Dukkha Unloaded

A Sam Reeves Martial Arts Thriller

by Loren W. Christensen

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Pub Date Jun 01 2014 | Archive Date Jan 22 2015

YMAA Publication Center, Inc. | YMAA Publication Center

General Fiction (Adult) | Mystery & Thrillers

Description

Detective Sam Reeves is barely seated in a cab when he learns that during his two-week trip in Southeast Asia, hate crimes have rocked his city of Portland, including one very brutal lynching. As the crimes continue, thousands of fearful protestors march the streets, clashing with police and demanding more be done to put an end to the escalating violence!

Reassigned to the Intelligence Unit following his “bad shoot” several months ago, Sam is quickly consumed day and night, trying to deal with his city’s horrors. When he finally gets some leads, he realizes that there’s one big problem. While the bad guys pack bats, knives, and rifles, Sam has a crippling fear about carrying a loaded gun!

One thing is for sure: Sam is about to confront violent haters—and his personal demons—in a showdown that will shake the very foundation of his city.

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A Note From the Publisher

Leslie Takao, editor; Axie Breen, cover design.
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Readers are saying that this fast-paced, riveting tale deftly handles deep subjects like violence, race relations, PTSD, because the author, Christensen, has been there and did that. His background as a military policeman (Army), law enforcement officer for the Portland Police and martial artist jumps out in this book. It’s gritty and entertaining and has just enough romance not to disappoint the reader. And the characters are believable!

Leslie Takao, editor; Axie Breen, cover design.
Availability: Paperback and E-book at Amazon.com, YMAA.com, Barnes and Noble.com and major bookstores everywhere.
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Advance Praise

“This series just keeps getting better and better…”—Lawrence Kane, Bestselling author of The Little Black Book of Violence, among other titles.

“The fight scenes had me always on the edge of my chair. He understands the impact of PTSD and the stresses of the day to day job of both the soldier and the cop.”—Robert E. Kauffman, Commander (RET), Portland Police Bureau Lt. Col. (RET), USAR, US Army Special Forces (Abn)

“The events in this book are loosely based on real events of the Portland Police Bureau. They are at once believable and unbelievable in their raw descriptions of the realities of police work.”—C.W. Jensen, Captain (Ret.) Portland Police Bureau; TV commentator World’s Wildest Police Videos

“Full of action, suspense, and a little romance. This is the best cop fiction around!”—Alain Burrese, J.D., author of Lost Conscience: A Ben Baker Sniper Novel and others.

“Great characters, rock-em-sockem plot with a perfect blend of police procedures and martial arts action from an author eminently qualified in both fields. Essential reading for any fan of martial arts, police or action novels! …”—Dave Grossman, author of On Combat and On Killing.

“Everything that happens is realistic, making it that much more real for the reader. If you are to read any action series, pick up the Dukkha series, you won’t regret it for a moment.”—Bert Edens, avid reader and martial artist

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Marketing Plan

1. Advertising in The Strand Magazine, Black Belt Magazine, Kung Fu Magazine, ForeWord Magazine, International Thriller Writers’ on line, Ingram Advance, New Leaf Catalog, Bookazine Catalog
2. Direct Mail Campaign, Web site and email promotions, Publicity mailing to interested specific media outlets
3. Booksense Advanced Access (Indiebound), Review Copy Mailing
4. Amazon Reviews, Barnes & Noble Reviews, Net Galley.com, Goodreads.com, Facebook Promotions,
5. Ongoing author tour
6. National Publicist