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Alan J. Garner

Alan J. Garner

About

I am science fantasy novelist Alan J. Garner, published by SynergEbooks. Check out my Chosen Trilogy (The Chosen One, Chosen Too & Three Times Chosen) as well as Wizards' Goal, the first volume in my Terrath series.

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

My wife encouraged me to become a novelist. Up until then I was unsuccessfully writing and illustrating children picture books, all unpublished. But I had a hankering to sink my teeth into more meatier writing, resulting in The Chosen One. Michelle, my greatest advocate and critic, perused the first draft and commented that it was &quot; a bit of a dry read&quot;. Drawing upon my cartooning roots, I rewrote the book and injected my own brand of wit. And so, through the traditional working process of trial and error, I discovered and developed my style as a Science Fantasy humorist.

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<em>&quot;</em>The Chosen One<em> by Alan J. Garner is traumatic, dramatic, and enjoyable to read...I have only good things to say about his novel.&quot;<br /><br /></em>Book Reviews by Crystal Adkins<br />--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br /><br /><em>&quot;I thoroughly  enjoyed this novel...</em>The Chosen One <em>is good fun and well written.&quot;<br /></em><br />Iain Duffy, The Northern Advocate<br />--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br /><em><br />&quot;Local author Alan Garner has a wicked sense of humor. Garner's skilful blend of fact and fiction will hold your attention.&quot;<br /></em><br />Dave Pope, HB Today<br />--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br /><br /><em>&quot;...intelligent, enjoyable, very readable book.&quot;</em><br /><br />Reviewed by Smith for Aukon's Science Fiction Book Corner<br />--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br /><em>&quot;From the outset </em>The Chosen One <em>lets you get lost in the fantasy of make believe and is very compulsive reading; a hard book to put down.&quot;<br /></em><br />Bruce Le Grange<br />Mornington, Australia<br />--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br /><em>&quot;I have read</em> The Chosen One <em>and enjoyed it very much. I thought it was</em> <em>well written and well crafted.&quot;<br /></em><br />C.D. Weyland<br />Auckland, New Zealand<br />--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br /><em>&quot;I honestly recommend</em> The Chosen One<em> as well worth reading and look forward to further books from this author.&quot;<br /></em><br />Mrs. P. Fuller<br />Queensland, Australia<br />--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br /><em>&quot;Wonderful descriptions from a skilled wordsmith. A well written book with a glossary full of explanations for the younger reader.&quot;</em> <br /><br />G.Woollett<br />East Sussex, England<br />--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br /><em>&quot;A really good read, roll on the movie!&quot;</em> <br /><br />B.Overend<br />Hastings, New Zealand<br />--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br /><em>&quot;...is a well written novel about the life and death struggles of a group of prehistoric animals. It is an unusual mix of prehistory, fantasy, and science fiction all rolled into one.<br /><br />Alan has a great sense of imagery and wordsmiths it seamlessly into a book that is hard to put down.&quot;<br /><br /></em>Michael Holderness<br />Auckland, New Zealand<br />--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br /><em>&quot;An intriguing tale, combining fact and fiction, past and future, skilfully woven together.<br /><br />With the computer graphics now available, this story is the ideal vehicle for an animated film. Hopefully, someone with foresight will do so.&quot;<br /></em><br />V. Horton<br />Hawke's Bay, New Zealand<br />--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------