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Deception Island
By Judith A. Boss
Publisher: The Wild Rose
Press, Inc.
Release Date: March 25, 2016
Genre: Romantic Suspense
Length: 302 Pages
ISBN: 978-1628308686
ASIN: B00TZ9O1HK
About the book:
While at an archaeology dig
in Afghanistan, evolutionary anthropologist Rachel St. Claire discovers a
pendant with strange shifting symbols. Not long after, she receives an urgent
call from her colleague, Dr. Grace McAllister, insisting Rachel come to
Antarctica to examine an unusual body with ethereal properties found in an ice
cave. Before Rachel can respond, bandits storm the desert dig site.
Just as they are about to
seize Rachel, a helicopter appears with Trevor Brookenridge, a handsome polar
geophysicist sent by his Aunt Grace to bring Rachel to Antarctica. Sparks fly,
but Rachel already has a fiancé. Rachel must decide who she can trust when a
group of bioterrorists engaged in secret genetic experiments in an abandoned
World War II Nazi base under the Antarctic ice sheet come after the
pendant--and her. For it seems everyone knows a secret Rachel does not, one
which will change her life forever.
ExcerptRachel peered over the rail as the hydrofoil eased into a slip at a floating dock. Whalebones on the floor of the bay, from the days whaling ships used the harbor, could be seen through the clear water. As usual, the beach near the dock was bustling with penguins. A Snow-Cat, a sleek, bullet-shaped vehicle with yellow stripes painted on it, was parked just above the beach line.As they disembarked and started up the beach toward an awaiting Snow-Cat, some of the gentoo penguins scattered, lurching and stumbling over the cobblestones. Others raised their bright orange beaks in protest.“The penguins seem particularly jumpy today,” remarked one of the crew. “Like something spooked them during the night.”Two men unloaded what looked like a body bag from the Snow-Cat and loaded it on the hydrofoil.In the distance beyond a ridge, Rachel noticed a small hut silhouetted by the low sun. “That’s the Argentinean hut,” said Antonio, shouldering his overnight bag. After saying a quick farewell to them, he slipped on a pair of snowshoes and headed up to the hut.“All aboard,” one of the men said. He reached out a hand and helped Rachel climb up into the cab of the Snow-Cat.From her seat on the Snow-Cat, Rachel could see the skittish penguins watching the receding vehicle wind its way up to Shackleton Station. What had upset them? The very air seemed to bristle with angst. She glanced over at Trevor sitting across from her, but he didn't seem to notice anything amiss.
Judith Boss (née Wager) was born in the village of Honeoye Falls,
south of Rochester, New York in the heart of wine country. She attended
elementary school in Irondequoit, where her family moved when she was two.
When not in school, she
enjoyed wandering the woods and fields around her home and picking beans for
25¢ a basket for Mr. King, who owned the truck farm behind her house. She also
loved hiking and camping and was active in the Girl Scouts throughout high
school.
An avid writer, when Judy was
11 years old she wrote and illustrated her first “novel," a story about
her beloved parakeet “Sparky." My Little Sparky was followed by several
other short novels and a book of poems.
Following graduation from
high school, Judy attended the University of Rochester for a few years before
dropping out and emigrating to Australia. Both of Judy’s daughters were born in
Australia. She also finished her B.A. in philosophy and anthropology at the
University of Western Australia.
From Australia, the family
moved to Nova Scotia, Canada for graduate school. After graduate school, Judy
worked for eight years as a writer/researcher for the Nova Scotia Museum. In
1979, Judy and her two daughters moved to Newport, Rhode Island where she
continued to work as a writer. She also worked as a lecturer for several years
at the University of Rhode Island before going back to full-time writing.
Judy currently lives in rural
Rhode Island with her family and Corgi. An avid traveler, she has traveled with
students from the University Of Rhode Island and Brown Medical School to work
with undeserved, indigenous people in Guatemala and Mexico. Her favorite travel
destination, however, is Antarctica.
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Judith_A._Boss
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/judyboss2
Thanks for hosting!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the tour, the book looks great, and thanks for the chance to win :)
ReplyDeleteGood luck in winning a copy of my novel Deception Island! I travelled to the Antarctic Peninsula to research the novel. It is one of the most beautiful place in the world.
ReplyDeleteOne of my favorite reads and thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing the excerpt.
ReplyDeleteEnjoyed the excerpt, sounds like an excellent read, have a wonderful holiday season
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a great book, I'm looking forward to reading it.Thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteDeception Island makes a great holiday gift for both adults and young adults.
ReplyDeletesounds good. Love the cover.
ReplyDeleteI love the cover as well. I think I almost drove the cover artist crazy by asking her to make tons of little changes!
ReplyDeleteI love the cover of this book.
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