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Darren G. Burton

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about me

I was born in Sydney, Australia, and now live on Queensland's sunny Gold Coast. For 25 years I've been writing books (both fiction and non-fiction) and contributing articles and short stories to publications both in Australia and overseas.

My other creative interests include: Songwriting, electric guitar, photography, music composition, watercolour painting, graphic art.

General Interests: Reading, movies, music, swimming, snorkelling, scuba diving, consuming copious amounts of coffee.

Love of my life: My Shih Tzu, Candy

Goal: To one day, somehow, make a living from my writing and/or other creative pursuits.

favourite books

Favourite Authors:
Robert McCammon
Clive Cussler
Harlan Coben

my websites

http://www.ambienceproductions.com.au/books.htm     http://www.stores.lulu.com/store.php?fAcctID=17018

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my books

Minotaur

Darren G. Burton

The minotaur; ancient mythical beast or a deadly reality?


The minotaur; ancient mythical beast or a deadly reality? This is the question that confronts private investigator, Jerry King, as he delves into the mystery of a series of recent murders. What he discovers astounds him, and the more he digs the further he is thrust into a world of horror he never dreamt could ever really exist!

{Complete manuscript word length: 110,000}

 

Real Life Dramas - Volume One

Darren G. Burton

Real Life Dramas - 9 true stories of tragedy, triumph and survival.


There are no more gripping and engaging stories than those that are true….Real life encounters, situations and dramas that involve real people. Real Life Dramas is a collection of nine factual accounts experienced by real people in authentic situations. These accounts have been related to the author in detail, who has then dramatised these actual events in story form. Stories of tragedy, triumph and survival. Read them if you dare….

[Complete manuscript word count: 62,000]

 

Power Play

Darren G. Burton

A ship sinks in a storm off the east coast of Australia, unleashing its deadly cargo into the sea.


A ship sinks in a storm off the east coast of Australia, unleashing its deadly cargo into the sea. American tourists, Gene and Sheridan McCabe, are scuba diving in the area the next day when Gene is brutally attacked and killed. Dissatisfied when the incident is written off as a shark attack, Sheridan enlists the services of government secret agents and private mercenaries, Ben Logan and Gus Edwards, to track down the mysterious thing that killed her brother. Logan finds himself enmeshed in an intricate plot that goes far deeper; a sinister plot of a crazed American billionaire who has a thirst for global power...

[Complete Manuscript Word Length: 120,000]

 

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I wrote 1105 days ago

Interesting idea. Some good points for character and story development for writers. I agree with the comment from Ariom. It would definitely be more readable if it was broken down into sections. view book

I wrote 1105 days ago

This is good material, and important. Have you thought about self-publishing this one through a POD publisher such as Lulu? view book

I wrote 1105 days ago

There are a few books around on this subject, but the more the better. I think most of us struggle to be happy, and I like the message this book conveys. view book

I wrote 1105 days ago

Interesting read so far. I've added it to my Watchlist and will read more soon. view book

I wrote 1105 days ago

Hi Joanna. I've just looked up your book on Amazon and see you published it through Lulu. I have a number of non-fiction books in distribution too published through Lulu. I like the concept of your book. It's a good idea on a vitally important subject. I hope you do well with sales of this one. I'm ... view book

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