New Cover & Promotion for Passion, Power & Sin

Some of you may remember Passion, Power & Sin, a five-book thriller series I wrote some years ago? I've never felt that this story got the promotion it deserved. Never mind that this book's average review rating is even higher than that of the Lust, Money & Murder books! To do the exciting story justice, I decided to have a new cover illustration done for it.

What do you think?

I also created a new, shorter and more focused synopsis fo it:

"If something seems too good to be true, it probably is."

When a young, daring, impulsive redhead falls prey to an Internet scam and is swindled out of her life savings and her childhood home, she’s hell-bent on recouping her losses and punishing the person responsible. Her single-minded quest for revenge takes her around the world, from New York to Japan, to the untamed steppes of Kyrgyzstan, to Greece, and ultimately, to a sleek super-yacht anchored in the Mediterranean Sea. 

In the midst of her global escapades, she also finds love. 

Will she let her thirst for retribution destroy that, too?

If you have not read this series, I would recommend it as a great holiday read or gift for a friend/family member. I'm offering a 40% discount on the box set through tomorrow night (Friday Dec. 20th)if you get it directly from my bookstore (in both Kindle and ePub formats). Click on the image below, and at checkout, copy and paste in the coupon code: BTJH2B38WW

Of course you can also get it/gift it from Amazon and all the other large retailers here.

I wish you and your family a happy holiday season!

Mike

Important Info for Lust, Money & Murder Readers

I wanted to give all my Lust, Money & Murder readers a heads up, particularly those of you who may be in the middle of the series.

If you have read many of these books, you already know that they are written in trilogies.  I've now repackaged them to better reflect this, naming each trilogy after the part of the world where the significant action takes place.  I also have new cover designs, as you can see.

Why did I do this? you may not wonder at all. Although it's always best (IMO) for readers to start with the first book in a long series like LM&M, this arrangement gives readers many more entry points.  It also makes it clear that the LM&M books can be read in more "bite-sized" chunks.  Having a new, more colorful cover for each new book also helps visibility on the retail sites.

My series download page has been similarly redone so you can easily navigate around the trilogies - http://mikewellsblog.blogspot.com/p/lust-money-murder-download-links.html

Not one word of actual content has been changed.  I hope you enjoy the books!

Book 1 of The Japanese Trilogy (Lust, Money & Murder #13) Now Available

The Japanese Trilogy, Book 1 (Lust, Money & Murder #13) is now available for download.

Criminal mastermind Giorgio Cattoretti is back, and in rare form. The Cat has developed a brilliant new plan to make himself millions, but to pull it off, he needs to track down a key man who is hiding out from the Yakuza in one of the most isolated areas of Japan. The Lust, Money & Murder Japanese Trilogy features the usual cast of captivating characters—Elaine Brogan, Luna Faye, Nick LaGrange, Dmitry, Tony, and of course the notorious Cattoretti—so prepare yourself for another wild, ‘unputdownable’ adventure.

The Japanese Trilogy, Book 1, Purchase Links:

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Lust, Money & Murder, Book 13 - Face-Off Now Available for Pre-Order!

The 13th book in the Lust, Money & Murder Series will be released on Thursday, January 31st and is available for pre-order on Amazon, Apple Books, Nook, Google Play, Kobo....AND the new Mike Wells Discount Bookstore (more about that below).  This latest LM&M book was particularly hard to write because our new baby (Sophia Wells) came into the world in the middle of writing it.  Hopefully #14 and #15 will move along faster (she's fine, another joy to behold!)  All I can say about this new book: be prepared for a wild adventure, this time in Japan. Elaine and The Cat butt heads, as usual!

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Along with the release of this new book, I'm pleased to announce the new Mike Wells Discount Bookstore.  You can get a 25% off discount on this new book and significant discounts on all others.

I set up this store specifically to allow you to bypass the large retailers and buy my ebooks directly at significantly lower prices. In return, I hope that you'll share my books with your friends to increase my readership.

HOW IT WORKS:

You earn a 15-25% discount right off the bat by sharing my books on Facebook just prior to purchase. You'll get 25% off for books on pre-order, 20% off new releases (out for one month or less), and 15% off all others. It's easy! On each product page, you will see the Share button just underneath the price of the book, and sharing will slash the price instantly.

For larger discounts, you can share one of my book product pages with your friends via email or on Twitter, Facebook, Messenger, What'sApp, etc. If they buy the book, they get a 25% discount...and you get a 25% discount, too!  Plus, your referral discount will increase another 25% each time a new friend buys the book, up to 100%. To start earning these larger discounts, choose the book you would like to have, then at the top of the screen, click on Refer a friend and get 25% off...

If you don't want to do any sharing, that's fine, too--you can still get a 10% discount on all my books because you are a member of my VIP Reader list.  To join and immediately get the discount coupon, click here.

BONUS - SPECIAL SERIES DISCOUNT!

For all my treasured readers--any time you buy one of my books that is part of a series, you can buy as many follow-on books in the same series as you want, at the time of purchase, with a 20% discount on all of them.  (Note: The discount box for follow-on books pops up automatically when you are in the checkout process, but for security reasons, it only works on desktops and laptops, not mobile devices).

Thank you for your support!  I hope you enjoy Lust, Money & Murder, Book 13 - Face-Off!

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Audiobook Release of Passion, Power & Sin and Interview with Narrator Karin Allers

Passion, Power & Sin, Books 1-5, has just been released in audio format!  Narrated by professional voice artist Karin Allen, this is an especially good deal for Audible members.  The audiobook is unabridged and runs almost 21 hours, yet just counts as one Audible credit.  Also, if you don't have an Audible account, you can listen to the entire series free by signing up for a 30 day trial membership, which can be cancelled any time during the trial period.  This is one of my most popular books, with an average of 4.6 stars on Amazon reviews.  

Download links:  Audible  Amazon USA  Amazon UK  iTunes

Synopsis:

One spectacular financial scheme. One woman alone against the world. Young, beautiful, and yearning for love, Heather Bancroft meets the "perfect" man...and is lured into a game in which she begins to make more money than she ever imagined. Betrayed by her own innocence, she loses all that is dear to her and discovers that she has been mercilessly used. Defeated and broken, but surviving with sheer persistence and ingenuity, Heather emerges from her trying ordeal, determined to punish the ruthless man who destroyed her life. Her thirst for revenge takes her halfway around the globe, to the turquoise waters of the Mediterranean, where her nemesis secludes himself in obscene wealth that he's gained from the financial ruin of others. Heather is playing for the highest stakes in a lethal game. Only one man loves her - he's handsome, confident, and just as determined as she is. Only one man can stop her - a criminal mastermind who is intent on her destruction.

Here's a quick interview with Karin Allers, who has also narrated another one of my audiobooks, Baby Talk (horror/supernatural thriller genre)

Karin, can you tell us a little about yourself and your background?

I have been an avid reader all my life and a voice-actor since 2008

What led you to start narrating audiobooks? 

My love of reading.

What aspects of audiobook narration do you find the most challenging? 

Editing!

What parts do you enjoy the most? 

Bringing characters to life – telling stories that stir peoples imaginations

Do you have a studio in your home?

Yes

Do you do your own editing?

Yes

What's your recording schedule like for given audiobook and how do you pace yourself? 

I usually record about 4-5 hours a day – depending on my voice - the rest of my time is spent doing the business of my business....accounting, marketing etc.

What talents/skills are required to be a good audiobook narrator?

Connecting with the listener in addition to storytelling and the ability to bring characters to life.

Which character was your favorite to narrate in my books?

In Baby Talk – Old Man Snell was a hoot! In Passion Power and Sin I really identified with Heather aka Chantal.

What type of novels do you like to listen to/read yourself?

Psychological thrillers, romance  - I enjoy a lot of different types of novels. 

Do you have any advice for people who want to become audiobook narrators? 

Practice your storytelling skills and I think you must really enjoy reading

Do you have any advice for authors in hiring and working with audiobook narrators? 

Once you’ve chosen your ‘voice’ give them some insight into your characters and then let them go and trust that they’ll bring your story to life…

How can people get in touch with you?

Please visit my website at www.theredheadedvoice.com.

Also in Audio!

(Note:  you can download any of the below FREE by becoming an Audible member on a no-risk 30 day trial basis)

Lust, Money & Murder - International Thriller

Audible  Amazon USA  Amazon UK  iTunes

The Drive-By Wife - Romantic Thriller

Audible Amazon USA  Amazon UK  iTunes

Baby Talk - Horror/Supernatural Thriller

Audible Amazon USA  Amazon UK  iTunes

The Mysterious Disappearance of Kurt Kramer - Paranormal Thriller

Audible Amazon USA  Amazon UK  iTunes

The Wrong Side of the Tracks - Coming of Age Thriller

 Audible  Amazon USA  Amazon UK  iTunes