Parabellum By: Jack Nanuk
JACK NANUQ currently makes his living as a Private Investigator; hence the nom de guere (and no profile photo). Prior this occupation he lived the nine lives of a cat. He has been a teacher, police officer, park ranger, equipment operator, freight handler and even a ranch hand.
He has lived and worked in Egypt, Alaska, Oregon and New York (the State, not the City). He has snorkeled in the Red Sea. Slept on the Nile River and under the Northern Lights (but not at the same time). Walked among grizzlies, ridden his bike under the midnight sun, climbed Mt St Helens, and even jumped out of a perfectly good airplane.
He and his wife currently live on a small farm near Albany, NY. They share this property with three dogs, three cats, a handful of chickens and two peacocks. He enjoys, outdoor activities, writing, Tae Kwon Do and teaching self-defense.
How does a POW become a spy? And why? And what the hell is a GALCO? These are only a few of the questions Carson Nowak needs answers to.
Carson Nowak is a CIA contractor like none you’ve ever met before. Shortly after George W Bush is elected president Carson is tasked with retrieving a trunk load of documents. The order comes not from the Agency or even the President; but a higher authority, his Nana. In addition to the documents the trunk contains a war relic that is tied to a mysterious death just before D-Day. Tracing the provenance behind this relic triggers a chain of events that not only unlocks Carson’s family history but garners the interest of a South American hit squad. Carson must navigate the challenges of protecting his family, maintaining his business, ensuring the safety of a refugee developing a revolutionary weapons system, and deal with an infuriating curmudgeon. Along the way he falls in love. To navigate these challenges he must enlist the help of a pencil-thin code breaker, a claustrophobic corpsman and a Haitian nurse.
Snippet:
“You open.”
The trunk was packed full of ledgers and notebooks. On top was a lumpy leather bundle.
Nana pointed to the oddity and said “Table.” She then took a seat in an old wooden chair.
He picked up the package. It was heavy and metallic. A wrench maybe, he thought as he set the bundle down on the kitchen table.
She unwrapped the mystery package. It contained a C-96 Mauser broom-handle pistol and a silver cigarette case. She slid the gun toward Carson. “Careful, iz loaded.” She said it with the nonchalance of a counter guy at McDonalds.
Nana then picked up the other item. With trembling hands she popped it open. Inside was a black and white photo of a German soldier, in front of a sidecar motorcycle. She handed the photo to Carson. Except for the eye patch, the man in uniform could have been Carson’s twin.
Glenda C.
Glenda Cates is the owner/ operator of The Mommies Reviews as well as Branding BeyondBlogging.biz I am married to my high school sweetheart David Cates Jr. We have a son Charles who own Charlies Reviews. We have 3 dogs. I love to read, swim and shop. As well as play Soccer with my son. We reside in Dallas/ Fort Worth, Texas. Where I work with local business through my company Frogs where I offer Events, Business Building and Networking Services. To teach people how to run a business with a family and friends without breaking the bank in new and unusual ways.
18 Comments
robin rue
That sounds like an awesome read. I have been looking for books for my summer reading list and I am adding this one.
Alli Smith
This sounds like a book I’d enjoy reading. I need to add it to my reading list because I always enjoy a good mystery.
Sarah Bailey
Now this sounds like a really interesting book. I love a book with a bit of suspense and has you wondering what will happen next.
candy
Oh nice hidden family treasure. Sounds like a interesting book to read on these snow days.
Karen
What an awesome book! I love WWII subject books. The snippet instantly got me hooked!
Melissa Chapman
That seems like such a great story and book to read. I am always amazed at how people can create such great plots.
Jeanette
Sounds like a really good book to read. I am definitely all about reading stuff like this just because history is interesting. Whether it’s fiction or not it’s still cool to see.
Amber Myers
This sounds like a great book. I’ll have to add it to my list. Reading is one of my fave things to do.
Dennis Littley
This one sounds like it would be a good read. I think my wife and I both might like this.
Terri Steffes
Knowing the author’s background makes me want to read the book. I know there would be a lot of learning going on and I love that.
Tasheena
This sounds like an awesome giveaway and an amazing read. Thanks for hosting this giveaway.
Pam
This sounds like a really thrilling read. I love a book with a lot of action.
Heather
I’m not sure this is my type of book. I’m not one who likes to read about war or guns.
Beth
This seems like a book that my husband would enjoy. I’ll have to look into it for a birthday present for him.
Ricci
Now this sounds like an interesting book! I am always looking for new books to read and I will have to add this to my list!
Lisa Favre
This is such a fun book review! I’ve been trying to get more into reading as one of my New Year’s goals – thank you for the recommendation and the thorough review.
Alyssa
this sounds really good and exciting! one of my resolutions is to red more in 2019 and this sounds like a contender!
KIM CROISANT
I love a book that offers challenges.