Look What I Pulled Outta My Ass

So for those of you who believe that sequels are better than the original, you're in luck. Due to the overwhelming demand for more sick and perverse text, we have yet again created a book filled with words, sentences, paragraphs and even some chapter headings. Yep. We rolled it into a nice pretty package and presented it as a completely legitimate novel intended to be placed on the bookshelf between Wuthering Heights and The Great Gatsby. Yes, both those books were sick too, you just need to read it better to know what I'm talking about!Okay, I digress. We wrote this second book because you probably raced through the first one and thought, "damn, I'm still hard." No worries, our sick and twisted minds delivered once again.

I think we should take it through Guatemala. A random text from a stranger inspires agoraphobic Colin to leave New York. His first stop is Brownsville, Texas, where he meets the sender, half-Mayan Luci Bolon, her ancient but feisty great-uncle Ernesto, and Miss Mango, a bright-orange Kubota tractor. Ernesto’s dream is that Miss Mango be driven to Belize and given to the family he left behind nearly seventy years ago. Colin agrees to join Luci on the long journey through Central America. In 1949, seventeen-year-old Belizean Ernesto falls painfully in love with Michaela, an American redhead nearly twice his age. Their brief but intense affair changes everything Ernesto has ever known. When she leaves, Ernesto is devastated. Determined to find her, he “borrows” a donkey from his uncle and starts off for Texas. He meets a flamboyant fellow traveler, and the three of them—two young men and the donkey they name Bee—make their way to America. The past and present unfold through two journeys that traverse beautiful landscapes. Painful histories are soothed by new friendships and payments of old debts.

At school, he's confronted with indifferent administrators, both over-demanding and hardhearted teachers, and a variety of bullies. At home, he's simply left alone--forgotten--to fend for himself. His father is long gone and barely a memory. His mother isn't abusive or cruel, yet she's more concerned with surviving her own life than being a mother to Nobody. Therefore, all Nobody can hope for in life is to survive, one minute at a time, which leaves little ambition for homework. Even though life seems like a sick, twisted joke with the laugh always at his expense, Nobody searches inside himself to find strength to endure and eventually overcomes his fate. Nobody understands that it's up to him to find his own path as he tries to decide whether or not to drop out of high school.

* Penn Williamson's previous hardcover, Mortal Sins (Mysterious Press, 6/00), grossed nearly 50,000 copies. The paperback edition will be released simultaneously with, and contain a teaser chapter from, The Crucible Of Death. * The author's novels are extremely popular in Europe, especially France and Germany, where they are best-sellers. * The Crucible Of Death continues Williamson's successful departure from her earlier women's fiction titles, written under the name Penelope Williamson. Here, in this stand-alone novel, she picks up where Mortal Sins left off in a riveting story of murder, desire, and intrigue that will further establish her as a mainstream author in the same vein as Sandra Brown.

Comet Press presents 13 stories from authors of dark crime, suspense, and horror. Ultra violent, hardboiled, with an unhealthy dose of the macabre, The Death Panel is a no-holds-barred, in-your-face hard ride to hell. HORROR WORLD REVIEW "These noir themed plotlines in the stories presented in The Death Panel are like a deep breath of fresh air; it’s nice to break with convention occasionally and these stories do so wonderfully. I found myself glued to this book, and when finished, I wanted to read more, it was that enjoyable. So if you’re looking for something a little different to read in your horror fiction, a book with stories that are edgy and cool as all hell, then pick up The Death Panel, and then be prepared to be blown away by some of the best genre short story fiction written in the last few years. Yes, this book is that good." MONSTER LIBRARIAN REVIEW "If you are a horror fan who wants to expand your horizons, I highly recommend picking up The Death Panel." BOOKGASM REVIEW "With sharp writing and a crisp design to match, the anthology makes a strong case for 2009’s best. It’s only Comet Press’ third release, but already, the small-press label has distinguished itself as a reliable name brand. Pick it up, if you’ve got the balls." —Rod Lott

The experiences I wrote about are all actual true stories (with may be a little bit of exaggeration for taste). I have heard it all, seen it all and done it all and was still able to walk through those double doors alive (barely some days).I have lived in Flatush, Brooklyn my whole life so riding the trains, buses and dollar vans (which are still called dollar vans but cost $1.50-go figure) have been my means of transportation for a long time. Even with a car, living in a city with high gas prices and congestion; mass transportation is till the way to go. I was encouraged by my former co-workers to write these experiences down and share them with the world. I was glad to know that my horrible experiences bought so much laughter and joy to those around me.

The Illicit American is a true story about Raymond Cass Archuleta. The story is propelled by intrigue, violence, love, hate, wanton sex, humor, and revenge. Cass, 28, is the Illicit American. A once honorable man, he is forced by poverty into smuggling illegal aliens to support his destitute family. Vowing to engage in the repugnant profession only until he is on his feet financially, he is seduced by power and greed culminating in the creation of the largest illegal alien smuggling ring in the U.S. from his base in San Diego from 1969 to 1972. Frustrated federal agents place Cass on the Ten Most Wanted list and his empire is eventually toppled by a quirk of fate. He served one year in prison and is now a respectable citizen. The book is co-authored by Dr. Manuel Vic Villalpando because of his many credentials and his doctoral dissertation on the subject of undocumented migrant workers. The epic is energized by the antics of Mario, Julio, and Will, Cass' childhood friends. Reader Reviews Stunning and riveting. I couldn't put it down until I read the last page. Gary Simpson, San Diego Dr. Villalpando's writing style is dynamic and captivating, and I hope that Mr. Archuleta has him write the sequel if one is planned. Dannez Hunter, Los Angeles Other than gasp from the shocking drama, I also laughed hysterically at the humorous repartee of the callous, but rather heroic and lovable smugglers. Frank Huttlinger, Orange County Villalpando's writing talent made Archuleta's horrific epic into a compelling read that not only entertained me, it also stirred my conscience on current immigration issues. Guadalupe Castaños, Yuma The Hispanic vernacular is right-on! It's the best I've read. Al Velasco, San Diego Gripping Panoramic A tour de force. Janet Keller, La Mesa Since my retirement as Director of the San Diego State University Office of Educational Opportunity/Ethnic Affairs, and being an avid reader, I have been indulging my love of literature at a voracious pace, and I just finished reading THE ILLICIT AMERICAN, one of the most compelling, riveting, stunning, and provocative nonfiction books I have ever read. The dramatic epic is so intriguing and shocking that, I thought I was reading an incredulous fictional story. It's a fabulous read. Gus Chavez This nonfictional saga is so beautifully detailed that, I felt as if I was watching a film instead of reading a book. It's a captivating page-turner that would make a great movie. Chris Feldman, La Jolla If someone is looking for a literary treat that evokes vivid imagery and breathless emotion, read THE ILLICIT AMERICAN. George Chandler, San Diego An illuminated portrait of human potential when man is pushed to the limits of desperation. THE ILLICIT AMERICAN is a work of stunning effect. Ed Sutton, San Diego