A
Killer’s Grace
by
Ronald Chapman and
My
Name is Wonder
by
Ronald Chapman
~~~~~~~~~~~~~
GENRE:
Suspense
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BLURBS:
A
KILLER’S GRACE Blurb:
From
the high desert of New Mexico comes a tale of mystery, murder and
redemption. When journalist Kevin Pitcairn receives a disturbing
letter from a serial killer, he is drawn into a compelling journey
with profound psychological and spiritual implications, not just for
the murderer, but for himself and society as a whole. As he tries to
investigate and then tell the story, he finds himself battling his
own inner demons and sordid history. Events conspire to propel an
isolated matter to a national stage and audiences that are
increasingly hostile. Forced to explore the roots of human psychology
and sanity, Pitcairn must navigate moral and philosophical realms.
What is the nature of evil? What powers of choice do humans actually
possess? How may we be redeemed? And in the end, how do we reconcile
with ourselves?
MY
NAME IS WONDER Blurb:
My
Name is Wonder chronicles the transcendent adventures of a little
goat with big dreams. Join Wonder and his wisecracking guide, the
mysterious crow Mac Craack, on a journey through the scenic
landscapes of the American Southwest and into the heart of a mindful
presence. Along the way, you’ll meet an unforgettable cast of
creatures, each with an important lesson to teach.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~
A
Killer’s Grace:
“You
were up even earlier than usual, Cito,” she whispered with the
Spanish lilt so common to New Mexican Hispanics. “The nightmare
again?” she asked.
The
irony of the nickname was not lost on him. Kevincito, Cito for short.
Little Kevin. Pitcairn shook his head in response. “No, it was the
letter. My instincts tell me to check
it out.
It’s a great story but I don’t really know what Davidson wants.
And for reasons I can’t explain, I’m reticent.”
Maria
Elena’s eyes blazed in response. “Why are you interested in that
bastard at all? He deserves what he’s going to get!” To emphasize
the point, she mimicked his impending execution with a full body
spasm simulating the electricity coursing through him. Her glare
locked onto his eyes before she spun on her heels to flip the eggs
and stir the carne adovada.
Her
infrequent bouts of steeliness always threw him off balance. He had
learned to use the instant of quiet that followed to think before
proceeding, and to swallow his tendency to react. It was simply a
part of her capricious emotions.
“Emmy,”
he began with her nickname, a playful variation on her initials, “if
what Davidson writes is true, he’s not an evil man. And that’s a
story that needs to be told.”
My
Name is Wonder:
Consciousness
returned in ebbs and flows. Wonder was first aware of darkness. Was
it nighttime already? When his awareness next stirred, he felt a
blanket of straw beneath a body that still felt sluggish and numb. He
heard vaguely the subtle sounds of other creatures around him. He
tried to lift himself to look around but could not.
An
otherworldly vision came to him then. Oren looked down upon him.
There was a twinkle in the old goat’s yellow eyes as he spoke
without the movement of his mouth. “My dear Wonder, this is most
certainly an interesting detour. Remember, there is no path that is
not in the Light. The secret is in what you do with the path that
finds you.”
The
vision slipped away as Wonder again lost consciousness.
The next
thing he knew, the darkness had grayed into morning and his head felt
like a hollowed-out gourd. As he rolled up, he found he was able to
stand, albeit awkwardly. Staggering around like a newborn kid, he
surveyed his surroundings. He was in an old, barnlike structure,
filled with bales of hay and an odd collection of creatures large and
small including a dozen or more goats.
From the
rafters, he heard a familiar croak. “Wonder wondering?”
He
looked up to find Mac Craack peering down at him. The bird was a
welcome sight in this strange place.
“Where
am I?” he asked, his voice slurred so that the words all ran
together. Wonder shook his head to clear it, and as he did so, he
discovered that something metal had been clipped into his right ear.
He turned in a tight half circle, trying to see what the jangling
thing was.
“Calm,
calmer, calmest,” croaked Mac Craack.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~
AUTHOR
Bio and Links:
Ronald
Chapman is owner of an international speaking and consulting company,
Magnetic North LLC. In addition to international accreditation as a
speaker and national awards for radio commentary, he is the author of
two novels, My Name is Wonder (Terra Nova Publishing, 2016) and A
Killer's Grace (Terra Nova Publishing, 2016 and 2012), two works of
non-fiction, Seeing True: Ninety Contemplations in Ninety Days (Ozark
Mountain Publishing, 2008) and What a Wonderful World: Seeing Through
New Eyes (Page Free Publishing, 2004) and the producer of three audio
sets, Seeing True: The Way of Spirit (Ozark Mountain Publishing,
2016, 2005), Breathing, Releasing and Breaking Through: Practices for
Seeing True (Ozark Mountain Publishing, 2015), and Seeing True –
The Way of Success in Leadership (Magnetic North Audio, 2005). Ron
provides a wide array of social media content at www.SeeingTrue.com,
content
for people in substance abuse recovery at
www.ProgressiveRecovery.org,
and other content from his master site, www.RonaldChapman.com.
He holds a Masters in Social Welfare from The University at Albany
(New York.) Prior to his relocation to Atlanta, Georgia in 2008, he
was a long-time resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Note:
A Killer’s Grace is one of two novels by Chapman being released
simultaneously by Terra Nova Publishing, the other being My Name is
Wonder. The publisher commented, ““It is remarkable that these
two books can be so very different but somehow speak to the same
messages.”
LINKS
A
Killer’s Grace Goodreads:
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/29449254-a-killer-s-grace?ac=1&from_search=true
A
Killer’s Grace Amazon:
THIS
IS AN OLD EDITION LINK BUT WE WILL SEND A NEW ONE ASAP!
Ron
Chapman Websites:
http://www.RonaldChapman.com/
for other information from the author.
http://www.SeeingTrue.com/
for ongoing social media content including blogs, v-logs, graphical
materials, etc.
http://www.ProgressiveRecovery.com/
for materials relevant to those in recovery from substance abuse.
Facebook
Page: https://www.facebook.com/seeingtrue/
Note:
My Name is Wonder
is one of two novels by Chapman being released simultaneously by
Terra Nova Publishing, the other being A
Killer’s Grace. The
publisher commented, ““It is remarkable that these two books can
be so very different but somehow speak to the same messages.”
My
Name is Wonder Amazon Buy/Pre-Order:
https://www.amazon.com/My-Name-Wonder-Tale-Adventure/dp/1938288785/ref=sr_1_1
PRAISE
“…a
book for the ages, with profound truths simply stated. First there
was Jonathan Livingston Seagull and then Yoda—Now there is Wonder…”
-Beverly
Molander, Minister and Radio
Host of Activating the Power of Yes
“…an
exploration of human nature and into the allegorical realm that shows
us how to be wise teachers and guides…”
-Paula
Renaye, Author of Living the
Life You Love
“Clarity
is an aspect of love, it is seeing clearly. Ron Chapman sees with
those eyes. He pays attention as few do to the miracles around us.”
-Stephen
Levine, Author and Teacher
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