Red Mud River: A Callow and Oakley FBI Thriller

Missiles strike Southern California, school is canceled—and the fate of society lies in the hands of seven kids…

13-year-old Elijah Samuel is normally concerned about his next karate kick, taking down the middle school football rival, Valley…and keeping Gordon—the goblin-looking bully—from hurting his friends. These worries are quickly replaced when his hometown, West Garden, is attacked by Leon Abel, the notorious terrorist leader from the Inferno Sanctum, who has declared war on any country known to have Throngorian—a new metal discovered on Earth with intriguing scientific potential.

Elijah and his friends are evacuated to a safe haven—where they inadvertently become vital to the war efforts along with three rival gang leaders. The three gang leaders must be convinced to work together while Elijah has to persuade his friends to join alongside them to drive Leon Abel’s influence out of town. If not, destruction is imminent, and all lives are on the line.

Robin's Review: Rick, Taylor, Josh, Camyrn, Greg, Trevor, and Elijah, aka the Seven, are Oak Grove Middle School students. They are protected from the local bully Gordon and his crew by Elijah, who is a natural-born leader. As protector over the "Neighborhood," school, and dojo, everything is tense when he is around. Still, soon enough, that would become the least of their worries as terrorist leader Leon Abel and his troops take over parts of California in search of Throngorian. This special metal can be undetectable. It is up to Elijah and the crew to stand up to him, but this is something that they can't do alone. They must team up with some rival gangs and the National Guard in the hopes of pushing back Abel and his troops.
This book has a wide appeal and is easy to read. It follows a coming-of-age story primarily featuring young characters and offers an exciting glimpse into a potential apocalyptic future. With elements from multiple genres, this is an excellent read for any audience.

Favorite Lines and Quotes:
It’s funny how the news people talk for instance. 
“This is Anchorman Guy and to my left is Anchorwoman Selena, and we have breaking news,” said Anchorman Guy frantically.
“The Missile Heard By None”,”
“One of the capabilities of Throngorian metal broadcasted here was that anything with Throngorian couldn’t be detected.”
“Leon Abel has also taken a stronger hold in the Inferno Sanctum. Northern Lowry and some parts of Mason have been forced to give their metal to him.”

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Red Mud River: A Callow and Oakley FBI Thriller

First there was one. Then there were two. Now there is panic.

The latest victim was like the others — abandoned in the outskirts of El Paso. Exposed to the elements, they’re are left to die alone in the cold.

The FBI’s elite serial killer identification team, The Behavioral Analysis Unit, dispatches their top criminal profiler, Genevieve Callow and her esteemed partner, Marcus Oakley, to track down the elusive killer. The killer is crafty. Smart. Completely deranged.

In the midst of the investigation, another girl is taken, and the killer sets the countdown clock. People cower in their homes. Nobody feels safe.

What could drive someone to such violence? And why?

Unfortunately for Agent Callow, the trail is as cold as the victim’s bodies — sub-zero. The case proves to be the most difficult she’s ever worked, and the bodies are piling up.

If she fails, the mud will run red with more blood. He won’t stop.

Can Callow piece together the clues before the killer claims another life?

Robin's Review: Red Mud River is the gripping first installment in DW Viergutz's series of thrilling crime novels. Following esteemed criminal profiler Genevieve Callow, partnered with Marcus Oakley from The Behavioral Analysis Unit–the FBI’s elite serial killer identification team – readers are taken on a high-stakes mission to track down an elusive murderer. Filled with unexpected twists and fast-paced action, this book will leave you eagerly anticipating the next instalment! Well done DW Viergutz.

Series Reading Order:
Red Mud River: A Callow and Oakley FBI Thriller
May 7th 3 One More Victim: A Callow and Oakley FBI Thriller
June/July We’re Lost Forever: A Callow and Oakley FBI Thriller
August/September One More Body: A Callow and Oakley FBI Thriller

It was my pleasure to recive a free copy of this book but that doe not in any way affect my opinions in this review of this entertaing story.

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Fear City Cop
by Pete Thron

During the 1970's and 80's the NYPD was faced with gang wars, violent crimes. The city was in a financial crisis which resulted in many police officers being laid off. NYC would become what was known as Fear City.

 Visitors entered at their own risk. Retired Sergeant Greg Quinn would become a one man army fighting criminals on and off duty. Sergeant Quinn was involved in several shootings, hundreds of arrests and thousands of assists, and received many medals for his bravery. This is his fantastic true story. Heroes aren't born, they're made on the battlefield.The streets of NYC were Sergeant Quinn's battlefield.

Robin's Review: Fear City Cop by Pete Thron is a gripping true story about NYPD Sergeant Greg Quinn, who has since retired. Thron takes us on a wild ride filled with compelling twists and turns that will leave you on the edge of your seat.

The writing is realistic and powerful, making it easy to sympathize with Quinn and feel like you're walking in his shoes. In addition, you'll get a glimpse of what it was like to wear the badge in the 70s and 80s and how much has changed since then.

Overall, this thought-provoking book is an exciting and engrossing read that keeps you hooked until the end. So, if you're looking for a page-turner that will keep you up at night, Fear City Cop is the perfect choice.

I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Thron, a renowned author, at a signing event in Pennsylvania last year.

I discovered him to be a kind, articulate, and respectful author. Undoubtedly, he's one of the most amiable people you could ever encounter.

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The Kaleidoscope 
The Horror Trove
by A.P. Royal

You peek through the kaleidoscope:
A town looks for answers from a mysterious woman on the verge of death.

A waiter works his way up the corporate ladder of a restaurant with compromising secrets. A man loses control as he struggles to cope with the truth about his wife's murder.

From the twisted mind of A.P. Royal comes a debut horror anthology filled with sinister twists and captivating storylines that promise to keep you guessing until the very end. The collection features twenty unique short stories sure to keep you up at night.

There are patterns to the madness, patterns we will never understand.

Take another look through the kaleidoscope...nothing is as it seems.

Robin's Review: Enter the twisted world of The Horror Trove with The Kaleidoscope, a collection of 20 short, creepy stories that will thrill your senses and leave you feeling unsettled. I know I was. These tales are quick, easy to read, and filled with freaky fun that will keep you on the edge of your seat. The Kaleidoscope offers something for every horror aficionado. I definitely recommend this collection and its author for anyone looking for a bit of freaky fun.

The Kaleidoscope:

Off the Coast of Nowhere
Abby's Little Tea Party
The Man at the Diner
Buyer's Remorse
Exotic Encounters
The Gully
Down the Spiral Staircase
Wounded
The Crane Game
The Hand of the Devil
Azalea's Cookhouse

Lifeline Denied
Perry
Jimmy and the Flower Bug
The Vultures
Nanny Elda
Daddy was a Drifter
Prisoner 1N54N3

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