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	Linda J. Hutchinson has been writing since she learned how to print her name. First published at 17, she has since written numerous stories and articles that have appeared in magazines and newspapers, trade journals, newsletters, and on websites. She is self-employed as a Freelance Writer, Reporter/Photographer, and Copywriter. Holding down regular jobs in banking, real estate, insurance, and accounting to support her family, she was tapped to do the writing for everything from press releases to employee handbooks to articles for the corporate magazines. Her volunteer endeavors followed suit and she was soon writing for the Board of Realtors, the March of Dimes, United Way, and a host of others--on a volunteer basis--as a corporate "loaned" employee. Her grandfather and father, both now deceased, and husband Michael, were and are her most loyal supporters in the writing arena. A mystery/suspense novel is in process. Expect murder and mayhem on an International scale!

July 2006

PHILIPPINE FEVER Cover PHILIPPINE FEVER
Bruce Cook
Capital Crime Press, 287 pages
ISBN: 13: 978-0-9776276-7-7

One week in the Republic of the Philippines can be deadly.
Sam Haine, decorated Agent for Homeland Security: Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, had begun tracking American gun runner Harvey Tucker and his cargo container of Chinese AK-47's that were headed for Texas.

When Tucker's mutilated body turns up in Manila, Sam finds himself working with the Philippine version of the FBI. "Bogie", a Filipino with a penchant for American black and white movies, drag queen Garcia, and two other agents of the NIB, begrudgingly begin working with this "kano" while their own investigation wends its way through the smuggling capital of the world.

Dealing with the time difference between Manila and his office in Los Angeles, jet lag, the loss of his wife, cultural innuendo, and an ailing Philippine infrastructure aren't the only boondoggles Sam encounters. He soon uncovers links between CIA covert operations, corrupt politicians who all seem to have familial ties and long-harbored resentments, Al Qaeda, the importing and selling of sex-slaves, and one tough Fiscal-a beauty by the name of Jennifer Santos.

When Harvey Tucker's sister shows up, all hell breaks loose. A self-proclaimed tri-sexual-she'll try anything sexual-pieces of the Tucker puzzle begin to fall into place. She meets her match only when she hooks up with sadistic Nosaka.
Olivia, Bogie's female nemesis, keeps the personal action going with Bogie, and the business side with her sex-club partner-giant CIA operative Juan Samoa. American Mike and his American Bar, at the edge of the now-closed but illicitly operational former American military base, provide enough intrigue to fill another book for author Bruce Cook.

While never quite developing a taste for meryenda, Sam finds his NIB counterparts more than capable. He also finds just how far the political strings can stretch.
Dr. Cook has done his homework well. Mystery lovers will get their fill with this one! Suspense rules.

Linda J. Hutchinson
www.lindajhutchinson.com
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