Hawk (Brady)

In this second part of the series, set in 1961, Eric Snyder's paintings are gaining new audiences while his wife Lynne's former occupation of a hospital nurse has been jettisoned for the role of artist's model. Yet more is altering for Lynne, as she and Eric find themselves on the cusp of their hearts' desires.Eric's best friend Sam Ahern recounts some of his Korean War experiences, which draws the attention of Lawrence 'Laurie' Abrams, the partner of Eric's art dealer Stanford Taylor. Laurie's cousin Seth Gordon also fought in Korea, and is severely traumatized. Sam equates his and Seth's experiences to what Eric undergoes both in changing into a hawk, and his time as a bird of prey. Yet Seth's mental and emotional damage threatens to separate Eric from Lynne just when the couple needs each other the most.Firmly rooted in early 1960s reality, the setting travels from the Snyders' home base of Central Oregon to the metropolitan exploits of Manhattan as Eric's fame increases from two successful art exhibits. Yet all the painter wants to do is remain near his beloved, as Lynne's body and soul expand in unpredictable directions. Faith is central to this tale, as the Snyders contemplate joining the Catholic faith, while Sam ponders how far God permeates a former soldier's heart; can Eric's art heal the seemingly irreversible harm to Seth's mind before that man slips into permanent psychosis? A California native, I lived in Britain for eleven years, moving back to The Golden State in the spring of 2007. I'm leaving these stories for my grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. In the meantime, please enjoy the tall tales. And thank you for reading an independent author. Artist Eric Snyder harbors a secret known only to his wife, Lynne. When Eric's latest disappearance raises the suspicions of best friends Sam and Renee Ahern, Lynne can no longer keep the truth under wraps. While the Aherns ponder this phenomenon, Eric embarks upon a search for his father, once again taking him from the woman he loves.

In this third part of the series, the culmination of the Snyders' hopes becomes reality, yet the truth about Laurie and Stanford makes Sam wary. Pastor Marek Jaworski provides peace to Eric, but slight worry for Lynne. However Renee frets most, when Sam's sister Frannie makes a dramatic announcement. Set in 1962, the fallout of Fran Canfield's pregnancy deeply affects both the Snyders and Aherns. Eric organizes a local exhibit, learning more about Marek, but the truth of the cleric's past is revealed to the painter in one of his own canvases. As Marek begins to question the oddness of Eric's eyes, the entire world is thrown into possible nuclear conflict by the Cuban Missile Crisis, which further dents Renee's dreams. Artist Eric Snyder harbors a secret known only to his wife, Lynne. When Eric's latest disappearance raises the suspicions of best friends Sam and Renee Ahern, Lynne can no longer keep the truth under wraps. While the Aherns ponder this phenomenon, Eric embarks upon a search for his father, once again taking him from the woman he loves.

Women spell trouble ... Kidnap spells death!The Willard brothers didn't know what they were letting themselves in for when theytook Ben King's wife off the train. She was beautiful and her husband was rich …Rich enough to hire Jared Hawk to bring his wife back and kill the men who took her.Hawk didn't like King's methods, but the big man's money spoke loud enough to persuade him, so he took the job. It didn't look too difficult …Not until he got tangled up in a spider's web of lethal intrigue.But Hawk had a way of solving problems … with a .45 caliber lead slug! The name of William S (Stuart) Brady was used by writers Angus Wells and John Harvey for the series of Westerns featuring gunfighter Jared Hawk. The series (HAWK) ran from 1979 to 1983 with 15 books. The PEACEMAKER series featured ex-Civil War veteran John T. McLain, widowed and alone he seeks a new life in the aftermath of war that has torn his country apart. Jared Hawk was a gunfighter. His talent for killing was up for hire - if the price was right. Hawk had a simple code: kill first and ask questions later. Whenever Hawk took money and given his word he wasn't the kind of man who went back on a promise. From the author of the PEACEMAKER series.

They said Jack Shade killed his first man when he was fifteen. That he robbed his first bank when he was a year older. That he had more notches on his Colts than he had years. Jack Shade was a man you didn't cross-and stay alive!Jared Hawk crossed Jack Shade. He wanted the outlaw killer … and took $5,000 of Shade's money to use as bait in a trap with only one outcome: death! The name of William S (Stuart) Brady was used by writers Angus Wells and John Harvey for the series of Westerns featuring gunfighter Jared Hawk. The series (HAWK) ran from 1979 to 1983 with 15 books. The PEACEMAKER series featured ex-Civil War veteran John T. McLain, widowed and alone he seeks a new life in the aftermath of war that has torn his country apart. Jared Hawk was a gunfighter. His talent for killing was up for hire - if the price was right. Hawk had a simple code: kill first and ask questions later. Whenever Hawk took money and given his word he wasn't the kind of man who went back on a promise. From the author of the PEACEMAKER series.