Enigma Variations (Justin Vincent Series Book #2)
"An intricately woven adventure that will have you on the edge of your seat. Cryptography and art combine with the suspense running rampant through the novel. It reminds me greatly of The DaVinci Code by Dan Brown in that way. There really is never a dull moment in this one. Enigma Variations is bound to be a favorite among fans of the DaVinci Code series. It offers to take the reader on a thrilling ride they will not want to miss, just like it did for me." -Chika Anene, Independent Book Review
Master thief Justin Vincent and his computer hacker partner Ashna help people recover stolen items when the authorities can't. This time, their client needs his missing research notes back—notes that could help provide the solution to a century old musical mystery. The trail is cold, but the motive is clear: a £1 million reward offered to anyone who can decode the secret message hidden in Sir Edward Elgar's Enigma Variations. Justin and Ashna come up against a mystery steeped in arcane lore lurking behind what they thought was a simple case of theft, and a shadowy foe who seems to be a step ahead of them at every turn. Will they be able to identify the thief and retrieve the formula before its dark forces are unleashed on an unsuspecting world?
The Place Inside the Storm
"The Place Inside the Storm is a fun, fast-paced YA adventure following a brave teenage girl escaping to safety in the PacNW cluster. The book appeals to the weird in all of us, not only for its shining moral about acceptance but also for its unlikely heroes. Tune into this book even if only for Xel, the most badass robot cat in YA fiction. Author Bradley W. Wright sets us up for one hell of a ride with his premise. As Tara, Loki, and Xel begin their escape to the PacNW cluster, the reader foresees a book full of action, obstacles, growth, and plenty to pay attention to. Mix all that with easy-to-read language and clear images, and you've got yourself the makings of a pretty damn good page-turner. The Place Inside the Storm is an enjoyable, light read with plenty of action. If you're in the mood for a unique dystopian future and a badass robot cat, this book is for you." -Independent Book Review
"I fell in love with this book. Not only is it a little out of what I'm used to, but the pace is lovely. I wanted a change and I'm glad this book is what I chose." -Adrianna A. via NetGalley
"I've honestly never read a book with a main character who's so much like me. And I know not everyone cares about representation in fiction, but I do. I don't always want to be inside of the head of someone I don't fully understand. I did understand Tara, and that was nice for a change." -Graceful Goddess Book Blog
"I really loved the amount of emotion and well written characters embedded in the storyline. The plot itself is very unique, but the characterization stood out the most. Tara’s voice is so unique, and powerful that it could carry the entire weight of what makes this book so good!" -DystopianCitzn Book Blog
"Alongside the physical journey that Tara undertakes, there is a co-running emotional journey that Tara makes towards understanding and accepting herself in a world that doesn’t accept people who are too different. The wrap-up of this comes through powerfully at the end of the book, even though there remains a tinge of sadness to it." -Books on Autism
It’s 2038. Tara Rivers is fourteen years old, socially awkward, and a bit rebellious. Her family has recently moved to Los Angeles from the Pacific Northwest ‘rogue’ clusters. Tara feels alone and confused. She doesn’t have any friends here, except her cat, Xel, a sophisticated robot with artificial intelligence. She knows she should try to make friends but the social rules other kids seem to understand without thinking don’t come to her as easily. Without warning, the corporation where Tara’s parents work makes an offer they can’t refuse. They tell Tara’s parents she is autistic. They want to put an implant in Tara’s brain to ‘cure’ her autism so she can fit in with the corporate culture. If her parents refuse, their jobs will be in jeopardy. Tara overhears her parents speaking with the doctors and decides to run away with Xel. She plans to head back to the Pacific Northwest and her grandmother, but first she must escape Los Angeles and the corporation—with all their high-tech locating devices—dodge street gangs and wild dogs, and traverse an unknown wilderness full of unimaginable dangers. Will she ever find a place where she is accepted for who and what she is, or is she doomed to be an outcast from society forever?
Old Gold Mountain (Justin Vincent Series Book #1)
"Fast-paced, high-stakes thriller with exciting twists and turns that keep you intrigued for hours!" - Max Gilbert, Indie Book Reviewers
Justin Vincent is a San Francisco based artist who leads a secret double life as a master thief. When a valuable painting is stolen from his lover Valerie, Justin agrees to use his underworld contacts and knowledge of the black market to help. The search leads him to an antiquities dealer who has fallen on hard times and a mysterious European middle man. With the help of his friend Ashna, a skilled hacker, and Gabrielle, owner of an art gallery in Nice, Justin gathers clues that lead him to a mysterious chateau in the South of France and a dangerous web of secrets and lies. To escape with his life and complete his objective, Justin’s skill, luck, and perseverance will be tested to their utmost limit.
Old Gold Mountain is also available at Indigo, Kobo, and numerous independent bookstores including: Bird & Beckett, Books Inc., Compass Books, Vroman's Bookstore, Powell's, and Book Soup