Soldier of Fortune

Jim Rainey was an ex-marine from Texas who made his living doing what he did best-fighting. Now he was in Rhodesia, signing up for a nice fat fee as leader of a special anti-terrorist squad.The men under his command were a bunch of steel-hard killers like himself, the kind of men you don't turn your back on even when you're facing the enemy. Their target-a homicidal maniac known as 'Colonel' Gwanda and his murderous band of guerillas.When the fighting was over, Rainey would be a very rich man … if he lived. Peter J. McCurtin was born in Ireland on 15 October 1929, and immigrated to America when he was in his early twenties. Records also confirm that, in 1958, McCurtin co-edited the short-lived (one issue) New York Review with William Atkins. By the early 1960s, he was co-owner of a bookstore in Ogunquit, Maine, and often spent his summers there.McCurtin's first book, Mafioso (1970) was nominated for the prestigious Mystery Writers of America Edgar Award, and filmed in 1973 as The Boss, with Henry Silva. More books in the same vein quickly followed, including Cosa Nostra (1971), Omerta (1972), The Syndicate (1972) and Escape From Devil's Island (1972). 1970 also saw the publication of his first "Carmody" western, Hangtown.Peter McCurtin died in New York on 27 January 1997. His westerns in particular are distinguished by unusual plots with neatly resolved conclusions, well-drawn secondary characters, regular bursts of action and tight, smooth writing. If you haven't already checked him out, you have quite a treat in store.McCurtin also wrote under the name of Jack Slade and Gene Curry. McCurtin sets his series apart from the pack by having the books narrated in first person in a tough hardboiled style by Jim Rainey, an American mercenary and arms dealer. He plies his trade from Rhodesia, Arengtina and Lebanon in the first three books

Professional soldier Jim Rainey went to Argentina because that's where the action was. Communist terrorists were forcing the Government to hire mercenaries-but only the toughest fighting men needed to apply. With six wars under his belt, Rainey signed on-at $2000 a month-as the leader of a special seek and destroy squad. His orders: take no prisoners.It was dirty, dangerous work … but Rainey loved it. Peter J. McCurtin was born in Ireland on 15 October 1929, and immigrated to America when he was in his early twenties. Records also confirm that, in 1958, McCurtin co-edited the short-lived (one issue) New York Review with William Atkins. By the early 1960s, he was co-owner of a bookstore in Ogunquit, Maine, and often spent his summers there.McCurtin's first book, Mafioso (1970) was nominated for the prestigious Mystery Writers of America Edgar Award, and filmed in 1973 as The Boss, with Henry Silva. More books in the same vein quickly followed, including Cosa Nostra (1971), Omerta (1972), The Syndicate (1972) and Escape From Devil's Island (1972). 1970 also saw the publication of his first "Carmody" western, Hangtown.Peter McCurtin died in New York on 27 January 1997. His westerns in particular are distinguished by unusual plots with neatly resolved conclusions, well-drawn secondary characters, regular bursts of action and tight, smooth writing. If you haven't already checked him out, you have quite a treat in store.McCurtin also wrote under the name of Jack Slade and Gene Curry. McCurtin sets his series apart from the pack by having the books narrated in first person in a tough hardboiled style by Jim Rainey, an American mercenary and arms dealer. He plies his trade from Rhodesia, Arengtina and Lebanon in the first three books

Jim Rainey had fought in five wars, but the civil war in Lebanon is – and was – the bloodiest, most fiercely waged conflict in Middle East history. Christian against Moslem – and all armed to the teeth with the most modern weapons available. Rainey was getting good money from the beleaguered government, which was trying to build order from chaos, but there were times when the killing got to him. Rainey goes where the fighting is, no matter what the odds. Peter J. McCurtin was born in Ireland on 15 October 1929, and immigrated to America when he was in his early twenties. Records also confirm that, in 1958, McCurtin co-edited the short-lived (one issue) New York Review with William Atkins. By the early 1960s, he was co-owner of a bookstore in Ogunquit, Maine, and often spent his summers there.McCurtin's first book, Mafioso (1970) was nominated for the prestigious Mystery Writers of America Edgar Award, and filmed in 1973 as The Boss, with Henry Silva. More books in the same vein quickly followed, including Cosa Nostra (1971), Omerta (1972), The Syndicate (1972) and Escape From Devil's Island (1972). 1970 also saw the publication of his first "Carmody" western, Hangtown.Peter McCurtin died in New York on 27 January 1997. His westerns in particular are distinguished by unusual plots with neatly resolved conclusions, well-drawn secondary characters, regular bursts of action and tight, smooth writing. If you haven't already checked him out, you have quite a treat in store.McCurtin also wrote under the name of Jack Slade and Gene Curry. McCurtin sets his series apart from the pack by having the books narrated in first person in a tough hardboiled style by Jim Rainey, an American mercenary and arms dealer. He plies his trade from Rhodesia, Arengtina and Lebanon in the first three books

Jim Rainey was approached by the elderly widow of an American brigadier general, who wanted him to find a valuable document hidden somewhere on a remote Philippine island. Though he distrusted the widow's motives, the price was right, so Rainey took the assignment. Bu he soon found himself dodging the bullets of Communist and non-communist rebels, President Marcos' secret police, and freelance gunmen hired by parties unknown. They all had one goal in common-kill Rainey! Peter J. McCurtin was born in Ireland on 15 October 1929, and immigrated to America when he was in his early twenties. Records also confirm that, in 1958, McCurtin co-edited the short-lived (one issue) New York Review with William Atkins. By the early 1960s, he was co-owner of a bookstore in Ogunquit, Maine, and often spent his summers there.McCurtin's first book, Mafioso (1970) was nominated for the prestigious Mystery Writers of America Edgar Award, and filmed in 1973 as The Boss, with Henry Silva. More books in the same vein quickly followed, including Cosa Nostra (1971), Omerta (1972), The Syndicate (1972) and Escape From Devil's Island (1972). 1970 also saw the publication of his first "Carmody" western, Hangtown.Peter McCurtin died in New York on 27 January 1997. His westerns in particular are distinguished by unusual plots with neatly resolved conclusions, well-drawn secondary characters, regular bursts of action and tight, smooth writing. If you haven't already checked him out, you have quite a treat in store.McCurtin also wrote under the name of Jack Slade and Gene Curry. McCurtin sets his series apart from the pack by having the books narrated in first person in a tough hardboiled style by Jim Rainey, an American mercenary and arms dealer. He plies his trade from Rhodesia, Arengtina and Lebanon in the first three books

From New York Times bestselling author Diana Palmer come three fan-favorite tales of passion, peril and true love…Soldier of Fortune. Ex-mercenary J. D. Brettman has vowed to rescue his abducted sister at any cost. But he needs his trusty assistant, Gabby Darwin. In the lawless tropical forests, they share danger and desire. There, Gabby faces J.D.'s demons-and learns that her love is his truest enemy of all. The Tender Stranger. As a mercenary, Eric Van Meer lives life on the edge-which is why Dani St. Clair intrigues him so. The gentle beauty poses a threat to his hard-fought control. Eric knows Dani is a forever kind of woman…so he proposes. And all the danger in his life is nothing compared to what his heart faces when she accepts! Enamored Diego Laremos never forgot his ex-wife, Melissa, who fled their unhappy marriage. He loathes himself for driving her away, but when Melissa reenters his life, his hope for a future with her is renewed. And while Melissa still adores Diego, she has to come clean about a long-ago lie to prove that she's still his one true love.