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Stephen Blanchard

Stephen Blanchard

About

I'm a writer with previous history in everything from travel magazines to film & TV scripts. My first novel, "Getting Sync'd" has recently been published. I am also a broadcaster with several years experience in commercial radio. 

Dead Burn

Dead Burn

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<p>Terrified California residents face the shocking dilemma of yet another serial killer roaming freely in their neighborhoods. However, this time it is an evolving serial killer anomaly that relentlessly searches for, hunts down, and ingeniously traps his victims before unleashing his fiery rage. Always two steps ahead of the cops and fire investigators, the killer hones in on the next sinful target leaving a trail of bones and ashes behind as evidence. It rocks the criminal justice system to the core as a string of arson murders hits inside their turf.</p><p>Vigilante detective Emily Stone hunts serial killers and child abductors, covertly and under the law enforcement radar, with her intrinsic skills of criminal profiling and forensic investigation. With Stone’s toughest case yet, the arson serial killer immediately crosses her radar and sends her into the dark territory of a lethal pyromaniac’s mind – to the point of no return.</p><p>While following the clues of the relentless firebomber, Stone grabs the attention of a government anti-terrorist organization called GATE that oversees all law enforcement cases across the U.S., which now focuses their sights on her proven abilities. They have very specific plans for her, whether she likes it or not.</p><p>Everything teeters on the edge of reality, as Stone must battle for her life between a hired assassin and an arson serial killer. Lines are drawn on both sides of the law. Friendships and lovers are tested.</p>

Story Behind The Book

So, I was once a radio DJ (although not the filth-monger type you see at the start of the book!) and there was talk of a university reunion, which I dreaded. I never went, but I got to thinking "what if?". So I sent Dan Shears off on his reunion...

Media Links

Radio interview

🔗 http://stephenpaulblanchard.podomatic.com/entry/2011-10-12T13_23_36-07_00

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BBC Radio Interview

🔗 http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/console/p00kn0kb

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Reviews

<div><span style="font-size:14px;">&quot;<span style="line-height:normal;font-size:small;">I always like to give new authors a chance and I purchased this book in preparation for my first holiday since giving birth. I wanted something that was a page turner and that would give me the &quot;feel good&quot; factor after reading a good book. This is exactly what it delivers. S P Blanchard has made the characters likeable and identifiable and the story has twists and surprises unlike a typical holiday read. I think it may appeal more to the &quot;blokes&quot; but as a female it is quite nice to know there are no surprises with what they think about! If I were to describe it, I would say it is a male rom-com along the lines of other authors such as Matt Dunn, Mike Gayle and Nick Hornby. A must-read!&quot; - <em>Dr.K</em></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size:14px;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size:14px;">&quot;<span style="line-height:normal;font-size:small;">This is not the normal type of book I go for as I'm more of a blood, murder, sci fi kind of person. However I thought that maybe I should try something a bit lighter for my holiday reading and downloaded 'Getting Sync'd' onto my kindle. It was perfect poolside reading. The characters are realistic, and being from a media back ground know this to be true! As the previous reviewer pointed out it is a rom-com but from a male perspective. If you're not into 'fluffy' books and want to try something a bit different I'd recommend trying this.&quot; - A<em>nn Kendrick</em></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size:14px;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size:14px;">&quot;First off let me say this is a really good book! It was recommended to me by a friend and didn't disapoint. The plot itself is nothing new - it's basically a reunion story mixed together with a hint of early mid-life crisis. The kind of things that have been seen before in other male-rom-com stories. But this story has an individual humour, is laced with witty dialogue from believable, fallable characters which keep you engaged and wanting to know more. It's also not as straight-forward as you would expect, with some surprising twists and turns keeping the story even more realistic. </span></div><div><span style="font-size:14px;">The ending is a typically happy one but there are so many open endings that make you want to know more. I do wonder if any follow-up book will resolve these loose ends!?</span></div><div><span style="font-size:14px;">An excellent read which I would, and indeed have recommended to others. Well done!&quot; - <em>Jim</em></span></div>