"Byzantine Gold" by Chris Karlsen {Book Trailer Tour, Book Review and Giveaway - Ends 6/1}

Book Description: 

Night Owl Reviews Reviewer Top Pick - 5 Stars

“Once again, Ms. Karlsen delivers. Byzantine Gold is full of beautiful scenery, a tension-filled plot, and strong characters worth rooting for.”

A sunken warship from the Byzantine Era carrying an unusual cargo of gold has been found off the coast of Northern Cyprus. News of the valuable cache has attracted the attention of a terrorist cell. They plan to attack the recovery team’s campsite and steal the artifacts. On the Black Market, the sale of the relics will buy them additional weapons.

Charlotte Dashiell, an American archaeologist, and her lover, Atakan Vadim, a Turkish government agent, are scheduled to be part of the recovery team that brings up the artifacts. While en route to Cyprus, they find themselves caught in the crosshairs of Maksym Tischenko, a Ukrainian contract killer bent on revenge. Charlotte, Atakan and Tischenko share a grim history. As a result, Tischenko is a man who will stop at nothing to achieve his goal—seeing them both dead.

About the Author, Chris Karlsen:

I was born and raised in Chicago. My father was a history professor and my mother was, and is, a voracious reader. I grew up with a love of history and books.

My parents also love traveling, a passion they passed onto me. I wanted to see the places I read about, see the land and monuments from the time periods that fascinated me. I’ve had the good fortune to travel extensively throughout Europe, the Near East, and North Africa.

I am a retired police detective. I spent twenty-five years in law enforcement with two different agencies. My desire to write came in my early teens. After I retired, I decided to pursue that dream.

I currently live in the Pacific Northwest with my husband, four rescue dogs and a rescue horse.

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Review:

Chris pens "Byzantine Gold", the sequel to 'Golden Chariot' in a well thought out, well written plot that picks up where the first book ended. As usual Chris' main characters were strong with great chemistry and the introduction of new characters was nicely added in. I was totally impressed that I was not disappointed in the plot and can't wait to see where she takes us next.

I give "Byzantine Gold" a 5 star rating.

Giveaway:

$50 Amazon gift card, 10 eBook copies of Golden Chariot (Dangerous Waters #1) by Chris Karlsen and Tote or tee shirt with the covers on them and winners choice of a Turkish charm keychain or a bracelet Ends 06/01/2013

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* Disclosure of Material Connection: I am a member of Full Moon Bites Promotions and a copy of this book was provided to me by the author. Although payment may have been received by Full Moon Bites Promotions, no payment was received by me in exchange for this review. There was no obligation to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are entirely my own and may not necessarily agree with those of the author, publisher, publicist, or readers of this review. Sweet n' Sassi is not responsible for sponsor prize shipment. This disclosure is in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255, Guides Concerning Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.