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SPOTLIGHT BOOK TOUR: The Forever Factor: A Silicon Valley novel by Tom Hogan and Amanda Iles5/9/2025 
Join Us for This Tour from June 16 to July 8, 2025!
Book Details: Book Title: THE FOREVER FACTOR: A SILICON VALLEY novel by Tom Hogan and Amanda Iles Category: Adult Fiction (18+), 410 pages Genre: genetic engineering science fiction, medial thrillers, hard science fiction Publisher: Laughing Dog Publishing LLC Release date: March 5, 2025 Tour dates: June 16 to July 8, 2025 Content Rating: R for language
"You want to get a realistic view on how breakthrough technologies emerge from Silicon Valley? Hogan and Isles, with deft dramatic style, put you right there with characters who remind me of those I worked alongside over the past 40 years. Brilliant, yes; imperfect, unquestionably; conflicted, sometimes; ambitious, you bet. Well worth your time." -- 5-Star Review on Amazon
Book Description:
Silicon Valley’s relentless pursuit of innovation collides with the profound quest for longevity in this thrilling new novel. When visionary inventor Petra Alexander stumbles upon a groundbreaking discovery that could radically extend the human lifespan, she’s catapulted into the high-stakes world of Silicon Valley startups. Armed with ambition and a deeply personal drive, Petra must navigate the cutthroat corridors of tech giants, venture capitalists, and biohackers—as well as threats from powerful forces dead set against the transformative technology she’s developing. Funded by “The Hydras,” an elite group of tech moguls dedicated to biohacking and longevity, Petra pushes the boundaries of science, spurred by her quest to find a cure for the rapid-aging disease that killed her sister and now threatens her mother. Reluctantly assuming the mantle of biotech CEO, she faces impossible choices: Who will control access to a life-saving breakthrough? What sacrifices will she make in the name of progress? And how far is she willing to go when her own life is at risk? Packed with gripping suspense and nuanced ethical dilemmas, The Forever Factor offers a rare glimpse into the startup culture that shapes our world. From clandestine yacht gatherings to high-stakes negotiations in Silicon Valley boardrooms, the novel intertwines scientific breakthroughs, corporate intrigue, and human drama in a narrative that will leave you questioning the very nature of life, mortality, and innovation. Fans of Michael Crichton’s techno-thrillers and Blake Crouch’s speculative fiction will find themselves captivated by this smart, fast-paced tale that dares to ask: Should anyone be allowed to master immortality—or does the pursuit threaten the very future of humanity?
Meet the Authors:
Amanda Iles: Amanda Iles is a writer who creates prose on behalf of Silicon Valley executives and companies, from Steve Jobs to the latest hot startups. Before writing professionally, she earned a biology/philosophy degree and worked in a developmental neurobiology lab at UC San Diego, followed by a graduate degree from the prestigious UC Santa Cruz science writing program. 
Tom Hogan: Tom Hogan is an author and screenwriter based in Austin, TX. Left for Alive is his first novel. He is also the screenwriter for The Devil’s Breath, a noir thriller set in Auschwitz. It was a finalist at the Napa Valley Film Festival and semi-finalist at the Austin Film Festival.
Tom’s past writing experience has been on the non-fiction side. He is the co-author (with Carol Broadbent) of The Ultimate Startup Guide: Marketing Lessons, War Stories, and Hard-Won Advice from Leading Venture Capitalists and Angel Investors. The book highlights the lessons Tom and Carol learned as principals at Crowded Ocean, a marketing firm that has launched over 50 Silicon Valley startups. He has also written extensively for travel books, political journals, and Newsweek. Professionally, Tom has split his career between academia and technology marketing. He was a lecturer in Holocaust and Genocide Studies at Santa Clara University and UC Santa Cruz. He joined Silicon Valley in its infancy, where he was the original creative director at Oracle. Moving into the VC (Venture Capital) world, he was a co-founder of Crowded Ocean and now advises startups in Silicon Valley and Austin. connect with the author: website ~ facebook ~ instagram ~ goodreads
Tour Schedule:
June 16 - Cover Lover Book Review – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway June 16 – @bearyintobooks – book spotlight / giveaway June 17 - Liese's Blog – book spotlight June 18 – @youngpink_bibilophile – book spotlight June 18 - @bookscape__ - book spotlight / giveaway June 18 - @michellegodardricher – book spotlight / giveaway June 19 – Books R Us – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway June 20 – Book Corner News and Reviews – book spotlight / giveaway June 23 – FUONLYKNEW – book spotlight / author interview / giveaway June 25 – Ilovebooksandstuffblog – book spotlight / giveaway June 26 – Locks, Hooks and Books – book spotlight / author interview / giveaway June 26 – @nessas_book_reviews – book spotlight / giveaway June 27 – Happily Managing a Household of Boys – book spotlight / giveaway June 30 – @adriftinfictionalworld – book spotlight / giveaway June 30 - @tia.reads – book spotlight June 30 - @this.human.reads – book spotlight July 1 - Deal Sharing Aunt – book spotlight / author interview / giveaway July 1 - Gina Rae Mitchell - book spotlight / guest post / giveaway July 2 - @bookishrebel01 – book spotlight / giveaway July 3 – @Leannebookstagram – book spotlight July 3 - @theratherslowreader – book spotlight / giveaway July 7 - @bookreviewsbytaylor – book spotlight / giveaway July 8 - Sarandipity - book spotlight / guest post / giveaway July 8 – @books_and_babe – book spotlight / giveaway July 9 – @Shesreadingagain_ - book spotlight TBD– @theliteraryescapade/ - book spotlight / giveaway
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Join us for this tour from Mar 14 to Apr 3, 2023!
Book Details: Book Title: FADE TO BLUE by Hank Scheer Category: Adult Fiction (18+), 288 pages Genre: Thriller Publisher: Top Reads Publishing Release date: Mar 2023 Formats Available for Review: print-softback (USA), and ebook (MOBI FILE (FOR KINDLE), EPUB, PDF). Tour dates: Mar 14 to Apr 3, 2023 Content Rating: PG-13 for some bad language
"Fade to Blue kicks off with shocking twists and attention-grabbing characters. The ongoing discussions between cat and mouse are tense, especially as the lines between terrorists and anti-terrorists working undercover become blurred. The stakes are high but also personal—Marcel’s monologues, while not likely realistic, are a lot of fun. Filled with vivid characters and a fast moving plot, Scheer has written a winning page-turner." -BookLife, Editor's Pick
"Hank Scheer’s debut novel offers readers an engaging medical mystery, after which the plot becomes a swiftly paced thriller. Sarah is a capable and appealing protagonist, and a canny plot twist gives the narrative geopolitical heft and spurs interest in what might happen next." - Kirkus Reviews "The secondary cast is vibrant and varied; their personalities are distinctive, and their conversations have a charming effect. Sarah’s combative exchanges with René, a French inspector whose penchant for sarcasm matches hers, add particular color. And the well-described settings further flesh out and ground the otherwise dizzying, swift-moving story. Working toward an open-ended but triumphant conclusion, Fade to Blue is an exciting thriller in which a scientist tries to stay alive after creating a brain-destroying drug that others want." - Foreword Clarion Reviews "The strong characters, fast-paced action, and ethical dilemmas create thought-provoking reading suitable for book club discussion, contrasting nicely with other standout medical thriller genre reads." - Midwest Book Review
Book Description:
Will Dr. Brenalen's unauthorized experiment lead to a cure for Alzheimer's, or will it be used for bioterrorism? Biotech researcher Sarah Brenalen is frustrated by her boss’s dismissal of her controversial theory, so she secretly injects lab mice with experimental Alzheimer’s drugs of her own design. Sarah is stunned when one of her experiments goes horribly wrong. But Marcel and his international cabal are intrigued. Sarah's brain-destroying T-3 formulation could be just what they need. Fade to Blue is a high-tech, fast-paced, cat-and-mouse game played for keeps. What Marcel didn't count on is that two can play this game.
Meet the Author:
Hank Scheer's writing journey began during a work break when a coworker said, "Hey, let's write a short story." They were working for a steel mill in Pittsburg, California, so brainstorming ideas became a fun way to pass the time. At one point the following week, after the manufacturing process caused a computer to crash, Hank had his idea: an evil scientist creates a drug that destroys a person's brain. Now it was a simple matter of plotting the story and writing it. Fade to Blue is the result of three trips to Paris, France, and long weekends spent driving around the San Francisco Bay area. It doesn't involve steelmaking, but the science is just as real and the potential for trouble exponentially more terrifying. Hank is now retired and lives in Martinez, California. He enjoys writing and recording music, world travel, biking, downhill skiing, and supporting other working people fighting for a better world. connect with the author: website ~ goodreads
Tour Schedule:
Mar 14 - Mystery Review Crew – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway Mar 14 - Mystery Review Crew – book review / giveaway Mar 15 – JB's Bookworms with Brandy Mulder – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway Mar 16 – Leanne Bookstagram – book review Mar 16 - Leels Loves Books - book review / giveaway Mar 17 – Liese's Blog – book spotlight Mar 17 - Books for Books - book spotlight Mar 20 – Cover Lover Book Review – book spotlight / giveaway Mar 21 – The Momma Spot – book review / giveaway Mar 22 – The Adventures of a Traveler's Wife – book review / giveaway Mar 23 – The Obsessed Reader – book review / giveaway Mar 24 – Stephanie Jane – book spotlight / author interview / giveaway Mar 27 – My Reading Getaway - book review / author interview / giveaway Mar 28 – Book Corner News and Reviews – book review / giveaway Mar 29 – Locks, Hooks and Books – book review / guest post / giveaway Mar 30 – Welcome To LML Opinion’s Reviews – book review Mar 30 - Paws.Read.Repeat – book review / giveaway Mar 31 – Mel_literate – book review Mar 31 – fundinmental – book spotlight / giveaway Mar 31- FUONLYKNEW - book review / guest post / giveaway Apr 3 - Sue's Musings – book review / giveaway Apr 3 - Splashes of Joy – book review / giveaway Apr 3 - Gina Rae Mitchell - book review / guest post / giveaway Apr 4 - Jazzy Book Reviews - book spotlight / giveaway TBD – Books and Games – book review / author interview / giveaway
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Join us for this tour from Nov 21 to Dec 16, 2022!
Book Details: Book Title: PROGNOSIS CRITICAL by Gary Birken MD Category: Adult Fiction (18+), 258 pages Genre: Medical Thriller Publisher: Erupen Titles Release date: August 2022 Formats Available for Review: print-softback (USA), and ebook (GIFTED KINDLE, MOBI FILE (FOR KINDLE), EPUB ). Tour dates: Nov 21 to Dec 16, 2022 Content Rating: PG. Gary Birken's books can be read by his kids. He says it's between a PG and PG+M (shit one time; damn three times; hell three times).
Book Description:
WHERE DEADLY SECRETS ARE THE NORM . . . Three weeks after completing her residency in pediatric cardiology, Dr. Jacey Flanigan moves from the Pacific Northwest to Manhattan to begin her career at the prestigious Children’s Heart Hospital. But after an unpleasant encounter with an arrogant heart surgeon on her first day, Jacey begins to realize that the medical profession is not what she expected. She learns that enigmatic physician behavior and questionable cardiac surgical practices are cloaked in secrecy—and she is expected to follow suit. . . . EVEN FOR THOSE WHO’VE SWORN TO HELP. Jacey soon finds herself facing the difficult moral dilemma: turn a blind eye to malpractice and protect her fledgling career, or dig deeper into suspicious activity and face the consequences? 
Meet the Author:
Dr. Gary Birken is a pediatric surgeon living in South Florida. He is the author of seven novels of medical suspense, five of which were originally published by Penguin Random House. They include: FINAL DIAGNOSIS, EMBOLUS, PLAGUE, and CODE 15. He is also the author of ERROR IN DIAGNOSIS, which was published under the name of Mason Lucas. His two passions in life are medicine and story writing. He spends whatever leisure time remains playing tennis, golf, and spending as much time as possible with his ten grandchildren. He also holds a black belt in martial arts, teaches women’s self-defense, and is a certified private pilot. connect with the author: website ~ twitter ~ facebook ~ instagram ~ goodreads
Tour Schedule:
Nov 21 –My Reading Getaway – book review / giveaway Nov 22 –Jazzy Book Reviews – book spotlight / giveaway Nov 22 - Leels Loves Books – book review / giveaway Nov 23 –Paws.Read.Repeat – book review / giveaway Nov 25 –Cover Lover Book Review – book spotlight / giveaway Nov 28 – Gina Rae Mitchell – book spotlight / giveaway Nov 28 –fundinmental – book spotlight / giveaway Nov 29 –Leanne Bookstagram – book review Nov 30 –Splashes of Joy – book review / giveaway Nov 30 -Rockin' Book Reviews – book spotlight / giveaway Dec 2 –Mystery Review Crew – book review / giveaway Dec 2 –Books for Books – book spotlight Dec 2 - Lady Hawkeye - book spotlight / giveaway Dec 5 –The Obsessed Reader – book review / giveaway Dec 6 –Olio by Marilyn – book spotlight / author interview / giveaway Dec 6 –Olio by Marilyn – book review / giveaway Dec 7 –Authors on iTours: Let's Talk Books – book review Dec 8 –Locks, Hooks and Books – book review / giveaway Dec 9 –Because I said so -- and other adventures in Parenting – book review / giveaway Dec 12 –Bigreadersite – book review / giveaway Dec 13 –Book Corner News and Reviews – book review / giveaway Dec 14 –Celticlady's Reviews – book spotlight / giveaway Dec 14 -Rockin' Book Reviews – book review/ giveaway Dec 16 – Liese's Blog – book spotlight Dec 16 - Reading Excursions – book review / giveaway TBD – @onecreativeartist – book review
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 Tangled lives, tainted love, and a Shakespearean twist lead to deception, betrayal, and murder in this medical thriller by oral and maxillofacial surgeon Donald R. Grippo. Join us for this medical thriller book tour from May 12 to June 20! If you're interested in this tour leave a comment or contact us. Book Details: Book Title: To Sleep...Perchance to Die by Donald R. Grippo Category: Adult fiction, 232 pages Genre: medical thriller / murder mystery Publisher: Turn the Page Publishing Published: June 2013 Hardcover, June 2014 Softcover Available in: Print and e-book (mobi for Kindle & ePub) Will send books: Internationally Tour dates: May 12 to June 20, 2014 Content Rating: R Book Synopsis: Eurasian beauty Mai Faca plots to marry Jake Warden, a successful oral surgeon forbidden to her because of family honor. In an unheard-of scheme, fellow oral surgeon, Bret Manley, falls victim to Mai's seduction as she and Jake play a cruel trick to be together. Jake acts with surgical precision to clear the path to Mai's happiness, threatening lives including his own. In a wake of turmoil and destruction, Bret's uncle and well-known criminal attorney, Hubie Santos, attempts to find out if a surgeon would use his knowledge to kill.  Meet the Author:
Donald R. Grippo, DDS practiced oral and maxillofacial surgery in northeastern Connecticut for more than thirty years. On a daily basis, he encountered patient's fear of undergoing oral surgery and associated anesthesia. To help allay such fear he wrote A Guide to the Guy or Gal Who Takes Your Teeth Out, a series of short stories dealing with the treatment of typical oral surgical problems. His resume includes working as a dentist at the Tennessee State Prison outside of Nashville and as a guard at the Hartford State Jail on Syms Street in Hartford. Website: www.dongrippo.com Twitter: @DonaldGrippo Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dongrippo Book Tour Schedule May 12 - Back Porchervations - review May 13 - Number The Stars - review May 14 - Elizabeth McKenna Romance Author - book spotlight May 14 - A Blue Million Books - book spotlight May 15 - Being Tilly's Mummy - review / giveaway May 16 - Bound 4 Escape - review May 19 - Everything Distils Into Reading - review May 20 - She is Too Fond of Books - book spotlight May 21 - Library of Clean Reads - author interview May 22 - Psychotic State Book Reviews - review May 27 - Cindy's Love of Books - review May 29 - Lady in Read - review / giveaway June 2 - All Things Bookie - author interview June 3 - Reviews by Molly - book spotlight / giveaway June 4 - Like a Bump on a Blog - review June 4 - A Mama's Corner of the World - review June 5 - Pinky's Favorite Reads - book spotlight / author interview June 6 - Christa Reads and Writes - review June 9 - I'm A Voracious Reader - review June 10 - Genuine Jenn - review June 11 - Hello, my name is Alice - book spotlight June 12 - Hello, my name is Alice - author interview / giveaway June 13 - Making my Mark - review / giveaway June 14 - Genuine Jenn - author interview June 16 - Deal Sharing Aunt - review June 20 - Mary's Cup of Tea - review / giveaway  In Daniel M. Annechino's fourth novel, Hypocrisy, readers are taken on a thrill ride where the ongoing controversy over cancer research and the real possibility of finding a cure may not be the ultimate goal of certain high-level and powerful people in the medical community. Join us for this medical thriller book tour from May 12 to June 20! If you're interested in this tour leave a comment or contact us. Book Details: Book Title: Hypocrisy by Daniel M. Annechino Category: Adult fiction Genre: medical thriller Publisher: CreateSpace Published: March 2014 Available in: Print and e-book (mobi for Kindle) Will send books to: US and Canada Tour dates: May 12 to June 20, 2014 Content Rating: PG-13 Mature Book Synopsis: Dr. Lauren Crawford is a brilliant research scientist who discovers a revolutionary treatment for cancer that not only extends life, but much improves the quality of life for terminal cancer patients. The treatment, in some instances, can even cure certain cancers. On the evening before Dr. Crawford holds a press conference to announce that the FDA has given preliminary approval of her new cancer treatment, somebody follows her to her car and puts three bullets in her head. Was it a planned murder with a motive, a mugging gone badly, or merely a random act of violence? Two New York City homicide detectives, Amaris Dupree and T.J. Brown, are assigned to the investigation. The detectives evaluate the circumstances surrounding Dr. Crawford’s death, and follow a trail of clues that exposes a sequence of startling facts. One by one, the detectives carefully examine each suspect and piece together a puzzle with unimaginable implications. As the investigation gets more intense, and the detectives get closer to solving the murder mystery, someone threatens Dupree’s life. The detectives now realize that Dr. Crawford’s murder was much more than a homicide. And if they don’t arrest the murderer soon, Dupree might be the next victim. Praise for D.M. Annechino "D. M. Annechino’s They Never Die Quietly is a suspenseful thriller with all the right ingredients…The author blends all these ingredients into a story that keeps you turning the page…this story ranks right up there with some of Deaver’s and Patterson’s work." —Steven M. Moore, author of Survivors of the Chaos "They Never Die Quietly is a gripping and gruesome commentary on religious fundamentalism…It feels like something John Sanford wrote and would make quite an exciting movie." —The Boogle.com "They Never Die Quietly by D. M. Annechino is a great, scary story! …A page-turner that keeps you up well past midnight!" —Book Reader's Heaven.com "Not for the faint of heart, Annechino offers well-written prose and likeable detectives in addition to knowing when to pull back the intentionally shocking descriptions…Fans of James Patterson should give They Never Die Quietly a chance to get under their skin." —Suite 101.com  Meet the Author:
Daniel M. Annechino, a former book editor specializing in full-length fiction, wrote his first book, How to Buy the Most Car for the Least Money, in 1992 while working as a General Manager in the automobile business. But his passion had always been fiction, particularly thrillers. He spent two years researching serial killers before finally penning his gripping and memorable debut novel They Never Die Quietly. His second book Resuscitation (Thomas & Mercer 2011), a follow-up to his first novel, hit #1 in Kindle sales in both the USA and UK. He is also the author of I Do Solemnly Swear (Thomas & Mercer 2012). Hypocrisy, is Annechino’s fourth novel. A native of New York, Annechino now lives in San Diego with his wife, Jennifer. He loves to cook, enjoys a glass of vintage wine, and spends lots of leisure time on the warm beaches of Southern California. Website: www.dmannechino.wordpress.com Twitter: @DMHemingway Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/17z4xrv Book Tour Schedule This tour is fully booked May 12 - Peeking Between the Pages - review / giveaway May 13 - Every Free Chance Book Reviews - review / giveaway May 14 - Bound 4 Escape - review May 14 - Rockin' Book Reviews - book spotlight May 15 - Reviews From The Heart - review May 16 - Omnimystery News - guest post May 19 - Based on a True Story… - review / giveaway May 20 - Back Porchervations - review May 21 - Hezzi-D's Books and Cooks - review May 22 - A Blue Million Books - book spotlight / author interview May 23 - The Pen and Muse Book Reviews - author interview May 26 - Bookaholics Must Read - review May 27 - Rockin' Book Reviews - review May 28 - Let's Talk About Books - review May 29 - The Things We Read - review May 30 - Views From the Countryside - review June 2 - A Nook of Blankets and Books - review June 3 - Omnimystery News - author interview June 4 - By Book or By Crook - review June 5 - All Things Bookie - review June 6 - Lizzie in Wonderland - review June 9 - Brooke Blogs - review / author interview June 10 - Book Loving Hippo - review / guest post June 11 - Peggy Ann's Post - review / giveaway June 13 - A Bookish Escape - review June 16 - Mary's Cup of Tea - review June 17 - Ryder Islington's Blog - review June 18 - The Many Thoughts of a Reader - review June 19 - Hotch Potch - review June 19 - Back Porchervations - guest post June 19 - Library of Clean Reads - review June 20 - CelticLady's Reviews - review |
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