Karl Boyd
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The "Yes, we 'con' " Trilogy
The Texas Two Card Hold ‘em Heist
(The third novel in the trilogy)
Roger, Carl and their gang are at it again – this time they’re back in Las Vegas, where they plan to steal the first prize of twenty million dollars from the final table at the Universal Poker Tour.
As usual, Roger’s final plan is unique and deceitful. Along with the FBI and local law enforcement agencies, you’ll wonder how they did it and where the money is.
As a bonus, readers finally discover what one of their previous victims, Richard Murdock, wants Roger and Carl to do in repayment for swindling him so may years ago.
Although the pair of con men agrees to do Richard’s biding, as always, with Roger and Carl and their nefarious assistants, nothing is as it seems.
Be prepared for more double crosses and a story that keeps you guessing until another unexpected conclusion.
Long-time fans of Karl Boyd’s novels will wonder if this third part of the trilogy is actually the last adventure they’ll share with Roger and Carl. But, fear not, there is a fourth episode being written as we speak.
How can a trilogy have four parts? Remember, with Roger and Carl, nothing is as it seems.
“Palmyra, Isle of Death”
For the first time in five published novels, Karl Boyd masterfully blends actual historical fact with his own “one of a kind” creative style of fiction to create a superb novel titled: “Palmyra, Isle of Death”.
The following is historical fact as recorded in the U.S. Naval Archives:
On September 16th, 1816, a Spanish pirate ship, the ‘Esperanza”, (reportedly filled with a cargo of stolen Inca gold), was attacked by another pirate ship. Although the Esperanza was mortally wounded, the crew managed to sink their opponent. When the foundering ship fetched up on the shores of a group of small islets named ‘Palmyra’, the crew removed the treasure and hid it somewhere.
“After three years of deprivation and deaths of many in their party, the few remaining survivors built two rafts and set off in different directions seeking rescue. Only one man was ever found alive, and he perished from Pneumonia the next day without, (as far as anyone knows), revealing the final resting place of the gold and jewels. To date, the treasure has never been recovered.”
From the first line of the attention grabbing prologue and throughout the following thought-provoking chapters of this whirlwind adventure, Karl Boyd’s unique storyline is so realistic and believable, that before long, the reader cannot separate true history from Karl’s boldly embellished fiction.
Karl Boyd’s latest novel is filled with new characters and action that never stops. Again, this is one novel you should not begin late in the evening if you intend to get any sleep before you complete the book.
In this fast paced adventure, modern day treasure hunters collide with ghosts of pirates from the past. Come along for the boat ride of your life. Match wits with Bill “Skeeter” Whitaker and his buddy, Clete Palmer as they attempt to solve the mystery of the Esperanza and recover this long-missing shipload of gold.
As this rollicking tale weaves its way between the beautiful islands of Hawaii and the far off, mysterious and isolated atoll of Palmyra, you will encounter murder, lies, greed, betrayal, unrequited romance, true love and revenge.
Then, when you do come to the end of this well-told tale, you might pause to consider whether Karl Boyd’s assumption of where the gold still resides is truly fiction; or could it perhaps be more history in the making, waiting to be discovered. Then close this book and reflect back on the story. As is the author; you too will be left with this answer: “Only Palmyra, the Isle of Death knows for sure.”
The Cyrus Caper
The second in the “Yes, we ‘con’” trilogy of lighthearted crime stories.
Roger Booth and his partner in crime, Carl James, plus most members of “The Nearly Perfect Plan” gang are running amok, again; this time at sea.
After successfully escaping from prison and eluding the FBI for two years, at the urging of their wives, Maria and Julie, Roger and Carl decide their notoriety has died down sufficiently to allow them to take a cruise to get away from the boredom of their self-imposed exile in the small Italian town of Reggio de Calabria.
When their “fun” cruise turns out to be a disaster, Roger and Carl make plans to get even with the Cyrus cruise line by hijacking the same ship and robbing the passengers, casino, jewelry boutique plus the Purser’s office.
During a visit to Spain to requisition a WWII submarine to use for their escape, Roger and Carl are noticed and identified by agents of Interpol, who, in turn, inform the FBI of where their two most wanted fugitives from justice are residing.
In a surprise move, Roger and Carl are given a chance to complete their plans under the supervision of their old nemesis, FBI Agent Jake Polk in hopes of capturing a most wanted Middle East terrorist.
The pair of con men agrees to assist the law, but true to his nature, Roger has other more devious plans. Double and triple crosses abound in this rollicking tale of deception, scheming and subterfuge. As always, with Roger and Carl, nothing is as it seems.
Karl Boyd turns his outstanding talent at writing into high gear, keeping you on the edge of your seat until the final, once again surprising conclusion. Come along with Roger and Carl on another superbly planned caper – this time on the high seas. You won’t be sorry.
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from China With Love
If China is to survive, it must have more land for its millions of citizens. The Chairman tasks his ministers to formulate a ten- year plan to conquer all of Mexico, the U. S. A., and Canada, thereby turning the territory into 'New China" while avoiding a horrific third world war.
Within twelve months, the strategy is finalized and the multi-pronged invasion of North America begins quietly. The devilishly clever operation is totally unobserved by the American public, their military and/or politicians, and their neighbors to the north and south.
The diversified main characters are two new mothers from Los Angeles, and their babies attempting to reach safety inland; a college student from Utah whose family has been wiped out; a police Lieutenant from Sulfur Springs, Colorado, the only survivor on his shift and tasked with trying to save as many citizens as possible while awaiting the conquering forces; and a young FBI agent whose father was killed in the attack.
As the few lucky ones struggle to survive and deal with the invaders, along the way there is mystery, suspense, danger and romance, together with a terrible realization that perhaps the United States is soon to be a thing of the past.
As with all of Karl Boyd's novels, the ending is unexpected and decidedly different. You'll be tempted to turn to that last page, but please don't until you get there naturally. Why spoil a wonderful novel?
Order this book direct from the author and receive a signed first edition. Click here for a secure shopping experience with PayPal. A portion of the proceeds on all my books will go to “The Wounded Warrior Project” to help our injured troops.
The "Yes, we 'con' " Trilogy
The ^Nearly Perfect Plan
is the first in The “Yes, we 'con'” trilogy.
Award winning - Milittary Writers Society of America, Author of the Month December 2009
Roger Odem Booth and Carl Jesse James are two young aspiring confidence men who, (up to now), have been satisfied with pulling off smalltime shell games throughout the state of Texas.
While discussing their first foray into crime, Carl wonders whether they have the where-with-all to play their mark to the end.
When he asks Roger that question, Roger says, “Yes, we can”; and Carl responds with a bad pun", “Don’t you mean; ‘Yes, we 'con'?”
And so the trilogy begins:
On a gambling trip to the Sandia Casino near Albuquerque, New Mexico, by chance, they stumble upon the Perfect Plan to hijack a Brinks armored truck and make it disappear from the open highway in broad daylight in a matter of minutes.
Not content with just one robbery, the mastermind, Roger, decides to knock off three armored vehicles within a ten day period. Everything goes as planned, but while his gang of thirty ex-Army buddies is celebrating their victory over the law enforcement agencies of two states and the FBI, the fickle finger of fate steps in and they are captured.
During the subsequent trial, the Perfect Plan soon becomes known as “The Nearly Perfect Plan”, but, as you will see, sometimes, if you are clever and resourceful, “nearly” is close enough.
Filled with thrills, adventure and lighthearted hi-jinks, plus a small dose of romance, “The Nearly Perfect Plan” will leave you longing for more adventures with Roger, Carl and their gang.
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Signs of Our Times
Karl’s first published book is still available.
A tale of a planned terrorist attack on the Cotton Bowl in the DFW Metroplex when the annual football game between the universities of Texas and Oklahoma is being played. The president of the United States and hundreds of thousands of innocent fans are targeted with stolen nerve gas contained in 32 fire extinguishers hidden in plain view.
Coming soon:
Planned for publication in the fall of 2010:
The Lost Priest
A two part adventure/romance novel featuring: “The Lost Soul” and “The Lost Spirit”.
Set in Brazil, Bermuda and Texas, this is a tale of twin brothers; Tim and Tom Fitch, their friends and family.
Tom is a Priest who has doubts about his faith while bringing religion to the jungle tribes of Brazil. Tim is a businessman from Fort Worth who finds adventure and true love in a very strange setting. There is also a very mean shark thrown in for the macho members of my readers.
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