Kirjahaku

"THE CIGAR BOX," a life time in crime. Is a story that can be enjoyed by all readers who like a suspense filled journey style book.Mr. Joseph Battaglia, a former war hero, returns home and uses his "G.I. Bill" to attend college. Joe earns a degree in investment banking. Soon after graduation, he and his wife buy a home and plan to start a family. A horrifying event and personal tragedy push Joe over an emotional ledge.Many years later, Joe seeks legal counsel to help find a remedy for his lifetime in crime. Joe finds attorney David Thompson, senior partner at Jones--Dunn--Thompson Law Firm in Washington, DC, and the search begins. What Joe and David discover are layers of corruption and illegal activities hidden within several governmental agencies. These actions have held Joseph Battaglia hostage for more than 35 years. David who had planned on retirement decides to take one last case following his client Joe, into places where no one should go.

Insurance adjuster Benjamin Chaze wakes up in Massachusetts General Hospital, severely beaten and drugged, with no recollection as to how or why. He soon discovers his apartment and car have also been burglarized. Someone had gone to great lengths and risk to get something from Ben. He and the police come to the initial conclusion that he must have seen something while working on a claim or had inadvertently included something incriminating in one of his claim files. Working with a public adjuster, Katrina Peters, the pair increasingly realize the stakes are far more than originally thought and far more sinister than either ever imagined. The race to find the answers holds the key to the prevention of their demise.

Marshall McCabe, a happy go lucky crime beat reporter, stumbles onto a young man who has no name. Mac found him one night kneeling in front of the Baltimore Basilica.The story, Mac wrote about this incident, would be titled "The Angel of Darkness." Several days later, the Baltimore City Police Department learns that his name is Paul Delflume, the younger brother of Jon Delflume.Mac, following his gut instincts, decides that there is more than meets the eye and follows the brothers to Saratoga Springs, New York. What he learns there leads him to Scranton, Pennsylvania. Mac now knows he is onto something very special and shares his suspicions with the newspaper's lawyer.He is advised to contact the Federal Bureau of Investigation and soon after, Special Agent Peter Franks, hi-jacks Mac because of his relationship with the Delflume brothers.Marshall McCabe soon learns that he will be working inside the very prestigious Behavioral Analysts Unit of the FBI. Years later, Mac writes a novel titled "Crucifix" telling his story as an insider who witnessed first hand what has become a case study for the FBI-BAU.

Sal Trumbola will take you inside the entertainment industry for a first hand experience with sex, drugs, rock and roll. This adventure spans over time from the 1980's until the year 2015 and beyond. Early in Sal's career, he uses his sales and marketing skills to promote a new music group. After years of commitment and hardship, he is betrayed by all but one of those closest to him. He is left hurt, but not broken.He continues on with his long time friend, Ty Brady. Together they find new artists and begin to enjoy the sweetness of success. Sal carries with him his nickname "KING" from the early days. However, the game has now changed because he represents the best of the best.The nickname "KING" stays with him as he builds a music empire while moving forward, and finds the love of a woman who gives new meaning to life and happiness.Would you like to lose your soul and never have time for a meaningful relationship or marriage? My story, "Music Man," is an opportunity for you to take a journey with me as we experience the trials and tribulations found in the entertainment business. You will also experience the glory of achievement and all the rewards that lavish the starts.

ATTENTION: GOLF NUTS Those of us that count the Days, Hours, and Minutes until our next match will enjoy this story."57" is a feel good fantasy journey taken by two friends. In this story about "better late than never," Brent Siegle an established sports columnist covering professional football, and recently retired Hall of Fame quarterback Burt Russell, continue their friendship off the gridiron and onto the golf course. Burt entertains the idea of pursuing a second career as a professional golfer. Brent, therefore, decides to write the adventure novel he has waited all his life to write. They decide to take golf lessons together to learn the game of golf, and find they are hooked on the game that so many of use love. Along the way, these two bachelors find girlfriends and Brent finds love for the first time in his life.Suddenly, Burt changes his mind and accepts an offer to become a television game day football commentator. This action leaves Brent with a half-written novel, and the nickname, "ToTo," a wife and son, and no main character to complete his novel. What follows is one most unexpected journey and story for those that believe anything is possible.

Fictional --- Futuristic --- Compelling A novel I was driven to write because I love my country. The stage is the American political scene pre and post Election Day 2016.Matthew Moore is a published author who works for a daily newspaper as a crime beat reporter. One evening Matt meets a young man troubled by his service time in Afghanistan and Iraq. Matt believes that Nickolas Flynn represents many of those veterans returning home from war with PTSD.Matt had been considering writing a novel on the subject and now with his new acquaintance Mr. Flynn, he plans to start work immediately. However, a sniper shooting at the Inner Harbor in Baltimore City leads Matthew to follow the presidential campaign in search of the shooter.Several months later, FBI agent Richard Cooper asked Matt to go undercover as a FBI informant traveling with the American Independent Party Candidate, Ben Carr.A group of Domestic terrorists and the events attributed to them overshadow the race for the White House."Campaign 2016 / American Rage"This project was in the works starting just after the 2012 election and I completed my work at the end of 2014.I started with a story line that would be the centerpiece reflecting current frustrations shared by most Americans. Then, I built several other stories featuring some of the main characters around the same subject matter. You will either love, or hate, this story. I know one thing for sure, it will get your attention. I believe so strongly in this story that I offered it to members of the mainstream press, and each member of the 113th House of Representatives. Enjoy and thank you. Vincent Anthon

You or someone you know may be faced with a terrifying dilemma? If so, this story was written for you. A SPECIAL NEEDS CHILD CAN OFTEN BE THE GREATEST CHALLENGE PARENTS FEAR BUT MUST FACE. Sal and Deanna, two young teachers in the public school system working in Baltimore City, Maryland, are blessed with their first child Katie. One year later they have a son, Gino. However, both Sal and Deanna notice that Gino is developing much slower than his sister Katie. The young family embraces the challenge with unwavering love and commitment. Mother, father, and sister find the strength to support Gino's desire to attend public high school. During Gino's journey, his father who is also the varsity football coach, uses innovative communication methods to overcome Gino's limited use of speech. Over this same time period his mother becomes an authority on the subject of special needs children. Deanna then works to change how the public school system recognize this problem as she advocates change. As you read this story your heart will hurt a little, but you will be left with a good feeling about the blessing of having children.