A Quick Ask

First, thank you to the Dear Readers in the USA, UK, Germany, and Australia who downloaded 381 copies of The "Baer Boys" and 106 copies of "Boomerang" during last week's giveaway. I truly appreciate you taking a chance, however economically minimal, on a writer you probably never heard of. Your time is valuable. If I could ask one favor. When one or the other of my books rises to the top of your TBR pile, if you enjoy it, please post a review. Brief is good if you're not big into writing reviews, but the Biggest and Best Favor any Dear Reader can do for an author whose work they have enjoyed is to write a review. It makes a huge difference in how many more Dear Readers even happen across that book. That's it. That's the favor. I hope you enjoy "The Baer Boys" and "Boomerang." Happy Reading!

Thank You

The Independence Week Book Giveaway is off to a roaring start. As of a minute ago, two-hundred forty-seven new Dear Readers had gotten their free Kindle editions of either "Boomerang" or "The Baer Boys." Gotta admit I am hoping that at least some of that 247 is Real Dear Readers and not just AI bots suctioning up sublime works of literature, and for now I'm going to make that assumption. If you heard about the Giveaway here, I thank you for checking it out. If you enjoy either (or both) of the books, please be a Superb Dear Reader and leave a review. Not just a rating, but a review, however brief. Reviews are Absolutely Essential in helping a book find its readers. If the books turn out to be not your cup o'tea, well, these things happen. I still appreciate you giving it (them) a try. A few more days for the Giveaway, as it goes through July 5. Much appreciated it you help spread the word. Unless your Social Network consists entirely of AI bots, that is. Happy Reading! P.S. A special shout out to the new Dear Readers in the UK and Germany. Always nice to have a bit of representation across the pond!

Boomerang (and The Baer Boys) Free

This will be the only place I will make this announcement. My debut novel, Boomerang, and my second novel, The Baer Boys, will be available free for Kindle July 1-5, 2025. The second Ted and Jerry Adventure, devil Went Down to PHoenix, will still be available for Kindle at the outrageous price of $2.99. Here the link to Boomerang.

Ted and Jerry are back!

Ted Hogwood and Jerry Kwiatkowski, the jazz playing inadvertant heroes of "Boomerang", are back in a new adventure in "devil Went Down to Phoenix." A Deal is made at The Crossroads that lands an amoral, hamburger loving, intellectually challenged horndog in the White House and while he's having a pretty good time, the Deal is looking like a bad idea to everyone else except perhaps the members of an Indiana militia and Mr. Skratte, a mysterious figure in tight black jeans, blood red boots, and billowy white shirt.  All the fun of "Boomerang" along with a dollop of political satire.

 Welcome to Boomerang's Home on the Web

Thank you for stopping by. This is the spot for you to check out sample chapters, read reviews (I include the not-so-great right along with the "Oh good lord, this is Pulitzer Prize material!" reader reviews from Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Goodreads and Smashwords. And, of course, all those links just to the left and down a bit that make it so, so easy for you to own a copy of Boomerang your very own darned self.

Speaking of owning your very own copy, the second edition is available now in both ebook and paperback. One of the benefits of being your own publisher is the opportunity, after time has passed, to take another look at your work and maybe do a tweak here and there. Nothing major at all has been changed in the second edition of "Boomerang", but anytime I can bring something closer to my vision and do it as perfectly as possible, why not?

Update: May, 2017. Lots of readers have asked "when are we going to be able to revisit these characters?" I am happy to say Ted, Jerry, Director Fatherday and some of the other characters from "Boomerang" are beginning to get their lives frazzled in a brand new story. Stay tuned for progress reports and more information. And in the meantime, tell all your friends to check out "Boomerang"!

Thanks!

Boomerang is a comic novel of international intrigue played out by characters operating way outside their comfort zones. Available in paperback or ebook. Links to retailers can be found just to the left!

Here is what Boomerang is all about:

Ted Hogwood's beloved Sarah, a jazz guitar, is in the window of Topp Dollar Pawn. The only way he can get the money to rescue her is to accept an assignment from the AABC, a not nearly official branch of the United States Intelligence community. He is partnered with Jerry Kwiatkowski, master of the Hammond B-3 organ and chronic flatulence sufferer, to steal a boomerang containing secrets that should have died with J. Edgar Hoover over thirty years ago. It would be a simple job if only they knew what they were doing. And if a crossbow wielding assassin, two unemployed Australian women, the Director of Central Intelligence and a clothing optional ex-cheerleader were not also hot on the boomerang's trail. 



And here is what one reader has to say about Boomerang.

A Wonderful Quirky Caper, 17 May 2011

By 

evertheoptimist (UK) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Boomerang (Kindle Edition)

Boomerang is a wonderfully exuberant chase caper, a cleverly executed laugh out loud gem full of quirky characters, impossible scenarios, unlikely allies, all pulled together by the brilliantly skilful penmanship of Alan Hutcheson. An absolutely wonderful book...a joy to read from start to hectic finish.


You can find more reader reviews by clicking on the link to the left. Other clicks will take you to sample chapters and the various places where you can purchase the book.

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