Author Spotlight: George Nagle

 

Good morning! If you’ve been reading my blog for a while you may remember that I am part of a group called Mystery Authors International. Today another member of the group is here to tell us about his upcoming release, The Life We Live: Ascending. I haven’t read it yet, but it’s garnering some great reviews on Amazon and Goodreads and it’s just 99¢ right now. Welcome, George Nagle!

What is The Life We Lead: Ascending all about?

The DEA, FBI, and CIA have failed for years to bring down the Spara family, who control the world’s largest drug cartel. A secret society of spies whose members are under the age of 25 will try to succeed where the government has failed.

At only 21 years old, James is the most skillful member of this society. His new target is the Spara family. Through their relationship with Russia, the Sparas are the largest distributor of heroin in the world.  While beginning his investigation in Russia, James inadvertently saves the life of a former KBG officer who has a connection to the Tan family. This connection leads James farther into the heart of the criminal cartel.  However, the Tans have a dark secret of their own, which could jeopardize James’s perfect record and his tenure as a spy as he struggles to do what is right while protecting his family, friends and the love of his life.

Tell us how the story came about.

The Life We Lead: Ascending is just the first in a series of what should be three books. At 425 pages, it is the shortest of the series and really the introduction to James, the group, Carissa and a whole cast of others.  The Life We Lead follows the life of James, the main character, as he battles criminal syndicates while trying to have a normal life.  It is inspired by real-life events; however, names, places, timelines and such have all been altered.  This story has been 25 years in the making and certainly won’t disappoint with an incredible ending to the series.  This series is based on real-world spying, so the far fetched gadgets and such like those found in James Bond won’t be appearing. It is a spy novel has lots of twists in turns that can make you laugh, cry, feel the characters’ outrage, and even their love. The subtitle to the book is a clue as to why it ends where it does, too.

Care to share an excerpt with us?

Sure. This comes from Chapter 3; James and Daen capture Nikolias after Petior has been abducted.

“You are our prisoner, but you are a captive of whatever group you…” Daen began, but Nikolias cut him off.

“What makes you think I want to leave?” growled Nikolias.

“When you help us, your bosses will not be too happy with you. You and your cousin will need to leave to survive,” replied Daen.

“So he says,” Nikolias said curtly, with a head gesture towards James.

“What did he say? Why did he just do that?” asked James.

“Sounds like he doesn’t feel the need for our help. It seems he doesn’t want to, or have a reason to leave,” Daen replied, a puzzled look on his face.

“I am no traitor, and I will die to help our fraternity and country. I am loyal and believe in things, unlike you American dogs,” Nikolias stated in English.

James bowed his head, closed his eyes, and rubbed his left temple for a moment with his left hand. He dragged it down his face before speaking again.

“Okay, tell us what the fraternity’s cause is. What’s so special about it that you’re willing to risk your life, your cousin’s life, because someone felt I disrespected them near a train?” asked James.

Nikolias laughed. “We know you’re looking for drugs. You feel drugs are not disrespectful and destroying. You think we do not know that is why you are here? We see you peoples, and how you treat us. You all deserve death for your exploits on us, and our children.”

Tell us a little bit about yourself.

I am the 3rd of 6 children and grew up in western Pennsylvania. I earned my BS in Biology from the University of Pittsburgh, my MSc in Biology and my MBA in Marketing and Management from Duquesne University. I am also a Master 5th degree black belt in the art of Taekwondo with Young Brothers in Pittsburgh. I am currently working in the science industry as a global marketing and strategy professional. I have one son, Matthew.

Where can readers connect with you?

Website:   https://georgemnagle.com

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/thelifeweleadascending/

Twitter:  https://www.twitter.com/gmnagle

Amazon Author page:  https://www.amazon.com/George-Nagle/e/B00PV6UUMG/ref=dp_byline_cont_ebooks_1

Goodreads Author page:  https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/16099199.George_M_Nagle

Smashwords Author page: https://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/gmnagle77

And last, but not least, where can we find the book?

Thanks for visiting today, George! Good luck with your new release!

Until next time,

Amy