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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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MY LIFE IN THE MILITARY: Final Episode: Making the World Safe for Democracy, One Autobahn at a Time
So, if you’re interested in the rest of the story, let’s take a look at the demanding job I took on… (For those who have read the previous posts on this topic, you already know that in 1970 I went from expecting to risk life … Continue reading
Posted in European Travel, Memoir, Travel Memoir, Uncategorized
Tagged army life, Army regulations, Autobahns, AWOL, Cold War, Europe, Germany, military training, NATO
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AN ALL-TOO-BRIEF VISIT TO CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA
Carmel-by-the-Sea. Ridiculously charming. Incredibly costly (a nice 1500- square-foot bungalow might be yours for only $1,200,000, but wouldn’t you prefer a great ocean view at $5M or, hey, why not $10M?). But all so full of character it’s well worth … Continue reading
MY CAREER IN THE MILITARY: PART FIVE: No Way to Start the Day
(Dear Reader – You may wish to read parts 1-4 in the Archives to the right before jumping into this story.) So there I was, having avoided military service in some clammy tent in Vietnam, or—worse still—as a forward observer … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged Army, Brewery visits, Europe, Fire Direction Control, German beer, military training, travel memoirs
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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
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
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