AUTHOR INTERVIEW: John F Allen talks about CODE NAME: KNIGHT RANGER

By Peter Welmerink

Captain Alexandre Cornelius “Neal” Du Bois is a US Army Ranger and decorated war hero. When his unit is ambushed by supernatural hostile forces while in Afghanistan, only Neal survives. When he wakes up in a secret government facility, Neal discovers that his whole life has changed forever.

A shadowy government agent named Elijah Bishop arranges for Neal’s brain to be transplanted, without his permission, into a bio-engineered body capable of amazing feats. Armed with advanced body armor and weaponry, he becomes the epitome of the Ultra Soldier.

To protect his family and those closest to him, he must let the world and everyone he loves believe he is dead. With assistance from Dr. Avery Clarkson–the scientist responsible for his new body–Neal reluctantly utilizes his superhuman abilities to work for Bishop and his organization called G.E.N.E.S.I.S. (Global Espionage Network of Elite Supernatural Intelligence and Surveillance), in order to track down those responsible for the slaughter of his unit and keep the world safe from supernatural terrorist forces.

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CREATIVE HELP BOARD: Where did you come up with the character Captain “Neal” Du Bois and the KNIGHT RANGER storyline?

JOHN F ALLEN: I was reading an article on U.S. soldiers who returned to life after suffering severe injuries while serving abroad. It also alluded to the breakthroughs in bionics/prosthetics. I did some research on those modern technological advances and recalled my childhood fascination with Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, Captain America and Iron Man from Marvel Comics, James Bond and the TV show The Six Million Dollar Man, based off of the Cyborg novel series by author Martin Caidin. Thus, Captain Alexandre “Neal” Du Bois aka Knight Ranger was born.

CHB: With your military background, how much research, if any, did you put into KNIGHT RANGER? Are there elements and/or knowledge from your time spent in the USAF that intermingle with the elements within the novel and characters?

JFA: To be totally honest, I was only an enlisted Airman through tech school. I got a medical discharge early on and although I didn’t actually serve a full term. However, I’m still a registered veteran because I was active duty for at least one day.  That said, my time in the military didn’t contribute to any research directly, but it certainly did inspire me to create this character and write the novella. I’ve talked with other veterans and conducted research via the internet, interviews and the VA to compile the data I used to write Codename: Knight Ranger.

CHB: Did you already “know” the KNIGHT RANGER characters before you started writing the story, or did Captain Du Bois, Elijah Bishop and Avery Clarkson write their own story and identities as you wrote the novel?

JFA: Elijah Bishop was first introduced in my debut novel, The God Killers, which features my urban fantasy heroine, Ivory Blaque. Also, Captain Alexandre “Neal” Du Bois aka Knight Ranger made a cameo in the novel as well. It was from there that I decided to tell Du Bois’ story and in the course of writing it, I wanted to develop Dr. Avery Clarkson as a character prior to getting into Neal’s journey. I felt it was an important aspect of Knight Ranger’s origin which helped to solidify the bond between the two characters. Since I’d already written Bishop, I knew he was a butthead and that part came easy.

CHB: Is it important to know the full background, quirks, etc., of each character when writing a story about/around them? Why and/or why not?

JFA: I keep a wiki site where I write out the histories and statistical data for each character and storyline which appears in my writings. I suppose you could look at this as reverse outlining, as most times the stories are already written or at least started before any wiki entries are made. The wiki also helps me keep the timelines and continuity for the characters/stories straight in my mind.  I don’t necessarily think having all of this data prior to writing the stories and developing the characters in important, at least for me. I like for things to develop organically through storytelling, so any background info is shown in the writings themselves.

CHB: What do you like most about writing Paranormal and/or Urban Fantasy tales?

JFA: In writing Paranormal/Urban Fantasy stories, I enjoy the freedom in such story telling which allows me to use a familiar, modern setting and its history, to spin tales of fantasy adventure. Anytime I can incorporate real history into my writing I’m on cloud nine, as those are two areas I thoroughly enjoy researching. I also enjoy using the urban setting as a character in and of itself.

CHB: What do you like most about writing in general?

JFA: I enjoy world building first and foremost. I equally enjoy storytelling in general, as it allows me to live vicariously through my characters and incorporate actual history and real life world scenarios into my writing.

CHB: What do you like least about writing?

JFA: The thing I like least about writing is that I can’t write fast enough to keep up with the voices in my head and story ideas which I come up with. If I could extract my stories from my brain digitally, I’d have about a dozen novels, fifty stories coming out each year.

CHB: It has been said nothing truly new has been written. I find writers who write in their favorite genre usually have READ and/or quite learned in the specific genre. What are your thoughts on that beginning statement, and writing within a genre that you also enjoy reading?

JFA: I wrote a guest blog post on this blog tour which directly addresses your initial statement. I believe that essentially there are no entirely new stories. What separates each story is the life experiences and unique creativity of the author which is derived from those experiences. For those interested in a more detailed assessment of my position, please read the post.

(Note: The link to John's more in-depth comments on the subject above has been linked.)

CHB: What is your writing routine? When is the best time for you to unleash your muse?

JFA: I generally write in the early morning or late at night, both are times when my family is gone for the day or asleep. I usually have music playing while I write as well. I have an eclectic playlist which consists of: R&B/Soul (1960’s through now), Old School Rock (1950’s through now. Some Hard, but no Heavy Metal), Pop (70’s & 80’s), Jazz (1930’s through now), Old School Hip Hop (late 1970’s through mid-1990’s), World Music, some Classical and instrumental movie soundtracks. This helps me to relax and sometimes I play specific songs which inspire the muse for certain characters and/or settings.

CHB: For anyone interested in getting into the writing business as a writer, what would you say to them?

JFA: I immediately think of two quotes from two authors I admire.

"If you can quit, then quit. If you can't quit, then you're a writer."
~ R. A. Salvatore

“If there's a book that you want to read, but it hasn't been written yet, then you must write it.”
~ Toni Morrison

CHB: Can we expect more stories and/or novels involving Captain Du Bois or is this a standalone novel? If so, anything on the literary horizon from the mind of John F. Allen?

JFA: Yes, this is Book One in a series of novellas featuring Captain Du Bois. He will also appear in various other works I have planned throughout the coming year(s). One is a trilogy of epic length thrillers which utilizes every current character in the Ivoryverse to some degree.

CHB: And final words on the CODE NAME: KNIGHT RANGER?

JFA: I’m looking forward to writing the expanded adventures of Knight Ranger and further integrating him and the other characters surrounding him, into the Ivoryverse. I will be tackling real world issues such as terrorism, fallout from the Cold War, emerging weapons technology and domestic/international political intrigue.

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About the Author
John F. Allen is an American writer born in Indianapolis, IN. He is a member of the Speculative Fiction Guild and the Indiana Writers Center. He began writing stories as early as the second grade and pursued all forms of writing at some point, throughout his career. John studied Liberal Arts at IUPUI with a focus in Creative Writing, received an honorable discharge from the United States Air Force and is a current member of the American Legion. John’s debut novel, The God Killers was published in 2013 by Seventh Star Press.

John currently resides in Indianapolis, Indiana with his wife, son and daughter.

Author Links
Website: www.johnfallenwriter.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnfallenauthorwriter
Twitter: @johnfallen1970

Code Name: Knight Ranger Book Links
Amazon
Print Version:
http://www.amazon.com/Codename-Knight-Ranger-John-Allen/dp/1511496533
Kindle Version
http://www.amazon.com/Codename-Knight-John-F-Allen-ebook/dp/B00YG3NJZK
B&Nhttp://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/codename-john-f-allen/1122019036?ean=2940151360548
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CODE NAME: KNIGHT RANGER VIRTUAL TOUR

Tour Schedule and Activities

11/2  On Cloud Eight-and-a-Half Guest Post
11/2 A Charmed Life Review
11/3 Creatives Help Board. How may I direct your call? Author Interview
11/4 Armand Rosamilia, Horror Author Guest Post
11/4 Book in the Bag Interview
11/4 RJ Sullivan Top 5 List
11/5 Darkling Delights Interview
11/6 Beauty in Ruins Guest Post
11/6 Sheila's Blog Guest Post
11/6 Bee's Knees Reviews Review
11/7 The Infamous Scribbler Review/Interview
11/7 Vampires, Witches, & Me Oh My! Top Ten List
11/8 Sapphyria's Book Reviews Guest Post

 Tour Page URL:

 http://www.tomorrowcomesmedia.com/john-f-allens-codename-knight-ranger-virtual-tour/



MADDIE JAMES: Five Things I Learned Writing Pirates I can Relate to my Own Life

 

I can't say I have ever read a real deal romance novel or series of stories, but, hmm, the idea of time-travel and pirates, hmm, I may change my mind and try a toe tip dip into one of Maddie's books. As a bestselling Romance author, she obviously knows how to write some great tales and characters.

 

Here is her "things learned" writing, well, pirate things...  :)

 

 

1. Pirates were cool dudes.

 

They were free spirits. Maybe even they were the original hippies. They floated about the seas on borrowed vessels, from island to island, coastal town to coastal town, nary a care in the world. They often partied all night and slept until they woke up. They loved their lifestyle, although not everyone else understood it.

 

I have that same free spirit mentality flowing in my blood. I love to sleep until I wake up, although I don’t party all night. Usually I’m up writing or working on a project. (wild woman here) People think it’s cool to be a writer, even though they don’t understand how it can be your full time job. So, pirates taught me to be cool with being cool, just the way I am.

 

2. Pirates charted their own course.

 

Although it was not so cool to chart your own course in life at the pain and suffering of others, nevertheless, pirates went “indie” early on, didn’t work for “the man” and reported only to themselves. The raping and pillaging notwithstanding, pirates were ahead of the game.

 

It took me a while to chart my own course in life. Even though I am a product of the 60s and 70s free spirit generation, I grew up in a conservative little town, within a conservative little family. Things were expected. High school, college graduation, a strong work ethic, get a job, pay your bills. I did what was expected for a lot of years, but the wayward pirate inside of me constantly whispered “you need to write” “you need to be in control of your life” “you need to quite your day job.”

 

Oops. I quit my day job. I’m now a rogue pirate writer not working for the man. I am charting my own course, and I am still working hard and paying my bills. Happily.

 

 

3. Pirates had many names.

 

I can relate. Pirates often didn’t want their bad reputation going back on their families, so they changed their names. This is why Edward Teach, or Edward Thatch, (even if those were his real names) changed his name to Blackbeard.

 

And this is why I have pen names. Not that I think I’ll ruin my family’s reputation, but in many cases, it’s just to keep my writing and personal lives separate. And oh, please don’t tell my mother about my erotica pen name….

 

4. Pirates loved the ocean.

 

They lived the “salt life.” What is the salt life? (Maybe see #1 above?) I’ve seen the bumper and window stickers, the t-shirts and ball caps. I think I know what it means but to be sure, I had to look it up. Here is what it means to live the salt life. According to the website at the previous link, “Salt Life is an authentic, aspirational and lifestyle brand that embraces those who love the ocean and everything associated with living the “Salt Life”.” Cool. Oh, so very cool. The Urban Dictionary also defines as “a surfer, bodyboarder, or general beach bum whose life centered around the ocean or related beach going activities.” See, pirates were so ahead of their times, again!

 

It was probably the early 90s when I was lured by the ocean and sand and surf. Once there, I could feel the pull, and it lures me back year after year….

 

5. Pirates liked pretty things.

 

Like baubles, and gold, and jewels, and buried treasure. I’m a woman, so I like these things too. In fact, in my book, Brazen, my heroine, Tory, was drawn to a silver-plated, bejeweled skull in a pirate gift shop on Ocracoke Island in the Outer Banks of North Carolina. See?

 

 

 

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An abridged excerpt from Brazen, Book Two, Soul Mates Series:

 

Colt led her another aisle away and as they were about to turn the corner, a sparkling object in a darkened corner of the room caught her eye. It made her halt outright, dragging Colt back to her side.

 

Sitting on a black velvet covered table, with a small light shining down and illuminating its silver brilliance, sat the chalice.

 

Blackbeard’s Chalice.

 

 “Ah, I see you’ve found me pretty.” The strong island voice was behind her now. Close. Too close. So close she could inhale the stench of him.

 

“What?” She whirled to face him.

 

“My pretty cup. What do ya think? Made from Blackbeard’s skull, itself. Or so they say. Have ya seen anything so pretty in your life, lass?”

 

Tory glanced at Colt, whose gaze was pinned to the thing.

 

“Is it real?” he asked. “The real one?”

 

A bellow of laughter split the stale air in the room. Both she and Colt tore their gazes away to look at the man’s face.

 

“Ah, but I could wish. One more quest in me search to find the bastard’s treasure. To possess the chalice would be a blessing. But sadly, this is only a fine-honed replica.” Then he winked, leaning closer to Tory. “At least that’s what I tell the people.”

 

“The jewels are different,” she muttered.

 

The man stepped closer. Tory avoided his gaze. “What say ya, missy? The jewels are different? And how would a young miss as yerself know such a thing?”

 

“Different than she thought they would be.” Colt put himself between her and the man. “Fascinating story, chap. I would love to speak with you more about that sometime. I’m a writer, you see, and I’m writing a book on pirate folklore in the area. A fictional account, however, and perhaps I’ll come back and chat with you another day.”

 

And with that, he ushered her quickly toward the front of the store, his grip tight on her elbow and his stride so long it was difficult for her shorter legs to keep up with him.

 

“Colt.”

 

“Sh.”

 

“But—”

 

“Shut up, Tory,” he hissed under his breath.

 

When the door slammed behind them and she heard the tinkle of the bell cease, she kept up with six of his long strides down the street, and then stopped abruptly and jerked her arm away.

 

“There are no rubies in Blackbeard’s Chalice. Only emeralds and diamonds and one lone sapphire. No rubies.” She exhaled deeply as she said the words.

 

He moved closer and spoke again, his voice barely above a whisper. “And how do you know this?”

 

She knew she might as well give him everything. “Because I possess the real Blackbeard’s Chalice, Colt. It belongs to me. My family.”

 

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Book Blurb for SOUL MATES, BOOK ONE

 

Soul Mates, Book One (Time Travel, Romance, Suspense, Paranormal)

The Legend of Blackbeard's Chalice

 

Can souls touch through time and hold on when all odds are against them?

 

Claire Winslow vacations on an East Coast barrier island, content with her life and her potential future--until the illusion of a man walking the misty shore haunts her. Then one kiss--a beautiful, soulful, stolen kiss in the night--and her life changes forever.

 

Nearly 300 years past, Jack Porter is in hot pursuit of his kidnapped wife. Not an easy feat considering the year is 1718 and the kidnapper is the notorious pirate Blackbeard aka Edward Teach. Determined to rescue his wife and take the pirate's head in the process, Jack steals aboard the pirate's ship to save her.

 

Entranced sends Jack and Claire on a wild search through time, not only for the resolution to a powerful attraction between them, but also for a historical artifact that holds the key to their future happiness--the coveted silver-plated chalice made from Blackbeard's skull.

 

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Maddie James is the author of 34 books, including the Soul Mates: The Legend of Blackbeard’s Chalice romance/time travel series, where she writes about pirates of the past and a modern-day pirate cult, all caught up in the name of romance, of course. You can learn more about her books at www.maddiejames.com.

 

Connect on:

Twitter @maddiejames

Facebook at www.facebook.com/maddiejames1 or www.facebook.com/MJNovelist

Goodreads www.goodreads.com/author/show/660725.Maddie_James

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Google+ google.com/+MaddieJames

 

 

ALEXANDRA CHRISTIAN: Five Things I Learned Writing GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES

By darkheroicfantasy

 

 

 

 

 

Fangirl favorite Alexander Kingston has a “type”—blonde, willowy and sophisticated. He doesn’t give mousey wardrobe mistress Elizabeth a second look, until she transforms herself and sets out to seduce him.

 

But dark desires are at play. Before long their erotic encounter will turn into a date to die for.

 

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1. WRITING ISN’T ALWAYS A CHOICE.
Writing “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes” was a complete and utter accident.  I had no intention of writing it.  In fact, I was pissed off when the idea came to me.  I was right in the middle of writing another novel that I was really excited about (which, incidentally, was also an accident) and just couldn’t be bothered with a creepy little erotica piece.  I was having a conversation with a friend about Tumblr and how “fangirl culture” was a scary place that I wanted no part of.  She sent me a link to this massive Twitter war between two fangirls over some celebrity.  The details aren’t important, but as I was reading this ridiculous internet fodder, I got to thinking about how both of the girls involved felt that they knew this person.  That their appreciation of his portrayal of characters made them feel as if they had a stake in his life.  The more I thought about it, the more creeped out I was.  The idea that in our media saturated culture, everyone is either our best friend or our worst enemy.  We have so much access that we begin to feel connected and trusting of people we’ve never met.  That thought disturbed me so much that I was compelled to write this cautionary tale—whether I wanted to or not.

 

2. OBSERVING THOSE AROUND YOU IS A POWERFUL WEAPON IN THE WRITER’S ARSENAL.
I come from a long line of “people watchers.”  My father can sit in a shopping mall food court for HOURS watching the people that walk by.  He makes little deductions and tells little stories about them.  It’s remarkable.  Over the years, I realize that I’ve started to do the same thing.  I have created so many characters and been inspired to write so many stories just by watching the people at the coffeeshop where I like to write.  It also helps to create realistic reactions to various situations.  I’m constantly cataloguing incidents and people to use for stories. 

 

3. APPARENTLY I’M AFRAID OF LOSING MY MARBLES.
I have written a few horror tales in my time and looking back over them—mostly they feature women that have a psychotic break over some guy.  They say you write what you know and that the best horror writers write about what scares them.  Sudden and uncontrollable madness is definitely something I find completely horrific.  The thought that a perfectly normal human being could wake up one day and mow down their office with an AK-47 scares the shit out of me.  But I assure you—my love life is very healthy and I don’t think I’ll be stalking any celebrities anytime soon.  Well… maybe just that one…

 

4.THE REAL MONSTERS ARE US.
I write paranormal romance for the most part.  A genre that is utterly saturated with girls falling in love with a monster (i.e. vampires, werewolves, zombies, dragons).  What I’ve learned writing this story and others is that supernatural stuff isn’t particularly frightening.  It’s the guy sitting next to you on the bus. Or the guy washing the produce at the supermarket.  Or the guy you’re talking to on Facebook.  Those are the ones you have to watch out for.  Those are the real monsters.

 

5.YOU DON’T ALWAYS HAVE TO TAKE SOMEONE’S ADVICE ABOUT YOUR STORY.
I don’t generally use beta readers.  It isn’t that I don’t like using beta readers or that I’m super-secretive about what I’m working on.  I always take opinions way too much to heart.  I agonize over details and wondering, “What if they’re right?” instead of following my instinct.  But with this story, I did let someone beta and they gave me some really good ideas.  Many of which I used, but one that I agonized over for quite a while.  Now, I’m not going to tell you the suggestion, because I’d spoil the book to do so, but needless to say—I loved the beta’s idea.  But not for this book.  I considered it for a long time going back and forth, but in the end I remembered that this was MY book and I had to do what I felt was right.  Following your instincts and writing the story that only you can tell is probably the most important lesson a blossoming writer has to learn.  And ultimately, it’s what separates the real writers from the ones who think anyone can do this. 

 

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About the Author:

 

Alexandra Christian is an author of mostly paranormal erotic romance and horror.  In case you don't know what that means, she writes about not-so-nice girls getting it on with out- of- this- world heroes.  Vampires, werewolves, dragons, angels and demons-- and that's just recently! 

A self-proclaimed “Southern Belle from Hell,” Lexxx is a native South Carolinian who lives with an epileptic wiener dog and a pet ghost hunter.  She has published several novels, novellas and short stories with Ellora’s Cave, Purple Sword Publications, Mocha Memoirs Press and most recently, Seventh Star Press.  She looks forward to sharing her twisted view of reality with the masses through erotic paranormal romance and horror.  Lexxx’s long-term aspirations are to one day be a bestselling authoress and part-time pinup girl. 

 

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Bob Freeman: Five Things I Learned Writing SHADOWS OVER SOMERSET

by darkheroicfantasy

 

 

What evil lurks in the heart of Cairnwood Manor?

 

Michael Somers is brought to Cairnwood, an isolated manor in rural Indiana, to sit at the deathbed of a grandfather he never knew existed. He soon finds himself drawn into a strange and esoteric world filled with werewolves, vampires, witches… and a family curse that dates back to fourteenth century Scotland.

 

In the sleepy little town of Somerset, an ancient evil awakens, hungering for blood and vengeance… and if Michael is to survive he must face his inner demons and embrace his family’s dark past.

 

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What are the five things I learned from writing Shadows Over Somerset? Good question, and one not easily answered. Shadows was my first novel, written under both the best and worst of circumstances. Let's take a look at how that unfolded.

 

1. I was married on the first day of Autumn in the year 2000. As luck would have it, I walked out on my job as manager of a retail chain bookstore just a week prior. So there I was, newly married, without meaningful employment, and a job search that was getting me nowhere.

 

My new bride suggested I use the time to write a novel, something I always talked about doing but never got around to. Call it a lack of motivation, or the fear of failure, or what have you. Regardless, it was something I aspired to, and she damn well knew it.

 

She saw this as my opportunity and inspired me to drum my fingers on the keyboard while she went off to make ends meet. And that's what I did.

 

Each night after she left for work, I sat down at my computer, armed with a pack of smokes and a head full of ideas, and I wrote, feverishly. When she got home, she read what I'd spent the night writing.

 

This was my motivation — to have something worthwhile to share with her when she got home. It was a magical, bonding experience for us.

 

Three months passed and the first novel in the Cairnwood Manor saga was a reality.

 

Ummm, yeah, I'd be getting the heck out of there too.

 

2. The setting for Shadows — The Mississinewa Reservoir and surrounding State Forest, the town of Somerset, et al — was (and is) my old stomping grounds. I spent years combing that area, and I'd had a long fascination with its local history.

 

It was a natural fit for that location to find its way into the novel.

 

As they say, write what you know, and I knew Somerset and its environs like the back of my hand.

 

3. Speaking of writing what you know.

 

Shadows is littered with actual events, culled from my personal history. The names were changed to protect the guilty, of course. If you're looking to add verisimilitude to your stories, there's no better way than to keep it real. That means bleeding on the page. Your pain is your audience's gain.

 

 

4. The genesis for this tale about a clan of werewolves living in the backwoods of Somerset was born from a real enough event.

 

My brother, a couple of our friends, and I were out along an old stretch of abandoned road near Goose Creek in the late '80s when we heard the low growls of something fierce. Several somethings actually. We could see the glow of their eyes in the deep woods, moving toward us.

 

Needless to say, we were each gripped by an unnatural fear. Suddenly, one of our companions bolted, racing up the fractured road, hellbent for the safety of our car parked at the top of the hill.

 

That's when the beasts came at us, fast and furious. We fled like we had hellhounds on our trail.

 

It's certainly a night I'll never forget.

5. The truest thing I learned from writing Shadows was that the old adage about putting your ass in the chair and doing the work was gospel.

 

Writing was something I knew that I was born to do, but the thing that was holding me back was the motivation to do the actual work.

 

And it is work. Don't kid yourself.

 

The thing is, it's satisfying, and once you bite the bullet and park yourself in front of the keyboard and just let it go, you'll wonder what took you so god damn long.

 

Anyway, that's how it played out. If you'd like to hear me ramble more on the subject, you can find me at occultdetective.com or on twitter/occultdetective.

 

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Shadows Over Somerset (The Cairnwood Manor Series Book 1) can be ordered through your favorite bookseller (you know, the ones you actually physically walk through the door), or found here:

 

Amazon

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Kobo

 

The Occult Detective himself: Bob Freeman