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AN UNEXPECTED FLIGHT
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"From life-and-death danger in the back streets of New Orleans, to runnin' & gunnin' in the Mexico outback, this book has more twists & turns & excitement than a carload of teenagers on Saturday night. A warning to all women...loving Woody McKenzie is a dangerous occupation"

An Unexpected Flight continues the saga of the McKenzie Family of Walnut Hills, Mississippi.  Woody McKenzie, CEO of Ole Bruin Mills, takes the Witness stand in a sexual harassment case against Lawrance Wilson, a brilliant but amoral employee of OBM.  Woody's worst fears come when he is kidnapped by Wilson's thugs during a court recess.

After hours of torture, Woody manages to escape and is befriended by a group of homeless people, especially Whitney Rivers, a young woman with secrets of her own.  Whitney reluctantly reunites with her estranged, world-renowned father when she discovers Woody has been diverted to Mexico City, not knowing that her father is responsible.  A rescue team assaults the compound to extra Woody, only to learn that a Russian sex slave is now part of the package.

Whitney has fallen in love with Woody, but knows little about his life.  When they return to OBM, will Woody share her feelings? Did he have a wife a family? All of these questions and more will be answered in the explosive climax to the international action and danger of An Unexpected Flight.

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OLD MAIN BURNING                                                     
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"A disaster in a college dormitory...a mystery in the ashes...a suspenseful ending. This book grabs hold in the first paragraph and never lets go" 

On January 22, 1959, Old Main Dormitory at Mississippi State University, home to 1,100 students was ablaze. After two days of intense flames, the ruins of the dormitory revealed a tragic event far beyond the loss of a structure. 

Evidence pointed to a possible arsonists.  An autopsy of a crushed skull revealed that death was not the result of the fire, a fall or a failed escape. The fire had been used as a cover-up for murder.  

Anxious to bring this tragedy to a rapid closure, officials quickly concluded that Jasper Curtis, a troubled employee of the university, and nephew of Dr. Allen, Dean of Student Affairs, was the most likely suspect. After all, both he and the deceased, William Henry, were both romantically involved with Mitzi Whitecastle, a local socialite.  William had won the competition presenting a motive.

Determined to know the true story of William’s death, coupled with the fact that he was being considered by the authorities to be a potential suspect, Woody McKenzie teamed with William’s parents to pursue the real cause of death. During this time, Mitzi became attracted to Woody and he became the target of a deranged gunman.

The investigation into William’s off campus life leads to the up-scale social circles of the Deep South. Beneath the surface of this seemingly slow-paced innocent college life lies the true story of Old Main Burning.

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THE TRIAL                               
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"A taut legal thriller that pits Woody McKenzie in a cat-and-mouse game with a truly dangerous adversary"

Lawrance Wilson knew this would be his last chance to stay out of jail.  His manipulative, sometimes brutal treatment of the employees of Ole Bruin Mills (OBM), a multi-mega corporation of the Woody McKenzie family, had caught up with Lawrance, and he was now in the full glare of the court system. 

Woody knew his testimony before the jury would be central to removing Lawrance from OBM.  Woody also understood the importance of testimony from key OBM personnel like Bobbie Sue, The Kid, Roberta, and B.D.  Woody and his legal counsel, Sara West, spent hours coaching their witnesses and preparing them for the onslaught they would receive from opposing counsel Glen Davis. 

Of great concern were the intimidating witnesses for Lawrance Wilson.  All of the witnesses had worked side by side at OBM and each had felt the wrath of Lawrance, but in very different and ominous ways. Realizing that physical threats might sway some witnesses – but not Roberta, Lawrance and his goons increased the threats and added a $500,000 bribe for her to leave the country.  She and her boyfriend Wayne decided to take the money and run. 

A missing person’s bulletin was aired on television and radio and within a couple of weeks; she reconsidered and returned to testify. Her return was kept secret from Lawrance and he was devastated when she strode into the courtroom taking her seat on the witness stand. Roberta told in graphic detail about how Lawrance forced sexual favors, the money he had stolen from OBM, the lies, and the cover-ups. This trial, its verdict, and aftermath would be remembered for a very long time.   

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WHERE THE FERRY CROSSES                                      
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"A fine first novel that introduces Joe Woods as a writer with an authentic Southern voice, and establishes Woody McKenzie as a heroic but complex new character" 

Woody McKenzie grew up with a dream of controlling Ole Bruin Mills (OBM), the mega-corporation his grandfather established at the end of the Civil War.  Although Woody’s father, Trey, was ostracized from any association with the McKenzie fortune, Woody saw an opportunity for great success. 

After college, Woody began his career at the Bakersfield Complex, attempting unsuccessfully to keep his heritage secret.  He wanted to be recognized as a top producer for his demonstrated efforts, not because of his family connection. 

When knowledge of Woody’s family lineage spread through the Bakersfield Complex, a battle with the powerful-but-shady Lawrance Wilson was inevitable.  Woody set out to build an alliance with those not loyal to Wilson.

Woody must call on the character and determination of his upbringing in the Mississippi Delta if he is to win.  The story takes the readers through the good and evil world of Woody and Lawrance, including illicit sex, drugs, and murder. 

This unfolding thriller shows how a few good, dedicated, hardworking people can band together against seemingly insurmountable odds to see justice done.  It is obvious at the end of this novel that a sequel is in the making; The Trial.