Bøger af Joe Moore

Writings I've collected over my years of traveling, and love, and heartbreak. Mixed with some photography and poetry.Excerpt: The Time I Almost Climbed Mt. Fuji "Do you know what it's like to climb a mountain? If you've never done it let me tell you the stages of emotions you'll go through. One: starting the climb, you're like okay I've got this. It's not too bad. Two: Your first incline, that took some work, but I'm good. Let me just catch my breath for a second and keep going. Three: You're a couple miles in, breathing heavy, sweating a bit. Thinking turning around doesn't seem like a terrible idea. But you keep going, so you don't look like a little bitch. Four: You're wishing an animal would just come and eat your face. You find a deserted road, you lay down on the gravel and hope that some passing bus will run you over."

Retired OSI special agent Maxine Decker returns in THE TOMB, her most dangerous mission to date: prevent the assassination of a Supreme Court justice. After capturing the world's most wanted drug lord, Maxine comes across a photo of an object recently found in the Colorado River, an object tied to a WWII plot to send a submarine up the Colorado and destroy the Hoover Dam. Identifying the object as an earthquake machine based on the turn-of-the-century design of Nikola Tesla, Max soon becomes the target of two groups: the designer of a modern version of the device and the Mexican cartel bent on revenge for the killing of their leader. Her mission becomes critical when she discovers that the lives of all nine justices, and perhaps millions of others, are at risk.

While investigating the theft of a 4000-year-old biblical artifact, an OSI special agent finds herself confronted with an international fugitive who threatens to destroy Las Vegas with a nuclear device if a multi-million-dollar ransom from the casinos is not paid. Advance praise for THE BLADE: "Sholes & Moore are at the top of their game in this dark, chilling cat-and-mouse race to stop an unimaginable act of terrorism. THE BLADE is full-throttle thriller writing." -- David Morrell, New York Times bestselling author of MURDER AS A FINE ART. "Completely kept me guessing. THE BLADE delivers a razor edge of suspense. As fast as you think you know what's going on, you're wrong. An absolute thrill ride." -- Lisa Gardner, #1 New York Times bestselling author of CATCH ME "History and suspense entangle from page one, forming a plot rife with deceit and deception. Sholes & Moore write with a confident, assured hand --- always keeping the reader primed and ready for the gut punch. This is another terrific outing. I highly recommend that you sink your claws into this entertaining nugget." -- Steve Berry, New York Times bestselling author of THE COLUMBUS AFFAIR "THE BLADE by Sholes & Moore is an epic thriller, combining contemporary suspense and historical mystery. From the opening scene in Iraq to the final explosion at Big Bear Lake in Colorado, this is one hell of a thrill ride. Well-crafted, with vivid settings and a premise that will blow your mind, this thriller is not to be missed! Highly recommended." -- Douglas Preston, #1 New York Times bestselling author of THE MONSTER OF FLORENCE "Fast. Fresh. Fascinating. THE BLADE is another razor-sharp thriller from one of my favorite writing teams!" -- Brad Thor, #1 New York Times bestselling author of BLACK LIST

False Reckoning is an 86,000 word fictional, political thriller set in early 21st century Canberra.The crises are set in some present-day political realities of politicians swayed by the reactionary right, and of government abandoning responsibility for aged care to the market.Intelligence chief Mick Darby is convinced that corrupt gospel church leaders are trialling assistive robots in aged care as a lead up to surveilling politicians and senior bureaucrats. Obstructed by the politics he gets nowhere; confused he becomes paranoid and leaks details of investigations into the church by the Attorney-General's office.The leaks are widely publicised, sparking outrage and sympathy for the popular pastors of Asher Ministries; the church run by Hudson and Phoebe Lang. Phoebe, best friends with the Prime Minister, is angling for a seat in the Senate. Hudson runs the nursing homes where lives are lost to understaffing, poor food and serious overcharging for the services and care denied residents. The Langs' blood money is laundered by the directors of Asher Ministries.This intriguing, fast-paced thriller focuses the risks and conflicts in revealing the high stakes of pursuing corruption. The story's Australian setting, edgy tone and casual dialogue will appeal to readers open to a look at what actions may result from walking past corruption. It will leave them like Fagan, 'reviewing the situation'.

OSI special agent Maxine Decker is back in this riveting follow-up to THE BLADE. She is called upon to locate and recover a mysterious artifact stolen from a blacker-than-black government facility. The missing item is a fragment that was found at the crash site of the Roswell UFO incident in 1947. Following the trail, Maxine discovers a sinister plot to use the technological data stored in the artifact to build a device called the Shield. The result will bring the United States and its allies to their knees without ever firing a shot. She soon shifts from being the hunter to the hunted as she becomes a falsely accused international fugitive. Her only hope to redeem herself and stop the most dangerous event in modern history is to gain access to an underground facility in the remote desert of Sudan. As the clock ticks down to zero, Maxine risks all to save her country. Praise for THE SHIELD "Sholes and Moore have done it again. Their latest thriller, THE SHIELD, combines exciting historical speculations with tantalizing extrapolations about science--both real and theoretical. But best of all, the book rocks on all cylinders, delivering a topical political punch and a riveting adventure story. Can't wait to travel with Agent Decker on her next assignment!" -- James Rollins, New York Times bestseller of THE EYE OF GOD

Matt Skyler stepped onto the windswept deck and filled his lungs with fresh ocean air. Alone, he stared out at a moonless night. The stars washed across the heavens and glistened off the water. A flash of light caught his attention. A large object moved on a parallel course with the ship-it blocked out the reflected starlight. Skyler made out faint white lines of foam curling along its edge. His eyes adjusted and his pulse quickened. It was something he'd seen before on another night, another ocean. The low round profile with its slight humped back, the tall stark tower topped with antennas, and the tail fin that cut through the water like a shark's. There was no mistaking the distinctive profile of the Yankee-class Soviet nuclear submarine. It bore no markings, only a single black flag flying from the tower. Its insignia-a white skull and crossbones.

Santa's Message - Celebrating DiversityMusic truly makes the world go round. And we have the best music in the world up at the North Pole. And the elf that makes all this beautiful music happen for us is Carol Joynote, our Chief Music Coordinator.Whether working with carolers or bands, or teaching music to our younger elves, Carol puts joy into everything she does. And the result? Everyone at the North Pole is smiling and singing right along with her. Our work isn't work when we are happy and doing things we love.The music brings out the best in us and all who hear it. It is one of the many blessings God gave us so we can praise him and all the wonderful things he has bestowed on us. So come along and join Carol as she sings and plays her way through the North Pole, and you may just be singing, too.Santa's Message in this book states that why we all may be different, the unique things about each of us should be celebrated and not feared or hated. Every elf at the North Pole appreciates every one else and we rely on each other to perform miracles every day. About Santa's Elf Series© by the author, Joe Moore:Even as I was writing the first novel in the Santa Claus Trilogy, I envisioned an entire world at the top of the globe. I knew the most die-hard believer in Santa Claus would realize that this magical gift-giver would need assistance in achieving his task at Christmas.So I began to think about who these helpers were, and what their responsibilities to Santa might be. Then I started writing. And to my surprise, as I wrote, the stories came out of me in rhyme! The cadence and beat of the verses were lyrical. As I spoke to others, including a good many teachers and librarians, they told me this was the easiest way for children to learn and that I should keep the verses coming.I also heard from parents about their frustrations trying to instruct their children in the primary lessons of life; such as picking up after themselves, being polite, sharing, brushing their teeth, and so on. So I put a special message from Santa Claus at the end of each story about each of these lessons. Even complex problems like bullying, showing gratitude, and listening to elders gets addressed in these books. It never hurts to learn these lessons throughout the year.I wrote nearly 20 books in this series, each focusing on a particular elf and their role to Santa. My wife and illustrator, Mary, is doing her best to get these magical tales drawn and into your child's hands. Since she works so hard fully illustrating every page and includes elements like shapes, colors, and even geography, it takes her a little while to complete each book. We have a half dozen released and more “in the works.”I have already heard about new traditions started during Christmas with my Santa Claus Trilogy and families. I am hoping that these will also become part of your celebrations.Learning can be fun! As this book proves, while reading the rhyming verses, they can learn about Santa Claus and his wonderful elves while looking at the beautiful illustrations. They also learn the real meaning of Christmas and how to stay on Santa's nice list. 

What is an enigma? According to the dictionary definition it is; a person or thing that is mysterious, puzzling, or difficult to understand. Santa Claus fits into all three parts of this definition.He is certainly mysterious, popping in and out of homes at Christmastime without people knowing he has been there and gone.Santa is puzzling. Precisely why does he bring toys and gifts to the Christian world, and ask nothing in return except good behavior from the recipients?And through his flying around the world with unusual modes of transportation, distributing billions of presents, and answering to a variety of names and dress, Santa is difficult to understand to the common man or woman.This book will solve many of the questions above and a few more. The elves compiled the most sought after questions and secrets about this mysterious gift-giver. They put forth explanations to answer, and help understand how things work in the North Pole and with Santa Claus.You now have the answers in your hand. Enigma solved.