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Donnie Light

Donnie Light

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I have lived in rural northern Illinois for all of my adult life. I spent a good portion of my childhood in Arkansas, the home state of both parents. I am married to the love of my life, Barbara. We share our home with an overweight male cat named Hedgie, who is endlessly entertaining. I am the father of two boys, who are now grown and live (mostly) on their own. Barbara and I have a houseboat on a lake in central Illinois, and we love to spend weekends and vacations fishing, reading and enjoying the scenery. I have been a storyteller since I can remember, and my novel, "Dark Justice," is my first book-length work. I am currently working on my next thriller novel, as well as an inspirational book for young readers.

Godwine Kingmaker: Part One of The Last Great Saxon Earls

Godwine Kingmaker: Part One of The Last Great Saxon Earls

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<p><span><span>Harold Godwineson, the Last Anglo-Saxon King, owed everything to his father. Who was this Godwine, first Earl of Wessex and known as the Kingmaker? Was he an unscrupulous schemer, using King and Witan to gain power? Or was he the greatest of all Saxon Earls, protector of the English against the hated Normans? The answer depends on who you ask. He was befriended by the Danes, raised up by Canute the Great, given an Earldom and a wife from the highest Danish ranks. He sired nine children, among them four Earls, a Queen and a future King. Along with his power came a struggle to keep his enemies at bay, and Godwine's best efforts were brought down by the misdeeds of his eldest son Swegn. Although he became father-in-law to a reluctant Edward the Confessor, his fortunes dwindled as the Normans gained prominence at court. Driven into exile, Godwine regathered his forces and came back even stronger, only to discover that his second son Harold was destined to surpass him in renown and glory.</span></span></p>

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<p style="text-indent:.25in;margin:0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:115%;letter-spacing:-.15pt;"><font size="3"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';">“Few debut novels pack the punch of a seasoned professional, but <strong>Dark Justice</strong> does just that. Visceral, complex, and riveting, here is a story that spans time and pushes the genre’s boundaries. Kept me reading until the early morning hours.”</span></font></span></p> <p></p> <p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt 3pt;" class="MsoNormal"><font size="3"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"><strong><span style="line-height:115%;letter-spacing:-.15pt;">—James Rollins</span></strong><span style="line-height:115%;letter-spacing:-.15pt;">, New York Times bestselling author of The Last Oracle</span></span></font></p> <p></p> <p style="text-align:center;text-indent:.25in;margin:0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal" align="center"><span style="line-height:115%;"></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"></span> </p> <p style="text-align:center;text-indent:.25in;margin:0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal" align="center"><span style="line-height:115%;"></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"></span> </p> <p style="text-indent:.25in;margin:0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:115%;"><font size="3"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';">“<strong>Dark Justice</strong> is a story that begs to be finished in one huge gulp. Light pulls the reader along, moving effortlessly between the past and the present as he spins a tale of revenge, loss, love, and yes, well-deserved justice. This book was as taut and enjoyable as any high-speed car chase movie. Give it a try!”</span></font></span></p> <p></p> <p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><font size="3"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"><strong><span style="line-height:115%;">—Sylvia Shults</span></strong><span style="line-height:115%;">, author of Borrowed Flesh and Ghosts of the Illinois River</span></span></font></p> <p></p> <p style="text-align:center;text-indent:.25in;margin:0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal" align="center"><span style="line-height:115%;"></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"></span> </p> <p style="text-align:center;text-indent:.25in;margin:0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal" align="center"><span style="line-height:115%;"></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"></span> </p> <p style="text-indent:.25in;margin:0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><font size="3"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"><span style="line-height:115%;letter-spacing:-.15pt;">“</span><span style="line-height:115%;">With<span style="letter-spacing:-.15pt;"> a dual storyline from both past and present, this novel (<strong>Dark Justice</strong>) wove the two tales together in expert fashion. The suspense in each storyline is tremendous and Mr. Light really knows how to build on it with each chapter. I truly had trouble putting this book down… the storyline was enthralling. I will definitely be looking for more from this author.”</span></span></span></font></p> <p></p><strong><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';">—<span style="letter-spacing:-.15pt;">Red Adept’s Kindle Book Review Blog</span></span></span></strong>