03 May 2017

*Enter to Win!* A WITNESS TO HISTORY by George H. Hahon



A WITNESS TO HISTORY
George H. Mahon,
West Texas Congressman by
By Janet M. Neugebauer
Foreword by Kent Hance

  Genre: Texas History / Politics / Biography
Date of Publication: June 30 2017
Number of Pages: 576

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This is the story of George H. Mahon, a man who went to Congress in 1935, when the House Committee on Appropriations still allocated a small amount of money to buy military horses. Forty-four years later, when Mahon retired as Chairman of that same committee, the committee was debating funds to purchase a bomber capable of traveling at 2,000 miles an hour. With a career spanning nearly a half century—spanning almost the entire Cold War—Mahon grew from a West Texas country lawyer to one of the most powerful men in the US House of Representatives, serving twenty-two consecutive terms from 1935–1978.
During his time in Congress, Mahon worked easily with the giants of government, enjoying the friendship and confidence of seven of the eight presidents with whom he served. He worked just as comfortably with his constituents in the Nineteenth Congressional District of Texas. Mahon served on several Congressional committees, but it is through his service on the House Appropriations Committee and the Subcommittee on Defense Appropriations that he had the greatest national impact. He often bragged that under his leadership the Subcommittee on Defense Appropriations was the most non-partisan committee in Congress. Mahon led the subcommittee with a strong but gentle hand that earned him the respect of all who served with him.



Janet M. Neugebauer is deputy director of the Southwest Collection at Texas Tech University. Her many works include Lambshead Legacy and Plains Farmer.

Kent Hance is a former Chancellor of the Texas Tech University System and a former member of the US House of Representatives.





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01 May 2017

*Review & Giveaway!* DEEP EXTRACTION by DiAnn Mills

DEEP EXTRACTION
An FBI Task Force Novel, Book 2 by
By DiAnn Mills
  Genre: Contemporary / Mystery / Christian
Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers
Date of Publication: April 4, 2017
Number of Pages: 413
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A pacemaker should have saved oil and gas magnate Nathan Moore’s life. Instead, it provided his killer with a seemingly perfect means of execution.

A bombing at one of Nathan’s oil rigs days earlier indicates his death could be part of a bigger conspiracy, a web Special Agent Tori Templeton must untangle. But her first order of business is separating the personal from the professional—the victim’s wife, her best friend, is one of the FBI’s prime suspects.

Clearing Sally’s name may be the biggest challenge of her career, but Tori finds an unexpected ally in the newest member of the task force, recently reinstated Deputy US Marshal Cole Jeffers. 

As Tori and Cole dig deeper into Nathan’s personal and business affairs, they uncover more than they bargained for. And the closer they get to finding the real killer—and to each other—the more intent someone is on silencing them for good.

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Praise for Deep Extraction
“Combined with intense action and stunning twists, this search for truth keeps readers on the edges of their favorite reading chairs.”  Romantic Times

“Mills many fans will devour” Library Journal

Goodreads readers praise Deep Extraction
“This was truly an amazing, suspenseful read that can be held up as an example of what good Christian suspense should be.” 

“DiAnn Mills' writing is evocative of an excellent crime show. Sharp and to the point. Just how I imagine law enforcement work, think and talk.”

“Mills' has captured the rush of adrenaline along with a good romance. Suspense and adventure are the real stars of this book.  Her motto is, "Expect an Adventure," and she achieves it in this book.”



“Deep Extraction” is a term in the oil industry referring to drilling deep for oil. Well, that’s the perfect title for this crime thriller set in heart of Houston, Texas where oil reigns supreme. And why is it the perfect title? Read on…

I carefully bent back the luscious cover of Deep Extraction to discover that this story begins with a line that hooked me and reeled me right in: “Anything could happen while the dead slept.” Do tell, I thought as I leaned in with my cappuccino in one hand and my glasses perched on the bridge of my nose. 


Yes. This actually happened!

I quickly discovered that Mills skillfully weaves an elaborate story of betrayal, greed, and vengeance and stitches in just the right amount of loyalty, friendship, romance, and, believe it or not, faith to create a riveting thriller. Oh, and did I mention there’s big oil? And did I mention that I love me some big Texas oil? What more could I ask for?

I’ll tell you what…

Great characters. That’s what I could ask for, and that’s what I found living and breathing within the gorgeous covers of this book. I immediately cared about the characters as if they are as real as you and I. Each of them has a back story, and Mills successfully unfolds the stories by showing and not telling. How marvelous!

I’m trying not to give away any spoilers here, because this book deserves to be devoured by an unsuspecting reader. But I do want to share a couple of my favorite quotes from the book:






Yes, you are correct. I still haven’t told you why Deep Extraction is the perfect title for this book. The answer is that the main characters in this book are drawn into such a deep well, searching, digging, drilling for the truth of who killed Nathan Moore, the powerful Houston oil man. (Kinda like “Who Shot JR” but better!) And like those roughnecks who strike oil, Mills’ characters uncover the whole messy, delicious payload! It simply is a marvelous read that will keep you up into the wee hours of the morning.


And that is why I give Deep Extraction 5 mysterious, thrilling brooms!






DiAnn Mills is a bestselling author who believes her readers should expect an adventure. She combines unforgettable characters with unpredictable plots to create action-packed, suspense-filled novels.

Her titles have appeared on the CBA and ECPA bestseller lists; won two Christy Awards; and been finalists for the RITA, Daphne Du Maurier, Inspirational Readers’ Choice, and Carol award contests. Library Journal presented her with a Best Books 2014: Genre Fiction award in the Christian Fiction category for Firewall.

DiAnn is a founding board member of the American Christian Fiction Writers; a member of Advanced Writers and Speakers Association; International Thriller Writers, and the Faith, Hope, and Love chapter of Romance Writers of America. She is co-director of The Author Roadmap with social media specialist Edie Melson where she continues her passion of helping other writers be successful. She speaks to various groups and teaches writing workshops around the country.

DiAnn has been termed a coffee snob and roasts her own coffee beans. She’s an avid reader, loves to cook, and believes her grandchildren are the smartest kids in the universe. She and her husband live in sunny Houston, Texas.

DiAnn is very active online and would love to connect with readers on any of the social media platforms listed at www.diannmills.com.

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