Not everybody’s down with the darkness…
So, if you’ve been following me for a while, you’ll know that my author motto is “you do NOT want to be my hero.” I’m not saying you’d want to step into the shoes of my new protagonist, Nigel Rowe, but they’ll be a little more comfortable than Grant Casey’s are, that’s for sure!
Well…mostly. Aside from the bit where he drowns in the swimming pool…and there was the shooting, of course, but at least Nigel’s far too civilized to cuss about it. His new bodyguard might, though.
But I think Nigel’s sardonic tone and taste for the exotic might appeal! The Blighted Mission launches just after Christmas, with more adventures hot on its proverbial heels!
Here’s five reasons I love writing for Nigel–and I hope you’ll love reading him!
5. These books are “clean”
(no cursing, no sex, violence is mostly off-screen). It’s a different tone for me–kind of a palate cleanser!
4. Nigel is a different kind of hero.
Grant Casey, from the Bone Guard books, is ex-military, omni-competent–more of a strong, silent type. Nigel is none of those things. He’s an academic and an extrovert–but he’s unafraid to stand up for what’s right. Well, okay, he’s definitely afraid, but he’ll do it anyway, in spite of what his bodyguard suggests!
3. About that bodyguard…
Close readers of the Bone Guard series might recognize the code name “Jessica”, ex-Marine, ex-member of the Unit, the Special Forces Intelligence group that formed Grant and his friends. She’s as opposite from Nigel as you could be. Think: odd couple frenemies. Maybe it’s best if Grant doesn’t find out what she’s been up to.
2. Getting to say things like “Gormless Wally”
Nigel’s British heritage shows through, without taking over the story.
1. Nigel will eat absolutely anything!
Somewhat to Jessica’s dismay.
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Thanks so much for reading!
Chris
E. C. Ambrose 