Hi lovelies! It gives me great pleasure today to host Michael
Jordan and his new book, “The Company of Demons”! For other stops on his Goddess Fish
Promotions Book Tour, please click on the banner above or any of the images in
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The Company of Demons
by Michael Jordan
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GENRE: Thriller
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BLURB:
The
brutal murder of a friend leaves lawyer John Coleman stunned and sends shock
waves through the city of Cleveland. The technique of the killing recalls
memories of the Torso Murderer, who dismembered at least twelve people decades
ago and vanished--eluding even the legendary Eliot Ness. Jennifer, the victim's
beautiful daughter, hires John to handle her father's estate, and romantic
feelings for her soon complicate his already troubled marriage. When John finds
himself entangled with a cold-blooded biker gang, an ex-cop with a fuzzy past,
and the drug-addicted son of the dead man, he struggles to make sense of it
all. But he cannot escape a growing sense of dread.
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EXCERPT TWO:
A
deep breath helped to calm me. Oyster’s death had brought an ugly past alive.
Just as I’d been assuring everyone, though, there was nothing wrong. My main
task for the day was to pick Molly up after school and hope that she wouldn’t
be too disappointed when she learned that we wouldn’t be visiting the
skateboard park. We would head straight home for a quiet, uneventful spaghetti
dinner. Cathy would have polished and set the oaken table. We would talk of
things other than serial killers. She would remind me of her upcoming birthday
dinner, with her sister and brother-in-law. Her parents would stare down at us
from faded color photographs arranged in thin wooden frames on checkered
blue-and-white wallpaper. There were photographs of my mom, too, with her tight-lipped
smile.
One
photo of my father, handsome in a blue uniform, hung on the wall. Whenever
Cathy said grace, my eyes would wander to the particular picture, and I would
recall games of catch, walleye fishing on the lake, our hikes through the
Metroparks. We’d wander the trails there most Saturday mornings, just my dad
and me. Afterward, he’d take me to Pete’s Hotdogs on Lorain, and we’d gorge on
dogs stuffed into steamed buns and topped with local Stadium mustard and greasy
fried onions. Those were the memories I’d try to focus on.
But
I could never, ever block out the rest.
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GUEST POST:
Five Reasons Why You Should Read My Book:
Five
reasons why someone should read my book? Here you are: First, although the
novel is set in modern times, the historical background is fascinating. Years
ago, a notorious serial killer labeled The Torso Murderer brutally killed at
least 12 victims, eluded legendary crime fighter Eliot Ness, and then vanished.
Even today, the identity of the murderer remains a mystery. Second, the book
focuses on how mistakes from the past can return to haunt us—in more ways than
one. Third, my background as a trial lawyer helped me craft original courtroom
scenes that are based on my own experiences and knowledge of how the system
works. Fourth, like the characters I encountered as an attorney, the characters
in my book are deeply flawed and often have hidden motivations. Fifth, readers
have complimented the dialogue as raw and compelling. The way that the
characters express themselves may not always be comfortable, but it is honest
and lends itself to a depth of emotion.
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AUTHOR BIO:
Michael Jordan obtained
his undergraduate degree from Ohio Wesleyan University, with highest honors,
and his law degree from George Washington University, where he was a member of
the Law Review. A trial lawyer and arbitrator for over three decades, he has
been recognized as an Ohio Super Lawyer and named to Best Lawyers in America. A
member of the International Association of Crime Writers, The Company of Demons
is his first novel.
An
avid traveler, Michael has climbed Mt. Fuji, swam in The Devil’s Pool on the
cusp of Victoria Falls, trekked a glacier in Patagonia, and visited numerous
other countries. Yes—an international thriller lies in the future! He has also
acted in several theatrical productions and his experience on stage is helpful
in creating characters for his novels. He is currently working on his next
book, a thriller set during the closing stages of WWII.
A
native of Saginaw, Michigan, Michael and his wife, Linda Gross Brown, a soft
pastel artist, divide their time between homes in Rocky River, Ohio, and
Longboat Key, Florida. They enjoy traveling, pleasure boating, and very cold
martinis.
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GIVEAWAY INFO:
Michael will be awarding a $50 Amazon or B/N GC
to a randomly drawn winner via Rafflecopter during the tour.
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Thanks for hosting!
ReplyDeleteThank you for hosting, and to Goddess Fish Promotions for setting this up! I'll be checking in throughout the course of the day and do my best to respond to all comments--Mike
ReplyDeleteI liked the excerpt.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Rita! Mike
DeleteGreat excerpt, sounds like a good book!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Victoria. Very strong reviews, and I'm happy about that! Mike
DeleteThank you for your post, James Robert! Mike
ReplyDeleteWho is your favorite character in your book? Congrats on the release. Bernie Wallace BWallace1980(at)hotmail(d0t)com
ReplyDeleteMy favorite is the tough, old, ex-cop, Jack Corrigan. A gritty character who embodies the conflicts that I wanted to explore in this book.
ReplyDelete:-)
DeleteOh, how I'd love to have this book on my shelf!
ReplyDeleteIt sounds intense, but I enjoyed the excerpt!
ReplyDelete--Trix