Sharing at the request of a fellow HOG chapter member from West Virginia.
Fellow Hogs: 6-29-2005
My name is John Preston Smith and I am a River Cities Hog (US1761849) in Huntington, WV. I've recently drawn on my history and love of riding Harley's, and desire to raise money for muscular dystrophy by incorporating them both into my book, "Murder on the Trap." This mystery has just been released by Durban House Publishing (their web site is of the same name). It is a murder mystery where everyone rides a Harley, the good and bad guys, the girls, and everyone in the final chase scene. Additionally, there is a glossary of biking terms and a copy of the Hurt report (minus all references to helmets) included. Most importantly, a donation is being made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association from the sale of each copy. The cost of each book is $12 plus $2 shipping for an autographed copy. However, it is also available at major book outlets. Following is a review of my novel written by Walter Kern of Motorcycles.about.com...the largest motorcycle site on the web. Would you please consider forwarding this to your list of HOG members? My address: 30 West 6th Ave, Suite 103, Huntington, WV 25701 Thank you. John
Murder on the Trap - A Review
From Walter Kern, Your Guide to Motorcycles.
"I found that Smith knows how to twist a tale and keep you guessing clear to the end. He's also got some great scenes about German Shepherds guaranteed to appeal to all dog lovers. Even Lance Armstrong ends up as an integral part of this yarn. It's not often that a good mystery can also be a good motorcycle story but this book fills the bill. You won't be disappointed."
Other reviews:
"A must read for motorcycle and mystery lovers. Smith cranks it out fast and mean."
Robert Middlemiss (A Common Glory)
"Murder on the Trap is a rip-roaring ride into murder and mayhem."
Richard Sand, award winning author
"Well drawn characters and an intricate plot make this tale as sure hit."
J. Baldwin (Greenbrier Valley Quarterly)