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DID NOT FINISH Wins Big With The Critics

DID NOT FINISH has scored big with Kirkus, Library Journal and Publishers Weekly. Here’s what they said: Kirkus:“A killer who strikes in the middle of an event makes England’s car-racing circuit even more dangerous than usual. “Aidy Westlake was orphaned by a […]

Book of the Month: Road Rash

October is Halloween month, so I thought I’d showcase one of my more creepier tales. So October’s Book of the Month is ROAD RASH. It’s one of my few tales that blends horror and crime. So this is what to expect: James […]

Book of the Month: Father Figures

For my wife, the stand out character in DID NOT FINISH is Steve Westlake. Steve is Aidy’s grandfather. Julie likes the relationship between Aidy and his grandfather. I suppose it’s because they don’t have a traditional relationship in that Steve takes over […]

Hump Day: Plummet

A few years back, I was kneecapped playing soccer. I was about to clear the ball when a guy carrying an advantage of 30 pounds and 12 inches of height body-checked me. When he struck, my foot was planted in the turf […]