Toni Sweeney

Toni Sweeney

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I write mostly sci-fi and fantasy, with an occasional sidestep into horror and westerns.  Thus far, I have 8 novels published as well as many short stories online at Amazon Shorts and in magazines.

The Kurdish Connection

The Kurdish Connection

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<p><strong>KURDISH SCAVENGERS UNCOVER A CACHE OF NERVE GAS IN IRAQ AND OFFER THEM TO KURDISH FIGHTERS IN TURKEY. THE SPECIAL OPERATIONS BEDLAM ALPHA TEAM MUST SECURE THE WEAPONS BEFORE THEY CAN BE USED.</strong></p><p>&quot;<strong>You must swear by Allah never to say a word of what I'm going to tell you. </strong><strong>This is the most important secret. Ever!&quot;</strong></p><p><em>In their daily struggle for survival, Iraqi Kurdish scavengers uncover a cache of chemical weapons. They offer the weapons to fellow Kurdish rebels in Turkey and Syria to assist in their quest to free an imprisoned leader and create a unified homeland. After receiving a tip from an unlikely source, the newly formed Special Operations Bedlam team is called to arms! </em></p><p><em>Travel with Craig Cameron and his international team on their covert operation as they weave their way through war-torn regions seeking to locate and recover the weapons before they can be used to cause irreparable harm and instigate a world crisis. </em></p><p><em>The odds are stacked against them. Can they manage to keep their operation hidden and prevent further clashes before it's too late?</em></p><p>&quot;The Kurdish Connection--a compelling read. A story of friendship, danger and intrigue.&quot;--<em>Ann Everett, Amazon Best Selling Author.</em></p><p>..&quot;. Randall's authentic voice adds a powerful push to keep a reader turning the pages.&quot; --<em>Janet Taylor-Perry, author of The</em><em> Raiford</em><em> Chronicles, The Legend of</em><em> Draconis</em><em> Saga, and April Chastain Intrigues.</em></p><p>&quot;Topical - Engaging - Intriguing - Powerful ... A real page turner.&quot;--<em>Rikon Gaites</em><em>, author of Mummy's Little Soldier and Darius</em><em> Odenkirk</em><em>.</em></p><p>..&quot;. Randall Krzak brings his wealth of experience living in this troubled part of the world and his military knowledge to bear in this exciting story...&quot;--<em>John L.</em><em> DeBoer</em><em>, author of When the Reaper Comes.</em></p><p>..&quot;. a journey full of history, suspense, intrigue, and action...a MUST READ for all!&quot;--<em>Les Stahl, Retired</em> NSA Executive.</p><p>..&quot;. Readers need to fasten their seatbelts for a fast-paced tale made believable by a writer who knows what he's writing about.&quot;--<em>Preston</em><em> Holtry</em><em>, author of the Morgan</em><em> Westphal</em><em> mystery series and the</em><em> Arrius</em><em> trilogy (forthcoming).</em></p><p>&quot;A behind the scenes story, ripped from today's headlines deepening the reader's understanding of an ancient strife ... filled with the sights and smells of the market place and secret meetings, the reader is admitted to the secret heart, the desperate longings of those that must fight and win, or see continued subjugation by their masters...&quot;<em>--Oliver F. Chase, author of Camelot Games, </em>Levant Mirage, Blind Marsh, and Marsh Island.</p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center;" align="center"><em><strong>Love, Vampire Style</strong></em> is a strange offbeat little story that will, never the less, capture your imagination and hold your attention until the very last sentence. The main character goes through a mental metamorphosis as he changes from a spoiled little boy into a loyal and loving man. The best part of the book is the end, why you ask…..Read it and find out.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p><p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p><p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p><p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">&lt;img src=&quot;http://manicreaders.com/images/reviewicons/3-5 Stars Spinning.gif&quot; width=&quot;150&quot; height=&quot;150&quot; alt=&quot;3.5 Star Spinning&quot; /&gt;</p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p><p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">http://www.longandshortreviews.com/LASR/1008/LoveVampireStyle-TS.htm</p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><p><strong><em>Love, Vampire Style</em></strong> was a light vampire romance of family obligations and love. Val loved his family, and had always honored his brother, yet he wished to be able to follow his heart. He didn't think it was fair that because his brother had married a human, he could not. These are simple, common, everyday issues in the lives of vampires. I enjoyed the carefree feel of the story. At times, I did find Val to be a little immature for his centuries, but perhaps as vampires live longer, they take a bit longer to mature. I would like to return to see some of his relatives find their mates. </p> <p>Kathy Andrico - KathysReviewCorner.com </p> <p class="MsoNormal">http://www.kathysreviewcorner.com/reviews/SweeneyToniLoveVampireStyle.html</p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12pt;"><em>Love Vampire Style</em> is a short, enjoyable read, which you can finish within an hour—great for a lunch break when you have no errands to run. <br /><br /> Valerius is such a warm and real character that you’ll find yourself liking him in spite of his rebellious streak. Ms. Sweeney does a wonderful job of developing Valerius within the short confines of the story, making him an engaging character with a great sense of humor. <br /><br /> I’m always looking for intriguing settings in the books I read—and who can resist the ruins of an old castle? I certainly can’t. A place like that begs to be explored, and it also brings atmosphere to the plot. <em>Love Vampire Style</em> has all of that and more. <br /><br /> Ms. Sweeney also throws in a mild twist near the end, which will leave you with an astonished grin. <br /><br /> Though <em>Love Vampire Style</em> is just a small bite of a story, it’s a good bite, and, with a great main character and a savory <a href="http://www.nightsandweekends.com/articles/08/NW0800507.php"><span class="klink"><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:Verdana;">love story</span></span></a>, it’s well worth your time to read. <br /><br /> I’ve always enjoyed anything written by Ms. Sweeney—and <em>Love Vampire Style</em> is no exception. I look forward to reading anything she writes in the future. </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12pt;"> </p><p></p> <span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:'Times New Roman';">http://www.simplyromancereviews.com/srrreviews/lovevampirestyle.aspx</span> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p><p></p>