Blurbs:
A KILLER’S GRACE:
From
the high desert of New Mexico comes a tale of mystery, murder and redemption.
When journalist Kevin Pitcairn receives a disturbing letter from a serial
killer, he is drawn into a compelling journey with profound psychological and
spiritual implications, not just for the murderer, but for himself and society
as a whole. As he tries to investigate and then tell the story, he finds
himself battling his own inner demons and sordid history. Events conspire to
propel an isolated matter to a national stage and audiences that are
increasingly hostile. Forced to explore the roots of human psychology and
sanity, Pitcairn must navigate moral and philosophical realms. What is the
nature of evil? What powers of choice do humans actually possess? How may we be
redeemed? And in the end, how do we reconcile with ourselves?
MY NAME IS WONDER:
My Name
is Wonder chronicles the transcendent adventures of a little goat with big
dreams. Join Wonder and his wisecracking guide, the mysterious crow Mac Craack,
on a journey through the scenic landscapes of the American Southwest and into
the heart of a mindful presence. Along the way, you’ll meet an unforgettable
cast of creatures, each with an important lesson to teach.
Excerpt from A Killer’s Grace:
As a
freelance journalist and columnist for the local afternoon newspaper, the
Albuquerque Chronicle, Pitcairn often received unsolicited mail. In this case,
he immediately recognized the name of Daniel Davidson. He knew all about the
case. Davidson was convicted for the murder of four of his six Texas victims
after protracted delays for psychiatric evaluation. During that time, the state
of Oklahoma had opted not to prosecute him for the murder of a seventh victim.
But after those many lengthy delays, he was remanded to the custody of the
state of New Mexico for trial in the murder of a seventeen-year-old Santa Fe
high school girl.
That
final proceeding was notorious for ending without a conviction two weeks
before. Unlike the Texans, this jury had bought the psychological evidence.
Their decision was greeted with derision and accusations of racism from the
northern New Mexican, Hispanic community to which the young woman belonged. The
police had to quell a near riot. Now Davidson was to be returned to Texas to
await execution.
Davidson’s
case was unusual. Despite the efforts of anti-death penalty agitators to appeal
his case in Texas on psychiatric grounds, especially in light of the New
Mexican decision, the murderer requested that his sentence be carried out as
soon as possible. It was reported that he understood he had broken society’s
covenants and actively sought his own death.
Click here to visit the other stops on the tour.
Author Bio and Links:
Ronald
Chapman is owner of an international speaking and consulting company, Magnetic
North LLC. In addition to international accreditation as a speaker and national
awards for radio commentary, he is the author of two novels, My Name is Wonder
(Terra Nova Publishing, 2016) and A Killer's Grace (Terra Nova Publishing, 2016
and 2012), two works of non-fiction, Seeing True: Ninety Contemplations in
Ninety Days (Ozark Mountain Publishing, 2008) and What a Wonderful World:
Seeing Through New Eyes (Page Free Publishing, 2004) and the producer of three
audio sets, Seeing True: The Way of Spirit (Ozark Mountain Publishing, 2016,
2005), Breathing, Releasing and Breaking Through: Practices for Seeing True
(Ozark Mountain Publishing, 2015), and Seeing True – The Way of Success in
Leadership (Magnetic North Audio, 2005). Ron provides a wide array of social
media content at Seeing True, content
for people in substance abuse recovery at Progressive Recovery, and other content from his master site. He holds a Masters in Social Welfare from The
University at Albany (New York). Prior to his relocation to Atlanta, Georgia in
2008, he was a long-time resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Note: My Name is Wonder is one of two novels
by Chapman being released simultaneously by Terra Nova Publishing, the other
being A Killer’s Grace. The publisher
commented, ““It is remarkable that these two books can be so very different but
somehow speak to the same messages.”
My Name
is Wonder Amazon
PRAISE
“…a
book for the ages, with profound truths simply stated. First there was Jonathan
Livingston Seagull and then Yoda—Now there is Wonder…”
-Beverly
Molander, Minister and Radio Host of
Activating the Power of Yes
“…an
exploration of human nature and into the allegorical realm that shows us how to
be wise teachers and guides…”
-Paula
Renaye, Author of Living the Life You
Love
“Clarity
is an aspect of love, it is seeing clearly. Ron Chapman sees with those eyes.
He pays attention as few do to the miracles around us.”
-Stephen
Levine, Author and Teacher
Thank you for all the content, and reach! No small deal from the standpoint of the author, and looking forward to seeing where the reach takes things. So very much appreciated. Ronald Chapman
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