Tour: EDWIN STEELSIDE

 BLURB:

Unsolvable murders, and innocent suspects. It's time to bring in Steelside.

The Final Scene

Two talented performers take center stage for a heart-wrenching love song. Their soaring voices deliver a dramatic aria for a scene that will never be surpassed. Or will it?

The Marathon Murder

Great human sports achievements fill our history books with superhuman feats. Then comes one runner to break all the records, plus anyone else in his way.

The Pharmacy Incident

Advancing the science of medicine gives us miracle cures for life-saving treatments. Now Ed is hired to look into their dark closets and finds—do we trust them too much?

There's Death in Texas

A deadly killer stalks the state of Texas, and no one knows he's coming except for fate and a crack detective. Now, Ed must find the path to stop one of the most deadly killers in North American history.

Excerpt : 

 

THE FINAL SCEN 

 

 

The music swells as Lady Charisa stands before her father, Lord Obradon. She now delivers her solo aria for the third and final act. Her powerful soprano voice reaches throughout the theatre, showcasing her exceptional vocal talent. She sings a heartfelt plea, hands clasped to her bosom as she implores her father to approve of her marriage to her beloved, Dameon. As her voice rises to even greater heights, she passionately urges Lord Obradon to overlook her lover’s humble origins and accept him into the family. Then, in a final, desperate gesture, she kneels on the floor of her father’s eighteenth-century chamber, her face in turmoil as she bows her head deeply for his approval. Then, the orchestra gradually fades into silence.  

 

Now, the father stands angrily, his hand pointing in her face. His deep baritone voice roars out an accusing, threatening message. He vehemently opposes her marrying a commoner; he will not approve of this union. “You would destroy the family’s name,” he accuses her. “You would drag down to the gutter our hard-fought status!” 

 

Suddenly, Dameon bursts onto the scene from stage right. He strides across the frontage, reaches down for Lady Carissa’s hand, and she stands by his side. Now he loudly declares his love for His Lordship’s daughter. Then, together, they turn to face the audience, standing united in the glow of the shining spotlights. Dameon’s voice now begins an emotional, heartfelt song, expressing his deep bond with Carissa. She then joins him, and together, they share their strong love for each other, their voices resonating in the hearts of the captivated audience. As the song concludes, they then embrace, and the lights return to full stage. 

AUTHOR Bio and Links: 

 

Brad lives with his wife, Norrie, in Oliver, BC, Canada's wine capital in the heart of the Okanagan Valley. Norrie loves visiting all the many grape wineries there. Alas, Brad can't drink wine; he's allergic to sulphates. "I don't like the damn stuff anyway," Brad says. "Just give me a good dark ale." He is a retired art director and designer, now writer. He has published three short stories, which have won placement in a book of short stories three years in a row.  

 

Brad was born in Oregon and grew up in the Willamette Valley. Later, as an adult, after art training, he spent fifteen years working in his own studio in Dallas, Texas. Brad then moved to Canada and worked for two major Canadian ad agencies as a creative art director. There, he ventured into working on TV ads—it was gruelling but fun. His client was Alberta's CP hotels, then he worked for a dairy, producing ice cream. A dream job for sure. Later, Brad opened his own freelance design studio. But he always wanted to write fiction stories. So, on retirement, he has written three books.  

 

This one, based on Ed Steelside, is his favourite.  

 

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/50929359.Bradford_Bennett 

GIVEAWAY INFORMATION:

Bradford Bennett will be awarding a $10 Amazon/BN gift card to a randomly drawn winner. 

Giveaway: https://kingsumo.com/g/36q0gj1/edwin-steelside-tellwell