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After writing and reporting radio and television news, I changed direction to work in advertising.
Within Grasp (complete) will appeal to a wide range of ages and tastes.

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Everything from John Grisham, Scott Turow, Kipling, Dickens, Fitzgerald, to Le Carre and David Sedaris come to mind.

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Within Grasp

David Wright

A judge, a college student and a cabbie clash in a struggle to seize ownership of an unsigned lottery ticket worth millions. Who will prevail?




Judge Philip Driscoll has less than a day to come up with over a million dollars to set a botched land deal right. Failure to do so will result in disbarment and prison.

Terrified at the prospect of utter ruin, the judge exploits the authority and influence of his position in an attempt to confiscate a mislaid lottery ticket.

Driscoll’s quest to cash in on millions is fraught by stunning setbacks when he underestimates the tenacity of his wife, a college student and a cabbie who conspire to put a stop to his plans.

Perhaps the judge’s most serious miscalculation is his disregard for a deranged right wing extremist who has arrived in Massachusetts intent on silencing the “liberal activist judiciary.”



Excerpt….. D’Arcy Rohmer crept low within a deep ravine. He removed several branches and some dry leaves camouflaging a Barrett M98 semi-automatic sniper purchased easily two months earlier at a gun show in Arkansas.

The televangelists and the conservative talk show hosts were unequivocal. The judges had taken God from the classroom and from the Public Square. It was time that they were sent a message. America must return to some basic family values…...

 

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Babyeddieuk wrote 219 days ago

Hey - fancy reading either of my books? One is SF and the other is c....

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Hello! My Name is Valerie Willis and I am looking to increase readers....

Eponymous Rox wrote 262 days ago

Hullo again, David. My manuscript's on the Ed's Desk this month and I....

Joshua Jacobs wrote 284 days ago

David, Would you be willing to check out The Words of Adriel and c....

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I wrote 878 days ago

Hi Alan...I have read the first chapter of Ghost Warrior, the Stealing-(wonderful cover, by the way.) You are masterful with the use of first person--not an easy task. The writing is rich with vivid descriptions. I was spellbound from the opening paragraph--dare I say it's a "cliffhanger." On to ... view book

I wrote 898 days ago

Hi Gerry..this strikes me as highly publishable--contemporary, well constructed with plenty of hooks and delightful character development. Dialogue is crisp and convincing. I'll read on with pleasure! David Wright. Within Grasp view book

I wrote 898 days ago

Jared...One of my favourite lines from Mummy's Boy is , "The trouble with doors in the mind is that they don;t don't stay closed for long, always liable to swing open without warning." This book is full of such wonderful prose. You easily keep your promise to offer a disturbing glimpse into the ... view book

I wrote 902 days ago

Ian...I'm usually not one for fantasy but Neferatu and the red Queen caught my interest and fueled imagination immediately. Wonderful character development, with enticing hooks which propel the story forward. And what a unique and engaging premise! Revenge of the redheads! I love it. Good to see the... view book

I wrote 907 days ago

Hi Tony...I'm glad you brought this book to my attention. The prologue is short but EXTREMELY effective. The arrival of the black cloud is a harbinger of drama to come,while the author tantalizing brings us into Dan and Tasha's words. Backed with pleasure. Best of luck with Life Bringer! view book

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