Gerry Burke

TWO BOOKS IN ONE Diabolical deeds from despicable desperados These two nail-biting stories are told in graphic style by the doyen of humorous crime. It's a menu of Russian spies, American gangsters, M15, and the CIA. Double trouble for them and a double delight for you Sunbeams from Siberia: A beautiful Russian physicist is on a mission to help destroy one of Britain's most iconic institutions. Resolute and ready to thwart her best intentions are the finest operatives from M15 and Scotland Yard. The Hitman from Honolulu: Lured by big money, a retired gangster commits to one last job, only to find himself enmeshed in a can of worms, namely the people who retained him. The art of the doublecross was never more complicated.

TWO BOOKS IN ONE Diabolical deeds from despicable desperados These two nail-biting stories are told in graphic style by the doyen of humorous crime. It's a menu of Russian spies, American gangsters, M15, and the CIA. Double trouble for them and a double delight for you Sunbeams from Siberia: A beautiful Russian physicist is on a mission to help destroy one of Britain's most iconic institutions. Resolute and ready to thwart her best intentions are the finest operatives from M15 and Scotland Yard. The Hitman from Honolulu: Lured by big money, a retired gangster commits to one last job, only to find himself enmeshed in a can of worms, namely the people who retained him. The art of the doublecross was never more complicated.

CRIME She wore a gown of brown to Truman Capote's Black and White ball, while her twin sister danced with the devil in Little Italy. Lieutenant Gene Beckman thought he had seen everything but this Manhattan murder mystery had everybody on edge, including the Mafia and the Teamsters union. Even the president was involved. He wanted to be re-elected. Michael Penn was a hack journalist, until he won the coveted Wurlitzer Prize for his investigation into the music industry. Now he has another story to tell, and Hollywood is knocking on his door.

CRIME She wore a gown of brown to Truman Capote's Black and White ball, while her twin sister danced with the devil in Little Italy. Lieutenant Gene Beckman thought he had seen everything but this Manhattan murder mystery had everybody on edge, including the Mafia and the Teamsters union. Even the president was involved. He wanted to be re-elected. Michael Penn was a hack journalist, until he won the coveted Wurlitzer Prize for his investigation into the music industry. Now he has another story to tell, and Hollywood is knocking on his door.

"In recent times, we've received many veiled threats; but this one has legs." -Dave Mackrell: MI5 This one, Fatima Khan, manages to retard the efforts of the CIA, and confuse the combined resources of MI5 and MI6. There's an international conspiracy in play but the secret can't get out; or can it? The aviation industry is in turmoil, and the U.S. president is off his game. He just shanked his drive into a water hazard on the fourth hole. How many heroes can you fit into one story? Defined by their individual talents, they serve it up to the villains in this contemporary thriller, involving murder, espionage, and perfidious political power-plays. Fast-paced, fascinating, and imaginative...Readers' Favorite The shameless spy novel you didn't know you were missing...Indies Today

"In recent times, we've received many veiled threats; but this one has legs." -Dave Mackrell: MI5 This one, Fatima Khan, manages to retard the efforts of the CIA, and confuse the combined resources of MI5 and MI6. There's an international conspiracy in play but the secret can't get out; or can it? The aviation industry is in turmoil, and the U.S. president is off his game. He just shanked his drive into a water hazard on the fourth hole. How many heroes can you fit into one story? Defined by their individual talents, they serve it up to the villains in this contemporary thriller, involving murder, espionage, and perfidious political power-plays. Fast-paced, fascinating, and imaginative...Readers' Favorite The shameless spy novel you didn't know you were missing...Indies Today

SHORT STORIES Stories from Down Under and all over Humility is not a common virtue among the rich and famous. The protagonists in these narratives come from all parts of the globe, and have experienced the dizzy heights of fame and fortune. These are people who have let vanity overcome wisdom. Tall poppies need to be cut down to size, and plotting their downfall has been my pleasure. "The Bonfire of the Vanities was hot. These yarns are hotter." Lucifer Beelzebub

SHORT STORIES Stories from Down Under and all over Humility is not a common virtue among the rich and famous. The protagonists in these narratives come from all parts of the globe, and have experienced the dizzy heights of fame and fortune. These are people who have let vanity overcome wisdom. Tall poppies need to be cut down to size, and plotting their downfall has been my pleasure. "The Bonfire of the Vanities was hot. These yarns are hotter." Lucifer Beelzebub