My Debut Novel:
A Bloody Business
Action, history, comedy, romance, and a hitman collide
Join street-thug-turned-hitman Martin Williams as he rampages through the first half of the 20th century. At every turn, Martin faces tenacious opponents, untrustworthy allies, and the existential dread that each cigarette he reaches for could be his last.
Or the last one in the current pack, anyway.
Starting aboard a sinking RMS Titanic and concluding in the fire of the Korean War, follow the man described as “Forrest Gump meets James Bond” as he eliminates greedy businessmen, war criminals, Communist agents, corrupt officials, and more on behalf of his criminal paymasters the Firm.
Chapter 1 Samples
Like to try before you buy? You can download your free sample of Chapter 1 of A Bloody Business below! Follow Martin Williams as he must juggle competing priorities: 1) complete his work assignment and 2) escape a sinking RMS Titanic.
…did I mention it’s free?
Download your free PDF of Chapter 1
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Recent Praise
Gabrielle (Goodreads)
An absolute delight. Forrest Gump meets James Bond, in the best way possible.
Matt (Amazon)
If you had told me that this was a byproduct of the writers room from Archer, I’d have believed you.
Cara (Amazon)
A hitman with a cosmic draw to historical events felt like equal parts new and classic trope.
Other Recent Works
“SEALAV IV,” a deep-sea horror story set in an underwater lab on the edge of the Pacific-Antarctic Trench. Featured in The Pelagic Zone: Uncharted Waters from JayHenge Publishing.
“Opening Night,” a classic monster story centering on opening night of a high school theater production and an uninvited attendee. Featured in Creature Feature Classics: Lycanthropy from Snake Bite Books.
“Land’s End Light,” a horror-thriller story where a lone lighthouse keeper is attacked by the island’s only other residents: birds. Featured in The Nameless Songs of Zadok Allen from JayHenge Publishing.
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