Predators and Prey Now at Bookstores and Online

On October 6, 2022, Predators and Prey was published by Bookland Press. It is now available for ordering online from Amazon.ca and Chapters/Indigo or can be purchased from your favourite local bookstore.

Trophy killing for sport? Trent Corbett finally had enough of seeing Facebook posts showing African big game hunters, their long-range rifles in hand, kneeling proudly by their kill. The outraged comments below the photos were not enough. It was time for him to do something about it. 

His solution? Hunt the hunters. Kill them in their own neighborhoods, just like the hunters kill lions, elephants, leopard, buffalo and rhinoceros in theirs.

Soon local police discover they have a serial killer on their hands. Led by Police Chief Avery Johnson, small town police forces unite in an effort to stop the man who calls himself the Predator's Predator before his death count rises further.

Buy or order your copy today.

Front and Back Cover of Predators and Prey

Here is the front and back cover of my upcoming novel, Predators and Prey, available for preorder from Chapters Indigo in Canada. 

Trophy killing for sport? Trent Corbett finally had enough of seeing Facebook posts showing African big game hunters, their long range rifles in hand, kneeling proudly by their kill. The outraged comments below the photos were not enough. It was time for him to do something about it. His solution? Hunt the hunters. Kill them in their own neighborhoods, just like the hunters kill lions, elephants, leopard, buffalo and rhinoceros in theirs. Soon local police discover they have a serial killer on their hands. Led by Police Chief Avery Johnson, small town police forces unite in an effort to stop the man who calls himself the Predator's Predator before his death count rises further.

Unveiling the Cover of My New Novel, "Predators and Prey"

Here is the cover of my new novel, Predators and Prey, scheduled for release by Bookland Press on September 1, 2022.

Trophy killing for sport? Trent Corbett finally had enough of seeing Facebook posts showing African big game hunters, their long range rifles in hand, kneeling proudly by their kill. The outraged comments below the photos were not enough. It was time for him to do something about it. His solution? Hunt the hunters. Kill them in their own neighborhoods, just like the hunters kill lions, elephants, leopard, buffalo and rhinoceros in theirs. Soon local police discover they have a serial killer on their hands. Led by Police Chief Avery Johnson, small town police forces unite in an effort to stop the man who calls himself the Predator’s Predator before his death count rises further.

Predators and Prey can be preordered from Chapters/Indigo, Amazon.ca or of course, your favourite independent book store. 

My Author Event at the Ontario Library Association's Super Conference

This afternoon, I was interviewed at an Author's event at a conference hosted by the Ontario Library Association about my novel, Saving Tiberius. In attendance were representatives from libraries and archives from across Canada. The event was virtual as everything is these days.

It went well.

Here is a photo of my "studio", a word which I'm using quite loosely. 

Author Events at the Ontario Library Association's Super Conference

In February, the Ontario Library Association is putting on the province's largest book fair, Super Conference 2021. As with every event these days, the event will be a virtual one. My publisher, Bookland Press, will be in attendance with a virtual booth where I'll be putting on two author events.

The first will be from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm on February 4, 2021, where I'll be talking about my novel, Saving Tiberius.

Morgan Watson has a problem. When word leaked that his cat, Tiberius, miraculously cured itself of diabetes and may hold the key to a cure, he is attacked in his home and almost killed in a bloody fight. Paula Rogers, a strong-willed dedicated police officer, has put herself in the line of fire protecting them, and for the first time is stretching the rules and hiding facts from her superiors. The two fiercely independent people find their romantic feelings for each other grow as they search to find who is behind the brutal attempts to get Tiberius before they find themselves intertwined with the growing list of dead bodies.

The next day, February 5, again, from 1:00 pm until 2:00 pm, I'll be discussing my non-fiction, Defending the Inland Shores. 

Newfoundland played a significant role in the defence of Upper Canada during the War of 1812. "Defending the Inland Shores: Newfoundland in the War of 1812" tells this incredible story. The book describes many key battles, including the siege and capture of Fort Detroit, taking of an American naval schooner on Lake Ontario, a surprise attack against Ogdensburg, New York, and desperate defence of a British ship on the Niagara River during an American night assault.

I hope you will join me.

Recent Reviews of "Saving Tiberius" and "Defending the Inland Shores"

In the past month there have been two new reviews of Saving Tiberius on Amazon. The review in November said: This book will appeal to readers of crime fiction and cat lovers (like me!). It is written in third person perspective with the focus on wherever the action. I liked the writing style and it moved along at a fast pace. It's got a bit of everything ... suspense, romance, action and a cat! What more could you want?! As a head's up, there is violence and adult activity.

Here's the newest one from a couple of days ago: Saving Tiberius is a suspenseful, action-packed crime thriller, with a terrific romantic arc. The two main characters, Morgan and Paula, are a dynamic duo, and Tiberius is the feline star of the show! If you like cop dramas and cats, you'll love Saving Tiberius!

Wow! Thanks.

This week I also found a new review in the online magazine, Canadian Military History. It's a thorough, two page review. The full review is in the above link. Here are some highlights: What stands out most in Jones’s book is the author’s passion for his subject. His enthusiasm is evident on every page, as is his esteem for the regiment and the officers and men who served in it. 

His book is a true labour of love, one that seeks to honor the men who served loyally and fought bravely in the war. 

They saw combat in many of the key battles across the region … Jones concludes his coverage of each of these clashes by listing the names of each member of the regiment recorded as falling in combat, which stands as the ultimate testament of the service they performed.

It's great reading such positive reviews. 

Note: Saving Tiberius currently is listed incorrectly on Amazon. It shows incorrect pricing and it ships from the UK. They are, in fact in a Canadian warehouse. My publisher and I are working on having this corrected.

Saving Tiberius is available in print and as an e-book from Chapters/Indigo and as an e-book on the Apple App.

Defending the Inland Shores is available in print from Chapters/Indigo.

Under Two Minutes with the Author of "Saving Tiberius"

 

Saving Tiberius #55 in Sales on Amazon

I checked the ranking numbers for my novel, Saving Tiberius on Amazon this morning.  Where it ranks in all 3 categories are excellent, especially in the Medical Thriller category, where it stands at #55.

In the other two categories, it's no slouch either. Of the tens of thousands of books listed on the website, Saving Tiberius, stands at #386 in Crime Action & Adventure and #658 in Mystery Action & Adventure.

Wow! Top 100 in one, top 500 in another and top 1,000 in an even broader category. I'm quite proud of this work.

It's also available in print and as an e-book from Chapters/Indigo and as an e-book through the Apple Books app.

Mailing Promotional Copies of "Saving Tiberius" to Toronto Morning Shows

 Earlier this week I mailed out promotional copies of "Saving Tiberius" to a couple of Toronto TV morning shows in hopes they would find the book interesting enough to interview me. As much as people enjoy dumping on Canada Post, I for the most part, find them efficient. 

It is interesting to note that even though the two stations are both located downtown and only a fifteen minute walk between them, one arrived a day earlier than the other. City TV Breakfast Television received theirs on Wednesday. 

Today CP24 Breakfast received theirs today.

I have no complaints about this. Just found it interesting. 

Now, hopefully, one of them will call. Operators are standing by.

Visiting the Media with Promotional Copies of "Saving Tiberius"

I spent much of last week visiting the various media outlets to give them promotional copies of my new novel, Saving Tiberius. 

Morgan Watson has a problem. When word leaked that his cat, Tiberius, miraculously cured itself of diabetes and may hold the key to a cure, he is attacked in his home and almost killed in a bloody fight. Paula Rogers, a strong-willed dedicated police officer, has put herself in the line of fire protecting them, and for the first time is stretching the rules and hiding facts from her superiors. The two fiercely independent people find their romantic feelings for each other grow as they search to find who is behind the brutal attempts to get Tiberius before they find themselves intertwined with the growing list of dead bodies.

I made stops in Toronto at the Toronto Star, the Globe and Mail and Now Magazine. My hope is that they will either review my novel or mention it under New Releases. All three have print and on-line editions.

I then paid a visit to Canada Post to mail out copies to the Montreal Gazette, the Winnipeg Free Press, York Region.com and CBC Books. All have a print and online presence except for CBC books which is entirely online. 

Fingers crossed one of them decides to mention my book or contact me for an interview.

New Crime Thriller by Gordon K. Jones Now Available for Purchase

I'm excited to announce my new crime thriller, Saving Tiberius from publisher, Bookland Press, is now available for purchase. 

Morgan Watson has a problem. When word leaked that his cat, Tiberius, miraculously cured itself of diabetes and may hold the key to a cure, he is attacked in his home and almost killed in a bloody fight. 

Paula Rogers, a strong-willed dedicated police officer, has put herself in the line of fire protecting them, and for the first time is stretching the rules and hiding facts from her superiors. 

The two fiercely independent people find their romantic feelings for each other grow as they search to find who is behind the brutal attempts to get Tiberius before they find themselves intertwined with the growing list of dead bodies.

Saving Tiberius can be ordered through Chapters Indigo, Amazon or better bookstores near you.

"Defending the Inland Shores" by Gordon K. Jones - Now Available

My book, Defending the Inland Shores, is now available from all major online retailers, independent book stores and from  Amazon and Indigo.

From the cover jacket:

Soldiers from Newfoundland played a significant role in the defence of Canada during the War of 1812. 

The Royal Newfoundland Regiment was on the front lines of the war, fought with honour and great courage, and took heavy casualties in many military actions, including the battle of the Maumee, the battle of Fort George, and the battle of Lake Erie, to name a few. This book also portrays several legendary military commanders from the War of 1812, such as George Prevost, Isaac Brock, Andrew Bulger, and George Macdonell. 

The author skilfully describes many renowned battles of the war, including the siege of Fort Detroit, the capture of an American naval schooner on Lake Ontario, a surprise attack against Ogdensburg, and desperate defence of a British ship on the Niagara River during an American night assault. Defending the Inland Shores tells these incredible stories and illustrates the important part that the Royal Newfoundland Regiment played in the war.