Wednesday, July 22, 2020

August 6 - J.D. Rhoades, author


Our August 6 speaker is J.D. Rhoades, author of thirteen novels and various short stories. He will talk about the craft of writing.
J.D. Rhoades

His first novel, The Devil’s Right Hand, released in 2005, was nominated for the prestigious Shamus Award for Best First Novel. Good Day in Hell, his second novel featuring North Carolina bail bondsman Jack Keller, was released in March 2006. Safe and Sound, July 2007, also features Jack Keller. Breaking Cover, July 2008, is a standalone thriller, and was followed by Broken Shield, and Devils And Dust.


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His newest release, Won’t Back Down, is the sixth Jack Keller book. Keller’s violent past is very much with him, despite his efforts to leave it behind. He’s back in rural North Carolina, looking for steady work, and trying to establish a relationship with Francis, the son he never knew.
Keller’s never been one to back down, and once again, he’ll be forced to pick up the gun to defend the people he loves. This time, however, he won’t be alone, and Jack will find out that the debts of his past may never be paid in full.

About J.D.         

J.D. Rhoades was born and raised in North Carolina. He has worked as a radio news reporter, club DJ, television cameraman, ad salesman, waiter, practicing attorney, and newspaper columnist. His weekly column in the Southern Pines, North Carolina Pilot was named best column of the year in its division for 2005.
He lives, writes, and practices law in Carthage, North Carolina. Follow J.D. Rhoades on Twitter and Facebook. His blog, What Fresh Hell is This?, is about Books, Pop Culture and Political Humor.

MEETING DETAILS

About Zoom
The meeting will be online with Zoom on August 6. Sign on about 6:30, and the meeting will begin at 7. We will be recording this meeting and will make it available to everyone online. So even if you can’t join us on August 6th, you will still be able to watch the meeting at your convenience.
Scheduled Speakers
September 3 - Donnell Ann Bell, mystery / thriller author
October 1 - Annette Dashofy, mystery author
November 5 - Julie Mulhern, mystery author