Bruce Cook/Brant Randall VBT Happening NOW

I've had the pleasure of reviewing two of the books by these/this author(s). Bruce Cook writes suspense/thrillers and Brant Randall has written an historical novel based on a story his grandmother told him regarding the KKK in the New England states in the early 1900's. Both were well written and enjoyable reads. In fact, if you scroll down quite a ways, you'll find my reviews of both books; Philippine Fever and Blood Harvest.

I also had the opportunity to interview Bruce, and then Brant while on staff at The Writer's Chatroom. Great fun both times.

Today marks the one-month anniversary since the extreme makeover of my spine/neck and I'm still in a neck brace (only two more months to go!!), with limited mobility and energy. However, I would happily have joined in on this VBT if physically able.

Even though Bruce/Brant lives and works in CA and I'm in OH and we've never met, I consider him a friend and will continue to support him in his writing career.

Print out this post, pop into one of the virtual stops and leave a comment. Guaranteed to be fun.

"Stop by to see the author mercilessly skewered. Add comments of your own!" Bruce/Brant



January 5 - http://www.andilit.com - review
January 6 - http://lesasbookcritiques.blogspot.com - guest post -
January 9 - http://the1stpage.blogspot.com - excerpt
January 12 - http://rebecca2007.wordpress.com - interview
January 13 - http://bookwormsballroom.blogspot.com - review
January 14 - http://jmnlman.blogspot.com - review
January 15 - http://zensanity.blogspot.com - interview -
January 16 - http://tbfreviews.wordpress.com - review
January 19 - http://stuffasdreamsaremadeon.com - review
January 20 - http://scrappyd.blogspot.com - review
January 21 - http://beyondthebooks.wordpress.com - interview
January 22 - http://stuffasdreamsaremadeon.com - interview -
January 23 - http://scrappyd.blogspot.com - interview -
January 24 The Village Bookstore in Glendora, CA 7:30-9 pm. IN PERSON reading and signing

January 26 - http://cafeofdreams.blogspot.com - review
January 27 - http://readingandmorereading.blogspot.com - interview -
January 28 - http://readingandmorereading.blogspot.com - review
http://thebookczar.blogspot.com - review
January 29 - http://cafeofdreams.blogspot.com - guest post -http://poseysessions.blogspot.com - interview - will follow with her for the questions
January 30 - http://fictiontofruition.blogspot.com - review

Review of Blood Harvest by Brant Randall

Title: Blood Harvest
Author: Brant Randall
Pages: 286
Publisher: Capital Crime Press
ISBN: 13:978-0-9799960-1-6
ISBN: 10: 0-9799960-1-5

Brant Randall delivers in this historical mystery based on a story told to him by his grandmother. Although most of us think the KKK was a southern phenomenon, it had a direct hold on the New England states where this story unfolds—and in most other states across the nation.

Brought to life is 1920’s America; a time of prohibition, bootleggers, mob rule, the first sexual revolution, unionization of the workplace, the Spanish Influenza epidemic, returning war veterans of all races and ethnicities, the League of Nations’ promise of no more war, a huge influx of immigrants, speak-easies and jazz. It was a time of extravagant prosperity and extreme poverty.

Told in nine unique voices is the story of the trial and lynching of one successful immigrant, brought about by the greed and jealousy of a moonshiner rival. More intriguing is that the immigrant was married to the rival’s daughter.

How did another body show up at the death site? How much did law officials know beforehand? Was “justice” manipulated to serve specific purposes?

Although fictionalized, Blood Harvest brings us real history. How many of our direct descendants were members of the KKK in that time? Or are now? This book will beg you to search for answers to those questions.

The author’s impeccable research brings history to life. Blood Harvest is a highly recommended read!

Linda J. Hutchinson
www.lindajhutchinson.com
http://reviewhutch.blogspot.com