Stained Fortune — Wealth Or A Life In Prison? It’ll Be All Or Nothing For This Risk-Taker
Asheville, NC, February 5, 2018 ― It wasn’t Clint Kennedy’s plan to land in a Mexican prison. But when the rewards are great, the risks are even greater.
From his nighttime prowls through Mexico’s seedy backstreets, to the thunderous roar of the bull ring, to the gleaming towers of Miami’s most prestigious banks — Clint lived for each new adrenaline rush, even if jail was almost inevitable.
In Stained Fortune, the new suspense thriller from Joe Calderwood, we meet Clint Kennedy, a career criminal who grew up poor alongside friends with money. And now it was his turn to enjoy the good life. He will do anything to make money, and sometimes he’ll pay the price. But that’s a risk he’s more than willing to take.
Following his first prison sentence for running an escort business in Miami, Clint moves to Mexico for a fresh start. A chance meeting with a Mexican bullfighter who also happens to be a drug kingpin sends Clint down a path toward his biggest payday ever.
And all he has to do is move millions of dollars, undetected, from Mexico to a United States bank account. All without raising suspicion. All free and clear. And he would keep four million of it. But the tiniest mistake could cost him everything.
Author Joe Calderwood was born and raised in Homestead, Florida, and graduated from college in 1971 with a BBA. For many years, he was a practicing CPA in Florida before beginning his career as a serial entrepreneur. He’s owned, so far, seven different businesses, and currently owns a 55-lot development in Western North Carolina. Stained Fortune is his debut book and the first in a planned three-part Clint Kennedy series. He lives in Western North Carolina with his partner of 36 years and spouse of three years, Gil.
Stained Fortune
Water Street Press Books
Release date: May 1, 2017
ISBN-10: 1621343502
ISBN-13: 978-1621343509
Available on amazon.com
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Reviews from Amazon.com:
“Brilliant, especially for a first book. Well done Joe Calderwood! Great storyline. I could not put this book [down], after just reading the first few pages. Scene and character description was excellent. Loved the gay characters that were on top of business!”
“I just finished this book and felt compelled to leave a review because I really enjoyed it. The story was nicely written with plenty of attention to detail, so I could easily picture the characters and follow along. … International travel, money, drugs, crime and intrigue make a winning combination. The author did a good job and I will certainly order the next 2 in the series when they come out.”
“Captured me from the start. Superb character development, felt as though I knew them. Couldn’t wait to find out what was going to happen next. Loved the surprise twists and turns. Very well written. I thoroughly enjoyed this book!”