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Patrick W. O'Bryon
Writer. Traveler. Europhile, especially Italy and France. Hobbies: rescuing animals from abuse, abandonment and mistreatment, and being sous chef around the kitchen to my chef de cuisine wife.
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Corridor of Darkness, A Novel of Nazi Germany (paperback)
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CONFESSIONS OF A DANGEROUS MAN: Stand Back If You See Me Coming Your Way
Some people have been known to suggest that I am a bit clumsy. I believe the word “klutz” has been used on more than one occasion. As for me, I have a different take on this: I tend to move … Continue reading
Posted in Memoir, Uncategorized
Tagged Italy, klutz, New College, Positano, power tool, Power tools, tool safety, University infirmary, University of South Florida
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CORRIDOR OF DARKNESS WINS TOP AWARDS FOR QUALITY FICTION!
Two highly-respected professional reviewing groups dedicated to acknowledging quality independent fiction have recognized my debut espionage thriller Corridor of Darkness: A Novel of Nazi Germany with their top awards. Awesome Indies (AIA) gives the novel its gold Seal of Excellence, with one of their … Continue reading
MY CAREER IN THE MILITARY: PART FOUR: Patience as its Own Reward
(For those of you who haven’t been following stories of my short-term military career in the 70’s, you may want to read the earlier postings to bring you up-to-date before tackling this one.) Now I’m sitting pretty with orders to … Continue reading
Posted in European Travel, Memoir, Travel Memoir
Tagged Army, army life, Army training, Fire Direction Control, Fort Sill, Germany, Iron Curtain, military draft, military training
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READY FOR THE CORRIDOR OF DARKNESS LAUNCH PARTY?
Don’t forget the launch party for Thursday 11/21 from five to seven pm at Mraz Brewing Company, 2222 Francisco Drive, El Dorado Hills CA And if you’d prefer to go incognito, reach for that fedora, that veiled hat, anything 1930s style, or even dress … Continue reading
Posted in Historical Thriller, Uncategorized
Tagged 1930's, 1930's Germany, Book Launch Party, Fat Kitty City
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COME TO THE LAUNCH PARTY FOR MY NOVEL!
Dear friends, blog followers and readers who live in the Greater Sacramento area, You are invited to come celebrate the release of my debut novel Corridor of Darkness, a book Kirkus Reviews calls “rife with historical intrigue.” It’s Thursday, November 21st from … Continue reading
MY CAREER IN THE MILITARY: PART THREE—Which Way Do We Go From Here?
Note to Readers: It’s Veteran’s Day! These days we have a military of volunteers, brave women and men who choose to risk their lives for their country. But back during the Vietnam era, an army of draftees as well as … Continue reading
Posted in Memoir, Uncategorized
Tagged draftees, Fire Direction Control, Fort Sill, Germany, Korea, military training, Veteran's Day, Vietnam, Vietnam War
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AND NOW FOR ALL YOU eBOOK READERS…CORRIDOR OF DARKNESS!
Many of you loyal friends, followers and readers have been waiting to hear that CORRIDOR OF DARKNESS: a Novel of Nazi Germany, is NOW AVAILABLE FOR YOUR KINDLE OR iPAD! Click here to find the ebook: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GLFIS0W And here to … Continue reading
CORRIDOR OF DARKNESS NOW AVAILABLE ON AMAZON!
On the virtual bookstore shelves at last…CORRIDOR OF DARKNESS, a Novel of Nazi Germany, now available on both Amazon.com and CreateSpace.com as a trade paperback. Coming soon to other on-line outlets such as Barnes & Noble, as well. Three years … Continue reading
Posted in Historical Thriller, Uncategorized
Tagged 1930's Berlin, 1930's Germany, Beacon of Vengeance, Berlin, Espionage, Gestapo, Historical Novel, Hitler, Nazi Germany, Nazi Thriller, Nazis, Spy Tales, Suspense, Suspense thriller, Treachery, Weimar Republic, World War II, WWII Spy Yarn
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