The word is out... Smashwords, that is!

"Killing Karma" is now available on Smashwords.com! What does this mean? It means you can read about the exploits of James McCarthy and friends in the PDF, RTF, TXT, IRF, PDB, and HTML formats, in addition to EPUB and MOBI. Now there is a file available  for just about any reading device you might have. Download a free sample today and give it try!

Available in paperback and for Kindle at Amazon. 

Available for Nook at Barnes & Noble.

Available for all devices at Smashwords.

Just a few “Notes”

Most artists and authors draw inspiration from the world around them. Sights, sounds, people, and places; they all feed the creative process. I am no different. If you’ve ever been to Phoenix or the surrounding areas, you may have recognized some of the locations in “Killing Karma.” You might even look at the characters and say to your self, “Hey, I think I know that guy.” You just might… or at least someone like them.

One place I draw a lot of inspiration from is music. Sometimes you can find me sitting in front of the keyboard lost in my own world, headphones blasting a tune directly into my brain. As the real world melts away the music takes me to another place, allowing my imagination run free. Sometimes the music even makes it into the story, buried among the words like a hidden treasure.

“Killing Karma” contains several of these treasures. Here’s a little challenge for you. As you read the novel, see if you can spot the hidden references to different bands and songs. There are a couple of pretty obvious ones, and a few that require a somewhat broader scope.  

Have some fun with it and post your findings in the comments!

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Available in paperback and Kindle format at Amazon. 

Available for Nook at Barnes & Noble.

Two Milestones in One Day!

If you prefer the feel of a real book in your hands, your time has come. For those of you who have been waiting patiently, the print version of "Killing Karma" is now available on Amazon.com! I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your patience and understanding during the wait. It's been a long process, but well worth the time spent.

Take a Look on the Nook!

I am proud to announce that "Killing Karma" is now available for you Nook readers out there! If you don't have a Nook, Barnes & Noble has a free Nook Reader app available for most devices.

An Update on Updates!

This has been a busy week in the Valley of the Sun.  The new cover art has been photographed, formatted, and updated. Several corrections (including the Table of Contents) have been uploaded too. Work continues on the print version of the book, as well as other electronic formats such as Epub and PDF. Look for “Killing Karma” to be available for your Nook e-reader in the near future!

A Sincere Apology

In all of the excitement of launching this book, I did not do enough research when creating the cover.  My use of the Hindu God, Ganesh is offensive.  As a Catholic, I would be equally offended if Jesus Christ were similarly displayed.  As a result of this I have decided to create a new cover and will not release the paperback version until the cover is changed.  The eBook cover will be changed at that time.  I have caused disrespect and I did not intend to.  While intent is relevant, the lack of intent does not diminish the hurt.  I apologize for this lapse.

It's Hot, Hot, Hot!

Here it is October 1^st and the Valley of the Sun is still living up to its name. While the desert may still be baking under triple digit temperatures, it’s not the only thing that’s hot! I’m proud to announce that my novel Killing Karma is hot off the presses . . . well, the cyber-presses anyway. The Kindle version is now available on Amazon!  You can find it right here!

You say you don’t have a Kindle? Amazon has a free Kindle App available for most devices; check the “app store” on your specific devise. Other electronic formats will be coming in the near future. For those of you who still prefer the feel of a real book in your hands, stay tuned for details on the upcoming print version!