Author: R C Ducantlin
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Languages : en
Pages : 468
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A Special Ops Commando thought covert missions in the desert were rough. Then he married a spy who wants him dead.Surviving the repeated attempts on their lives, Aydin Trammell, and his sidekick Phil, uncover who, and why, someone wants Aydin dead. Espionage, counterespionage, the international opium trade, high-tech forensics, and a family history of deceit are the nitty-gritties in Aydin's search for the threat.At Aydin's urging, when they return from the desert, Aydin, and Phil, create a software company in Colorado. The software company is real and also a front for their spy work.Allison, Aydin's wife, long-con deal goes wrong, leading to the insight: Aydin, and Allison, are part of a decade's long experiment. An experiment run by their parents, which is designed to nurture children to be intellectually superior humans, trained spies, and assassins. Aydin's turmoil is: To stop the attempts on his life, is he willing to kill who they lure into the light? Aydin and Phil can't keep everyone alive. Pops, Allison's father says, let them all die.If you are a fan of contemporary crime/techno-thrillers: Think The (British) Avengers meets The Wire, meets The Americans, with a touch of Archer tossed in for good measure.
Author: R. C. Ducantlin
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ISBN: 9781949211610
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Languages : en
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Every life has its dark clouds. Marrying Allison was a lousy idea, and Aydin knew it. He did it anyway, for the mission. In his previous life, the special forces missions were simple. Hike in, blow something up, hike out. His new life as an intelligence operative is complex. Spy missions are complicated and dangerous.Aydin's true love is software development, which a perfect cover for a spy. His new software is worth billions, but there are only three or four possible buyers. His code turns facial recognition AI into a foolproof tool. With his algorithm, every face posted to TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, or anywhere in the Cloud, is guaranteed identification.Because she could, Allison stole, then tried to sell Aydin's software. Blowing her cover, she took a flawed version of code, and she picked the wrong buyer. Allison tried to get out of the failed long-con by agreeing with her buyer. Kill Aydin and take the working system.When Aydin stopped Allison's plan, she admitted to the real scheme and a new buyer. If his code lands on the wrong buyer, no one, anywhere, will be safe from covert monitoring and tracking. Can Aydin, with his friends, Phil and Pops, uncover the real buyer and survive?
Author: R. C. Ducantlin
Publisher: Ruairí Cinéad Ducantlin, Ltd.
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Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 105
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From the author of Cold Star comes a new suspenseful thriller, Ptarmigan Lane. Aydin and his sidekick Phil survive another attempt on their lives. Now they must uncover who, and why, someone wants Aydin dead. Espionage, counterespionage, the opium trade, and high technologies are the reality. A family history of deceit adds to the nitty-gritties in Aydin’s search for the threat. A long-con deal goes wrong, leading to his insight. Aydin and his estranged wife, Allison, are unwilling participants in a decade’s-long experiment. Assassins hired to ensure Aydin and Allison’s past stays hidden never end. But, to stop the attempts on his life, is he willing to kill whoever they lure into the light? Can Aydin keep his family’s secret safe? Aydin knows he can’t keep everyone alive. Pops, Allison’s father, is happy to: “Let them all die.” Phil is sure this is not the last mission: “Two weeks. We couldn’t make it two weeks without someone trying to kill us.” P.S. Reviews are always appreciated.
Author: R C Ducantlin
Publisher: R C Ducantlin, Ltd.
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Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 287
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A gripping tale of family secrets, betrayal, and unbreakable bonds. Detective Carin Trimble is on a quest to untangle a web hints left by her late mother. As she delves deeper, she confronts a dark mystery that will unveil the intricate tapestry of their family’s past — a revelation poised to shatter everything they thought they knew.
Author: R C Ducantlin
Publisher: R C Ducantlin, Ltd.
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Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 122
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Bowing, I accept the sword, turn to the bully, and silently wait. Today I will die. It will be a death in a battle for pride and acceptance. The challengers are brave and willing, but undisciplined and chaotic. My katana meets their willingness to charge forward and attack their death. My friend Masa knew the secrets of the shrine and why it was built on the mountain. We step into the round room, the small light increasing as it bounces from the smooth walls. The Samurai vowed loyalty to the Shogun. The Shaolin monks vow faithfulness to the discipline at the heart of Gung Fu. They never stray from the training. The Shaolin never fail to stand and answer when called. True Gung Fu warriors can surpass time and place. The Shaolin are wizards. I never stray from the training.
Author: R C Ducantlin
Publisher: R C Ducantlin, Ltd.
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Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 283
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Happy, sad - doesn’t matter. That was then. This is now. Aydin is tall, good-looking, wealthy, and lives an idyllic life with his gorgeous wife, Allison. It is all a façade. Fresh from SpecOps, they’re now freelance operatives, working for the highest bidder. Unfortunately, Allison wants out, and she needs Aydin to come with her - to escape to Colorado and the serenity they’ve always dreamed about. But before they can act, Aydin’s reckless past finally catches up with him; assassins determined to settle old scores have abducted Allison. Growing up in The Program has made Aydin notoriously self-reliant and more than willing to pull the trigger, vowing to find Allison and kill those responsible is easy. Coming full circle with his memories won’t be.
Author: R C Ducantlin
Publisher: R C Ducantlin, Ltd.
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Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 385
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Carin Trimble is no stranger to the dark underbelly of her adopted town. Marble Grove is a place determined to keep its secrets hidden. Still, managing to unwrap more of its twisted history, she uncovers another dreadful web of deceit. The new detective may finally have the key to solving the crimes. Under the threats and intimidation, Carin refuses to back down. Just when she thinks she’s hit a dead end, Todd Davison enters her world. What is the cost of learning the truth? As Carin struggles with her inner demons, will Todd be able to handle the night terrors?
Author: R C Ducantlin
Publisher: R C Ducantlin, Ltd.
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Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 185
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Maddie has her dream job. She leads a team whose goal is to translate ancient languages. The powerful software she created does what humans could not. Maddie’s Artificial Intelligence works perfectly, decrypting and interpreting primitive texts. A self-proclaimed realist, Maddie never thought much about the AI destroying man theories until her AI found the hidden cryptic and unlocked the cipher. Now she must face the machine she created. How many will die if she can’t stop it?
Author: R C Ducantlin
Publisher: R C Ducantlin, Ltd.
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Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 67
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Shadow Skies: A Struggle for Survival in a Shattered World Amidst the ruins of a once-great civilization, a man fights to protect his clan in a world ravaged by a catastrophe. The air is thick with dust, the stench of death, and the missing sun is a cruel reminder of the world's downfall. Few survive, hardened by the harsh realities of this new world. We cling to a glimmer of hope, desperate for a better tomorrow. The fight for survival uncovers the true monsters lurking in the depths of humanity. The true enemy may not be the dangerous landscape but the darkness within. For those who crave enthralling storytelling and the resilience of humanity, "Shadow Skies" is a must-read. But beware, for the journey ahead is treacherous and full of unexpected twists. Excerpt "This descent into darkness began just blocks from where my grandmother was killed. Our lives are now a constant struggle for survival, with no joy or optimism in sight. But we must rebuild and reclaim what was lost. Can we truly overcome the odds?" "Through determination, we will push forward. We must eliminate the dangers lurking in the shadows if our species is to thrive again. Our guides are Hope and Moira. They give us the strength to keep us going. Deep down, I believe the sky, once blue in my childhood, yearns to return." Praise for Shadow Skies Join us on a journey of resilience and determination in "Shadow Skies," a post-apocalyptic short story masterpiece by the unparalleled R C Ducantlin. "Many stories "tell" or "describe" to us what a post-apocalyptic experience might be like allowing us to safely digest the experience from the comfort of our living room chairs. Not so with this new piece by R C Ducantlin. "Death Hunts the Weak" drops us right into the action, forces us to experience the apocalypse firsthand, and doesn't let up." – Steven A. P.S. As always, we sincerely cherish your insightful feedback.
Author: R C Ducantlin
Publisher: R C Ducantlin, Ltd.
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Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 447
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Aydin thought his SpecOps life was over when he returned from the desert with a plan. From the author of Time is an Illusion comes a new suspenseful thriller, Shiny Lies. There is money in software if you work hard and stay alive. Aydin’s plan didn’t include his wife, Allison, running a black-market operation. Trained together since childhood as elite spies, each with the ability to kill without remorse, Aydin and Allison must decide where their loyalties lie, with The Program that raised them or with each other. Everything he holds dear: His friendships, The Program that trained him, and above all, the woman he loves are targets. He can’t keep everyone alive. “Two weeks. We couldn’t make it two weeks without someone trying to kill us.”
