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Eric Hamilton, (Wilson)

Eric Hamilton, (Wilson)

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After writing 22 mysteries for young readers, I decided to write a novel for adults under the pen name Eric Hamilton. My wife and I have always admired Princess Diana, so I decided to pursue a novel about the Queen of Hearts. It took four years to research and write.

Learning to Breathe Fire: The Rise of CrossFit and the Primal Future of Fitness

Learning to Breathe Fire: The Rise of CrossFit and the Primal Future of Fitness

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<p><b>The absorbing, definitive account of CrossFit's origins, its explosive grassroots growth, and its emergence as a global phenomenon.</b><br /> <br />One of the most illuminating books ever on a sports subculture, <i>Learning to Breathe Fire </i>combines vivid sports writing with a thoughtful meditation on what it means to be human. In the book, veteran journalist J.C. Herz explains the science of maximum effort, why the modern gym fails an obese society, and the psychic rewards of ending up on the floor feeling as though you're about to die. <br /> <br />The story traces CrossFit’s rise, from a single underground gym in Santa Cruz to its adoption as the workout of choice for elite special forces, firefighters and cops, to its popularity as the go-to fitness routine for regular Joes and Janes. Especially riveting is Herz’s description of The CrossFit Games, which begin as an informal throw-down on a California ranch and evolve into a televised global proving ground for the fittest men and women on Earth, as well as hundreds of thousands of lesser mortals. <br /> <br />In her portrayal of the sport's star athletes, its passionate coaches and its “chief armorer,” Rogue Fitness, Herz powerfully evokes the uniqueness of a fitness culture that  cultivates primal fierceness in average people. And in the shared ordeal of an all-consuming workout, she unearths the ritual intensity that's been with us since humans invented sports, showing us how, on a deep level, we're all tribal hunters and first responders, waiting for the signal to go all-out. </p>

Story Behind The Book

This suspenseful novel contains themes of love and loss, peace and forgiveness. It follows the adventures of Daniel Plain, a young man from Seattle who moves in Paris in the fateful year of 1997. Daniel's life becomes intertwined with events linked to Diana, Princess of Wales, and he finds himself in great danger as he seeks to unravel the mysteries surrounding the tragic loss of the people’s princess.

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Review by James Bay Beacon

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<a><strong>I Loved It!</strong></a> <p>by Alexandra Henley<br /> Toronto, Ontario</p> <p>As a kid, I read Eric Wilson's books ALL the time.  So when I heard that he wrote an adult novel (as Eric Hamilton) I was more excited than I'd like to admit.  I was a little worried about whether he could successfully pull off a book for adults, but I'm happy to say that I really enjoyed <em>Love &amp; Death in Paris '97</em>.  It has a similar feel to his earlier mysteries, with fast-paced writing, dangerous scenarios and a quirky main character (Daniel Plain), but this one is definitely not for children!</p> <p><em>Love &amp; Death in Paris '97</em> isn't your typical Princess Diana conspiracy book.  Most of the conspiracy theory books I've read have been really well researched, but they're almost always non-fiction.  There's so much information thrown at you, and for me, it doesn't stick.  Eric Hamilton's book is just as well researched (if not more) but he presents the info in a fictional form, so the facts are handed out in a more natural way.  Thanks to this, every element of the book comes to life.  And even though Princess Diana is only seen a couple of times, her character is so supported by facts that she easily became the main player.</p> <p>As for the conspiracy theory itself, it's hard to talk about it without giving three-quarters of the novel away, so I'll just say that it surprised me it's not a hokey, convenient theory by any means.  It actually makes a lot of sense and it's not something I've ever considered before.</p> As you can probably tell, I loved this book and I hope Eric Hamilton writes another novel featuring Daniel Plain.