When Mike Angley retired from his USAF counterterrorism career he had no idea his debut novel would end up winning in a national awards program. His mystery/thriller, Child Finder, took the Silver Medal in the Fiction category of the Military Writers Society of America’s 2009 Awards program. All award winners were announced on the Veterans Radio program (www.veteransradio.net) on September 12, 2009. Mike Angley will attend the MWSA’s annual conference in Orlando, FL from October 9 – 10 to receive this prestigious honor. (http://militarywriters.com/2009Awards.html)
When Mike Angley retired from his USAF counterterrorism career he had no idea his debut novel would end up winning in a national awards program.His mystery/thriller, Child Finder, took the Silver Medal in the Fiction category of the Military Writers Society of America’s 2009 Awards program.All award winners were announced on the Veterans Radio program (Click here) on September 12, 2009. Mike Angley will attend the MWSA’s annual conference in Orlando, FL from October 9 – 10 to receive this prestigious honor.(http://militarywriters.com/2009Awards.html)
About the Author:
Colonel Michael “Mike” Angley is the author of the Child Finder Trilogy.He retired from the US Air Force in 2007 following a 25-year career as a Special Agent with the Office of Special Investigations (OSI).He held 13 different assignments throughout the world, among which were five tours as a Commander of various units, to include two Air Force Squadrons and a Wing.He is a seasoned criminal investigator and a counterintelligence and counterterrorism specialist.
Mike Angley has an M.A. in National Security Affairs from the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, CA, and a B.A. in Criminal Justice and Psychology from King’s College, Wilkes-Barre, PA.He is a former National Defense Fellow and Adjunct Professor of International Relations at Florida International University, Miami, FL, and is an Honor Graduate of the Defense Language Institute’s Korean language program.
About the Award-Winning Novel:
Child Finder introduces a protagonist as tough as 24’s Jack Bauer, but with the endearing, family-values heart of 7th Heaven’s Eric Camden—Special Agent Patrick S. O’Donnell…an early-thirties Air Force Major assigned to the Pentagon when the 9/11 terrorist attacks take place.His haunting dreams about abducted children reveal a hidden psychic gift which the government eagerly exploits, drawing him into a TOP SECRET program to find missing kids.But to make matters complicated, Uncle Sam has other ideas in mind for his unique paranormal talents…after all, there is a War on Terror underway. One thing’s for sure—ever since joining this new, secret community, he is surrounded by murder, and the very real threat of harm to his own family!
Child Finder gets its inspiration from Angley’s long, multifaceted career where he was able to experience the full gamut of felony-level criminal investigations, as well as dangerous counterintelligence and counterterrorism operations around the world.
Additional Praise:
Child Finder is no stranger to kudos.The prestigious Library Journal placed it on its 2009 Summer Reads list and said, “This compelling debut novel, the first in a trilogy, features a memorable protagonist who is a combination of devoted father and mystic.For fans of supernatural thrillers and those who enjoy the TV series Medium, this is a real find.The author is a retired U.S. Air Force agent whose real-life experiences inspired this novel.”(Click here)
It has received consistent 5-Star reviews, to include this one from Armchair Interviews: “I loved this book!This is a book for anyone who loves political suspense, secret government agencies, and uniquely gifted heroes!A former Military Intelligence Officer, the author’s background adds credibility to this fascinating look into covert operations.But just because he knows what he is talking about doesn’t mean he can tell a good story or especially write one! Luckily for those of us who love secret undercover organizations, paranormal stories, and great intriguing suspense filled tales, Mike Angley has it all together. I can’t wait to read the next two books in the series!” (Click here)
Additional Details:
ISBN: 978-1-59095-827-8 Hardcover, $27.95, 312 pp.
Publication Date: June 9, 2009 by TotalRecall Publications, Inc.
Available through Ingram, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other online and traditional bookstores
Angley’s second novel, Child Finder: Resurrection will release in Dec ‘09, followed by the third story in the trilogy, Child Finder: Revelation, in Dec ‘10.
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