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Beyond Deceit
Beyond Deceit is a novel for the intrepid reader. It is wildly imaginative fiction that sears the mind with a fantastical tale that is so well written and plotted that it could be mistaken for reality. The reader is immediately pulled into the story when a sick old man named Karl is found comatose in a Los Angeles, California alley and taken to a hospital/rest home in Palm Springs. There, he is cared for by a staff that includes Jason, a curious young man who is immediately drawn to the stranger. What is his story? How did he get to be the way he was found? Little by little, Jason gains Karl s confidence and during the days that follow he listens to a story that will change his life forever. The tale Karl tells him is about a city under the streets of Berlin, populated by Nazis who are planning to unite with Arab terrorists and a group of radical Hispanics living in the United States, with the ultimate goal of world domination. The story may be fiction but it is presented in a way that will make every reader believe that the underground city is made of solid stone and the people in it live and breathe. Beyond Deceit is more than a good read. It is a must read.
- GenresHistorical Fiction
129 pages, Hardcover
First published August 31, 2009
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About the author
Bill Westbrook
5 books7 followersBill Westbrook is a writer of fiction and poetry, as well as, being a talented performer, singer and composer. As a veteran singer and musician in the entertainment industry Bill has performed all over the United States, including three tours through Alaska and Canada.
In the late 1980's, Bill went back to college where he majored in marketing, advertising and minored in creative writing. He found time to write a novel while working as an assistant Activities Director for a local rest home.
In 2004, he was on the staff as an associate faculty member at a local community college where he taught Live Sound Re-inforcement and Beginning Guitar.
He owns and operates Perfection Entertainment Agency with offices in Arizona and Nevada. He currently produces shows for hotel, casinos, nightclubs, fairs and festivals.
His production company, Perfection Pro Audio, also provides professional lighting and sound systems for concerts for top touring acts.
In the late 1980's, Bill went back to college where he majored in marketing, advertising and minored in creative writing. He found time to write a novel while working as an assistant Activities Director for a local rest home.
In 2004, he was on the staff as an associate faculty member at a local community college where he taught Live Sound Re-inforcement and Beginning Guitar.
He owns and operates Perfection Entertainment Agency with offices in Arizona and Nevada. He currently produces shows for hotel, casinos, nightclubs, fairs and festivals.
His production company, Perfection Pro Audio, also provides professional lighting and sound systems for concerts for top touring acts.
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August 18, 2011
Well of course I loved this book, my father wrote it! The saying is true, "You can't judge a book by its cover". The journey this man takes had me at times feeling anxious, excited, scared and relieved. I obviously did not actually experience WWII, but who hasn't at some point in their life, sat down with an elderly family member or friend and listened to their stories of when things were so different. In my opinion, stories that can take you out of the present and into another world, is one hell of a good book! Happy Reading!!
August 1, 2012
The reader is immediately pulled into the story when a sick old man named Karl is found comatose in a Los Angeles, California alley and taken to a hospital/rest home in Palm Springs. There, he is cared for by a staff that includes Jason, a curious young man who is immediately drawn to the stranger. What is his story? How did he get to be the way he was found? Little by little, Jason gains Karl s confidence and during the days that follow he listens to a story that will change his life forever. The tale Karl tells him is about a city under the streets of Berlin, populated by Nazis who are planning to unite with Arab terrorists and a group of radical Hispanics living in the United States, with the ultimate goal of world domination. The story may be fiction but it is presented in a way that will make every reader believe that the underground city is made of solid stone and the people in it live and breathe.
This is what the jacket cover says of the book. One word I would use is AWESOME. When Karl starts telling his story you are immediately pulled in and it is chilling in its description of the underground city and what goes on. You heart goes out to Karl, who cannot forget what he has seen, and subsequently loses his family because of it. And when he passes his story onto Jason it starts all over again. Without giving anything away, when Jason goes to Germany and things start to go the way they do my heart was in my throat. This is a must read book.
This is what the jacket cover says of the book. One word I would use is AWESOME. When Karl starts telling his story you are immediately pulled in and it is chilling in its description of the underground city and what goes on. You heart goes out to Karl, who cannot forget what he has seen, and subsequently loses his family because of it. And when he passes his story onto Jason it starts all over again. Without giving anything away, when Jason goes to Germany and things start to go the way they do my heart was in my throat. This is a must read book.
June 17, 2015
I can't really give an un-biased review about my own book, but I would love your opinion! It will make you stop and think!
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November 17, 2011I always have been fascinated by the Holocaust and history. I think, even though this is fictitious, it would be a great read for some history involved.
March 16, 2012
This was a great read!
Very interesting and suspenseful, it makes you think
and is hard to put down.
It involves World War 2, The Nazi's, Hitler,
The Holocaust, and many other subjects that
people will find interesting.
I don't want to give away any spoilers.
Look forward to more of these books from Bill.
I give it 5/5 stars and recommend it to anyone who
likes reading a good fiction book.
Also I won this on here and Bill autographed it
for me! :)
Very interesting and suspenseful, it makes you think
and is hard to put down.
It involves World War 2, The Nazi's, Hitler,
The Holocaust, and many other subjects that
people will find interesting.
I don't want to give away any spoilers.
Look forward to more of these books from Bill.
I give it 5/5 stars and recommend it to anyone who
likes reading a good fiction book.
Also I won this on here and Bill autographed it
for me! :)
March 7, 2013
I received my signed review copy of this book after entering into a draw for one of a few copies, so my review might be seen as a little biased. I'll try to remain objective.
Beyond Deceit is a really easy, quick read. I suspect that I've read many of the same books Bill has, as the basic premise of the book is based on a conglomerate of various post-WW2 Nazi survival myths I've read about. Bill has done a credible job of weaving them together into an internally consistent framework, and has added a twist of his own. At times it almost feels a little like a PSA, but this, again, fits in with the subject matter.
The only negatives I've got to raise about the book are that it is too short, and that it portrays a rather negative view of present-day Germany, although this fits in with the internal mythology.
While I found it an easy read, I was a little disappointed that the book ended so quickly- it feels as if there has been a fair bit of cutting to shorten the book. I hope Bill will consider adding to the mythos he's created here. I would certainly buy a follow-up if he were to produce it, as his writing style is pleasant, and I do enjoy a bit of conspiracy theory.
Beyond Deceit is a really easy, quick read. I suspect that I've read many of the same books Bill has, as the basic premise of the book is based on a conglomerate of various post-WW2 Nazi survival myths I've read about. Bill has done a credible job of weaving them together into an internally consistent framework, and has added a twist of his own. At times it almost feels a little like a PSA, but this, again, fits in with the subject matter.
The only negatives I've got to raise about the book are that it is too short, and that it portrays a rather negative view of present-day Germany, although this fits in with the internal mythology.
While I found it an easy read, I was a little disappointed that the book ended so quickly- it feels as if there has been a fair bit of cutting to shorten the book. I hope Bill will consider adding to the mythos he's created here. I would certainly buy a follow-up if he were to produce it, as his writing style is pleasant, and I do enjoy a bit of conspiracy theory.
May 16, 2013
This was provided to me By Bill from a giveaway. I was honored to have the opportunity to read this story.
It was not something i normally read, however for some reason it caught my attention. I am glad i read it, literally from the very first page you are sucked in, i was taken back to a different ara. This book had me hooked, i couldn't put it down. Also my husband, who does NOT read books was intrigued and he also read the book and loved it! Kudos to Bill! you delivered one hell of a story!
It was not something i normally read, however for some reason it caught my attention. I am glad i read it, literally from the very first page you are sucked in, i was taken back to a different ara. This book had me hooked, i couldn't put it down. Also my husband, who does NOT read books was intrigued and he also read the book and loved it! Kudos to Bill! you delivered one hell of a story!
January 4, 2014
Stories about the Nazis and Holocaust interest me since having visited Dachau and I thought this would be another take on this terrible time in history. Instead, this is written by an author who wants to manipulate us to hate and fear Hispanics as though they are as despicable as the Nazis were. I was stunned and angry at this act of racism. I am white, non-Hispanic and I am outraged.
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