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Guidance to Death
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Pub Date
May 16 2023
| Archive Date
May 31 2023
Description
It was a perfect night for sabotage; all he had to do was to disable the guidance system and no one would suspect him. No one would even think it was murder.
Amertec Electronics' company jet carrying the Senior VP and soon to be CEO mysteriously crashes shortly after taking off from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. It was a cold, rainy day with low visibility.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) says it was an accident. The victim's wife says it was murder. Frank Adams, retiree from the NTSB, now independent aviation accident investigator, has been hired to find out. Mounting evidence and an additional murder of a former Amertec employee convinces Adams that there was indeed foul play.
It was a perfect night for sabotage; all he had to do was to disable the guidance system and no one would suspect him. No one would even think it was murder. Amertec Electronics' company jet...
Description
It was a perfect night for sabotage; all he had to do was to disable the guidance system and no one would suspect him. No one would even think it was murder.
Amertec Electronics' company jet carrying the Senior VP and soon to be CEO mysteriously crashes shortly after taking off from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. It was a cold, rainy day with low visibility.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) says it was an accident. The victim's wife says it was murder. Frank Adams, retiree from the NTSB, now independent aviation accident investigator, has been hired to find out. Mounting evidence and an additional murder of a former Amertec employee convinces Adams that there was indeed foul play.
A Note From the Publisher
eBook ISBN: 979-8-88633-003-8
eBook ISBN: 979-8-88633-003-8
Advance Praise
“. . . Author Meier employs enough technical terminology to keep the pillars of his plot credible without drowning the reader in a sea of aeronautical and avionics jargon. He skillfully melds intricacies of flight, internecine corporate skullduggery, and good old-fashioned pulse-pounding action into a satisfying stew of suspense. The pace is swift, the characters are crafty, and the read is rewarding for those who like stories seasoned with plausibility.
He even finds a way to make one car following another a bit of a Hitchcockian drama on the printed page.”
− US Review of Books
“. . . Fast-paced, absorbing narrative moves the action briskly along while keeping all the disparate pieces of the problem in the mix. Meier does a terrific job of maintaining a palpable current of tension throughout Frank’s investigation, and his final reveal about what happened to Charles is surprising, logical, and satisfying. Conspiracy and a good dose of intrigue build up to a shockingly dramatic ending that’s equal parts exhilarating and satisfactory. A clever, stylish mystery with page-turning twists.”
− The Prairies Book Review
“. . . Author Meier employs enough technical terminology to keep the pillars of his plot credible without drowning the reader in a sea of aeronautical and avionics jargon. He skillfully melds...
Advance Praise
“. . . Author Meier employs enough technical terminology to keep the pillars of his plot credible without drowning the reader in a sea of aeronautical and avionics jargon. He skillfully melds intricacies of flight, internecine corporate skullduggery, and good old-fashioned pulse-pounding action into a satisfying stew of suspense. The pace is swift, the characters are crafty, and the read is rewarding for those who like stories seasoned with plausibility.
He even finds a way to make one car following another a bit of a Hitchcockian drama on the printed page.”
− US Review of Books
“. . . Fast-paced, absorbing narrative moves the action briskly along while keeping all the disparate pieces of the problem in the mix. Meier does a terrific job of maintaining a palpable current of tension throughout Frank’s investigation, and his final reveal about what happened to Charles is surprising, logical, and satisfying. Conspiracy and a good dose of intrigue build up to a shockingly dramatic ending that’s equal parts exhilarating and satisfactory. A clever, stylish mystery with page-turning twists.”
− The Prairies Book Review
Marketing Plan
- Prepublication online buzz campaign
- Newsletter, FB,
- Sending out (FB, Twitter, Instagram) Reviews from US Review, Readers’ Favorite, MidWest Review, BookLife, Prairies and Kirkus
- Sending trailers via FB and Twitter and Instagram
- Blogger and influencer outreach campaign
- Will be scheduling a Blitz and a two week Blog tour with Rabt Tours starting mid-May
- Will be scheduling a month long Blog tour with Silver Dagger Blog Tour starting the end of May.
- Digital review copies available via Edelweiss
- Ebook spotlights and promotions
- Publisher website spotlights
- Social media spotlights and paid advertising
- Ongoing boost ads on Facebook and Amazon
- Banner ads on Twitter daily
- Edelweiss featured title via BQB (??)
- Advertising in major trades:
- Book review in PW
- Available for book signings in the author's home market of Annapolis
- Multiple Award Entries
What will make a bookseller choose this book over a similar book?
This is Dan's 5th book in 4 years. He has developed a following and fans know that he will produce a well-written, immersive page-turner.
- Prepublication online buzz campaign
- Newsletter, FB,
- Sending out (FB, Twitter, Instagram) Reviews from US Review, Readers’ Favorite, MidWest Review, BookLife, Prairies and Kirkus
- Sending trailers...
Marketing Plan
- Prepublication online buzz campaign
- Newsletter, FB,
- Sending out (FB, Twitter, Instagram) Reviews from US Review, Readers’ Favorite, MidWest Review, BookLife, Prairies and Kirkus
- Sending trailers via FB and Twitter and Instagram
- Blogger and influencer outreach campaign
- Will be scheduling a Blitz and a two week Blog tour with Rabt Tours starting mid-May
- Will be scheduling a month long Blog tour with Silver Dagger Blog Tour starting the end of May.
- Digital review copies available via Edelweiss
- Ebook spotlights and promotions
- Publisher website spotlights
- Social media spotlights and paid advertising
- Ongoing boost ads on Facebook and Amazon
- Banner ads on Twitter daily
- Edelweiss featured title via BQB (??)
- Advertising in major trades:
- Book review in PW
- Available for book signings in the author's home market of Annapolis
- Multiple Award Entries
What will make a bookseller choose this book over a similar book?
This is Dan's 5th book in 4 years. He has developed a following and fans know that he will produce a well-written, immersive page-turner.
Available Editions
| EDITION |
Other Format |
| ISBN |
9798886330021 |
| PRICE |
$18.95 (USD)
|
| PAGES |
280
|
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(PDF)
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Additional Information
Available Editions
| EDITION |
Other Format |
| ISBN |
9798886330021 |
| PRICE |
$18.95 (USD)
|
| PAGES |
280
|
Available on NetGalley
NetGalley Shelf App
(PDF)
Send to Kindle (PDF)
Download (PDF)
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