Moonlight Sonata by Award Winning Author, Vincent Zandri

Author: Vincent Zandri
Title: Moonlight Sonata
Genre: Crime/Mystery/Thriller
Paperback: 240 Pages
ISBN# 978-1624820878
Publisher: StoneHouse Inc, 1 edition


An Enthralling Serenade in the Perfect Key of Suspense and Thrills


Why is, Vincent Zandri an ‘International Bestselling Author? Could it have anything to do with his flawless prose? Could it be his intriguing plot lines, fascinating and personable characters? In my opinion – it’s all the above and more!


‘Moonlight Sonata’ is another extraordinary read in the ‘Moonlight series’ jam-packed with thrills, suspense, and witty dialogue staring our favorite private eye, Dick Moonlight. Zandri takes the reader on an invigorating ride alongside ‘Moonlight’ when he is hired by a ‘ball busting, sexually appealing, she-devil of a literary agent to find her missing star-studded client, Roger Walls. Just when, as a reader, you think you have the plot and characters figured out – Zandri reminds you why he is a pro in this genre.

Family secrets, sexual innuendo, suspense, thrills – lions, tigers and bears oh my! Vincent Zandri is the ‘Wonderful and Powerful Wizard of Hardboiled Crime Fiction…

Vincent Zandri - Bio


Vincent Zandri is the NEW YORK TIMES and USA TODAY bestselling author of THE INNOCENT, GODCHILD, THE REMAINS, MOONLIGHT FALLS, THE CONCRETE PEARL, MOONLIGHT RISES, SCREAM CATCHER, BLUE MOONLIGHT, MURDER BY MOONLIGHT, THE GUILTY, MOONLIGHT SONATA, MOONLIGHT WEEPS, FULL MOONLIGHT, THE SHROUD KEY, and more.

He is also the author of numerous Amazon bestselling digital shorts including PATHOLOGICAL, TRUE STORIES and MOONLIGHT MAFIA, as well as the coauthor of DEADLY DOZEN, which sold more than 50,000 copies in its first four weeks of publication. Harlan Coben has described THE INNOCENT (formerly As Catch Can) as "...gritty, fast-paced, lyrical and haunting," while the New York Post called it "Sensational...Masterful...Brilliant!" Zandri's list of domestic publishers include Delacorte, Dell, StoneHouse Ink, StoneGate Ink, and Thomas & Mercer, while his foreign publisher is Meme Publishers of Milan and Paris.

An MFA in Writing graduate of Vermont College, Zandri's work is translated, or soon to be translated, into many languages including the Dutch, Russian, French, Italian, German, and Japanese. A freelance photo-journalist for Living Ready Magazine, RT, Globalspec, inTravel Magazine, along with several other global news agencies and publications, Zandri lives in New York and Florence, Italy. For more go to WWW.VINCENTZANDRI.COM

"Adjusting Journal Entries" - Review by Barbara Watkins

Author: Ashley Fontainne

Title: Adjusting Journal Entries

Genre: Thriller

Publisher: RMSW Press

Print ISBN# 0615721346

ASIN# B009XU6BCO

“To Revenge or Not to Revenge?”

Ever heard the phrase, “Something Wicked This Way Comes?” Author, Ashley Fontainne’s, novel ‘Adjusting Journal Entries’ is wickedly entertaining, thought provoking, and just all together thrilling!

As with all her books, Ms. Fontainne does her research – creates memorable characters, spot on dialogue, and always leaves her readers wanting more. Ms. Fontainne’s literary works remind me of another great author I adore, John Grisham.

 ‘Adjusting Journal Entries,’ the third book in the (Snake) series, wraps up this trilogy with a most thrilling conclusion. The reader follows, Audra Tanner, the heroine of the series, as she continues her flight for revenge. Who has not wanted revenge at one time or another in their life? As a reader, I long for plots with twist and turns – colorful characters, and scenarios that will ‘wow’ me. You will get all the above and more with, ‘Adjusting Journal Entries.’

Ashley Fontainne’s trilogy includes, ‘Accountable to None,’ ‘Zero Balance,’ and ‘Adjusting Journal Entries.’ I highly recommend adding all to your library!

 Please visit her Web site by clicking here           

COULD KELLY LYNCH BE THE DARK DESIRE?

Armand Mastroianni, one of the most talented and sought-after Director/Producer in Hollywood, has created yet another masterpiece suspense/thriller, 'DARK DESIRE' - Airing November, 23rd on (LMN) LIFETIME MOVIE NETWORK.

Armand Mastroianni has been directing feature films, mini series, movies of the week, TV pilots and episodic series since 1979 beginning with his first feature film "He Knows You're Alone" which was released by MGM in 1980 and featured the screen debut of Tom Hanks. That film led to a string of features including "The Killing Hour" developed with William Fredkin, "The Supernaturals," "Distortions," "Cameron's Closet" and "Double Revenge." In between shooting feature films Armand began to produce and direct episodic television shows like Dark Shadows, Against The Law, Friday the 13th, War of the Worlds, Man and Machine, Perfect Crimes, Wes Craven's Nightmare Cafe, Freshman Dorm, Reasonable Doubt, Touched by an Angel and Dead Zone. Working almost non-stop he directed several highly received mini-series including Danielle Steel's The Ring and Robin Cook's Invasion. His two hour movies include: The Linda McCartney Story, Dare to Love, Robin Cook's Virus, Final Run, A Mother's Revenge, One of Her Own, Deep Trouble, When No One Would Listen, Nowhere to Land, Fatal Error, First Target, First Shot and for the TBS Superstation First Daughter, which was the highest rated movie for cable to date. Courtesy of IMDb short bio Please visit to read in its entirety.

 

 

When you think of big time director's in Hollywood - what comes to mind? Maybe egotistic, self-seeking...well, you would be dead wrong! I can tell you from personal experience that Mr. Mastroianni is anything but that! In October of 2011, my co-author of 'Six-Pack of Blood', Betty Dravis, approached Mr. Mastroianni about possibly reading our book of short stories and granting us a foreword for the book. Now anyone that knows my co-author, Betty Dravis, knows that she is a legend herself - a remarkable writer, journalist, celebrity interviewer, and list goes on. She isn't shy to go for the gold and nine out of ten times - she gets it...! Remember now that we are talking about asking the legendary Mr. Mastroianni to not only read our self-published book of short stories, but asking him to write the foreword as well. He did not hesitate and said *YES* To top it off, the man was in the middle of shooting a feature film when asked...did not hesitate! I still think my co-author and dear friend, Betty Dravis, lured him in with her million dollar smile and sweet disposition, hmmm. Well of course she did...!

 

 

Anyway, enough about us. :-) If you love suspense, drama, romance, thrills, a cast of multi-talented actors, unique plots with twists at the end - not to mention the extraordinary cinematography - your going to *LOVE* 'DARK DESIRE'

 

 

My Review of 'The Pink Canary' by Yvonne Mason

Title: The Pink Canary

Author: Yvonne Mason
Genre: Thriller/Comedy
Publisher: Lulu

ASIN# B008VEL1SC

“Hell Hath No Fury Like A Drag Queen Scorned!”

No, ‘The Pink Canary’ is not an English play – although if the great playwright, William Congreve, could be here today, and was given a chance to read ‘The Pink Canary’ by Yvonne Mason, ‘Hell Hath No Fury Like A Drag Queen Scorned’ just might be the title of his next winning play – based on Yvonne Mason’s new book of course, ‘The Pink Canary’.

I have read several of, Yvonne Mason’s literary works but I must say this piece is unique – exceptional in the fact that she waved her magic pencil like a wand – created a fresh storyline that includes some of her most outstanding characters to date.

As the story begins, it takes you on a roller coaster ride from New York to Miami. Imagine for a moment that a serial killer is loose in Miami, and he or she, is targeting Drag queens – accumulating body parts as trophies. An ex-private detective, now headliner and owner of the hottest drag queen establishment in Miami, teams up with a homophobic detective to try to solve the case. Add in ‘one’ badass drag queen toting a can of aqua net hairspray in one hand and a pair of Chinese hooker heals in the other – well, things are going to get ugly very quick!

I gave ‘The Pink Canary’ five stars for originality, delightful humor, and crime fighting suspense! 

Visit Yvonne Mason's author page at Amazon to see all of her literary works!

http://www.amazon.com/Yvonne-Mason/e/B002BLX33M/ref=sr_tc_2_0?qid=1345278281&sr=1-2-ent        

Review of 'Ramblings of a Mad Southern Woman'

Title: Ramblings of a Mad Southern Woman (A Collection of Short Stories and Poetry on Life, Loss, Love and Longing)

Author: Ashley Fontainne

Sold by: Amazon Digital Services

Print Length: 81 pages

ASIN# B007Z1IGJO

Breathtaking Poetry – Fear-Provoking Stories with Suspenseful Tales Wrapped Around Human Emotions!

Ms. Fontainne (aka, Princess of Suspense) in her writings has a stupendous ability to reach down into your gut – to draw up the deepest emotions from your inner soul…emotions of love, empathy, fear, and revenge. Not afraid to proclaim her religious values, she inserts her loving spirit into a story creating emotional rapture… ‘How 9/11 Saved My Dad’ and ‘Who is Michael?’ come to mind.

When writing tales that involve revenge surrounded by suspense, Ms. Fontainne spares no mercy for the antagonist, as you will witness in ‘Stained Concrete’. With her short story, ‘Death By Shadow’ she manages to stir up terrifying childhood nightmares to which there is no escape. In ’Smoldering Ashes’, the author delivers a fierce tale of pain and torment followed by redemption that ‘one’ will not soon forget.

Ms Fontainne’s poetry is like experiencing a fine wine with an exquisite meal. Her words will take the reader on a journey through their darkest days of melancholy, and then release them into a world of spirited bliss.

‘Ramblings of a Mad Southern Woman’ is a powerful, and emotional voyage – a golden ticket from the award winning writer, ‘Ashley Fontainne’.

http://www.amazon.com/Ramblings-Southern-Collection-Stories-ebook/dp/B007Z1IGJO/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1336172530&sr=1-1

Review by, Barbara Watkins                                       

To Kill the Duke by Sam Moffie

Genre: Fiction:

Title: To Kill The Duke:

Author: Sam Moffie:

Publisher: CreateSpace

ISBN# 9781461147060

Pages: 362

Take a journey back into the 1950s, alongside a cast of familiar characters, and re-visit the ‘Cold War’ in a different light…! Author, Sam Moffie, creates a tidal wave of excellence pouring out and onto each page of his latest literary work, ‘To Kill The Duke.’

Moffie constructs a work of art in this piece of – historical facts meets fiction. As a history buff, I have always been interested in learning more about the ‘Cold War’ and the major consequence it had on our history as a whole. What if I was to tell you a soviet plot was constructed by Stalin, to find and assassinate the one and only – American film icon, John Wayne, aka ‘The Duke!’ Sound crazy? Historical documents prove just that! Sam Moffie combines historical facts of the cold war with colorful fictitious characters and humorous situations – all which play a riveting role in this masterpiece. True to fashion, Moffie’s dialogue glitters among this star-studded cast of characters.

What do ‘Susan Hayward,’ John Wayne,’ and Howard Hughes’ have in common – besides all being iconic film legends? They are all immortalized in Moffie’s tale of suspense, espionage, and humor. I am thoroughly impressed with the amount of time and research Moffie put into creating ‘To Kill The Duke.’ Toward the end, Moffie lists the cast and crew specifying their careers and untimely deaths.

‘To Kill The Duke’ is a fascinating read that any history buff can appreciate – any reader for that matter that is searching for a book with a unique plot, mesmerizing characters, and enjoys dark humor.

Sam Moffie has written four previous novels – I highly suggest that you check them out as well!http://www.amazon.com/To-Kill-the-Duke-ebook/dp/B007Q2MZFI/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1335581743&sr=1-1 

Review by Barbara Watkins

"Six-Pack of Blood" Award Winning Paranormal/Horror - Download Free April 7th through the 9th

A few reviews Betty and I are quite proud of;

"This is a feast expertly cooked up by master chefs venturing into the dark side designed to leave us captivated, enthralled and horrified. The perfect dish to accompany your six-pack...or if you prefer, a fine wine." - Armand Mastroianni, Producer/Director, Silver Screen Pictures, Hollywood

"I know Betty Dravis as a multi-genre writer, but no matter what genre she writes in, make no mistake, Betty's a treasure, far as I'm concerned. This collection is special because it offers you a glimpse into the 'other' mind and character of this author." - John Locke, famous creator of the fictional character Donovan Creed and the first self-published author to sell a million e-books.

"Gritty, fast-paced and exciting, SIX-PACK OF BLOOD is a unique, in-your-face anthology that rises above the pack. Betty Dravis and Barbara Watkins make a great team in the horror genre." - Jeani Rector, Editor of The Horror Zine

"Paranormal thriller writer Barbara Watkins is the Queen of Terror of the Creepy and Supernatural. If you want spine-tingling stories, read her work and keep the lights on! - Lia Scott Price, Book/Screenwriter and Horror Film Producer

"I always think of Betty Dravis as a celebrity interviewer and a fine writer, but have never read her darker writing...until now. Both she and Barbara Watkins have a true grip on this genre. Six-Pack of Blood is a page turner. Hold onto your seats, you're in for another Fright Night!" - William Lashbrook and Katherin Kovin-Pacino, Actress/Producer

Six-Pack of Blood

This collection of Horror/Paranormal stories is dedicated to all fans of the genre. Betty Dravis and I created ‘Six-Pack of Blood’ out of a labor of love for the genre. Betty Dravis and I share a common thread, and that is the love of storytelling – to write entertaining stories that will captivate an audience and leave them wanting to read more. In this selection of stories, we hope to ignite in the reader feelings of terror, dread, and horror, as each story is unique in its own originality. Click on title and download your copy today - $2.99 and get your FRIGHT on tonight...!

In addition, as always I dedicate all my literary work to my family: my dear mother, my siblings, my husband, my children, and my grandchildren. They’re my life. To my fellow writer friends who continue to help promote my work by way of their websites, blogging, and reviews, Dimi Nakov, Sean O’ Conner, Lia Scott Price, Candy O’ Donnell, Marsha Casper Cook, Ashley Fontainne, Bennet Pomerantz, Kira Cortz, and the list goes on… I sincerely thank you all.


Last but certainly not least, I dedicate my collection of stories to my co-author Betty Dravis. Through her writing and by the amorous way she lives her life, Ms. Dravis inspires me to reach for excellence in my work and in my own life. I respect and love her dearly.

Betty and I send out a multitude of thanks to Director/Producer, Armand Mastroianni for writing the astonishing foreword, and to Dimi Nakov, Director/Producer at Zodiac Entertainment for granting us their 'Best Horror Award Badge' - shown on the book cover...

Zero Balance: (Eviscerating the Snake Series)

Zero Balance: (Eviscerating the Snake Series)
Author: Ashley Fontainne
Publisher: World Castle Publishing
Genre: Suspense/Thriller

The Perfect Antidote for this Snake Series!

Ashley Fontainne, author of ‘Zero Balance’ brought out the venom in this series! If you have not read her first book in this series, ‘Accountable to None’ – run, don’t walk…download a copy immediately! Fontainne has established her niche in the literary world of suspense thrillers. In the ‘Fontainne’ style, she has created well developed characters surrounded in a design of homicidal brilliance.

Place revenge in a woman’s hands – grant her with assistance… add in a detective possessed in finding out the underlying reasons for such acts of evil – you have a recipe for ‘the’ perfect dish!

I give ‘Zero Balance’ Five Stars for its originality, thrills, and nail biting suspense!

Review by, Barbara Watkins, author of ‘Hollowing Screams.’

Accountable to None

Title: Accountable to None
Author: Ashley Fontainne
Genre: Thriller
Publisher: CreateSpace
Pages 154

“It’s Not Revenge She’s After – It’s a Reckoning”

Accountable to None, by Ashley Fontainne, is more than just a tale about revenge – much more. It is a story about the human spirit – the human endurance structure that is woven throughout each and every one of us. There comes a time in all of our lives when we feel that we have been victimized in one way or another. Do we select to seek out revenge – or do we simply choose to forgive our attacker? Justice must always be served!

Audra is a beautiful and intelligent CPA at an accounting firm in Phoenix, Arizona. Her boss, Olin Kemper, is a belligerent, power seeking, maniacal sex-crazed maniac. Upon being lured into a meeting with him on the assumption of a possible promotion, he sexually assaults her while others turn a blind eye. I will not get into details, as I want the reader to experience first hand the authors’ realistic description of this horrific event.

Fast-forward and we find Audra is now head of the IT department. Using her computer skills, she hacks into their security system looking for anything that will incriminate those responsible for her suffering. This is where the story strikes a dramatic turn of events.

In ‘Accountable to None’, Ashley Fontainne weaves a suspenseful tale of murder, revenge and justice – perfectly balanced.

I give Five Stars to this spellbinding thriller. Bravo!

Mortal Abomination Now Available on Kindle

An underground internet reporter tells the story of a psychic condemned to prison when she fails to divulge her premonition concerning the assassination of our President of The United States. Set in the near future Mortal Abomination tells the story of psychic Maria Torres revealing her trials and tribulations, as she struggles to convince our government of an impending doom. Is it lucid to persecute and incarcerate one for having a numinous ability to see the future? The story of Mortal Abomination is similar to the Salem Witch trials of 1692, as Maria Torres is persecuted and tortured because of her unique ability to foretell the future...

A digital short story - Download today for only 99 cents!

Hold on to your seat – “A Work in Progress” is an exhilarating ride”

Fast paced, ‘A Work in Progress’ will make you late for supper and keep you up way past your bedtime – you will not want to put it down until the last page is turned. Well developed characters and a plot with many twists and turns make this thriller a winner.

The main character, Jeremy Jackson, is a financial wizard, so to speak. However, where there is money, there are always investors – and not always legitimate. Money laundering, conspiracy theories – who can he trust? His body is aching and his mind is growing wearier by the day. He receives a letter from his darling wife, Cassie, in which she informs him that she and the children have been taken captive. She tells him that the house is bugged and that her involvement was all an act in order to try to save them. Is this a trap - another set-up, or could she be telling the truth? Are there terrorist involved?

Non-stop action, heroic characters, and ultimate suspense make this an electrifying thriller – one ‘Oliver Stone’ would be proud of! If you are a fan of ‘John Grisham’s work, then I think you will enjoy reading ‘A Work in Progress’ by Larry Sheridan – as this author too has a promising skill for writing in the thriller genre!

Reviewed by, Barbara Watkins – Freelance book reviewer.