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A Family Reunion (The First Charon Family Adventure) [Kindle Edition]

Rod Pennington
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Decades earlier Michael Charon was the head of a division of the CIA that fulfilled so many “wet” hit contracts it was code named “Water Works.” Blindsided by a media leak after a covert mission gone bad, Charon found himself in the political crosshairs. The ensuing scandal created a firestorm in Washington which required a high profile scapegoat. To protect his team, Charon cut a deal. Instead of embarrassing The Company by pointing fingers or naming names, he fell on his own sword.

After a seven-year self-imposed exile, when he traveled throughout the Far East, Charon resurfaced in Washington. With unexplained but seemingly unlimited funding, he set up an ultra-high-end boutique security firm. With a knack for getting results in impossible situations and a history of keeping his mouth shut, the services of Sariel International were soon much in demand by the rich and the powerful of the world.

Charon’s life is turned upside down when a beautiful but mysterious young woman appears unannounced at his office. He soon learns that members of his old Water Works team have come out of retirement and for unknown reasons are killing each other.

When he follows the trail, he discovers the identity of the person who had leaked the story years earlier and the startling reason why.


ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Rod Pennington has published six previous novels and sold or had optioned numerous screenplays and treatments. His most recent novel, “The Fourth Awakening” has spent extended periods at #1 in multiple Kindle categories.

Pennington began his novel writing career in the “Men’s Action” genre in the 1980s. In addition to his own bestselling “Devon’s Way” series he produced “work-for-hire” novels for the Worldwide Library/Gold Eagle imprint of Harlequin Books based on the characters created by the late Don Pendleton in his Mack Bolan “Executioner” series.

When, along with the Berlin Wall, the men’s action genre collapsed, Pennington was recruited by the VP of Creative Affairs of a major motion picture studio and worked directly with him for many years.

Pennington considers “A Family Reunion” to be a return to his first love, action novels. This book is the first of a dark humor series which is meant to be a fun, fast read. It has Pennington’s signature snappy dialogue and breakneck speed plotting. The story has lots of cliffhangers and twists and turns, a touch of sex, and a healthy dose of humor.

The next book in the series “Family Business” will be released in early 2012. If the series develops a following, Pennington says he will add two more titles per year, “until people get tired of reading them or I get tired of writing them.”


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Also by Rod Pennington, “The Fourth Awakening”

Amazon Reviews for “The Fourth Awakening”

“I read some of the other reviews, which warned that once started it is impossible to put down this book. "Pshaw, nonsense!" said I, that is until the sun rose this morning as I was finishing the last page.”
S. L. OREILLY

“Wow! This book totally caught me from the first page till the last!”
Sherron Thompson

“This book was just flat out fun. Well written with lots of twists. The only complaint is that the next one in the series is not out.”
S. D. Ford

“Wow this book kept me up late at night. What a book!”
N. Drouin "tell me about books"

“Once I started the book, couldn't put it down.”
Matrixtraveler

“This is a must read no matter your taste. Fast paced page turner with a plot that makes you think. I can't recommend this book highly enough on a scale of 1 - 10 I give it a 20.”
Stuck in LA

“Reading this book was the most fun I've had in quite awhile! It is definitely hard to put down! I read it in one day by starting it during my lunch break and finishing it in one late evening. Hoo boy!”
Diana L. Endresen


Product Details

  • Format: Kindle Edition
  • File Size: 348 KB
  • Publisher: ePulpPress.com; 1 edition (July 23, 2011)
  • Sold by: Amazon Digital Services
  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B005ECTSQ6
  • Text-to-Speech: Enabled
  • Lending: Enabled
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #15,799 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
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4.0 out of 5 stars Non-stop Adventure, July 26, 2011
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I totally enjoyed this, and am glad that it appears that you will be having more in the future. I so enjoy the sassiness and interaction of the main characters. I don't mind the sexual play between Michael and Valerie (they DO have a history after all, so it isn't as if they just met and are jumping each other). The mayhem was controlled so that the faint of heart wouldn't take offense, but the folks who like that kind of action will be satisfied.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Rod Pennington gives another lesson in writing, August 4, 2011
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As an author, I often get the opportunity to present at book festivals and writers workshops. When fellow authors ask me who I like to read, I always respond "Rod Pennington." When asked why, the answer is easy. I always learn something from his books. Pennington is the unchallenged King of Dialogue. After reading one of his books, the reader will understand why Hollywood brass calls on him so often to "fix" scripts. RP's latest, A Family Reunion, will not disappoint his loyal readers. Writers pay attention to the dialogue and pacing. Pennington calls AFR "bawdy." I call it a fun read. This is going to be a great series!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Adventure, Humor, Strong Women!, July 26, 2011
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_A Family Reunion_ is a witty, exciting, sexy book, fun to read. I especially enjoy the strong and capable female characters, more than able to fight the good fight.
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More About the Author

To contact Rod Pennington, send an email to AskRod@RodPennington.net.

The long awaited follow up to Rod's Bestselling "The Fourth Awakening", "The Gathering Darkness (The Fourth Awakening Series)" is now available as a Kindle Exclusive. "The Fourth Awakening", is currently #1 in multiple Kindle categories in both the USA and the UK. It has been #1 in the Kindle "New Age Mysticism" category for two consecutive years.

In addition to his eight novels, Rod has sold or had optioned numerous screenplays and treatments.

Pennington has also just released the first in another "Kindle Exclusive" series entitled "A Family Reunion." This is a dark comedy about a dysfunctional family of four of the world's best assassins. The next book in the series, "Family Business", will be released in December 2011. If the series develops a following, Pennington says he will add two more titles per year, "until people get tired of reading them or I get tired of writing them."

Pennington began his novel writing career in the "Men's Action" genre in the 1980s. In addition to his own bestselling "Devon's Way" series he produced "work-for-hire" novels for the Worldwide Library/Gold Eagle imprint of Harlequin Books based on the characters created by the late Don Pendleton in his Mack Bolan "Executioner" series.

When, along with the Berlin Wall, the men's action genre collapsed, Pennington was recruited by the VP of Creative Affairs of a major motion picture studio and worked directly with him for many years.

Pennington considers "A Family Reunion" to be a return to his first love, action novels. This book is the first of a dark humor series which is meant to be a fun, fast read. It has Pennington's signature snappy dialogue and breakneck speed plotting. The story has lots of cliffhangers and twists and turns, a touch of sex, and a healthy dose of humor.

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