David Rudd Wise
23055 CR40
Goshen, IN. 46526
(574) 862-2342
www.novelsbydrwise.com
drrmwise@npcc.net
Jess E. Hanes, a
middle-aged treasure hunter, finds himself at the wrong place at
the wrong time at the Casablanca airport in Morocco. He is the
lone witness of an assassination of a high government official,
which plunges him into an international tangle of drug running,
arms smuggling, romantic involvement, and investigations by such
agencies as Interpol and the CIA. The terrorist, a military
officer from the Middle East named Colonel Alvarez, is making a
fortune from illicit drug operations in exchange for stolen
American firearms. He is furious that Jess Hanes escaped alive
after witnessing the murder, and now Alvarez is determined to
kill him. His first attempt leaves Jess in the hospital, where he
is cared for by Nurse Elliot who turns out to be an Interpol
agent known as J.J..
Moroccan counterintelligence agents are assigned to protect Jess and find Alvarez. The king personally asks Jess to help track down the man who assassinated the king’s brother. Jess and the others eventually find Alvarez at an abandoned mine in the desert, where he has hidden an enormous stash of drugs. Alvarez is ruthless in his desire to kill Jess. In the forbidding environment of the Sahara Desert, Jess finds himself fighting for his life, and also for the lives of his newfound friends.
REVIEWS
of
OPERATION:
EYEWITNESS
* * Interviewer:
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: Writer’s
Digest, 12th Annual International
Self-Published Book Awards, April 2005.
Commentary:
Author D. Rudd Wise has created a lasting fictional character in
treasurer hunter, Jess E. Hanes. In Operation: Eyewitness,
Hanes is plunged into international intrigue, making this a
suspenseful read. . . . The physical packaging of the story is
excellent, giving the reader a good sense of what the story is
about.
* * Reviewer:
Cari McFarland, Bremen, Indiana
“ . . .
excellent book . . .the only real problem I had with it was there
did not seem to be a good place to put it down for the night. . .
.I am so glad to have found a Christian author that writes
well-written, very enjoyable adventure novel. . . I was also
wonderfully impressed with the witnessing in the book.”
* * Reviewer:
Rich Gotshall, Indianapolis Star, Indianapolis,
Indiana.
A treasure hunter
in Morocco unfortunately encounters an assassination in Operation:
Eyewitness, and has an air of authenticity that comes
from the author’s long career in the Air Force.
* * Reviewer:
Susan Schulte, Keokuk, Iowa
“ . . . well written, fast moving and
very interesting. I like the character ‘Jess’.
He’s a believable hero, not perfect but honest and true. . .
.probably put the book in our church library.
*
* Reviewer: Jeffery Marks, Writer’s Digest
Self-Publishing Awards Contest, 2004,
“I
really enjoyed the book how the book took off with a bang (well,
almost literally) and never let up . . . quick action and the
fast pace . . . page-turner in the best sense of the word . . .
very logical sense of cause and effect . . . .One event led
directly from the last and the events were very convincing for
the characters . . . setting added an extra element of suspense
to the tense happenings.
* * Reviewer:
Jo Geleske, Wakarusa Public Library, Wakarusa, Indiana
This Indiana
author’s debut novel Operation: Eyewitness
includes action and adventure. Jess Hanes, a retired military
officer, witnesses the assassination of a Moroccan government
official while at the Casablanca airport. Hanes is also gravely
injured in the attack. His quest to find those who harmed him
leads him to become allied with Interpol and Moroccan
intelligence officers. Together they seek a terrorist and drug
smuggler in the deserts of West Africa.
The
characters are well developed and likeable, especially Jess
Hanes. His Texas sense of justice and honesty are portrayed in
his actions throughout the novel.
* * Reviewer:
Chuck Hernley, retired government publication editor.
Goshen, Indiana
What Jess E. Hanes witnesses and what
troubles he finds himself in, will keep the pages turning. If
Bogart were still alive, he could play Jess in a movie that would
bring old Casablanca back on the screen. The troubles he goes
through, getting away from the terrorists, will keep you
spellbound!
* * Reviewer:
Jo Haflich, Syracuse, Indiana
I give Operation: Eyewitness
two thumbs up. It was great and can’t wait for the sequel to
get in print. I do think that Mel Gibson or Tom Selleck would
make an excellent Jess E. Hanes. I truly liked the way Jess’
faith and the other characters’ faith played such a big part
of the story.
* * Reviewer:
Judith Ann Crowe, Elkhart, Indiana
As an avid reader since childhood, there
have been very few writings, (fiction or non-fiction, classic or
casual), that have caught my interest from the first page, even
the introduction, which I usually skip because I think it will be
boring.
Operation:
Eyewitness is without a doubt, one of these rare
finds that held my interest from the introduction’s first
page to the last page. D. Rudd Wise has the rare natural talent
of making the reader feel like they are just as involved in the
lives of the characters as if they are right there when the event
is happening. I highly recommend this book as a classic fiction
that will be around I'm sure for a long time. What a wonderful
experience I had being greatly intrigued by the constant action
in each chapter.
* * Reviewer:
R.D. Ingraham retired U.S. Army, Elkhart, Indiana.
As a former
military man who turns to treasure hunting as a passion, Jess E.
Hanes in Operations: Eyewitness finds his
share of adventure and then some. The twists and turns he follows
as a guest of the Moroccan government land him in several very
serious situations. As a true to life adventurer he suffers his
share of bumps and bruises. This is a very good novel with
excellent twists and turns to hold your attention throughout the
entire adventure.
* * Reviewer:
Rosemary Anderson, Managing Editor, Western & Eastern
Treasures magazine, San Anselmo, California. The lone
witness of the assassination of a high-ranking government
official, he is plunged into an international tangle of drug
running, arms smuggling, romantic intrigue, and investigations by
Interpol and the CIA. And the page-turning excitement has just
begun! The carefully crafted tale has received favorable reviews
both for its compelling narrative and appealing central
character, and for its straightforward style.
* * Reviewer:
VicToria Freudiger, Editor, Digi-Tall News & Media,
Plano, Texas
In the grand
tradition of the classic adventure novel, Operation:
Eyewitness shows its readers a true action-packed
thriller. The first of a 3-novel-series culminates in an apex of
unparalleled adventure and takes the reader all the way home for
a grand surprise ending. Bravo to D. Rudd Wise for writing with
faith, justice, and spiritual exercise . . .
Newspaper
Interviews:
The
Goshen New, Goshen, IN. March 16, 2002, Local
Today’s Headline, Accent, by Goshen News Accent Editor,
Monica Housman.
The
Paper, Milford, IN. March 26, 2002, page 2, by
Staff Writer Lauren Zeugner.
South
Bend Tribune, South Bend, IN.
March
18, 2003: by Tribune Staff Writer, Dori Clemins.
June
30, 2005 by Laureen Fagan, Staff Writer.
Television
Interviews:
WNIT-TV
Public Television, Elkhart, Indiana. Interview host Gwen
O’Brien, South Bend Tribune, South Bend, Indiana. February
9, 2003.
WNIT-TV,
interview host Jamiee Thirion, December 13, 2006 to be aired
January 4, 2007.
Radio
Interviews:
WKAM 1460
AM, Goshen, Indiana. Interviewed by Paul Weaver.
WTRC 1340
AM, Elkhart, Indiana. Interview by Paul Weaver and Gary Siebert,
July 3,2006
WRHC-106.7
FM, Three Oaks, Michigan. Interviewed by John Smietanka, attorney
on his program, “With Respect” January 17, 21 2007
Internet:
Wise’s novels www.novelsbydrwise.com
or by ordering 1-574-862-2342.
Operation:
Eyewitness 2nd edition (Hardback, ISBN:
1-4134-9599--0, retail $22.99. Paperback, ISBN: 1-4134-9598-2,
retail $15.99.)
Amarillo
Mariposa (Paperback, ISBN: 1-59453-137-4, retail $16.95.)
can be purchased and excerpts read:
Also,
these books can be ordered through your local bookstores and
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Wholesale
Discount: TENNESSEE – Amazon
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Local
bookstores: ARIZONA – Mesa
Art ‘N Framing Gallery, Mesa. INDIANA - Barnes
& Noble and Borders, Mishawaka; Borders
stores in Indianapolis; The Book Loft, Nashville; Goshen
Air Center, Goshen Airport; The Finer Things Bookstore,
Goshen. MISSOURI - T. Charleston & Sons, Book
Purveyors, Branson.
Autographed
copies: Ordered from the author, drrmwise@npcc.net,
574-862-2342
(GOSHEN,
INDIANA) – Author, D. Rudd Wise announced his book
entitled Operation: Eyewitness has been
published and is now available for purchase through Amazon.com,
Barnes & Noble, Borders and Ingram.
D. RUDD WISE was born in Dallas, Texas, a
fifth generation Texan. He was raised in the oil fields and
cattle country from Crane to Odessa to Forsan. He spent most of
his adult life in the military; retiring from the Air Force in
1994. Since then, he obtained his private pilot’s license,
dove on Spanish galleons off the coast of Florida, finished his
first writing project Operation: Eyewitness.
The sequel, Amarillo Mariposa,
is now available, www.novelsbydrwise.com
He and his wife, Rachel, are professional
treasure hunters residing in Goshen, Indiana.
Mr. Wise is available for booksignings
and speaking engagements.
Updated: January 2007