Acclaimed novelist of The Kind One and screenwriter of such films as One False Move and The Gift, Tom Epperson brings the violence-soaked world of Cormac McCarthy's No Country for Old Men and the heroism of Jack Schaefer's Shane together to create an iconic action thriller for the twenty-first century.
 Gina fell for the wrong guy. Joe came into her life promising her everything, and he gave it to her, along with a world of hell. 
 But Gina was stronger than Joe realized. After years of suffering the terror of being married to a criminal, she took the one thing he ever gave her that she wanted--her son, Luke. Then she turned the bastard in. 
 With her husband behind bars, her father-in-law will stop at nothing for revenge. 
 He wants his grandson back, the heir to his criminal empire. With a vast network that stretches across the country, every favor is called in to kill Gina and return Luke to his grandfather. 
 Gina can trust no one. Even the U.S. Marshall assigned to keep Gina and Luke safe is on the payroll.
 So with a gun and stolen diamonds in her purse, and derelicts, the law, and hit men on her tail, Gina takes Luke and runs. 
 Los Angeles was only supposed to be a quick stop--sleep, eat, and continue running--but then they meet Gray…. 
 He says he's a sailor, but he seems to be hiding a lot. And when the time comes, he's the only thing standing between her and the grave.

Sailor

Literature & Fiction

Epperson, Tom

United States

Forge Books

Acclaimed novelist of The Kind One and screenwriter of such films as One False Move and The Gift, Tom Epperson brings the violence-soaked world of Cormac McCarthy's No Country for Old Men and the heroism of Jack Schaefer's Shane together to create an iconic action thriller for the twenty-first century.
Gina fell for the wrong guy. Joe came into her life promising her everything, and he gave it to her, along with a world of hell. 
But Gina was stronger than Joe realized. After years of suffering the terror of being married to a criminal, she took the one thing he ever gave her that she wanted―her son, Luke. Then she turned the bastard in. With her husband behind bars, her father-in-law will stop at nothing for revenge. 
He wants his grandson back, the heir to his criminal empire. With a vast network that stretches across the country, every favor is called in to kill Gina and return Luke to his grandfather. 
Gina can trust no one. Even the U.S. Marshall assigned to keep Gina and Luke safe is on the payroll.
So with a gun and stolen diamonds in her purse, and derelicts, the law, and hit men on her tail, Gina takes Luke and runs. 
Los Angeles was only supposed to be a quick stop―sleep, eat, and continue running―but then they meet Gray…. 
He says he's a sailor, but he seems to be hiding a lot. And when the time comes, he's the only thing standing between her and the grave.

Turning in her mafia-affiliated husband and fleeing with her son and a cache of stolen diamonds, Gina is vengefully targeted by her father-in-law and meets sailor Gray, whose trustworthiness Gina doubts. By the Edgar Award and Barry Award-nominated author of The Kind One. (suspense).

Thorndike Press

In the kill-or-be-killed criminal underworld of 1930s Los Angeles, "Two Gun Danny" Landon has a distinct disadvantage. According to the fellas, he used to pull all kinds of shoot-ups and shenanigans...but damned if he can't remember a thing from before last year, when he got hit over the head with a lead pipe. Sadistic mobster Bud Seitz -- known to friends and enemies alike as "The Kind One" -- seems to have big plans for him, but truthfully, Danny can't stomach the dirty work. His aim is off, the other wiseguys laugh at him, and he'd gladly trade in the drunken parties and the endless broads for a day at the movies with his colorful and mysterious neighbor Dulwich and eleven-year-old Sophie, whose deadbeat mother delivers an endless stream of emotional and physical abuse. But when Bud's beautiful girlfriend Darla begs Danny to help her escape the Kind One's dark, brutal world, Danny must confront a dangerous test of loyalty that could irrevocably change his future -- and his past -- forever.

The Kind One

GALLERY BOOKS

"An insightful self-help book that seeks to help people free themselves from the negative thoughts that prevent them from achieving success.  Everyone's familiar with the concept of physical gravity, but in this book, debut author Epperson coins the term "Mental Gravity" to describe a constant downward tug on one's emotions. Every person faces a struggle with negativity, he writes, and '[t]he only way to survive Mental Gravity is to be keenly aware of it, and take specific actions to moderate the effects it produces.' Unlike other books on positive thinking, this one emphasizes that positivity alone is not enough, because a well-balanced individual should be prepared for times of both levity and gravity. The author illustrates this balance by relating some of his own negative experiences--including a family car crash and personal financial collapse--and telling how he used them as opportunities to learn and grow. He also writes of his own difficult relationship with his father, and how he used it to become a better person. He warns readers that 'we need to become very adept at dealing with disappointment,' as it is sure to come eventually. He also points out that his philosophy extends to the past as well; it doesn't matter what a person's background is, he says, because each new starting point is a gift... with his friendly, encouraging tone, Epperson does a fine job of offering practical ways to overcome Mental Gravity, and many of his tips can be put into action rather quickly... A useful guide for readers aiming to conquer negative thinking."--Kirkus Reviews   Table of Contents:  - Acknowledgements - Introduction  PART I: JUST THINKING POSITIVE IS NEVER GOING TO CUT IT.  - Gravity is a Bitch - You Don't Get to Choose Who You Are. Deal With It. - Do You Even Have a Plan, Or Are You Just Stumbling Around? - Thermals Can Rip Your Wings Off - You Are Never Going to Be in Control - You Are Doomed To Crash - So What, You Crashed. Get Over It. - You Are Five Steps from Being Fearless - The Desires of Others Can Kill You - Go Ahead - Wreck Your Life  PART II: MASTER YOUR DESTINY  - You Really Believe That? - Science and Religion Are the Same - And They're Both Wrong. - Without Faith, I Don't Believe You Can Do Anything. - Man, You Really Need... Something - You Are a Genius! - Seriously - What do You Mean? - The Raw Power of Discernment and Determination - The Media Has the Power to Fix the World - How to Become an Expert - You Can't Fly Without Fire - Your Destiny; Own It! - Summary - About the Team - About the Author

Flying in the Face of Gravity: How to Break Free From a Negative Atmosphere and Live a Life of Abundance

Self-Help

Happiness

CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

In 1930s Los Angeles, someone desperately wants to know who Danny Landon is. That someone is Danny himself. Intimate associates call him Two Gun Danny, but all the young man really knows is that some terrible incident has erased his memory. According to his boss, mobster Bud Seitz a vicious, sadistic killer ironically nicknamed The Kind One Danny s amnesia is the result of a blow to the head with a lead pipe. But Danny s not sure of anything. As Danny maneuvers through the corrupt sun-drenched city, he uncovers terrible secrets and finds himself on a mission to liberate those he cares about.

The Kind One (Five Star Mystery Series)

Five Star

Wall Street Journal - "Mr. Epperson, a veteran screenwriter as well as a novelist, keeps readers guessing until the very last."
Roberto, a young left-wing South American journalist, receives an ominous phone call: leave the country in ten days, or die. Roberto is being targeted because of a series of articles he’s written exposing government corruption and violence at the highest levels. Roberto believes the voice on the other end of the phone and has every intention of leaving, as soon as he follows a lead on a major story developing in the jungle: thousands of innocent lives are at stake. The book follows him on his perilous journey into the heart of darkness in pursuit of his story. Unknowingly, Roberto is headed toward a confrontation with an evil darker than he could possibly have imagined.

Roberto to the Dark Tower Came

Meerkat Press

Wall Street Journal - "Mr. Epperson, a veteran screenwriter as well as a novelist, keeps readers guessing until the very last." 
Roberto, a young left-wing South American journalist, receives an ominous phone call: leave the country in ten days, or die. Roberto is being targeted because of a series of articles he’s written exposing government corruption and violence at the highest levels. Roberto believes the voice on the other end of the phone and has every intention of leaving, as soon as he follows a lead on a major story developing in the jungle: thousands of innocent lives are at stake. The book follows him on his perilous journey into the heart of darkness in pursuit of his story. Unknowingly, Roberto is headed toward a confrontation with an evil darker than he could possibly have imagined.

Make Believe

Literary

Alaya Press

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Sailor

Sailor

Sailor

The Kind One

Flying in the Face of Gravity: How to Break Free From a Negative Atmosphere and Live a Life of Abundance

The Kind One (Five Star Mystery Series)

Roberto to the Dark Tower Came

Roberto to the Dark Tower Came

Make Believe