Author:
Nina Mason
Genre:
Political Thriller
Publisher:
Crushing Hearts & Black Butterfly Publishing
Formats:
Kindle and paperback
Where
to buy: Amazon.com
(http://smarturl.it/tinman)
Blurb:
The last thing Alex
Buchanan, the editor-in-chief of a formidable news site, expects as
he looks around the newsroom at the bodies of his editors, is that
he’ll soon be teaming up with The Ball Buster to solve the crime
and stay alive. Well, maybe not the last thing. The last thing he
expects is to fall for her or any other woman. Because he’s The Tin
Man–a suit of armor without a heart.
Or so he believes…
The Ball Buster is
his private nickname for Thea Hamilton, a smart, gutsy, and insecure
investigative reporter for The New York News, America’s newspaper
of record. They went out once years ago–an unmitigated disaster
during which she jumped all over his case about smoking.
When events force
them together, they embark on an emotion-charged, high-octane quest
for the truth, ending up in bed, but also in the clutches of a
sociopathic corporate raider. “Zeus” is obsessed with James Bond
and owns a hardcore S & M club in an old fallout shelter. Is he
the killer? And, if so, what’s his motive? What he hopes to gain by
torturing the journalists is clearer: the proof they’ve uncovered
of a corporate takeover scheme that threatens the future of
democracy. And he’ll stop at nothing to get it.
Excerpt
Buchanan was smoking out among the
trees when he heard the gunshots. Turning toward the barn, he saw
flames leaping from the roof. Dropping his cigarette, he charged from
the underbrush like a bull, thinking only of Thea. Another shot
shattered the darkness. He drew his Glock as he trundled across the
field. The fire was spreading fast. He reached the barn, choking as
he raced inside. The whole place was filled with white smoke.
“Thea!” he screamed, coughing
violently. “Thea!”
He raced toward the stairs, grabbed the
rail, hoisting himself up two rungs at a time. He frantically
searched the loft, but found only her purse. Taking it with him, he
stumbled back down.
“Thea! Thea! Where are you?”
The smoke was so thick he couldn’t
see a thing. He heard another crack. Outside. Shite, the assassins
had found them. But where were they now. And where was she?
He groped his way through the cloud,
gasping, choking, eyes stinging, until he found the car. Feeling his
way around, he located the driver’s door, got in, and started the
engine. He hit the gas. The Toyota lurched forward. He couldn’t see
a fucking thing through the smoke. The car crashed through wood,
jolting him. The air began to clear as he bounced across the field.
The black sedan came into view, speeding toward the road. He eased
off the gas, falling back to avoid being seen.
Fucking hell. He’d cocked up
everything. Now, they had Thea, which was killing him. Anything he
could do to save her would endanger her life. Assuming, of course,
she was still alive. The possibility she might not be kicked him in
the chest, but he reasoned it away. She had to be alive. It only made
sense. If she was dead, why take her? He felt better, but not for
long. If she was alive, there was a reason. And the only reason he
could think of made his stomach turn.
Trailer:
Author info:
Nina Mason is a hopeful romantic with
strong affinities for history, mythology, and the metaphysical. She
strives to write the same kind of books she loves to read: those that
entertain, edify, educate, and enlighten. When not writing, Nina
works as a communications consultant, doll maker, and home stager.
Born and raised in Southern California, she now lives in Woodstock,
Georgia, with her husband, teenage daughter, two rescue cats, and a
Westie named Robert.
Social-media
links:
Website:
http://ninamasonauthor.com
Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/ninamasonromance
Twitter:
http://www.twitter.com/ninamasonauthor
(@ninamasonauthor)
Goodreads:
http://www.goodreads.com/ninamasonauthor
Pinterest:
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Author
Interview:
Q.
Tell us about your book.
A.
The Tin Man warns of
the dangers posed by corporate media monopolies, something most
people don’t care about but really should, because they who control
the media control how we perceive the world. It’s a work of
fiction, but steeped in reality. The hero is Alex Buchanan, an
embittered journalist who runs a formidable online news site. When he
becomes the target of hired assassins, he hooks up with Thea
Hamilton, a crack investigative reporter, to find out why. They end
up on a wild ride that takes them from New York City to Philadelphia
and finally, Washington D.C. It’s loaded with high-octane action,
deeply-etched characters, and hard-hitting truths. I did an
unbelievable amount of research while writing the book.
Q.
After this, what's your next project?
A.
I’m currently working on a four-part paranormal fantasy series
titled the Knights of Avalon, which is under contract with Lyrical
Kensington.
Q.
What inspires you to write what you do?
A.
All of my paranormal stories are inspired by my interest in history,
mythology, and the occult. Even my fantasies are steeped in reality.
Q.
When did you start writing?
A.
About as soon as I could write the alphabet. When I was a kid, I won
an essay contest sponsored by the local library (I was an avid reader
and always did the summer reading challenge). Back in the days of
typewriters, I wrote a romance novel about a couple of ballet
dancers, but never did anything with it. Didn’t try my hand at
fiction again until five or six years ago, when I started what is now
The Queen of Swords.
Q.
What inspired you to write the book?
A.
My work, really. The
Tin Man comes from
another part of me than my paranormal romances.
My degree is in journalism and I’ve worked in media relations and
in “framing”—a way of spinning ideas, basically, which is
discussed in the book.
Q.
Are you a careful planner or do you let the story guide you?
A.
I do a bit of both. I work out the characters and their motivations,
setting, and where I want the story to go. I also tend to do index
cards for each scene or major plot point from start to finish. Once I
begin to write, it can go completely off the rails, depending on
where the characters want to take it. As long as they’re reaching
the touchstones, I let them do what they want. If they go too far off
track, I either re-plot the novel or rein them in, depending on which
direction seems better at the time.
Q.
Who is your favorite among your characters?
A.
I love them all, of course. Graham, the hero in The Queen of Swords,
is both noble and funny. Callum, the hero in The Knight of Wands, is
a good-hearted romantic. Leith, the hero of my WIP, is a bit on the
dark side, but still well-intentioned. If pressed to pick just one,
I’d have to go with Alex Buchanan, the journalist hero in The
Tin Man. He’s very
complex and has lots of demons to overcome, but also is a really good
guy.
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