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Genre:
Fantasy, Memoir, Mystery, Science Fiction, Short Stories, Suspense, Thriller
Other Fiction: Crime Fiction, Historical
Other Nonfiction: Motivational, How-to, Self-publishing
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Shoottathril2000@aol.com
Bio
John L. Thompson is an author whose works have spanned the last two decades in the genres of Crime Fiction, Horror, and Sci-Fi. He currently lives in New Mexico and works as a diesel mechanic and also in the film industry as a driver…sometimes, anyway.
Books
Title: Casca: The Guardian #64
Co-author: Tony Roberts
Published: 2026
Genre: Action Adventure
When the wife and son of a close and trusted friend are kidnapped by a Mexican drug cartel and threatened with death unless the friend works for them, Casca, alias Carlos Romano, flies to the States to come to the family’s desperately-needed help.
He’ll need a small select group of former colleagues with a strong military skill-set to help him free the mother and son, and so flies to New Mexico to recruit his squad of born killers to take on the cartel.
Time is against them, however, as the cartel leader, known simply as El Cerdo, threatens to send Carlos’s friend his son’s fingers through the post unless he co-operates within days, so a gun and run operation is quickly devised.
Whether they’ll succeed or not depends on the determination, skill, and complete dedication of the small group of men, knowing they are pitted against one of Mexico’s worst cartel gangs, who are hell-bent on expanding their blood-soaked empire within the borders of the United States.
Available for Sale
Title: Truck Stop
Published: 2018
Genre: Crime Fiction Mystery
Moriarty, New Mexico, was as far as Logan Pierce got before the money and the El Camino gave out. He was hoping for a clean start in life in the oilfields of West Texas. Low on funds and out of options, he takes a local job as a Diesel Mechanic at Duggan’s Truck Stop. But Logan soon discovers it has a dark side as people claim the truck stop is owned by a crime organization known as the Dixie Mafia.
Then there is the persistent rumor that affiliates of the Mafia are searching for a quarter-million in missing cash. Finally, the murders of two former employees have cast a dark shadow over the facility. The job was a temporary solution to a big problem, but that was before Amy Hauser, a beautiful woman with a mysterious past, entered the picture. They want nothing more than to leave New Mexico for a new life, but then again, there’s that rumor about the missing money.
And Logan just may well have discovered where it’s hidden, but soon finds that some people want it more.
Available for Sale
Collection: Cold Hearts and Other Stories
Published: 2023
Genre: Crime Fiction
Delve into a gripping collection of modern crime fiction by New Mexico author John L. Thompson. This compelling anthology showcases Thompson’s personal favorites from the past decade, offering a visceral journey into the darkest corners of human nature.
Meet an aging hitman faced with one final job within the confines of a retirement home. Experience the thrilling reversal of fortunes for a man consumed by greed and desire. Witness the haunting repercussions of reliving the Iraq War and discover the depths one will go to protect their loyal companion. And explore the explosive quest for revenge centered around a classic car.
These stories, among others, paint a vivid tableau of crime and consequence, each narrative meticulously crafted to leave a lasting impression. Prepare yourself for an unforgettable exploration of gritty, thought-provoking tales that push the boundaries of modern crime fiction.
Available for Sale
Nonfiction
Title: It’s a Lonely World: An Indie Author’s Journey (Writing Mistakes and How to Avoid Them)
Published: 2021
Genre: Self-publishing Help
With Amazon releasing thousands of new titles weekly, there’s no reason why your book shouldn’t succeed with thoughtful planning and execution. In this comprehensive guide, you will discover:
—The importance of an ISBN and Library Control Number
—Copyright essentials
—The significance of story structure using the Hero’s Journey
—A practical checklist for a successful book launch
—Insights into what editors seek in a compelling story
—Guidance on avoiding plagiarism and why continuous reading is vital
Alongside these essential keys to book success, you’ll also find insights from my own self-publishing journey, including valuable lessons learned from mine and other authors’ mistakes.
Available for Sale
Anthologies
Title: Hardboiled
♦ Editor
Published: 2018
Dead Guns Press returns with another hard-hitting issue of Hardboiled, featuring gripping crime fiction from both sides of the Atlantic. Prepare yourself for bone-breaking, bottle-smashing stories by a stellar lineup including Bill Baber, Bruce Harris, Max Devoe Talley, Callum McSorley, Don Glass, Jim Shaffer, Robert Petyo, Peter Dechellis, Jacqueline Seewald, Ellie Tritch, Michael McGlade, Robb White, Ben Fine, and Chris McGinley.
Available for Sale
Title: Hardboiled: Dames and Sin
♦ Editor
Published: 2016
Here it is….the third volume in the popular Harboiled anthology series brought to you by Dead Guns Press! We might be going out, but we’re taking the lot of you with us down a road less traveled! Check out these jaw-crushing tales by some of the best crime fiction writers on the market. Enjoy these tales of Femme Fatales, bad dames, and the gentle touch of power, sex, and corruption in this edition of Hardboiled by these authors: DG Bracey Tom Barlow Liz Johnson Bruce Harris Craig Faustus Buck Christopher Davis Preston Lang Karen Robiscoe Donald Glass Callum McSorley Ben Fine Sarah M. Chen JT Siems Bill Baber Aidan Thorn Max DeVoe Talley Joe Prosit.