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Friday Fotos – Keawakapu Beach on Maui

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This photo is from my Lei Crime Kindle World friend David Schoonover, who also happens to be an amazing photographer. Oh, and did I mention he lives on Maui? Each time I see one of David's photos, I'm blown away by his composition, lighting, clarity—basically, everything. He's the photographer I want to be when I grow up!This is Keawakapu Beach, one of David's favorites. … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos – Keawakapu Beach on Maui

Book Review: The Hemingway Thief

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Review of The Hemingway Thief — a debut mystery from Shaun Harris. From the publisher: Novelist Henry “Coop” Cooper is contemplating a new book between sipping rum and lounging on a Baja beach with hotel owner Grady Doyle. When Grady tries to save a drunk from two thugs, Coop tags along for the sake of a good story. The drunk is Ebbie Milch, a small-time thief on the run in … [Read more...] about Book Review: The Hemingway Thief

The rise of ransomware — a scary direction

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If you're a cybercrook, the "next big thing" is the rise of ransomware. Ransomware is a type of malware that locks computer files and deletes them if a ransom is not paid. Typically, the criminal will require payment in bitcoins, which is an untraceable digital currency. For you and me, the rise of ransomware is scary. The rise of ransomware Ransomware took hold in 2015 and … [Read more...] about The rise of ransomware — a scary direction

The Innocents — a compelling new read from Ace Atkins

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From the publisher: From New York Times-bestselling Southern crime master Ace Atkins comes a gritty, darkly comic tale of greed, violence, and unexpected redemption.Quinn Colson didn't owe his home town of Jericho, Mississippi, a damn thing. After serving for more than a decade as a U.S. Army Ranger, he'd returned, been elected sheriff, and tried to make the town and … [Read more...] about The Innocents — a compelling new read from Ace Atkins