*Here's a sample from my new book, The Dead Ringer of Taterville:

PROLOGUE

The Fireman smiled through artificial teeth and studied his reflection in the rearview mirror of his rented black Lincoln.

Like uncooked chicken, gobs of skin dangled from his cheeks.

He used the point of his sharp knife to flick off a piece of stringy flesh from below his right eye.

“Looks like I could use another face transplant,” he said, matter-of-factly.

He checked his watch and drew in a breath.

It was time.

He opened the car door and walked casually up to the Victorian house.

He turned.

Watson Street was quiet, as usual. Much like most of Taterville.

From beneath his heavy fireman’s coat, sweat dripped down his scarred body.

He rang the bell with the tip of his knife.

This was the best part. The anticipation.

He smiled to himself.

I wonder who will answer? I hope it’s his beloved Holly. I just love

to watch a woman’s face as the blade goes in.

He stepped back, and waited.

Either way, he thought, I’ll have my revenge.

And don't forget these other fine novels:

The Hero of Barryton

The Hero of Barryton is a heart-warming family saga depicting the strength and integrity of a bigger-than-life Irishman who brings his family to America in the early 1900s and discovers later he must struggle against overwhelming adversity, political corruption, and satanic evilness.

1959-In Search of Eldorado

This is a great story about youth and coming of age. It has it all. Friendship, love, loss, fitting in and first -everythings. This is one of the fastest reads I've had in a L O N G time. I was on an airplane and laughing right out loud and before I landed I had shed some tears too. Read this one.

Naked Lies

"I thoroughly enjoyed Burke's fast-paced murder mystery 'Naked Lies.' Newspaper editor and amateur sleuth Amos Grant combines a sexy, macho charm with intelligence and compassion as he tracks down the killing of two boys in the Florida retro-community of Taterville. Twists and surprises kept me turning pages. I look forward to Burke's next mystery for another good read."

Dead Man's Hand

When Amos Grant finds five playing cards shoved under his office door, he knows the Dead Man’s Hand is a not-so subtle warning that he may be the Fireman’s next victim. However, Dowd has waited a decade for his revenge and isn’t about to put all his cards on the table yet. But even the psychotic Fireman is unprepared for what little Marvin has hidden up his sleeve.

*You can get more information about E. P. Burke's books at: www.epburke.com