Writing

The excitement of the launch for Winner’s Curse: A Lynn Dayton Thriller continues. Thanks to all who have already purchased copies and attended signings!

Reading

Since the fall 2024 newsletter, I have read fifteen books, one of which was nonfiction (The Nvidia Way by Tae Kim). I recommend:

*Alias Emma and The Traitor, both by Ava Glass;
*The Hunter by Tana French;
*Code Red, Kyle Mills for Vince Flynn;
*Catching Fire (#2 Hunger Games), by Suzanne Collins;
*A Cold Day for Murder, by Dana Stabenow;
*The Translator, by Harriet Cawley;
*The Great Hippopotamus Hotel, by Alexander McCall Smith;
*We Solve Murders, by Richard Osman.

The two novels I recommend the most have in common unusual settings: Blood Run, by Jamie Freveletti (Senegal), and The Peacock and The Sparrow by I.S. Berry (Bahrain). 

As always, you can find my book reviews on Goodreads.

Energy

Summary: The administration vows to bring down energy prices, yet AI data centers are big new demand sources. For my energy investment articles:  Laura Starks’s Articles | Seeking Alpha.

Please stop by an upcoming signing if you’re able or order Lynn Dayton books online if you don’t yet have copies. Until next time, L. A. Starks

Fiction (books) by L. A. Starks– in reverse order:

WINNER’S CURSE: A Lynn Dayton Thriller
Publisher: Nemaha Ridge Publishing Group, LLC. Print ISBN 9780991110759, August 2024, $22.95. E-book ASIN B0DBFKG71J, August 2024, $9.98.

THE SECOND LAW: Lynn Dayton Thriller #3
Publisher: Nemaha Ridge Publishing Group, LLC. Print ISBN 9780991110742, October 2018, $18.95. E-book ASIN B07JLDGTVL, October 2018, $8.12.

STRIKE PRICE: Lynn Dayton Thriller #2
Publisher: Nemaha Ridge Publishing Group, LLC. 3rd revised edition Print ISBN 9780991110704, March 2014, $18.95. E-book ASIN B01K5Y406A, August 2016, $8.99.

13 DAYS: THE PYTHAGORAS CONSPIRACY-Lynn Dayton Thriller #1
Publisher: Nemaha Ridge Publishing Group, LLC. 2nd edition Print ISBN 978-0991110711, August 2016, $18.95. E-book ASIN B015LI65GI, September 2015, $7.99. Audiobook with Virtual Voice narration, ASIN B0CTXNVNY2, February 2024, $1.99.

Short stories by L. A. Starks, in reverse chronological order

  • “Risk Reduction,” in RECKLESS IN TEXAS, Metroplex Mysteries Volume II, March 2023. Print ISBN 979-8385749362, $11.99. E-book ASIN: B0BW2KJPJW $4.99.
  • “Incurable” bubbled up as I developed one of the antagonists in THE SECOND LAW. 2020. ASIN: B08L9RY4T5, $0.99. (Amazon Kindle)
  •  “Josh Rosen & Bubbe” gives insight into series character Josh Rosen and his relationship with his grandmother when she falls ill. 2014. ASIN: B00O854YKA, $0.99. (Amazon Kindle)
  • “Gumbo Filé” in DREAMSPELL NIGHTMARES, 2010. (out of print)
  • “A Time for Eating Wild Onions” introduces two key characters in the second Lynn Dayton book, STRIKE PRICE. The tragedy that befalls them profoundly shapes the next generation. 2007. ASIN: B003NE6DGA, $0.99. (Amazon Kindle)
  • “Robert and Thérèse Guillard: Choices” is a story about 13 DAYS’ Parisian antagonist and how it feels to fly in a wing suit. 2007. ASIN: B003NE6D74, $0.99. (Amazon Kindle)

Flash Fiction by L. A. Starks

“Why Are You Running?” in A YEAR OF SHORTS and DOG DAYS OF SUMMER anthologies.

*A YEAR OF SHORTS: FLASH FICTION, Print ISBN: 979-8519555579, June 2021, $5.99. E-book ASIN: B096Y7WBH6, June 2021, $1.99.

*DOG DAYS OF SUMMER: FLASH FICTION, May 2021, E-book ASIN: B095J998Q9, $0.99.

SPECIFICS on WINNER’s CURSE: A LYNN DAYTON THRILLER by L. A. Starks

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WINNER’S CURSE: A LYNN DAYTON THRILLER

By L. A. Starks

Summary: Winner’s Curse is a suspense thriller filled with energy intrigue ripped from today’s headlines.

Quotes from Reviewers:

Publishers Weekly: “Takeaway – Gripping sprint through the make-or-break oil and gas industry. Dayton’s undertakings are as risky as they are critical, but Starks offsets the danger with hefty character-driven scenes that will resonate with readers . . . Fast-paced and dramatic, Starks’s novel offers a slew of fascinating characters . . . effectively weaving in her own experience in the global energy sector to build a sharp plot that’s bolstered by obvious insider knowledge.”

Independent Book Review: “A pulse-pounding technothriller centered in the oil fields of Texas—but with global implications . . . Starks deftly pulls from her insider expertise of the oil and gas sector as an energy investor to inject real life into this thriller . . . The industry in-fighting and power plays against each other are tense and dramatic.”

Endorsements for Winner’s Curse

“Winner’s Curse, a smart oil and gas thriller with remarkable breadth, depth, and international intrigue, proves yet again that L.A. Starks is a master storyteller! Her characters are so true you feel like you know them. You can’t help wondering how Lynn Dayton is going to deal with everything that is thrown at her, and the suspense keeps you guessing to the very end!” –William J. Carl, Author of Assassin’s Manuscript

 “Taut, suspenseful, and full of Texas flare, Stark’s latest mystery will have you rooting for Lynn Dayton as she risks her life to uncover deadly secrets before it’s too late. Winner’s Curse is a winner!” –Karen Harrington, Winner of the Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine Reader’s Choice Award

 “Compelling characters, non-stop action, a shockingly current plot, and Starks’ experience as an insider make Winner’s Curse the next thriller you must read.”—Jim Kipp, investment expert

Print editions available from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and your favorite independent (via Bookshop). E-book edition available from Amazon Kindle. Author Website: Lastarksbooks.com QR code: