John P. Matsis
Bio: Matsis is a member of the Mystery Writers of America with three published novels and a number of short stories. He lives in Wisconsin with his wife Frances Ann and his Maltese, ?Boy.? John works part time at a local hospital as a diagnostic Radiologist. He is a fan of mysteries, musicals and comedies, both on screen and on stage, and he especially enjoys Stephen King's shorter novels.
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Steel Town [MultiFormat]
by John P. Matsis
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Two boys, the best of friends, come to age in the steamy jungle of a distant land, a place as foreign as a distant planet. The enemy more determined than believed, is more than willing to sacrifice his life. In the arena of war, the will to survive is tested in a chess match of life and death, where disfigurement becomes a reality--during a firestorm of battle a face becomes a half a face, a "pretty boy" is no longer the vision of a Greek god. Boyhood dreams are put to task and the bonds of frie... more info>> (Published: 2009)
Words: 50537 - Reading Time: 144-202 min.
Category: Historical Fiction
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Cadaver [MultiFormat]
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A shortage of cadavers, necessary for medical school anatomy classes, creates a global market for bodies of the unfortunate dead. With no regulations to govern their acquisition and transport, the scene is ripe for disaster. The Miranda, an ocean-faring vessel, makes regular eight-week voyages. Traveling to the Far East, it loads up with electronics and heavy equipment, sweeps south into the Indian Ocean through the Straights of Sumatra, and then on to East Africa, where the vessel takes on seve... more info>> (Published: 2008)
Words: 43296 - Reading Time: 123-173 min.
Category: Mystery/Crime
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Pathogen [MultiFormat]
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In the wet, warm ecosystem of the Costa Rican rainforest, a deadly amphibian pathogen lies in wait for the unwary, as well as the cunning. Years earlier, this pathogen infected and decimated frog populations. Now, silently, the mutated microorganism allows amphibian-to-human transmission. Brightly colored imported frogs, sold as pets, enter the United States. An abused wife, her heart set on revenge, purchases a vial of powder, whispered to have magical powers: an aphrodisiac if only a tiny amou... more info>> (Published: 2007)
Words: 57481 - Reading Time: 164-229 min.
Category: Science Fiction
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