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Le JOOLA: Africa’s Titanic, non-fiction narrative on maritime accident

September 24, 2022 by SF Parrott Leave a Comment

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Bestseller in West African History

This non-fiction narrative recounts one of the worst maritime disasters in history, the sinking of Le Joola – which tore at the soul of a country. Patrick Wiley’s interviews with survivors and extensive in-country research revealed the shameful loss of life and incredible accounts of survival that form the heart of the book.

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Filed Under: Books, Portfolio, Self Publishing Authors Tagged With: Joola, Le Joola, maritime disaster, Non-fiction narrative, pat wiley, Patrick Wiley, West Africa, West African History

TATTOO 313, a political thriller

August 26, 2020 by SF Parrott Leave a Comment

TATTOO 313, a political thriller by Pat Wiley
When Jack Quinn’s friend, Tom, is found dead by apparent suicide, Jack turns to a cryptic email for answers. Then, when Tom’s wife goes missing, he uncovers a far more disturbing truth that will send the country spiraling out of control. [Read more…] about TATTOO 313, a political thriller

Filed Under: Mystery, Thriller, Suspense, Political Thriller Tagged With: jack quinn novel, new release, pat wiley, Patrick Wiley, political thriller, suspense

“Round House, a deadly side to paradise” by Pat Wiley

December 18, 2016 by SF Parrott Leave a Comment

Round House, a deadly side to paradise by Pat Wiley
Available from: Barnes & Noble, iTunes, Amazon

Writer Jack Quinn suspects the secretive, high-security, barbed-wire resort next door is connected to a local captain’s murder. When his research uncovers something far more hideous, Jack finds himself in a race against time to stop what lies beyond the fence.

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For the second time in his life, writer Jack Quinn finds himself involved in a murder. Within days of arriving at his favorite island retreat on the Caribbean island of Utila, he rescues the crew off a stranded catamaran only to be robbed, beaten, tied up and left for dead by the same two men. When freed by the house caretaker the next morning, he learns the Captain of the catamaran was found murdered on the boat, and that Jack, along with the “supposed two-man crew”, are now the prime suspects.

A new twist unfolds when Jack finds the popular resort next door to the Round House villa he’s renting has been transformed into a secretive, high-security, barbed-wire enclosure complete with guard towers and armed sentries. A chance meeting with Ned Foster, a scientist from the resort, provides the perfect opportunity for Jack to dig into what lies within.

The doctor claims he’s on the verge of perfecting an experimental life-altering drug that ‘will change life on earth as we know it’ and he wants Jack to document his journey. Despite concerns from friends, Jack agrees to Ned’s lucrative writing contract, but while researching Foster’s background, Jack uncovers a startling and hideous secret.

Risk mounts when false evidence anonymously arrives causing police and locals to suspect Jack as not only complicit in the captain’s murder but connected to the mysterious resort. The unexpected arrival of Jack’s wife sets up a climax filled with twists, turns, and a dramatic conclusion where someone loses their life.

Author Pat Wiley maintains a plot ripe with twists, turns, and suspense up until the end, raising questions about our divided loyalties to science, money, ego and the ones we love.

Book 2, ROUND HOUSE, a deadly side to paradise
Book 1, EYEWITNESS, a nautical murder mystery


Book Title: ROUND HOUSE
Subtitle: a deadly side to paradise
Series: A Jack Quinn Novel, Book 2
By: Pat Wiley
Published by: First Steps Publishing, Oregon

Available for Sale at: Barnes & Noble, iTunes, Amazon and other booksellers.
Retail Price for Print: $16.95
Retail Price for eBook: $3.99

Paperback ISBN: 978-1-937333-28-7
eBook (epub) ISBN: 978-1-937333-29-4
eBook (mobi/KINDLE) ISBN: 978-1-937333-27-0

Author/Book Website: www.PatWileyAuthor.com
Publisher: First Steps Publishing

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“Eyewitness” by Pat Wiley, A Jack Quinn Novel

January 31, 2016 by SF Parrott Leave a Comment

Eyewitness, Book 1, Jack Quinn Novel,  Pat WileyMy name is Jack Quinn. I’m in prison, awaiting trial for murder on the high seas. The nightmare leading to my arrest began while sailing alone to the island of Bermuda. I swear, with God as my witness, I was coming to aid a boat in distress. I am writing this in the hope someone may know something––anything to help prove I’m innocent.

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Freelance writer, Jack Quinn, has lost everything – his job, his life savings and now his freedom. What turned out to be an opportunity to fulfill his dream of sailing single- handed from New England to Bermuda has transformed into a nightmare.

Barely surviving a hurricane, Jack offers aid to survivors on a dis-masted sailboat. But something is wrong. After arriving back to the mainland, Jack’s arrested and finds himself the prime suspect in an extensive FBI investiga- tion of smuggling, money laundering and murder. Overwhelming evidence mounts as Jack relies on two women, one of whom risks her life, to find corroborating evidence to his story and track down the only witness in his favor––a humpback whale.

The Jack Quinn Novel series
Book 1, Eyewitness, a nautical murder mystery
Book 2, Roundhouse, a deadly side to paradise


Book Title: EYEWITNESS
Subtitle:  a nautical murder mystery
Series: A Jack Quinn Novel, Book 1
By: Pat Wiley
Published by: First Steps Publishing, Oregon

Available for Sale at: Barnes & Noble, iTunes, Amazon and other booksellers.
Retail Price for Print: $16.95
Retail Price for eBook: $3.99

Paperback ISBN: 978-1-937333-23-2
eBook (epub) ISBN: 978-1-937333-26-3
eBook (mobi/KINDLE) ISBN: 978-1-937333-25-6

Author/Book Website: www.PatWileyAuthor.com
Publisher: First Steps Publishing

Filed Under: Books, Bookstore, Mystery, Thriller, Suspense Tagged With: eyewitness, fspbook, jack quinn novel, new release, pat wiley

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Ronald P. “Ron” Lovell, Author, Friend

August 1937 — March 2025

Ron Lovell was born in Colorado Springs and later graduated from UCLA. After serving in the Army, he built a journalism career and became a beloved OSU professor. In retirement, he wrote two mystery series—14 Thomas Martindale books and 4 featuring Lorenzo Madrid.

I’ll miss your “serious” critiques, that sent me into laughing fits on how my writing as “too cutsie” and our weekly donuts and coffee runs, talking about writing, stories, and everything in between.

You were and still are my best friend.

Read more about Ron at: RonLovellAuthor.com

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