by Ben Hopkin
From the glare Keaton was getting, he knew that he couldn’t stall any longer. “Sure, okay.” Heading off to the right, Keaton couldn’t help but finish his pitch. “All I’m saying is that once you’ve got the North Korean market, Micronesia and Laos open right up.”
“The lab.”
If it was anything, Keaton knew when to shut up. So the rest of the long walk, all the way around the house and back again, was done in silence. Keaton checked his phone. He was supposed to get a text when the batch was ready. No such luck. Hopefully they would have enough cooked up to satisfy Mr. Panties-in-a-Bunch.
They arrived at the bathroom door. No need to search for the key. He’d put Hello Kitty to work on that one. Sliding the key into the lock, Keaton glanced over his shoulder. The roundabout trek here hadn’t seemed to soften Stavros’s mood any.
Hopefully a nice big pile of X would.
Poking his head into the room, Keaton knew something was wrong. There was no buzz of activity. The lights were low. There was no lingering smell of cooking drugs.
And then he saw it.
Every single one of Keaton’s chemists was sprawled out dead on the floor.
This was not the impression he wanted to make on Stavros. He pulled back out and tried to shut the door.
“Wow. Gosh,” Keaton rambled on, “Looks like they are a little indisposed.”
“Not for me,” Stavros said, pushing past Keaton with that darned perfect 20 BMI body of his.
The drug dealer stopped cold in this tracks, though, once he took in the room. Keaton rushed to get in front of him. Drug dealers were used to bodies showing up, right? That shouldn’t stop the deal from going down. If anything, these men wouldn’t want their deaths to be in vain. They would want him to press on. Keaton didn’t see them arguing with that plan.
“A minor setback,” Keaton said as he tried to brush the scene off.
Stavros knelt down and felt the cook’s neck for a pulse. Guess there wasn’t one.
“They’e dead.”
Keaton gulped hard, frantically searching for a way to spin these lemons into a nice tangy lemon drop cocktail.
“Bright side?” Keaton said. “I was thinking of downsizing anyway.”
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Afterword
Thanks so much for reading Club Death. Hopefully you had as much fun reading it as we did writing it!
This is a serial so expect the next installment to be out by September 18th! We can hardly wait for you to read what we have in store for Josh, Allie, Keaton and Starvos.
As we mentioned at the beginning of the book, we hope to make Club Death into a movie and you can help!
Just head over to Kickstarter.com (if you can’t follow this link, simply search on Kickstarter for Club Death or Carolyn McCray) and check out our project!
Plus if you enjoyed Club Death, please head back to Amazon and leave an honest review! Indie authors live and die by their reviews!
Can’t wait for the next segment of Club Death? Check out the next section for more of Carolyn and Ben’s thrillers!
Other Works by Carolyn McCray and Ben Hopkin
Plain Jane – A Patterson-style thriller with a dash of Hannibal
If you enjoyed the twists and turns of Club Death, you might want to try Harbinger’s first novel the #1 Bestselling (Police Procedurals and Hard-Boiled Mysteries)…
In the words of New York Times best-selling author, James Rollins (Altar of Eden and Devil Colony)…
“Wickedly macabre and blisteringly paced, Plain Jane marks the debut of a thriller for the new millennium. Brash, funny, terrifying, and shocking, here is a story best enjoyed with all the lights on. Don’t say I didn't warn you!”
More praise for Plain Jane: Brunettes Beware.
"This book is so creepy. I made the mistake of starting in one night before bed. Not only did the story line keep me turning pages, it freaked me out to the point that I didn't want to turn off my light."
The Book Goddess
Book Reviewer
"This one had me flipping pages until 2 in the morning. I knew when I saw the quote from James Rollins (one of my favorites) that I would get at least my money's worth out of the book, but I had NO idea what laid in store for me."
Mimi - Novel Ideas
The purchase or sample Plain Jane: Brunettes Beware simply click here.
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Got Thrills? A Boxed Set With Your RDA Allowance of Thrills
Got Thrills? is loaded with action-packed adventure, chilling horror, supernatural thrills and nail biting suspense…
All Hallow’s Eve: The One Night it is Bad to be Good…
People are being martyred but not for their faith. Instead the deaths are part of a serial killer's sick game as he chooses his victim by their name… then kills them in that Saint's grisly manner.
Praise for All Hallow’s Eve…
“Scary and smart, All Hallow’s Eve is perfect for anyone who wants to read a horror story that makes them think. From the intricate psychopathology of the serial killer, to the hair-raising tension, to the skewering of pop culture, All Hallow’s Eve is simply a great read.”
Your Need To Read
Book Reviewer
Overview of Rook: Let’s Avoid the Apocalypse, People…
"Saving the world twice a week is a crappy job, but hey, somebody's got to do it." And yes, Rook would like to be quoted on that. In a world where the earth is the DMZ between Heaven and Hell, Rook and his team try keep the forces of good and evil at bay. But like we said… try.
Praise for Rook…
“Any book that has angels, vampires, and giant attack lizards is okay with us! This book takes urban fantasy to a whole new level. Exciting, yet with some truly heartfelt moments. We cannot recommend Rook enough! Can’t wait for the next in the series.
ParaYourNormal
Reviewer
Overview of Dark Lullaby: A Harbinger Short Story…
Girls have gone missing.
Can an unstable FBI profiler find the killer before another child dies?
Dark Lullaby takes place after the events in Plain Jane.
Praise for Dark Lullaby…
"This book is so creepy. I made the mistake of starting in one night before bed. Not only did the story line keep me turning pages, it freaked me out to the point that I didn't want to turn off my light.”
The Book Goddess
Book Reviewer
Overview of The Rush…
Join Jarod and his team of treasure hunters, Rogues Incorporated, as they dodge a nefarious competitor, crazed moon-panning prospectors, and even their own government for the ultimate “motherlode.”in this Moonrush short story.
Praise for The Rush…
“Buckle up! From the depths of the ocean to the reaches of outer space, this outrageously clever tale, auspiciously set in the year 2049, has an unlikely band of quirky memorable characters and a plot that will blow your mind!”
Taylor Lee
Author, Aces Wild
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Plus a bonus short story, Supper.
Yeah, we recommend you don’t eat before ready that one!
To purchase or sample Got Thrills, simply click here.
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Moonrush – Carolyn’s pulse-pounding paranormal romance thriller
It's 2049 and it's not gold the prospectors are looking for, it's “Star Diamonds.” And these precious gems aren't in California but up on the moon!
Join Jarod and his team of treasure hunters, Rogues Incorporated, as they dodge a nefarious competitor, crazed moon-panning prospectors, and even their own government for the ultimate “motherlode.”
Praise for MoonRush…
“Reading this book after taking finals at school was like taking a much needed vacation…to Outer Space! All the characters are so developed and unique and the plot twists and turns make this book rank so high on my list that I'm writing a review about it. Something that I don't normally do. So buy this book and get
ready for some quality entertainment from some witty innovative writers! “
Lisa Thurman
Amazon Reviewer
“This was a fast-paced adventure with entertaining characters and an engrossing plot. Reading Moonrush was like watching a great blockbuster summer movie except that I could enjoy it while on the beach. Won't disappoint.”
BookLover1960
Amazon Reviewer
“This book played out like an action packed adventure movie in my head. You know, an action packed adventure movie with a plot, and characters that you can really relate to, and care about. It's filled with everything from science fiction to teenage angst, and nerd humor. All of the elements of a great story are there, and that's what makes it so much fun.”
DudeMcMan
Amazon Reviewer
To purchase Moonrush on Amazon, click here.
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Encrypted – Carolyn’s action-packed techno-thriller
If you enjoyed the adventure-filled romp of The Rush, you might also enjoy Carolyn’s action-packed techno-thriller, Encrypted.
“Dan Brown blinked, and Carolyn McCray took over. Encrypted is the best thing that I’ve read in the thriller genre, hands down. It’s got history, mysticism, and shadowy organizations manipulating world events. Oh, and did I mention the most incredible opposites-attract relationship EVER? This novel knocked my socks off.”
ThrillersRockT
Book Reviewer
More praise for Encrypted…
"I found this book to be just as the title said an action packed techno thriller. I read at least a book a week but this was one of those impossible to put down books. It was well worth the money and based on this book I bought her other book and will be placing the next in her series on my wish list."
Scott Powner
Amazon Reviewer
Halting the spread of a weaponized redo of the Black Plague? Intending to plunge the world into a medieval hellish vision of the Hidden Hand? It's never good when the dead could turn out to be the lucky ones. That's a lot of responsibility resting on the shoulders of a brilliant cyber hacker and a sexy FBI agent. Makes you wonder who's calling the shots? God, the angels or a 13th century cult that would make Lucifer blush."
Taylor Lee
Author, Big Girls Don't Cry
To purchase or read a sample of Encrypted on Amazon, just click here.
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About the Authors
Carolyn McCray
Carolyn McCray is a social media and sales consultant to indie authors and publishing houses alike. Her own controversial thriller, 30 Pieces of Silver, hit the #1 spot on the Amazon Men’s Adventure/War/Techno-Thriller lists, (beating out the likes of Clive Cussler), and all thirteen of her indie-published books are Kindle Bestsellers. Her latest nonfiction endeavor, Dollars & Sense: The Definitive Guide to Self-publishing Success (coauthored with Amber Scott) debuted at #1 on Amazon’s “Authorship” bestselling list.
Carolyn is also the founder of the Indie Book Collective, an organization with over 6,000 members which is dedicated to helping authors utilize social media to the fullest to sell their books. The Collective offers free workshops, a live advice radio show, innovative programs such as Blog Tour de Force & Bestseller for a Day, and so much more to its members.
Ben Hopkin
Ben Hopkin is a transplanted Texan. After being indoctrinated in the Lone Star State he was ripped from his ancestral home and whisked away to Los Angeles, where he was forced to appreciate fish tacos and sushi. While there, he worked as a professional actor, director, and producer, as well as teacher, which he loves most. He has now settled in Provo, Utah, with his wife and three children. Just in case there was any question, Provo is NOT a happy medium between Ft. Worth and LA, although his kids have made the transition from body boards to snowboards seamlessly.
Copyright
This book is a work of fiction. The characters, incidents, places, and dialogue are drawn from the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously, and are not to be construed as real. Any resemblance to actual events, locales, or persons, living or dead, is entirely coincidental.
Club Death
An Off Our Meds Project/published by arrangement with the author
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Copyright 2012 by Carolyn McCray
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Table of Contents
Main Menu
Start Reading
About the Authors
Afterword
Other Works by Carolyn McCray
Plain Jane – A Patterson style thriller with a dash of Hannibal
Got Thrills – A boxed set with your daily RDA allowance of thrills
Moonrush – Carolyn’s pulse-pounding paranormal romance thriller
Encrypted – Carolyn’s action-packed techno-thriller
Copyright
Contact Information
Chapters
Prologue
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Table of Contents
Main Menu
PROLOGUE
CHAPTER 1
CHAPTER 2
CHAPTER 3
Afterword
Other Works by Carolyn McCray and Ben Hopkin Plain Jane – A Patterson-style thriller with a dash of Hannibal
Got Thrills? A Boxed Set With Your RDA Allowance of Thrills
Moonrush – Carolyn’s pulse-pounding paranormal romance thriller
Encrypted – Carolyn’s action-packed techno-thriller
About the Authors
Copyright
Contact Information
Table of Contents
