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‘Blood From a Shadow’ Named First Wild Geese Official ‘Summer Page-Turner’

We are happy to announce our selection of “Blood From a Shadow,” the debut thriller by fellow member Gerard Cappa, as an official Wild Geese “Summer Page-Turner.” Full of references to Irish history and mythology, the "Blood From a Shadow" e-book seems likely to keep you flipping screens for days to come. Just don't forget to reapply the sun block as you become engrossed in the narrative. ;-) -- The Wild Geese Team

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‘Friend’ the profile of “Blood From a Shadow” on its Wild Geese page ( http://thenewwildgeese.com/profile/Bl... ) and we will provide you a link to download a free copy of the book, in either Kindle mobi, ePub (iPad, Nook, Sony Reader) and Word file formats. Stay tuned for more on "Blood From a Shadow," particularly an exciting promotion of the thriller and its scores of Irish cutural references.

About 'Blood From a Shadow'

2012. War weary Americans hail the endgame in Iraq and Afghanistan.
But the old enemy, Iran, is more dangerous than ever.

So the war on terror continues, but it must be kept in the shadows now. The Presidential machines cannot allow a mistake, there is an election to be won.

Con Maknazpy is weary too, still searching for his own peace. A hero in his native New York’s famous 69th Regiment, he just wants to retreat into the shadows of the streets he knows so well.

But Maknazpy is no ordinary man, he has been anointed with destiny. It’s in his blood and in the shadows of his soul. And the ghosts of the past and the future mark out that destiny, in blood. Blood that takes him to Ireland, Rome and Istanbul before he finds his own truth in the shadows of his Yonkers childhood.

Maknazpy’s destiny is to be a savior, but can he save himself?

Think Jim Thompson, James M Cain, Chester Himes and Eric Ambler. Reality is warped by confusion and lies, and the hero is always the last to know.

ABOUT THE WILD GEESE

The Wild Geese is a leading Internet destination for those looking to explore and celebrate Irish history and heritage, in the words of William Butler Yeats, 'wherever green is worn.'

The Wild Geese was established in the fall of 1997 to share "The Epic History and Heritage of the Irish" with the tens of millions of individuals of Irish ancestry found worldwide. Dozens of individuals, from around the Irish Diaspora, of varied viewpoints and even religions, have contributed, and continue to contribute, to the reach and depth of its content. The community draws nearly 10,000 visits and generates more than 30,000 pages per month -- a figure growing steadily.

Congratulations, Gerard. Wonderful news about your book.

Thank you, Cathleen. I would recommend the Wild Geese to anyone interested in the cultural and social heritage of Ireland, and Irish-America - an excellent complement to the equally excellent Goodreads Ireland Group!

Congratulations again, Gerry. I signed up to WildGeese but my request seems to be pending and I'm very limited as to what I can do on the site.

I'll start checking it out properly over the coming weeks as I'm up to my ears with work at the moment.

Thanks, Declan. I hope the work up to your ears includes some new writing?

It does. Some heavy editing is need but both are finished. I'll email them to you at some stage tomorrow. It might be the evening time when you get them, though.

No problem. I'll get the whole thing off to the formatters next week.

Grand, Gerry.

Until tomorrow! :)

Congrats Gerard. I already have a copy of the e-book. So much to read and not enough time but I promise to dip into it.

Thanks Barbara, but don't tell Carson that I swiped a couple of ideas from him!

Gerry, congratulations. That's great news. You are right the Wild Geese is a good complement to the excellent Goodreads Ireland group.

Thank you, Caroline - and good luck with your author chat. This Monday, 22nd at 5pm New York time, isn't it?

That's right :)

Gerard wrote: "Thanks Barbara, but don't tell Carson that I swiped a couple of ideas from him!"

LOL:)