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Storm Warning - A Kelli Storm Novel Official Cover

The official eBook and paperback cover are in! Here is the eBook version. Due to publication conventions, I can't show you the paperback version. Not that I don't want to, but only because it's in .pdf format and not a .jpeg file. But take my word for it, it is AWESOME! Thanks to George Arnold at WGA Designs. (See link to the right in the sidebar.)

Trailer for Storm Warning - A Kelli Storm Novel

 Found the video on here was bad.

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Cover Proof for Storm Warning - A Kelli Storm Novel

I just received this from George Arnold, a fantastic graphic artist and husband of my good friend, Author Carolyn Arnold. As usual, George has blown me away.

Getting Ready for ~Storm Warning - A Kelli Storm Novel~

Well, the launch date is fast approaching. Storm Warning is complete, with the exception of the cover art and my author pic, which should be ready by the end of the week. It seems as though I have been working on this book for years, while in reality, it's been just over a year. I could possibly had it completed sooner, but unfortunately, life happened. Ces't la vie.

So, the Official Launch Date for Storm Rising - A Kelli Storm Novel is 9/15/12.

Here is the final draft of the synopsis. What do you think? Comments welcome.

Synopsis for Storm Warning – A Kelli Storm Novel

When her new partner is shot during a botched robbery, Detective Kelli Storm never expected that the trail of the shooter would lead her to Colombian drug lord Miguel Garcia; the man who’s cousin she had killed months earlier, and had made numerous attempts on her life. A man she had believed to be dead.

Detectives Kelli Storm and Eric Ryder follow the bloody trail of a notorious drug kingpin from the streets of Washington Heights, New York and south to Medellin, Colombia.

 

When the suspect in her partner’s shooting is killed while in custody, the man makes a startling deathbed confession. With this revelation, Kelli finds herself unwillingly thrown back into the world of the drug cartels. With the aid of DEA Special Agent Gregory Larsen and Narcotics Detective Javier Vasquez, Kelli works to stop the Cartel’s operations in the city, and bring down the notorious drug lord.

Fan Friday - Surprise Sneak Peek from ~Storm Warning - A Kelli Storm Novel~

Tuesday October 27^th 2:48 P.M. Manhattan

West 125^th Street - New York County District Attorney’s Office

Kelli pushed the file across to ADA John Beckman and sat back. “You have got to keep Jesus Reyes in isolation. He got lucky today and survived, but if he gets put back into Gen Pop, these people are not going to miss again.”

The ADA picked the folder up and leaned back. “I can’t guarantee anything. You’ve got to bring me more on this before I can even think about pursuing a case against Diaz,” he said as he tossed the file onto the desk.

“What more do you want? Reyes almost lost his life today, isn’t that enough? You and I both know that Diaz had a hand in that.”

“I don’t know any such thing. I’m sure that Reyes has made enemies in jail, and anyone of them could have attacked him. Without any evidence against Diaz, there’s no case, Detective. You want this guy protected, bring me something I can work with, or he goes back into Gen Pop as soon as the doctor releases him.”

Kelli stood up and grabbed the file. “That’s just it, Reyes is our evidence. He goes back inside and you might as well be the one sticking the knife in his back.”

The ADA stood, walked around the desk and looked down at Kelli. “You’re wrong, Detective. You’re the one sticking the knife in his back, not me. Bring me something I can use and I’ll make sure Reyes is protected.”

Kelli turned and started for the door. “Fucking asshole,” she said under her breath.

“What was that, Detective?”

She stopped and turned to face him. “Nothing. I’ll get you something, but I need some time.”

“You’ve got forty-eight hours. That’s when Reyes goes back to Gen Pop. Find me something, Detective, because I don’t like this anymore than you do.”

Kelli turned and walked out. I’ll bet you don’t. Asshole.

Thriller Thursday ~Sneak Peek from Storm Warning - A Kelli Storm Novel~

  Okay, this isn't a chase scene, and no one is getting shot at, but I hope you enjoy it just the same.

  Kelli rolled on to her side and looked at Kevin. “I’ve been thinking.”

  “You know you can hurt yourself doing that,” he said with a grin.

  “Okay, smart ass. I’m serious,” she said and gave him a light slap on the arm.

  “Sorry, you were saying.”

  “Well, you are spending a lot more time here, and I think things are going really well. I was thinking that instead of you keeping your place, maybe you could just move in.”

  Kevin shifted, lifted himself up on his elbow and looked at her. “Really? I mean, yeah, things are going great between us, but do you think we’re really ready for that?”

  Kelli closed her eyes, took a deep breath and lay back down. “Shit, Kevin, I’m not sure about anything. I just think that maybe we could try again,” she said and looked at him. “I just know that when you’re not here I miss you.”

  Kevin leaned over and kissed her forehead. “I miss you too, but don’t you think we should take it slow this time?”

  She turned her eyes toward the ceiling and fought back the tears. “I just miss us. I’m not saying that I wasn’t a real bitch during our marriage, I was, but I’ve changed. I’m not drinking any more, and I won’t put my career ahead of us.”

  Kevin moved closer and put his hand to her cheek. “If you really want this,” he said, as he leaned in and kissed her, “then we’ll try.”

  “I don’t want to make you do anything you don’t want to do, Kevin. Are you sure you want this?”

  “Baby, I just want you to be happy.”

  She put her arms around his neck, pulled him close and kissed him. She had never loved him more than at this moment, and she knew then that this was the right choice.