic story, author Andy Harp draws upon his experiences as a Marine who has served across the globe to create a uniquely real novel filled with breakneck thrills and plot twists. With action that flies from New York to London, from Peshawar deep into the mountains of the Hindu Kush, and from Islamabad to Chicago, Retribution weaves political conspiracy and a perilous, intelligence operation, hi-tech military technology and deadly current events, all with the crucible of a determined Jason Bourne like character in conflict with just as determined a killer, into a classic mission thriller that delivers the kind of nail-biting suspense, realism and a kicker surprise at the end that is in the style of Ludlum, and the best of Thor and Flynn. The story is engrossing, the hero is remarkable, and the personal cost he pays for both his survival and success changes the man."
	Featured Author January 11, 2013 According to the book description, "By avoiding the pitfalls of the Seven Deadly Sins and embracing the Seven Heavenly Virtues, leaders can modify their 'rules of behavior' and become imminently successful. It is a choice. One road leads to a balanced, purposeful path of successful leadership while the other spirals downward to chaos. One brings harmony, the other discord. Which road do you want to take? There are two things you should to do to become a successful leader. One is to act like a leader, and the other is to take the steps to become a leader. Leadership Basics will help you accomplish both. This unique guide will teach you to conquer the Seven Deadly Sins pride, envy, wrath, sloth, greed, gluttony, and lust by using the seven heavenly virtues humility, kindness, patience, diligence, charity, temperance, and chastity. Through specific examples and helpful advice, you'll learn what a leader looks like and the simple steps to get there. You hold in your heart all the traits you need to be an effective leader, and you hold in your hands an inspirational, comprehensive guide to Leadership Basics to draw those traits out. What are you waiting for?"
	Featured Author January 8, 2013 According to the book description, "U.S. Marine Lieutenant Tom Flanagan is serving as an infantry platoon leader in Vietnam during the 1968 Tet Offensive. Meanwhile, on the other side of the world, his sister Kate works on the staff of Sen. Robert F. Kennedy as RFK begins his ill-fated quest for the presidency. The brother and sister are estranged and their reconciliation, along with Tom's own survival in combat, becomes uncertain. Shall Never See So Much is a story of heroism, tragedy, and triumph. Shall Never See So Much has been selected by the Military Writers Society of America as a 2011 Gold Medal winner in its category of Historical Fiction - Chronicle Shall Never See So Much has been selected by Readers Favorite as a 2010 Bronze Award winner in its category of Fiction-Historical/Cultural."
	Featured Author January 7, 2013 According to the book description, "U.S. Marine Lieutenant Tom Flanagan is serving as an infantry platoon leader in Vietnam during the 1968 Tet Offensive. Meanwhile, on the other side of the world, his sister Kate works on the staff of Sen. Robert F. Kennedy as RFK begins his ill-fated quest for the presidency. The brother and sister are estranged and their reconciliation, along with Tom's own survival in combat, becomes uncertain. Shall Never See So Much is a story of heroism, tragedy, and triumph.  Shall Never See So Much has been selected by the Military Writers Society of America as a 2011 Gold Medal winner in its category of Historical Fiction - Chronicle Shall Never See So Much has been selected by Readers Favorite as a 2010 Bronze Award winner in its category of Fiction-Historical/Cultural."
	Featured Author January 6, 2013 According to the book description, "Keep your friends close, and your enemies closer... The Old Man is dead. Langdon Elerbeethe chairman and founder of Elerbee Engineeringhas been struck down by cancer, and the multi-million dollar company that bears his name has devolved into clandestine corporate infighting. The company president, Jeff Wylie, has kept the old mans illness a secret, so no one but Wylie is prepared to exploit the power vacuum created by Elerbees death. Now, Wylie is quietly pulling strings and making backdoor deals to consolidate his own position at the top of the pyramid. Dave Paige is a young gun. A regional vice president at age forty-two, hes one of the companys rising stars. He believes in playing the game the way that Elerbee himself had played it: with loyalty, integrity, and a personal devotion to excellence. He suddenly finds himself going head-to-head with corporate backstabbers who will pull every dirty trick in the book to achieve their own short-sighted goals. Dave isnt just fighting for his job, or the millions of dollars at stake, or even for the company he has grown to love. Hes fighting for the soul of corporate America, and no one is guarding his back."
	Featured Author January 2, 2013 According to the book description, "It's spring in Washington, DC - a beautiful time of year in the nation's capital, yet its citizens are uneasy. Their heightened restlessness is reminiscent of the recent 9/11, sniper, and anthrax scares. But this time the enemy is a psychopathic killer responsible for the deaths of four local university co-eds - raping and murdering them using rituals practiced by the Thuggees, killers for the Goddess Kali who were responsible for the deaths of more than two million travelers in India in the 17th and 18th centuries. It's up to Lars Neilsen, a college professor and part-time sleuth, and his highly skilled Alpha Team to find out who is committing these atrocious murders. But Lars and his team are in for a few nasty surprises along the way."