Those of us who live in the Southwest are more exposed to the nuances of the Mexican language than perhaps other Americans, although the Mexican culture has influenced all corners of the country. Many Mexican words and phrasesand we dont mean Spanish as frequently the two are worlds aparthave worked their way into the English idiom to the extent they are an integral part of the Anglo-American language. However, Olla Podrida is not one of those terms to have gained such widespread familarity. An Olla is a clay pot. The functional interpretation of the combination, Olla Podrida, is a highly seasoned stew. This collection of short fiction under the Olla Podrida standard is not about Mexico, the Southwest, nor is it a cookbook. It is, though, a highly seasoned mixture that includes story settings around the country, around the world. The flavor and spice come from the people, the characters, and their involvement with other people, and in some cases, from plots shaped by chance or enigmatic influences. Enjoy the stew!

Olla Podrida

Literature & Fiction

Costa, Carol

Woods, Jim

Literary

Publishamerica Inc

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Arts & Photography

North Light Books

LUCAS MELLOR LOVES BIG GAME HUNTING AND GUNS. NOW HES HUNTING THE MOST DANGEROUS GAME OF ALL MAN Rings true. . . . the author has been there; done that." Jack G Hagen, author of the political terrorist adventure, "The Zambezi Incident" . . . a must-read book for those who love action and conspiracy. Walter A. Lange, author of the western series, "Trawlaine," "Trawlaine s Land" and "No Tracks to Follow." . . . Jim Woods has perfectly captured South Africa in SECRET ASSASSIN. I found it totally authentic to the culture. Anne H. Petzer, author of the feline adventure series, "Zvonek 08" and "Snow Cat." Jim Woods . . . adds authentic excitement to his perhaps not so fictional story lines. Vera Elderkin, United Kingdom, author of "The Last Rhodesian Soldiers and Genami." Lucas Mellors classic car business doesnt permit enough safaris leading him to accept a proposal to become a paid assassin. His recruiter, professional hunter Danie Schwardt, leads a secret white supremacist organization. Enticed by hunting Africas most cunning quarry-man-Lucas studies and stalks his prey much as he would a trophy animal in the bush, locating where he roams and the confines of his territory. What Lucas doesnt count on is the nosing around of a determined investigative reporter. When one friend is marked as the next victim and another is exposed as the adversary, someone is going to die, but who? Jim Woods knows South Africa, he knows weapons and most importantly he tells a great story Phil Spangenberger, Firearms Editor, "True West Magazine." . . . a master storyteller with a real sense of drama. Secret Assassin does not disappoint. Julie Eberhart Painter, author of the suspense Tahitian novel, "Daughters of the Sea." SECRET ASSASSIN is exclusively a Jim Woods novel. No one else could have written it. Tom Turpin, author of the authoritative "Custom Rifles, Mastery of Wood and Metal." . . . a fine writer and great story teller is self evident in his works, and his encyclopedic knowledge of firearms adds a verisimilitude to his work that is close to unsurpassed. Garry James, Senior Editor, "Guns & Ammo" magazine. . . . a captivating, complex killer of a story line. Robert L Hannah, author of the guns and meth novel, Timber Ghosts.

Secret Assassin

Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Thrillers & Suspense

Moonshine Cove Publishing, LLC

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