More good news to report! The respected Canadian reviewer, CANREADS Book Review, has announced that "Furtive Retribution" is a finalist in their 2026 Literary Contest, in the Suspense/Thriller category! Final winners to be announced in May.
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In preparation for the formal launch of my ninth novel of suspense and intrigue later this month, I'm reminding followers of the stories already published. Today is number 7: CONTENTION
Wow! More good news to share! Respected, Canadian-based CANREADS Book Review has named Furtive Retribution a finalist in the Suspense/Thriller category in their 2026 Literary Contest. Selection of the final overall winners is in late May.
See the finalists here!
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"A Slippery Shadow" has become one of my top-selling titles! Of course, a Gold Award from Reader Views helped create awareness, but "word-of-mouth" by satisfied readers boosted sales, too. If you haven't had a chance to read this story yet, move it to the top of your TBR pile, or order a copy soon.
It's only a few days until the launch of my ninth novel of international suspense and intrigue. I'm using this time to remind you about the entertaining stories already published. This one is always popular!
This is Karen Newton. She’s a 65 year old British granny who traveled to the US on a valid tourist visa. She still ended up shackled and thrown in a camp for 6 weeks.
She’s warning others not to go there. She did nothing wrong.
Agents were just making their quota. Collecting their bonus.
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Our Pulitzer-winning "Friends of the Court" series began with this story that revealed how SCOTUS Justice Clarence Thomas had, for 20+ years, been treated to undisclosed luxury vacations by real estate titan and GOP megadonor Harlan Crow.
(Published April 2023)
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As I continue to reintroduce my novels of suspense and intrigue to new followers, I point out that this popular title takes place entirely in Europe. It's a fast-paced story with lots of action!
This is a bombshell: One of Epstein's victims accused Trump of sexually and violently assaulting her when she was "13 to 15" and the FBI deemed her credible enough to warrant an interview.
As I travel in the South Pacific before the launch of #9, I'm reminding followers the titles of all eight of my published suspense novels. Check them out if you can. I also invite you to follow my Facebook Author Page, where I'm posting photos almost every day.
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Over the next few weeks, I'll continue to gradually reintroduce the Multima Saga, my novels of international suspense and intrigue. While each book is an individual, stand-alone story, the characters overlap, so many readers like to start with the novels where I introduce all the major characters.
Within half an hour of when Deputy AG Blanche told reporters that DOJ "complied with the statute...we did not protect President Trump," DOJ deleted multiple documents from the database with damning information about Trump. Among those deleted were first-person accounts of Trump raping kids.
I have some new followers who may not be aware of my 9 highly rated suspense and intrigue novels. Each book is an independent, self-contained, stand-alone story, but "Three Weeks Less a Day" is the first title in the Multima Saga, where I introduce the major characters. Order where you buy books.
Will Trump steer the US purposefully into WWIII? Probably not. But could he bumble into to it accidentally? Possibly.
"What an awesome treat of a breathtaking crime thriller!" Olga Markova exclaimed in her 5-Star Review of Furtive Retribution.
Read Olga's entire review, and others, here:
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Elon Musk saying: Teaching people to hate America fundamentally destroys patriotism and the desire to defend our country. Such teachings should be viewed as treason and those who do it imprisoned. This is a quote tweet of someone saying: In 2022, 45% of high schoolers polled say they were taught that "America is built on stolen land" in class at school, and another 22% heard it from an adult there.
Elon Musk: "I'm a free speech absolutist!"
Also Elon Musk: "Anyone who teaches students that America was built on stolen land is guilty of treason and should be imprisoned."
Look, some of us tried to warn people that Elon Musk doesn't care one bit about free speech. But did anyone listen?
Hi Grok. If someone suffers internal bleeding in the torso due to a car hitting them, would they likely be discharged the same day from the hospital, or would they have to likely stay overnight for observation at the minimum Searching the web 33 results Browsing web page 1 result No, someone with confirmed internal bleeding in the torso from a car accident would almost never be discharged the same day. In fact, they would typically require at least an overnight hospital stay for observation — and often much longer, depending on the severity.
Internal bleeding in the torso (such as from injuries to the spleen, liver, kidneys, or other abdominal/pelvic organs) is a serious medical emergency, even if the person appears stable initially. Trauma from a car accident often involves blunt force that can cause organ lacerations, hematomas, or vessel damage, leading to bleeding that may not be immediately obvious but can worsen over hours.Key Reasons for Hospital Admission and ObservationRisk of delayed or worsening bleeding — Symptoms or significant blood loss can appear hours or even days later, potentially leading to shock, hemodynamic instability, or the need for emergency intervention (e.g., surgery or embolization).
Standard trauma protocols — Patients undergo imaging (like CT scans or FAST ultrasound), serial blood tests (to monitor hemoglobin/hematocrit), vital sign monitoring, and clinical exams. Guidelines emphasize admission for hemodynamically stable patients with suspected or confirmed torso bleeding. Even in "mild" or non-operative cases — For common injuries like lower-grade splenic lacerations (often managed without surgery), current recommendations suggest:At least 1 day of observation for low-grade injuries. 2–3 days (or more) for higher-grade ones, with monitoring in a higher-dependency unit if needed.
Surgical or severe cases — If active bleeding requires intervention, hospital stays extend significantly (often days to weeks), with risks of complications like infection or re-bleeding. Same-day discharge might only occur in very minor trauma cases with no evidence of internal bleeding after thorough evaluation (negative scans, stable labs, no symptoms). But if internal bleeding is actually present or even strongly suspected from the mechanism of injury, discharge the same day would be highly unusual and generally unsafe.If this relates to a real situation, always follow medical advice from professionals — trauma care is highly individualized based on scans, stability, and other factors. Stay safe!
Yeah so anyway you're not getting discharged from the hospital the same day if you have internal bleeding in your torso.
Even Grok knows that.
LOL.
Arnoldo Bazan, a 16-year-old U.S. citizen, was put in a chokehold by ICE agents.
Agents took his phone, which he tracked to a used electronics vending machine near an ICE detention center.
Yes: ICE is stealing and selling people’s things after brutalizing them. There are no words.
