CONTACT:
David
Rudd Wise
23055
CR40
Goshen,
IN 46526
(574-862-2342)
AMARILLO MARIPOSA
ISBN: 1-59453-137-4
Copyright © 2003
PUBLISHED by author D. Rudd Wise, May 2004
Wise’s suspenseful novel takes readers on a wily ride through Southwest Texas
In a thrilling sequel to his first novel, Operation: Eyewitness, author D. Rudd Wise brings Jess E. Hanes and his adventures to life once again in Amarillo Mariposa. After their run-in with terrorists in Morocco, Jess and his wife, Marie Ann, had been placed under witness protection in Texas, but the threats against them were finally beginning to subside some years later. But then the unthinkable happens – September 11, 2001.
Jess, deeply affected by the tragedy, turns to his roots to gain some semblance of comfort in these trying times. While researching his grandfather’s history in the Big Bend Country of Texas, he came across more adventure than he ever imagined he would. From witnessing an assassination attempt to aiding the Texas Rangers, CIA, and others, against drug smugglers and terrorists, as well as others of ill repute, Jess E. Hanes has his hands full. This pilot adventurer and treasure hunter leads reader through a troubled and dangerous country and survives by the might of his sharp wit and strong character with the help of God Almighty.
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* * Reviewer: Laureen Fagan, Staff Writer, South Bend Tribune, June 30, 2005. Local author’s hobby shapes his plot lines. “OK, so he’s not Indiana Jones and he doesn’t look a bit like Harrison Ford. But David Rudd Wise is from Indiana - - Goshen, specifically - - and hunting for buried treasure is how he spends a lot of his time. Wise has written two mystery-adventure novels drawn from his firsthand experiences and he was on hand at the Borders bookstore in Mishawaka to sign copies of Operation: Eyewitness and Amarillo Mariposa.”
* * Reviewer: Jami Snodgrass, Airleaf/Bookman Publishers & Marketing, Martinsville, IN
In a thrilling sequel to his first novel Operation: Eyewitness, author D. Rudd Wise brings Jess E. Hanes and his adventures to life once more in Amarillo Mariposa. It is a riveting story of intrigue and adventure that you’ll not soon forget.
* * Reviewer: Writer’s Digest 12th Annual International Self-Published Book Awards, April 2005.
Commentary: Amarillo Mariposa, the second in the Jess E. Hanes treasurer hunter series, is filled with interesting characters, brisk dialogue, and chilling suspense. Author Wise has created compelling characters and the reader wants to know more about them.
The conversations between characters are quick-paced and important. In this second book in the series, the author’s growth is very apparent. Written in a more active style and with more developed characters, Amarillo Mariposa is a suspenseful read.
* * Reviewer: VicToria Freudiger, editor. Digi-Tall News & Media, Plano, Texas
D. Rudd Wise incorporates his own treasure finding experiences into this highly readable and exciting story. Faith centered and morally uplifting, the reader will find they have struck gold as they enjoy the continued adventures of Jess E. Hanes in Amarillo Mariposa.
* * Reviewer: Karen S. Pierce, Proof Reader, Wakarusa, Indiana
The suspense was so real, I felt like I was in the plane crash, had witnessed the fuel truck explosion, and could feel the cold night mountain air. If you like to feel you are becoming a part of the action in the novel you’re reading, this Amarillo Mariposa is the book for you. Buy it, get some iced tea, sit back and ENJOY!!
* * Reviewer: Lewis R. Wise, ABS, Kingwood, Texas
You can officially claim Amarillo Mariposa as a heart healthy book! I read it while peddling on the stationary bicycle getting my exercise.
Your research and writing experience definitely shows in your second book; much greater depth of the characters and crisper story line throughout with the nice twist at the end. Would appear you have left an opening for a continuation of the story in the third book?
* * Reviewer: Carol Nusbaum
Bristol, Indiana
I told my friends the things that I learned from reading your books . . . . I’m getting a great education about other countries and the Texas border. Amarillo Mariposa fits into our current events on the front page of the newspapers concerning the border.
Newspaper Interviews:
The Goshen News,
Goshen, IN. June 29, 2004, Section A-9, Accent
The Papers, Inc., Milford, IN.
- July 6, 2004, Section B, page 6.
Staff Writer, Lauren Zeugner.
- July 7, 2007, Staff Writer, Lauren Zeugner
The South Bend Tribune, South Bend, IN. June 30, 2005, Buried Treasures by staff writer, Laureen Fagan
Radio Interviews:
WTRC 1340 AM, Elkhart, Indiana.
Interviewer; Gary Siebert. July 3, 2006
WRHC 106.7 FM, Three Oaks, MI.
Program, “With Respect”, interviewed by John Smietanka, attorney. January 17,21 2007
Television Interviews:
WNIT-TV Public Television, Elkhart, Indiana. Interview host Jamiee Thirion, December 13, 2006 to be aired January 4, 2007.
Booksignings:
- Border, Mishawaka (monthly)
and Ft. Wayne, Indiana.
- T. Charleston Book Purveyor, Branson, Missouri. (twice a year)
- Majerek’s Hallmark Reader’s World, Elkhart and Goshen, Indiana
- Proverbs 22:6 Books & Teaching -Supplies, Syracuse, Indiana. (Relocated in New Paris, Indiana.)
- The Finer Things Used Bookshop, Goshen
Indiana.
- Wakarusa Public Library, Wakarusa, Indiana
- Book Expo, Indianapolis, Indiana
- Franklin Book Store, Franklin, Indiana.
- Franklin College, Book Expo, Franklin, Indiana.
- Goshen Air Terminal, Goshen Airport, Goshen, Indiana.
(GOSHEN, INDIANA) – Author, D. Rudd Wise announced his book entitled Amarillo Mariposa has been published and is now available for purchase through Airleaf, Amazon.com, Baker & Taylor, Barnes & Noble, Borders, Ingram, as well as available autographed copies directly from the author.
Books purchased directly from author at lower prices, plus $4.00 postage.
D. RUDD WISE was born in Dallas, Texas, a fifth generation Texan. He was raised in the oil fields and cattle-county from Crane to Odessa to Forsan. He spent most of his adult life in the military; twelve years in the U.S. Navy and 12 years 9 months in the U.S. Air Force. He then retired in the Air Force in 1994.
Since then, he
obtained his private pilot’s license, dove on Spanish
galleons off the coast of Florida, and finished his first novel Operation:
Eyewitness. His second novel, Amarillo Mariposa,
is now available, and also a children’s book, Three
Little Orphan Kittens.
He and his wife, Rachel, are professional treasure hunters.
Mr. Wise is available for booksignings and speaking engagements.
- Autographed copies can be ordered directly from the author at the above address or drrmwise@npcc.net . Check our website, www.novelsbydrwise.com
Amarillo Mariposa, Airleaf /Bookman Publishing & Marketing, trade paperback for $16.95. ISBN: 1-59453-137-4
Operation: Eyewitness bookstore prices: Xlibris/Random House Publishers, hardback is $22.99 retail, ISBN: 1-4134-9599-0; paperback is $15.99 retail, ISBN: 1-4134-9598-2.
Updated: January 2007.