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Three Shades Called Horace
A paranormal comedy crime romance
“Offbeat supernatural romp…the characters were fascinating and the plot was delightfully twisted.” Amazon Review ★★★★★
When three famous ghosts team up with a witch and a beautiful psychic to launch a supernatural livestreaming show, their wildest dreams come true. But as the Three Shades Called Horace go viral and gain a global audience, they become the target of a ruthless media mogul, the CIA, and a couple of hitmen. With the fate of the show in the balance, Max, a young man whose fantasy is to be like his Arthurian superhero, Sir Lancelot, must rely on his bravery to save the Super Moon Show and win the love of his soulmate Pansy, the stunning psychic. But will they prevail against the dark forces of corporate greed and black magic?
The house on via Magliocco
A Paranormal Short Story
Silvia, a beautiful top fashion model, is offered a mysterious assignment at the House on Via Magliocco. It presents her with an irresistible opportunity to express her creativity and her love of dance. Then it becomes an obsession, the focus of her life.
But who is the wealthy owner? When will the secluded mansion reveal its secrets? And what is the haunting music that fills her dreams?
A mesmerizing one-hour short read.
SCAM A-LAMA PAYBACK
CON THE ROCK STAR SERIES BOOK 3
“Revenge is sweet, and not fattening.” – Alfred Hitchcock
“Once again our Rock Dinosaur comes out way ahead in seeing those ripping him off get theirs instead. Always hilarious.” Amazon Review ★★★★★
On the of brink of reclaiming his stardom, Legendary Aussie Rock Star Marc Charles must now face the biggest scam yet that threatens to derail his success.
Now that he’s got a hit single and album, Marc’s former music publisher schemes to get a dodgy new publishing contract with him, but an unlikely secret admirer wants to help the Dinosaur. With the aid of Ricky Singh, a young man determined to do the right thing no matter how dangerous, Marc faces down tough characters and tries to turn the tables on his unscrupulous opponent. But can he pull it off?
A DARK COMEDY CRIME CAPER
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SCAM A-LAMA DING DONG
CON THE ROCK STAR SERIES BOOK 1
“Hilarious! I lost sleep because I kept wanting to know what happened next.” Amazon Review ★★★★★
Rock star Marc Charles hates being messed with by crooked con artists. Ambushed by a Show Business organisation operating a Mafia-like scam to scalp him, Marc’s got to fight back to survive. And he can play dirty too!
Can he beat the “Pay-to-Play” scammers? Can he trust his horny, tough-as-nails agent now that her company has been taken over by the scumbag corporation?
SCAM A-LAMA HARDBALL
CON THE ROCK STAR SERIES BOOK 2
“If a deal looks too good to be true, it probably is.” – Michael Douglas
“Love it. I think Marc is a super cool character…” Amazon Review ★★★★★
A secret enemy from the Rock Star’s past is plotting to wreck his comeback plans. Is this the ball-buster that will kill his career? Lured by a spectacular new album offer, Rock Star Marc Charles discovers he’s the target of trickery and a dodgy contract in a sneaky plot to con him. There’s something underhand going on with the mysterious overseas organisation behind the album offer.
SCAM A-LAMA PAYBACK
CON THE ROCK STAR SERIES BOOK 3
“Revenge is sweet, and not fattening.” – Alfred Hitchcock
Revenge, lust, betrayal, greed, the irresistible pull of stardom, and the Tax Man breathing down his neck. Rock star Marc Charles must deal with all this and more, just when he’s poised to relaunch his career.
Caught up in this mire is Ricky Singh. He wants to do the right thing to help Marc – but, as he discovers, it could be dangerous.
What readers are saying
“I lost sleep because I kept wanting to find out what happens next!”
“Funny and Engrossing”
“Very funny and entertaining book”
“… brings me many memories of my past”
“Unique and Exciting”
SCAM A-LAMA TRIPLE WHAMMY
CON THE ROCK STAR SERIES BOXSET, BOOKS 1 -3
It takes an outrageous scam to re-ignite the passion of legendary Aussie Rock Star Marc Charles.
Until then, he has been just cruising, resting on his fading reputation. But now Marc’s hell-bent on beating the sleazy mafia-like scam and rebooting his career. But can he succeed?
It all starts with SCAM A-LAMA DING DONG, a hilarious dark satirical comedy that leaves readers hooting for more. But as always, other scammers are lurking in the background waiting to pounce, and sure enough a mysterious overseas organisation suddenly offers Marc a spectacular album deal in SCAM A-LAMA HARDBALL. Desperate to make a comeback, Marc falls for the offer until he discovers there’s a catch. Isn’t there always? An awful song is part of the deal. Marc’s challenge is to re-write it and turn it into a hit. Trouble is, he hasn’t written a hit in decades! Can he do it and pull off a cheeky plot twist to fast-track to success?
Rock Dinosaur Marc’s past comes back to bite him in SCAM A-LAMA PAYBACK. Now that Marc’s got a hit single and an album, his former publisher schemes to get a dodgy new publishing contract with him. But Marc has learned how to fight back with a mind-blowing plot of his own. Aided and abetted by two feisty women, his tough-as-nails Agent, Felicity, and an old flame, the Contessa, now a world-renowned sculptor, plus his long-time mates Howie and Tony, Marc inches ever closer to the big finish!. In the words of legendary film director Alfred Hitchcock – “Revenge is sweet and not fattening”.
About
Jinx James
Humorous crime fiction author Jinx James was born in the UK, and lives in Australia. He has worked in music, advertising, and TV comedy.
He has always been fascinated by charisma, satire, and what makes people laugh. These are the elements he aims for in all his stories.
His love of Classic Rock and Soul and the thrills and spills of showbiz take centre stage in his new series starring ageing rock star Marc Charles. It’s a thrilling crime scam series with scandal, dodgy schemes and even dodgier contracts, plus intrigue, sexy back-up singers and, of course, dark humour.
Dark Comedy Crime
Short Reads
GET A LIFE
A SHORT STORY OF OUR TIMES.
She’s the kind of character that in a few short years could end up being like the women in Dead Funny.
Barely eighteen, she’s burnt out, mad as hell, and having the rant of her life!
Read it and be surprised!
DEAD FUNNY #1
DEAD FUNNY confirms that the world is as crazy and off-kilter as you always suspected. It’s an outrageous quartet of Noir-Ha-Ha short stories throbbing with dark humour and suspense. It focuses a dark satirical light on the lives of four very different, but equally ballsy women who cross a moral line to get what they want.
LORD OF THE STINGS
He’s been a rock star. Now he’s a filthy rich entrepreneur thanks to Sodoff Vodka of Moscow, St Petersburg and Sarf London. What’s next for Dave?
He wants to scam a peerage and hear the immortal words, “Arise, Lord Skinner of Catford”. Yes, that will do nicely.
Who cares that dodgy business will be involved? He doesn’t. Whatever it takes is fine with this cheeky cockney git. See how down and dirty it gets.
A humorous free short story. Enjoy.
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