Russell Miller has adeptly applied fictional flesh to a factual skeleton in a far-ranging tale of deceit and betrayal. The narrative twists and turns through Latin American and Asian locales as the search for a rogue agent ultimately leads to the Chernobyl dead zone; while the newly independent Ukrainian Government teeters precariously between East and West. Charlie Connelly is an average corporate executive, with three children and a home in the suburbs-as well as almost forgotten ties to the Central Intelligence Agency. He is unexpectedly reminded of this past association when approached by his former recruiter, accompanied by a stunning female agent. Their seemingly innocent request for assistance eventually leads Connelly, Ludlum-like, through the brightly lighted board-rooms and dimly lit backstreets of Maracaibo, Medellin, Tianjin, and Kiev as he becomes inexorably enmeshed in a murky realm of foreign intrigue. Eventually betrayed by the political maneuverings of a besieged intelligence agency, and abandoned by his own company, Charlie finds himself working on a NGO project in recently independent Ukraine during the Orange Revolution. Once there, he is again contacted by the Agency, and tasked to locate and eliminate a defecting American spy before he can conclude the sale to Iran of Ukrainian owned missiles.

The Spy with a Clean Face

Literature & Fiction

Miller, Russell R.

United States

BeachHouse Books

Also available as a Kindle Edition ISBN 9781596300330.Charlie Connelly is an average corporate executive, with three children and a home in the suburbs as well as almost forgotten ties to the Central Intelligence Agency. He suddenly finds himself working on a NGO project in recently independent Ukraine during the Orange Revolution. Once there, he is again contacted by the Agency, and tasked to locate and eliminate a defecting American spy before he can conclude the sale to Iran of Ukrainian owned missiles. Check it out at the ukrainianspy website or at BeachHouse Books

The Spy with a Clean Face (large Print Edition)

Russell R. Miller

Literary

"The Badge, Stories and Tales from both Sides of the Law, by Chuck Klein, is a well written, entertaining and factual portrayal of life for both the cops and the bad guys in small town and suburban America. It's a great read and I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in true tales from both sides of the law." Cynthia Brown, Publisher & Editor, American Police Beat Magazine Author of Brave Hearts: Extraordinary Stories of Pride, Pain and Courage. “I have been licensed as a private investigator for 13 years in Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana and have found Chuck Klein's writing to be honest, informative and entertaining.” Michael P Rolfes, CEO & Chief Investigator OFFICIAL INVESTIGATIONS & SECURITY SERVICES, INC., Cincinnati, OH "I deal with small town LEOs on a regular basis. Klein has captured the essence of what rural policing and investigating is all about." Doug Sinkking, Chief Investigator, Brown County, Ohio Prosecutor's Office "Having been a patrol officer in a very small mid-western town during the 80’s and 90’s, this collection of stories brings to mind many of my own experiences. This really IS what it was like in those days! Finding yourself basically alone in sometimes very questionable and dangerous circumstances was a common occurrence. You learn very quickly to depend on your training and personal instincts to protect the public and yourself. "I especially found chapter eight, The Seventh Sense, to reflect my own personal feelings about what it means to be a law enforcement officer. Excellent! A very good read! " Detective Tom McKay Investigative Coordinator, Dearborn/Ohio County Prosecutor's Office Lawrenceburg, IN "Finally, great cop stories set in small town America. I'm so tired of reading about NYPD, LAPD, etc. This is the way is really was for so many LEOs in suburban and rural America. Written by a one who has walked the walk." Tom McDaniel, Chief of Police (ret.), Harrison, OH

The Badge: Stories and Tales from Both Sides of the Law

Klein, Chuck

Short Stories & Anthologies

Big BUF is a story of a B-52 crew and their adventures (and misadventures) during the Vietnam war. It is based on the fact that war is in itself not humorous, but humorous things happen in war. This is not only true on war, but is also true at home where the wives and children anxiously await the return of their husbands and fathers. It follows a B-52 aircrew from their entry into the Strategic Air Command, through three combat tours and to the end of the Vietnam War. No character in the book is any one living individual. I would say that all characters in the book are based on combinations of individuals. The book is based on actual events that occurred during the war, embellished with a little artistic license. For example, there was a Russian spy at Pataya Beach, Thailand, who sought information from B-52 crew members in exchange for "favors." It became a game to go to Pataya to see if one could be picked up by the lovely spy. There was also a rumor, which had a good basis, that a general's wife opened a house of pleasure on Guam. She had found a need and filled it. Ernie's Hide-Away actually existed under the name of Charlie's Hide-Away and was a favorite restaurant and watering hole for B-52 guys. Merelyn accurately describes life back home. Wives were close. They helped each other cope and took care of the ones who turned to alcohol or other men. She lived through the panic when an airplane was lost and the blue station wagons cruised through the housing areas, carrying the Chaplain and a senior officer to the home of the new widow. I have described the actual combat and bombing runs as accurately as possible. Big BUF is history seen through the eyes of those who lived it.

Big BUF: Tales of the B-52 Bombers, The SAC Pilots Who Flew Them & the Wives They Left Behind in the Era of the Vietnam War

Holmes PhD, Charles W.

Holmes, Merelyn

Genre Fiction

Bernard (Frank) Fernandez: After serving in the U.S. Army Air Force Mr. Fernandez attended the University of Cincinnati, graduating with a B.S. in Education. He then worked for three transportation companies over a nine year period before originating his first company, Mark IV Messenger Service, Inc. A short time later he formed his second company, Mark IV Air Freight, Inc. Both companies were based Los Angeles area. Mark IV Air Freight was sold after nine years of operation. The Messenger Service was sold after fourteen years. Mr. Fernandez and his wife of 38 years, Suzi, live in Bear Valley Springs, California. They have one son, Joseph. Some folks call him "Bernard," most folks call him "Frank," but a lot of people know him best as "the guy who returned Elvis' ring." -- and that's only one of the many fascinating happenings in Frank's experience. "Buy this book. It's a fun read!"

The Guy Who Returned Elvis' Ring

Biographies & Memoirs

Fernández, Frank

Professionals & Academics

The smoldering embers of the old Cold War are reigniting around the world. A former spymaster is found murdered in his Washington apartment. Fearful the circumstances surrounding his death will reflect badly on the Agency, the management mandarins at Langley assign his passing, and body, to a bureaucratic black hole at headquarters. Forced to focus its resources on the Middle East, a Snowden battered CIA relies on a former international executive with confidential ties to the old spymaster, and the Agency itself. Reluctantly, Charlie Connelly agrees to leave his life in suburbia to find the suspected mole who murdered his friend and mentor. Connelly follows a tenuous lead to a former MI6 agent in charge of an Austrian banking operation. There, he is pointed toward Kiev and the renewal of a relationship with a disgraced CIA agent, working for Israeli intelligence. She joins in the search for the killer. The two become enmeshed in the opening stages of the Ukrainian revolt as they follow a twisting path through the Chernobyl dead zone to Tel Aviv and from there to the conflicted streets of Cairo before uncovering the killer of their friend.

Death of a Spymaster: A New Ukrainian Spy Thriller

Banis PhD, Robert J

Action & Adventure

Only when I had finished a good draft of most of these stories did I realize the characters were often seen eating--eating and talking. I realized then that this was no accident, as most of these characters are aging veterans who look for places to voice their thoughts. And throughout all ages and in all cultures, sharing a meal allows us to put into words what we have experienced. When wine is added, of course, tongues are even looser. In these pages, then, sometimes older vets eat with younger ones; on other occasions they share a table with civilians; a few times they are a group by themselves. Their mealtime companions can be family, friends, acquaintances, even relative strangers; but inevitably in the course of conversation some aspect of their military experience surfaces. Many times what is revealed has been long concealed, though only in a few cases could such moments be classified as what is termed in one story "the F-word," a flashback to a traumatic event. Still, when finally in the open, the remembered experience puts into perspective the lives and values of all who are present. So, this volume of stories is an event to which I invite readers of all kinds. Partake of those tales that appeal to you. Put aside any that don't suit your tastes. My hope is a few will inspire memory, thought, and a desire to respond in word or deed. In an era when only a small percentage of citizens choose to serve in the military, the stories of those who do deserve at least the attention of the rest of us.

Eating with Veterans

LUND, Michael

This book is dedicated to the countless millions who came to this country seeking a better life for themselves and their children. Their limitless stories of suffering and joy, of despair and fulfillment, are the stories of the fate of mankind. To be sure, no writer, no matter how great, could hope to match the depth and breath of the stories that these people have told, are telling now, and will continue to tell for generations to come. Their stories are a major part of the history of America. I was eleven years old when I first heard my parents say that we were going to America. Going to America – what could be greater than that? America, the land of cowboys and Indians; rock ’n’ roll; chewing gum, Coca-Cola; and unlimited opportunities. Now, sixty years later, I take a look back at that adventurous journey across the sea to a new world, and at that unique journey that has been my life up to now. Yes, there has been pain and sorrow, but most of all, I realize that I have been blessed beyond all measure – blessed with a loving family, good friends and an appreciation for all that is beautiful. Who can ask for more than that?

The Promise of America: & selected short stories

Stefan, Helmut

Community & Culture

Courtenay Wolcott was born into money—lots of it—when in her early teens, her wealthy lifestyle was torn from her. Suddenly forced to hobnob with the lower classes she’d always disdained and mocked, now out of her social element, she struggled to keep a balance, surviving a severe beating, endless harassment, constant humiliation, ethical issues and emotional turmoil as she struggled to fit in with the poorer elements of society. A vicious family scandal allowed her to finally realize the true goodness of the “Not of Our Kind, Dear” people. This is a great story of awakening, realization and maturing. Poet, songwriter Samuel Blake, poetry author and former Bradley PhD Fellow at Tufts University. This coming of age book about a young girl of great wealth suddenly forced into the world of the have-nots kept me riveted. As an entertainment publicist and PR person I don’t have much time to read, but author LC Van Savage caused me to put my clients on hold while I read every word. Great story! Tommy Lightfoot Garrett, Entertainment Publicist and Writer

Queenie

Van Savage, LC

This 2nd Edition includes the original fiction short stories plus new tales with the addition of a number of true accountings that read like fiction. Most of these stories, fiction and non-fiction alike, have seen publication previously in various magazines and books, some many times. Though a few were under different titles and slightly altered story lines. All of the stories in this book are historically and technically correct and are void of graphic sex, drugs, alcohol and explicit language. Though car-intensive, many are boy-gets-girl type love stories. Some of my Walter Mitty/Felsen style scenarios are based on actual happenings and events. These only-in-America fictional yarns most likely did occur...or should have. Of the non-fiction accountings – they are true to the word.

The Way It Was - - 2nd Edition, Revised and expanded: Nostalgic Talesof Hotrods and Romance

Lutz, Billy

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