"Da Nang Damned!" Cover

After I finished publishing "Death Is Never Pretty!" I decided to redesign the cover on "Da Nang Damned!" I borrowed the design from posters the Carroll County Library did for my book presentations. I like the new cover, even though the original one was based on a picture I took as we were boarding a C 141 for our flight to 'Nam'. What do you all think?

Release of "DEATH IS NEVER PRETTY!"

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It’s finally here! The long-awaited

release of ”Death Is Never Pretty!” The second book in the Rick O’Neil-Ted Troutman Adventure Series pits Rick and Ted against an international cartel of human traffickers.

The book is available on Amazon as an eBook or a paperback. Here is a link that will take you directly to Amazon & the book: Amazon 

If you purchase a copy from Amazon, please leave a comment after you have read the book. This book has been professionally edited and proofread however if you find major typos, miss spellings, etc, please send me an email rather than including them in the comment section. If you enjoy the book, please spread the word!

If you desire a signed copy, please send a check for $12.95 plus $2.50 for shipping to Pete Turner, 3850 Normandy Drive, 2C, Hampstead, MD 21074.

As before, profits from the sale of my books will go to Carroll County Veterans Independence Project. Carroll County Veterans Project Independence 

Thanks in advance for your support.

Pete Turner

Death Is Never Pretty Cover Problems

I finished all the edits/rewrites, but now I'm struggling with uploading my cover. The new cover was designed by my friend & fellow author Bill Fortin. Bill did a very professional job & I like the cover a lot. But Amazon keeps rejecting it for a variety of reasons. Most of the rejections are my fault, text extends to close to the edge of the page and the size of the image doesn't fit Amazon's template.

So have a little patience. I'll figure it out and the book will be available or about August 25th. I missed my publishing date by several months, but I think all my readers will be happy w/the book.

I'll also be releasing my book of poems at the same time. So stay tuned I'll have some promos and giveaways, especially for my loyal readers.

"Death Is Never Pretty!" Update

So, the last ten days have been busy. Finishing the edit of "Death Is Never Pretty!" , preparing and holding my book talk @ The Taneytown Library and so fore. I thought I share the steps I'm taking in order to get my paperback on Amazon.
1. I uploaded the ebook version of "Death Is Never Pretty!" as a Beta Version. So far I'm tending w/5 stars, but the book still needs revision.

2. Next, I ordered a Proof Version of the paperback, which I received a few days ago.

3. My chief editor, (My wife) & I have been going over the Proof, chapter by chapter, page by page, line by line, word by word. Whew! it's a long process & several times I've had to bite my tongue & put my ego away. However, her comments and corrections have been right on. Unfortunately, making these corrections and revisions tales time. I'm impatient to finish and print the book, but know that the time and energy spent now on revising will result in a better book.

Concerns Over Human Smuggling Across The Canadian-USA Border Grows

My new novel, "Death Is Never Pretty!" deals with human trafficking and transporting them across the Canadian Border. I just came across this article about such smuggling. Sometimes the truth is stranger than fiction!  "Death Is Never Pretty!" is available on Amazon $2.99 for the ebook. The paperback version should be available 7-10 days.https://authorcentral.amazon.com/gp/books

AP News https://tinyurl.com/ybfukqcy

Best Sales Day Ever On Amazon!

A big thanks to everyone who bought a copy of "Da Nang Damned!" or the ebook version of "Death Is Never Pretty!" Because of you, I had my best sales day ever on Amazon! Best of all Carroll County Veterans Independence Project is the big winner!

Remember if you buy a book, please, please, leave a comment. The ebook version of "Death Is Never Pretty!" is a Beta copy. I'm still having problems downloading the paperback version, so I haven't been able to preview a hard copy. Even though the book was professionally edited there still may be formatting errors. If you find any, instead of putting them in the comments, just send me a quick email.

 https://tinyurl.com/yc2t7ydj (Tiny URL Link to Amazon)

Thanks for all your support!

Pete

Strong Women: Part II

Ted's wife Ann plays a pivotal role in "Death Is Never Pretty!". As Ted wife, she plays a minor role in "Da Nang Damned!". But in the second novel of the O'Neil-Troutman Adventure series, she comes into her own. She's definitely isn't a meek, mild, little housewife, she's a fighter!

Ted taught Ann how to handle a firearm and as the wife of a sheriff she has occasion to use her weapon. Also, she uses her wits to get Ted, herself, and Special FBI Agent Roger Leblanc out of a tough situation. Her determination and quick thinking propel Ann to the forefront in "Death Is Never Pretty!" She evens embarrasses Ted by "running against him in the election for sheriff!

I think giving Ann a bigger more aggressive role gives depth to the book. I hope you'll agree that Ann deserved the role of a strong woman.