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Crown’s LawWolf Wootan’s New P.I. Mystery/Thriller is Now AvailableIntroducing P.I. Sam Crown and his 16-year-old ward, Becky
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Oceanside, CA, March 15, 2007— Wolf Wootan announced that his long-awaited second novel, Crown’s Law, is now available in hardcover, paperback, and Adobe e-book formats at various on-line retailers, including Barnes and Noble, Amazon.com, Books a Million, and at the publisher, iUniverse. Visit the author’s website at www.wolfwootan.com for more information and to read the reviews of this book and those of his first book, the ultimate spy techno-thriller, Edge of Tomorrow.
It was just announced that Crown's Law was a Top-Five Finalist in Reader Views 2007 Literary Awards. It was awarded Honorable Mention. For details, visit http://www.readerviews.com/Awards2006Finalists.html .
“CROWN’S LAW is page-turning entertainment…There is plenty of suspense, action and romance in this latest thriller by Wolf Wootan. The author takes the reader on a break-neck ride to an exciting denouement…Mr. Wootan has done a masterful job in developing characters you come to care about. I highly recommend his earlier book, EDGE OF TOMORROW, to all who enjoy thrillers.” Roberta M. Austin Reviewer for Romance Junkies, Murder and Mayhem Book Club, A Romance Review, Amazon.com
". . . an outstanding read. It is a genuine page turner, and one of the better books I’ve read in a long time. The book is so well written, the reader can place himself/herself in the shoes of the characters. It mixes suspense with emotion in such a manner that the reader’s attention is never lost. . . The plot of “Crown’s Law” is also well developed and unusual . . .an outstanding book. I’ve been sold on your work sir. Well done!" William E. Cooper Reviewer for Reader Views
“CROWN'S LAW is a mystery/thriller rich in plot and characterization. Wootan's knowledge of mathematics and astrophysics leaks through in his tale, and his career as an Air Force pilot fills in the rest to form a well-rounded, fun to read story of deception and love. Wootan is a bit of a romantic himself, which makes for a fairytale ending and the promise of a sequel. This reviewer is totally hooked and can't wait until his next book comes out. Get writing Mr. Wootan!”
Shelley Glodowski
See the complete reviews below.
Wootan said, “As readers of my books know, my stories are primarily character-driven, and Crown’s Law is no exception. You’ll really enjoy Sam, Becky, and Bo as you follow them along their path of danger and excitement. I try to appeal to a wide audience. There’s something for everyone in Crown’s Law except dull passages. Enjoy!”
In her review of Edge of Tomorrow, Roberta M. Austin said, “Mr. Wootan’s exceptional writing style has the unique ability to appeal to both men and women readers.”
Crown’s Law is not your run-of-the-mill P.I. mystery, as the following synopsis demonstrates:
While on a stakeout, P.I. Sam Crown witnesses the murder of an 18-year-old hooker and apprehends the killers. The hooker’s 13-year-old sister, Rebecca “Becky” Rogers was sitting in their car at the time, but has disappeared by the time Sam goes to talk to her. He finds her nearby, discovers that she and her sister have been living in the car, so he takes the orphan to his parents’ house, where they discover that she is a mathematical genius. They keep her, and as her legal guardian, Sam is slowly trained — reluctantly, because he avoids responsibility for others — by Becky to become the father she had never known. By 16, Becky is about to get her PhDs in math and physics, and since she can’t share her world with Sam, she becomes involved in his — a dangerous place to be. Although Crown’s Law is partly a poignant story of a street kid’s struggle to survive, all the fast-paced adventure, suspense, and breath-taking action you expect from a Wootan thriller is present. Sam Crown’s beat is Orange County, California. At 48, he’s an aging “dude” who lives at the beach, surfs, and birddogs the bikini crowd. A former highly-decorated Marine, Sam worked for the Orange County Sheriff’s Department for 17 years. He quit after being called in and chastised for shooting a pistol-wielding junkie. After leaving OCSD, Sam sets up shop as Mickey Malone Investigations. When a murder victim is found with a Mickey business card in his pocket, the cops start knocking on Sam’s door looking for Mickey — a man who doesn’t exist. Sam gets dragged into a murder investigation he doesn’t need, and soon finds that he — and his 16-year-old ward — are targets of the killers. He becomes entangled in espionage and smuggling and finds himself in a race to find the killers before they find him. When Sam runs a couple of fingerprints through the national database, the FBI is on him like an old wetsuit. Beautiful FBI agent Bo Trout enters the case and sees Sam as a womanizing flirt who consorts with outlaw bikers. As the violent noose tightens, Bo witnesses Sam deliver a large dose of Crown’s Law as events race to an unexpected denouement!
The following review by the highly respected reviewer Roberta M. Austin, obtained before publication, is included in the book:
Sam Crown enlisted in the Marines in 1970 in a fit of drunken pique. He became a fearless warrior, garnering the nickname of "Crazy Crown" by taking risks fighting the Viet Cong during some of the tough times of the Vietnam war. His valor and bravery earned him the Medal of Honor and a honorable discharge in 1973.
When Sam returned to the States, he went to college and received a degree in Criminal Justice. His "Crazy Crown" tactics came in handy during his tenure with the Orange County Sheriff's Department as a homicide investigator. After some disagreements with superiors and an especially bad domestic incident case, Sam decides to turn in his badge and go the private investigator route. He works for Mickey Malone Investigations, which does a lot of pro bono work for the more upscale Investigations International. There is a running joke about the fact that there is no Mickey Malone.
During his work as a PI, Sam finds Rebecca Rogers aka Becky, after coming upon men assaulting and killing her older sister. Sam and his parents take Becky in and nurture her amazing intelligence. Becky is a math whiz at thirteen, despite her abusive past.
As part of a case, Sam meets Rainbow Trout aka Bo. Bo is an FBI agent who has been wrapped up in her career. She is attracted to Sam, but she is leery of his womanizer reputation.
There is plenty of suspense, action and romance in this latest thriller by Wolf Wootan. The author takes the reader on a break-neck ride to an exciting denouement. Things are nicely tied up, but there is still an opening for a sequel.
Although thrillers are often more plot-based, Mr. Wootan has done a masterful job in developing characters you come to care about. Sam may have his "Crazy" side, but Becky and Bo seem to take off his rough edges and help him mellow. The reader sees both Becky and Bo bloom with the changes in their lives.
CROWN'S LAW is page-turning entertainment and sure to garner Mr. Wootan more fans. I highly recommend his earlier book, EDGE OF TOMORROW, to all who enjoy thrillers.
Roberta M. Austin Reviewer for Romance Junkies, Murder & Mayhem Book Club, Amazon.com, A Romance Review The next review is from the sought after Reader Views:
Historically, I have not been a big reader of mystery novels. As a career police officer I’ve often found the portrayal of law enforcement to be, at best, inaccurate and unreliable. As a result I haven’t invested much in these types of books. Having read Mr. Wootan’s book, I’ve changed my mind. Not only is this book far more realistic, it’s an outstanding read. It is a genuine page turner, and one of the better books I’ve read in a long time. The book is so well written, the reader can place himself/herself in the shoes of the characters. It mixes suspense with emotion in such a manner that the reader’s attention is never lost.
William E. Cooper, Reviewer for Reader Views (11/06) This review is from the highly-respected Midwest Book Review:
A well-rounded, fun to read story of deception and love, January 5, 2007
Wolf Wootan is a bit of a
dude himself, having been an Air Force pilot. He also has more than
forty years as a computer geek. He has written hundreds of articles for
government and private industry, and published EDGE OF TOMORROW, a
techno-thriller. Wootan has degrees in Mathematics and Astrophysics.
Shelley Glodowski
Author’s Biographical Information:
Wolf Wootan, an Air Force all-weather fighter pilot (test pilot, instructor pilot, Flight Commander) during the Korean War, has over forty years experience in the computer industry, always at the leading edge of technology. He focused on joining or forming small, innovative teams and enjoyed contributing to and leading such groups into large, successful organizations. He contributed in all areas including programming, design, documentation, management, marketing, financing, and corporate planning. He has extensive experience in dealing with the highest levels of the military, including the Secretary of the Air Force, Army Vice Chief of Staff, and the Chief of Naval Operations (and intelligence organizations such as the DIA, NSA and CIA). Always in a top management position, he acted as Editor-in-Chief and lead writer for all documents leaving the company. He has written and edited hundreds of documents and books for clients in high-level government positions and many commercial companies. He lives with his wife in Oceanside, California. Prior to entering the Air Force, he attended the University of California at Berkeley (Mathematics, Astrophysics) from 1947 to 1952 and after the Air Force did graduate work at San Jose State in 1956 and 1957. Wootan began writing novels full-time in 2000. A member of Sisters in Crime (SinC) and Private Eye Writers of America (PWA), Wootan has just completed his third novel, the sequel to Edge of Tomorrow — working title: Return of the Assassin. For more information visit www.wolfwootan.com.
About Crown’s Law:
Crown’s Law was published on October 1, 2006. It is available in three formats: cloth hardcover (ISBNs 978-0-595-67796-2, 0-595-67796-7), trade paperback (ISBNs 978-0-595-40361-5, 0-595-40361-1), and Adobe e-book (ISBN 0-595-84736-6). For more book and author details, visit www.wolfwootan.com. To browse Crown’s Law, go to www.iuniverse.com.
About iUniverse iUniverse maintains operations in Campbell, California; Lincoln, Nebraska; New York, New York; and Shanghai, China. The company is headquartered in Campbell, Calif. For more company news and information, visit www.iuniverse.com.
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