The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Triumph Through Tragedy II by Carol Daems-Townsend

Redemptive Revenge by Greg Gilmartin https://www.amazon.com/dp/1807049256 Greggilmartin.com Carlos Quintaro is alive and he’s back! With vengeance in his heart and PJ’s Crew in his sights… the Crew that shut down his drug empire in the mountains of Colombia. Quintaro has brought the fight to PJ McDonough’s home. On the water, in the air and the backwaters of Southern New England. Carlos has a new drug, and he is committed to expanding his empire and avenging PJ’s crew. This sequel to Greg Gilmartin’s first novel “Crew” continues the adventure with high tech machines and sailors forced to fight for their lives, amidst the background of the Flying Foiling 50s Grand Prix in New London. The chase extends to Block Island where the forces of good must face off against one man’s evil, and find their own redemption for the murder of a teammate. Once again, Stoney, Lenny, Mickey, Dave and Kathryn are pushed to the limits of courage and friendship, by Quintaro’s evil determination. Redemptive Revenge brings together PJ’s Crew once again. Kill or be killed? Fight or Flight? Right or wrong? About the author Gilmartin is a native New Yorker, born in the shadows of the parachute jump on Coney Island. Now living in Connecticut as a writer, producer and director with over 40 years experience in radio, TV and marketing. He served in the Air Force as a Russian Linguist in Germany, but only met Russians while sailing. His has worked as a car wash specialist, automotive journalist, radio DJ and award winning sports talk show host. His lowest form of celebrity came as PA Announcer for the Hartford Whalers, New England Blizzard and Hartford Wolfpack. His travel show “MysticView.TV” was broadcast on line and in hotel rooms in Southeast Connecticut, Hartford and Newport, RI for 20 years. “Castle Fires is his fourth novel and is now available along with “Can’t Sail In Jail!”, “Crew” and “Spy Island”. Keep up to date at GregGilmartin.com

Squatch in Daga by Cindy Mauro Reisenauer https://www.amazon.com/Squatch-Daga-Cindy-Mauro-Reisenauer/dp/1954264089 Returning to the idyllic Adirondack Mountain, newlyweds Kat and Dillon Walker learn of an escalating crisis in the dense forests surrounding their Great Lake Sacandaga home. Hikers are being hunted by an unknown assailant, and a vicious attack in the nearby village is tied to unsolved area disappearances. For Dillon, whispers of monsters lurking in the nearby woods reveal a long-buried secret, jeopardizing the new life he and Kat have begun to build. Having survived last year’s shark attacks, all their hopes of a peaceful summer fade away as Kat and Dillon’s growing connection to the attacks puts them in greater peril. As the danger deepens, it falls to them to unravel this mystery before more of their loved ones fall prey to the elusive Squatch in Daga.

Life in Woke America: A Family’s Story of Truth and Betrayal Under Fire by Joel Rakow https://www.amazon.com/Life-Woke-America-Familys-Betrayal/dp/1969572949 Lifeinwokeamerica.com Life in Woke America: A Family’s Story of Truth and Betrayal Under Fireis more than a political thriller-it’s a powerful story of faith, family, courage, and the values that have defined generations of Americans. When Army Private Xavier King, a foster child who grew up without a family, joins the military in search of purpose, he discovers that the greatest battles aren’t always fought overseas. After uncovering a secret Chinese bioweapon lab operating on U.S. soil, Xavier expects the system to act. Instead, he finds himself facing powerful institutions, political pressure, and moral choices that threaten everything he has worked to build. As he fights to protect the life and love he has found with Audrey, Xavier must navigate institutional betrayal while remaining true to his principles. Blending high-stakes suspense, a tender slow-burn romance, and timely political conflict, this novel explores what happens when ordinary people are forced to defend extraordinary truths. At its heart, Life in Woke America is a story about personal responsibility, the strength of family, the search for truth, and the courage to stand firm when convictions are tested. It captures the enduring “Great American Fight Back Spirit” through a story of redemption, patriotism, resilience, and hope. Perfect for readers who enjoy thought-provoking political thrillers, emotionally rich character-driven fiction, and stories that challenge them to think critically, question assumptions, and draw their own conclusions. About the author I grew up a roofer’s son, twenty miles above the Mexican border, and a childhood patient of the local black doctor. As a Harvard Postdoctoral Fellow, I advised the Secret Service and FBI on cybersecurity, ran software development and tech companies, and coached CEO’s. My achievements include serving as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) for wards of the state—that inform this story’s foster-care themes—League MVP for my college baseball team, three-time winner of PC Magazine’s Product of the Year, and two-time Microsoft Partner of the Year. With six grandkids and over 50 years of married life, family and faith fuel this novel. I envisioned this novel before writing it—the saga of a marginalized man’s defiance against the deceptions of a troubled cultural elite. Crafted for conservatives and moderates craving a tale that reflects real lives—not ideological illusions—enduring intense battles against suppression, if not extermination. Dive deeper on X @inWokeAmerica, and join the fight. Our America is fragile; truth, even in fiction, is my weapon.

Triumph Through Tragedy II by Carol Daems-Townsend https://www.amazon.com/Amuse-Philosophy-Servitude-Kristine-Lovett/dp/B0HNBW6YQL Caroldaemstownsendbooks.com This is the second book in the set. It covers two more women, inter-related to those in the first book. These two are thrown into chaos by life and find their way out to succeed beyond even their wildest dreams.

‘Twas Christmas to Passover: God’s Graphic Image of a Savior Who Would Die for His People – Extended Edition by Stephen S. Ahokas DVM https://www.amazon.com/Twas-Christmas-Passover-Graphic-Savior/dp/B0DKZPHN3M Twaschristmas2passover.com Over two thousand years ago the circumstances surrounding Christ’s birth presented a sign for the Jewish people that Jesus was born to be the Savior who would die for God’s people. But few understood the sign. Likewise, for almost two thousand years Gentile Christians have been saying, “Worthy is the Lamb . . .” without even realizing what they are saying. Consequently, the meaning of the birth of Christ and the Christmas season are not commonly understood by the masses. This book clarifies everything for both Jews and Gentiles by exploring how and what the circumstances of Christ’s birth spoke to the Jewish people at the time of His birth, and thus, revealing to us all the deeper meaning of referring to Jesus as the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world.Over two thousand years ago the circumstances surrounding Christ’s birth presented a sign for the Jewish people that Jesus was born to be the Savior who would die for God’s people. But few understood the sign. Likewise, for almost two thousand years Gentile Christians have been saying, “Worthy is the Lamb . . .” without even realizing what they are saying. Consequently, the meaning of the birth of Christ and the Christmas season are not commonly understood by the masses. This book clarifies everything for both Jews and Gentiles by exploring how and what the circumstances of Christ’s birth spoke to the Jewish people at the time of His birth, and thus, revealing to us all the deeper meaning of referring to Jesus as the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world. About the author Stephen Ahokas grew up as a pastor’s son. While growing up in his father’s home and church, he acquired a basic understanding of how to explain the meaning of Christ’s birth and death to others. Meanwhile, from the world outside his father’s home and church, he acquired an understanding of how the world tries to explain away the meaning of the birth and death of Christ. Ahokas studied music education, wildlife management, and pre-veterinary medicine at the University of Nebraska Lincoln. He obtained his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree at The Ohio State University. While in veterinary school, he acquired a more experiential understanding of how to explain the meaning of the birth and death of Christ through involvement in a campus ministry called Campus Crusade for Christ. Since then, he has been an avid student of the Bible, especially of the Passover and the circumstances surrounding the birth and death of Christ.

Landing On My Feet, Teaching and Learning During a Career in Education by James Kleiner https://www.amazon.com/Landing-Teaching-Learning-During-Education/dp/B0CN2KDMRV The book is a memoir about James Kleiner’s public-school teaching career. It includes recollections of his own education and mentors. “Landing On My Feet, Teaching and Learning During a Career in Education” chronicles the challenges of his career as well as the many joys and inspirational moments he experienced. “Landing On My Feet, Teaching and Learning During a Career in Education” is a memoir written by James Kleiner, a career educator in the Connecticut public schools for 33 years. The book chronicles his own education and pays tribute to the teachers who mentored and inspired him. His story takes him through the challenges he was faced with and, ultimately, overcame through the years. In every case, he learns from these experiences and continues in the field, buoyed by many inspirational and joyful interactions with his students, colleagues, and co-workers. Throughout the book, there are many instances where he learns as muchfrom his students as he has taught them.

Marked…: A Checkmark, or a Cross by Magnolia Robinson https://www.amazon.com/Marked-Check-Mark-Reverend-Magnolia-Robinson/dp/1662887191 Magnoliarobinson.com It’s no secret that we are in a great time of woes. Whether we have fully come to the Tribulations described in the scriptures, is not yet certain. I quote multiple Scripture references that describe what will take place in the end times preceding the Second Coming of Jesus. I talk about the increase in people complaining about the churches because of people supposedly living hypocritical lives. Those same individuals much of the time, are still living worldly lives themselves. Marked is a reminder that Jesus is still coming, even if we don’t know exactly when. I discuss several issues tying Biblical scripture to our Post Modern current events. I also go so far as to admit that the prophesies in Scriptures concerning the end times are being fulfilled as we read. Last thing anyone want’s is to be caught on the wrong side of salvation. So the question is, “Who’s mark do you have? The mark of the lawless one? or the mark of our Lord Jesus Christ? He is closer now to coming than before. It is worthwhile to thoughtfully consider and decide. My Name is Reverend T. Magnolia Robinson-Felix. I have my Batchelor’s Degree from Rochester Institute of Technology in 1996. Even though I was raised Protestant I graduated from a well known Catholic Grade and High School. So Basically I had extensive experience in both faiths at a young age. I bounced around trying various other churches for over a decade. That is until life’s severe trials and a long bout with serious life threatening illness really made me return to the faith of my youth. That faith being Protestant Non-Denominational and a closer relationship with the LORD Jesus Christ. I was much like the Prodigal Daughter coming home after loosing everything. It wasn’t long after that when I enrolled in Bible School and spent 5 years commuting the long distance to attend classes each week. I received my Minister’s License in 2019 and my Certificate of Ordination in 2020. I have been serving in my home church and around the community ever since. About the author My Name is Reverend T. Magnolia Robinson-Felix. I have my Batchelor’s Degree from Rochester Institute of Technology in 1996. Even though I was raised Protestant I graduated from a well known Catholic Grade and High School. So Basically I had extensive experience in both faiths at a young age. I bounced around trying various other churches for over a decade. That is until life’s severe trials and a long bout with serious life threatening illness really made me return to the faith of my youth. That faith being Protestant Non-Denominational and a closer relationship with the LORD Jesus Christ. I was much like the Prodigal Daughter coming home after loosing everything. It wasn’t long after that when I enrolled in Bible School and spent 5 years commuting the long distance to attend classes each week. I received my Minister’s License in 2019 and my Certificate of Ordination in 2020. I have been serving in my home church and around the community ever since.

Intertwining Choices by Cleresse Annette Sprague Cleressespraguestories.com When I looked at Rosalia’s face, she was pale as a ghost. Her smile was gone, and for a brief moment, I thought her eyes looked ‘dead.’ This haunting image would stay with me for years. Eventually, I came to understand why I had the haunting image of Rosalia. I had allowed my own unknown prejudice to show through, and it targeted her. I condoned the prejudice message that said it was okay to treat Rosalia as unworthy simply because she was different from me. Rosalia was cut deep with the knife of prejudice, and the scar would be eternal. Our youth today have an array of social issues they are trying to cope with and to comprehend. As an example: they may struggle with friendship, bullying, prejudice, or drugs. Our youth are often confused, searching for answers, and in need of guidance. Parents, families, school staff, the juvenile system, church and civic youth groups, and the medical profession are all educators who impact the social development of today’s youth. Intertwining Choices is a curriculum designed to aid these educators as they guide our youth through formative years today and to socially empower them as they traverse into the realm of adulthood tomorrow.

Fires in the Sky: Fifty Years of Experiences in the United States Defense Industry by Richard Janik https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DYWJY6P3 https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-janik2110/ What does it take to lead some of the most complex and cutting-edge defense programs in history? Fires in the Sky takes you behind the scenes of the U.S. defense industry, offering an insider’s perspective on five decades of innovation, leadership, and lessons learned. With 50 years of experience managing and developing defense programs for the U.S. and international customers, Richard Janik offers a unique memoir filled with insights from tactical weapon systems to strategic missile defense interceptors. His expertise in fostering team cohesion through a “common language” has led to groundbreaking achievements in the industry. In this book, you will learn how to: Navigate the complexities of winning and managing defense projects. Develop a “common language” to create team cohesion and achieve program goals. Overcome internal and external challenges unique to the defense industry. Handle the dynamics of international defense programs. Deal with the notorious “customers from hell” with professionalism and strategy. Fires in the Sky provides a wealth of real-world experiences to inspire and educate anyone interested in leadership, innovation, or the defense industry. This book captures lessons learned over a 50-year career, helping readers apply these insights to their own professional journeys. Step into the world of high-stakes defense projects—pick up Fires in the Sky and let these experiences become yours!

Wear Your Waders: From Panic to Peace Vol:1 (New Edition) by Ann Simard https://www.amazon.com/Wear-Your-Waders-Panic-Peace/dp/B0G43VGTLH Wearyourwaders.com Born into hardship, I spent years searching for love and acceptance in all the wrong places. Though I knew God was there, I struggled to see His hand in my story—or to recognize my own worth. For a long time, I tried to numb the pain through destructive choices, repeating cycles that seemed impossible to break. But God had other plans. At my lowest point, He sent an unexpected guide who helped me uncover the truth: that I am worthy, loved, and created for more than survival. Step by step, I learned to embrace myself, to heal, and to live with courage and joy. Today my life looks very different. The darkness has given way to light, and what once felt like endless struggle has become a testimony of freedom, adventure, and miracles. When you’ve faced the depths of brokenness and discovered the One who loves without limits, fear no longer has the final word. About the author Ann Simard is a child of the most high God, a daughter of the King. He has taken her so many places as she wanders through this world. She loves to travel, take photos, and meet people to hear their stories. She will teach you about vulnerability, fearlessness, and the refusal to limit yourself. She lives in wonder of all that is around her with child-like abandon. She knows she is loved with an everlasting love, that her Papa wants nothing but His best for her, and that her purpose is to take the love that is the Light of the World within her and shine it for all the world to see.