Karl Boyd
Storyteller and Author
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The Cyrus Caper
The second in the “Yes, we ‘con’” trilogy of lighthearted crime stories.
From the author - Karl Boyd
Roger Booth and his partner in crime, Carl James, plus most members of “The Nearly Perfect Plan” gang are running amok, again; this time at sea.
After successfully escaping from prison and eluding the FBI for two years, at the urging of their wives, Maria and Julie, Roger and Carl decide their notoriety has died down sufficiently to allow them to take a cruise to get away from the boredom of their self-imposed exile in the small Italian town of Reggio de Calabria.
When their “fun” cruise turns out to be a disaster, Roger and Carl make plans to get even with the Cyrus cruise line by hijacking the same ship and robbing the passengers, casino, jewelry boutique plus the Purser’s office.
During a visit to Spain to requisition a WWII submarine to use for their escape, Roger and Carl are noticed and identified by agents of Interpol, who, in turn, inform the FBI of where their two most wanted fugitives from justice are residing.
In a surprise move, Roger and Carl are given a chance to complete their plans under the supervision of their old nemesis, FBI Agent Jake Polk in hopes of capturing a most wanted Middle East terrorist.
The pair of con men agrees to assist the law, but true to his nature, Roger has other more devious plans. Double and triple crosses abound in this rollicking tale of deception, scheming and subterfuge. As always, with Roger and Carl, nothing is as it seems.
Karl Boyd turns his outstanding talent at writing into high gear, keeping you on the edge of your seat until the final, once again surprising conclusion. Come along with Roger and Carl on another superbly planned caper – this time on the high seas. You won’t be sorry.
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from China With Love
If China is to survive, it must have more land for its millions of citizens. The Chairman tasks his ministers to formulate a ten- year plan to conquer all of Mexico, the U. S. A., and Canada, thereby turning the territory into 'New China" while avoiding a horrific third world war.
Within twelve months, the strategy is finalized and the multi-pronged invasion of North America begins quietly. The devilishly clever operation is totally unobserved by the American public, their military and/or politicians, and their neighbors to the north and south.
The diversified main characters are two new mothers from Los Angeles, and their babies attempting to reach safety inland; a college student from Utah whose family has been wiped out; a police Lieutenant from Sulfur Springs, Colorado, the only survivor on his shift and tasked with trying to save as many citizens as possible while awaiting the conquering forces; and a young FBI agent whose father was killed in the attack.
As the few lucky ones struggle to survive and deal with the invaders, along the way there is mystery, suspense, danger and romance, together with a terrible realization that perhaps the United States is soon to be a thing of the past.
As with all of Karl Boyd's novels, the ending is unexpected and decidedly different. You'll be tempted to turn to that last page, but please don't until you get there naturally. Why spoil a wonderful novel?
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The "Yes, we 'con' " Trilogy
The ^Nearly Perfect Plan
is the first in The “Yes, we 'con'” trilogy.
Roger Odem Booth and Carl Jesse James are two young aspiring confidence men who, (up to now), have been satisfied with pulling off smalltime shell games throughout the state of Texas.
While discussing their first foray into crime, Carl wonders whether they have the where-with-all to play their mark to the end.
When he asks Roger that question, Roger says, “Yes, we can”; and Carl responds with a bad pun", “Don’t you mean; ‘Yes, we 'con'?”
And so the trilogy begins:
On a gambling trip to the Sandia Casino near Albuquerque, New Mexico, by chance, they stumble upon the Perfect Plan to hijack a Brinks armored truck and make it disappear from the open highway in broad daylight in a matter of minutes.
Not content with just one robbery, the mastermind, Roger, decides to knock off three armored vehicles within a ten day period. Everything goes as planned, but while his gang of thirty ex-Army buddies is celebrating their victory over the law enforcement agencies of two states and the FBI, the fickle finger of fate steps in and they are captured.
During the subsequent trial, the Perfect Plan soon becomes known as “The Nearly Perfect Plan”, but, as you will see, sometimes, if you are clever and resourceful, “nearly” is close enough.
Filled with thrills, adventure and lighthearted hi-jinks, plus a small dose of romance, “The Nearly Perfect Plan” will leave you longing for more adventures with Roger, Carl and their gang.
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Sign of Our Times
Karl’s first published book is still available.
A tale of a planned terrorist attack on the Cotton Bowl in the DFW Metroplex when the annual football game between the universities of Texas and Oklahoma is being played. The president of the United States and hundreds of thousands of innocent fans are targeted with stolen nerve gas contained in 32 fire extinguishers hidden in plain view.
Still available from the publisher here.
Coming soon:
Due to be published in early spring, 2010:
Palmyra, Isle of Death
Modern day treasure hunters collide with the ghosts of pirates from the past.
The following is historical fact:
“In 1816, loaded with Inca treasure, the pirate ship, “Esperanza” engaged in battle with another unknown ship and sank its opponent. Severally damaged, the Esperanza wrecked on the shore of Palmyra, an isolated atoll nearly one thousand miles from Hawaii. After three years of deprivation, near starvation and deaths of many, the few remaining survivors built rafts, buried the treasure somewhere on the isle and set out in two directions seeking help.
“Only one boat was rescued, with a single survivor, James Hines, who perished from Pneumonia the following day without revealing the location of the treasure. To this date, there is no record of the treasure having been recovered.”
In his latest novel, “Palmyra, Isle of Death”, Karl Boyd sets out to record his version of what happened during and after the battle, the time spent on Palmyra and where he believes the treasure resides.
For sailors and landlubbers alike, this is a tale of adventure, romance, betrayal, deceit, murder and double-crosses set on a remote atoll a thousand miles from civilization. The story will keep you in suspense until the final surprising conclusion.
Due to be published during the summer of 2010:
The Texas Two Card Hold ‘Em Heist
The third novel in the trilogy: The same cast of characters steals the twenty million dollar grand prize from the Universal Poker Tour by taking the money off the table in broad daylight during the final gambling session. It’s a tale full of adventure, twists and turns and again, deceitful double crosses. Along with the FBI, you’ll wonder how they did it and where the money is.
Planned for publication in the fall of 2010:
The Lost Priest
A two part adventure/romance novel featuring: “The Lost Soul” and “The Lost Spirit”.
Set in Brazil, Bermuda and Texas, this is a tale of twin brothers; Tim and Tom Fitch, their friends and family.
Tom is a Priest who has doubts about his faith while bringing religion to the jungle tribes of Brazil. Tim is a businessman from Fort Worth who finds adventure and true love in a very strange setting. There is also a very mean shark thrown in for the macho members of my readers.
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