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New Release: Alma Mutters

3/31/2019

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Alma Mutters is the comedy from Miami that will have you saying: "¡Se Formó el Ballú!"

Xavier Mas Penoso is in over his head. He's returned to Bellarmine Jesuit Prep to teach Philosophy to the entitled teenage offspring of Miami's wealthiest families. Only, the hallowed halls of his alma mater aren't quite as gilded as when he was a student. Textbooks and notepads have been replaced with more laptops and i-Gadgets than the NSA Headquarters. The clergy running the school are P.T. Barnum’s spiritual successors: media-savvy priests who know that suckers are born every minute, and that they need a top-dollar education, too. Under their tutelage, the leaders of tomorrow develop skill sets in private and public sector corruption, depending on the boy’s appetites.

Xavier soon realizes he’s trapped in a job he hates. Academics has taken a distant backseat to Bellarmine’s Holy Trinity: the Hype, Spectacle, and Buzz that justify its raking in tuition fees twice the size of J-Lo’s biker shorts.  But Xavier is not one to give up on his principles so quickly. With empty-headed teens keyed up on Ecstasy on one hand, and a corrupt administration on the other, he plots his glorious revenge that could cost him his teaching career.
​​About The Author
Dr. Julio Varela teaches undergraduate literature, humanities, and philosophy courses in South Florida, where he began teaching in 1993. He received his doctoral degree in humanities from Florida State University in 2004.
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Update #3: It Came From The Garage!

3/23/2019

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Thanks for following along with all the exciting updates on our hot new anthology of automotive horror. Here's update number three - and it's a doozy!

In this update, we reveal three more authors and their stories. First up, the big reveal: legendary author Stephen King enters the mix with "Trucks," the story that inspired the film "Maximum Overdrive," about vehicles with a mind of their turning on their human masters.

Then there's Nicholas Paschall, whose story, "The Black Engine" is about a 1974 Cadillac Miller-Meteor Criterion Ambulance that's possessed by an evil force on the verge of awakening.

Last but not least, there's "The Highway Phantom" by Michael Warriner, about a ghostly 1971 Buick Riviera.

There's just one story yet to be revealed, so stay tuned for more updates.
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Tentative line-up for It Came From The Garage!:
1. "Trucks" - Stephen King - Semi-trucks and other vehicles
2. "Wheels of Evil" - Guy N. Smith - 1949 Jaguar XK-120 
3. "M.A.D. Mobile" - Antonio Simon, Jr. - 1971 Dodge Demon
4. "Faster Than Anything" - Apara Moreiya - 1972 Pontiac Trans Am
5. "The Horseman Comes Riding" - Stephanie Kelley - 1967 Ford Mustang
6. "Special Delivery" - David Owain Hughes - 1972 Caterpillar 769B Off-Road End Dumper
7. "Ugly Joyride" -  R. Perez de Pereda - 1965 Ford Galaxie 500 LTD
8. "Out on Arrowhead Road" - Sarah Cannavo - 1970 Dodge Challenger
9. "The Driver" - Alana Turner - 2029 Safe Independent Transport ("SAINT")
10. "Prodded, Hot-Rodded & Garroted" - Douglas Fairbanks - 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
11. "The Cavalier Cavalier" - Jonathan Edward Ondrashek - 2001 Chevy Cavalier A/FX Coupe Exhibition
12.  "A Moment In Time With Black Shadow Tess" - Richard Ayre - 1952 Vincent Black Shadow Motorcycle
13. "The Black Engine" - Nicholas Paschall - 1974 Cadillac Miller-Meteor Criterion Ambulance
14. "The Highway Phantom" - Michael Warriner - 1971 Buick Riviera
15. (Story pending) - Paige Reiring - (Vehicle to be revealed)
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David Hughes's Crime Novel Scores 5-Star Review From Red Cape Book Reviews

3/21/2019

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If you're into gumshoes who pound on no-good palookas, then Welsh author David Hughes has got your ticket. He got his start writing horror, then turned his hand to the noir crime genre, and has been on a tear ever since. This latest of his reviews, by Red Cape Book Reviews, gives his thriller South By Southwest Wales an exceptional 5 out of 5 stars. See below for an excerpt.
[South By Southwest Wales] is fast-paced, with great writing which creates a wonderful atmosphere, and could easily be imagined as a movie. I very much look forward to the second installment. 5 stars.
​--Red Cape Book Reviews
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Midwest Book Review Lauds Alma Mutters

3/20/2019

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Alma Mutters is the first novel by Miami professor of humanities Dr. Julio Varela. and he's knocked it out of the park on his first at-bat. The book is a smart comedy about a high school teacher's revenge upon his burnout students and crooked administration. Here's what the Midwest Book Review has to say:
​Alma Mutters... is an astute, literary example of satirical writing at its best... well steeped in modern culture, and peppers contemporary references throughout, from emojis to glow sticks...  The entire cultural milieu of high school is placed under Varela's microscope, including teachers and administrators... ​ in a manner that will prove especially entrancing and intriguing to students and teachers alike.
​—Midwest Book Review
The book will be released March 31, 2019, but you can pre-order your copy for Kindle or paperback today.
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Cover Reveal: It Came From The Garage!

3/19/2019

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Sleek as a fresh paint job, here's the cover art for our upcoming anthology of automotive horror: It Came From The Garage!

In terms of art, we went for a pulpy, B-movie aesthetic, hence the "horror film" titling and the toothy grin on the muscle car. But make no mistake - inside you'll find no-nonsense, no-holds-barred horror tales of haunted cruisers, possessed earthmovers, and bloodthirsty machines.

Kicking off the high-octane frights are two legendary headliners. We follow them up with another thirteen unique and original tales of cars behaving badly.

Gearheads, rejoice! This horror's right up your alley. It's coming soon, so watch this space for release dates.
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Update #2: It Came From The Garage!

3/16/2019

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Back on January 23, 2019, we announced the first of our two special guest authors in our upcoming anthology of automotive horror, It Came From The Garage! That was none other than Guy N. Smith, whose outstanding literary career of five decades produced several bestsellers. While we're not yet at liberty to divulge who the second special guest author will be, we can share with you a tentative list of participating authors and the cars they've written about. Stick around, because there's plenty more exciting news yet to be revealed.
Tentative line-up for It Came From The Garage!:
1. (Story to be revealed) - (Secret guest author) - (Vehicle to be revealed)
2. "Wheels of Evil" - Guy N. Smith - 1949 Jaguar XK-120 
3. "M.A.D. Mobile" - Antonio Simon, Jr. - 1971 Dodge Demon
4. "Faster Than Anything" - Apara Moreiya - 1972 Pontiac Trans Am
5. "The Horseman Comes Riding" - Stephanie Kelley - 1967 Ford Mustang
6. "Special Delivery" - David Owain Hughes - 1972 Caterpillar 769B Off-Road End Dumper
7. "Ugly Joyride" -  R. Perez de Pereda - 1965 Ford Galaxie 500 LTD
8. "Out on Arrowhead Road" - Sarah Cannavo - 1970 Dodge Challenger
9. "The Driver" - Alana Turner - 2029 Safe Independent Transport ("SAINT")
10. "Prodded, Hot-Rodded & Garroted" - Douglas Fairbanks - 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
11. "The Cavalier Cavalier" - Jonathan Edward Ondrashek - 2001 Chevy Cavalier A/FX Coupe Exhibition
12.  "A Moment In Time With Black Shadow Tess" - Richard Ayre - 1952 Vincent Black Shadow Motorcycle
13. (Story pending) - Nicholas Paschall - (Vehicle to be revealed)
14. (Story pending) - Michael Warriner - (Vehicle to be revealed)
15. (Story pending) - Paige Reiring - (Vehicle to be revealed)
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J.E. Buchanan's Novel Rocks Murder On The Beach Bookstore

3/11/2019

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On Friday, March 8th, 2019, author J.E. "Buck" Buchanan paid a visit to Murder on the Beach, the premiere mystery bookstore in Delray, Florida. He arrived there with two big boxes of his novel, The Secret Files of Hugo & Victoria, and sold every single copy by the time the night was through. Talk about flying off the shelves!

From all of us at Darkwater Syndicate, we'd like to extend a big thank-you to Murder on the Beach Bookstore and everyone who attended and made this event great!
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Cover Reveal: Alma Mutters

3/8/2019

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From Miami author and college professor Dr. Julio Varela comes our newest release: Alma Mutters. It's a biting parody of the private school system that will leave you in stitches. The release date is March 31, 2019.

​Xavier Mas Penoso is in over his head. He's returned to Bellarmine Jesuit Prep to teach Philosophy to the entitled teenage offspring of Miami's wealthiest families. Only, the hallowed halls of his alma mater aren't quite as gilded as when he was a student. Textbooks and notepads have been replaced with more laptops and i-Gadgets than the NSA Headquarters. The clergy running the school are P.T. Barnum’s spiritual successors: media-savvy priests who know that suckers are born every minute, and that they need a top-dollar education, too. Under their tutelage, the leaders of tomorrow develop skill sets in private and public sector corruption, depending on the boy’s appetites.

Xavier soon realizes he’s trapped in a job he hates. Academics has taken a distant backseat to Bellarmine’s Holy Trinity: the Hype, Spectacle, and Buzz that justify its raking in tuition fees twice the size of J-Lo’s biker shorts. But Xavier is not one to give up on his principles so quickly. With empty-headed teens keyed up on Ecstasy on one hand, and a corrupt administration on the other, he plots his glorious revenge that could cost him his teaching career.
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Author Event: Launch Party For Hugo & Victoria

2/28/2019

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And just who are Hugo and Victoria? They're the private eye and vampire chick duo that solve the most outlandish of crimes. They're also the main characters of Buck Buchanan's crime noir parody, The Secret Files of Hugo & Victoria. 

The party starts at Murder on the Beach, the premiere mystery bookstore in Delray, Florida. Friday, March 8th, at 7 p.m., author Buchanan will present his book and sign autographs. This is a free event, so come on over for a fun time!

Murder on the Beach is located at: 273 Pineapple Grove Way (NE 2nd Ave), Delray Beach, FL 33444.
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New Release: The Secret Files of Hugo & Victoria

2/28/2019

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Hey gumshoes and vampires, it's finally here!

Crack open The Secret Files of Hugo & Victoria if you want a unique mix of noir mystery, paranormal action, and gut-busting comedy.

Hugo is a hardboiled private eye writer with wits as sharp as a switchblade. Victoria is a vampiress in denial of her mystic heritage. The duo solve the most outlandish crimes and write novels about their experiences as only private eye writers can.

Together, this unlikely pair face off against a mob of crazed coin collectors, a terrorist attack by the international criminal Ibn Etin Salami, a coven of evil vampigs and hampires (like vampires, but with more oinks and grunts), and more absurd and amazing scenarios than you can shake a vampire bat at.

Will they survive? Can the unlikely pair find love? And will Hugo ever fix his rust-bucket “classic” Yugo? Find out in The Secret Files of Hugo & Victoria.
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