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I’ve been on the notification list for this one for a while. When it’s in stock it’s in stock for a few seconds it seems. I was able to grab one this time. Purple Sloth Fingerling! Hard to get
This could be a fun Easter basket filler or Kid’s valentine gift. Choose store pick up to save money on shipping too!
“Simply love Leslie Wolfe! The Baxter-Holt series is one of the
best in the genre! This was a great story that kept me on the
edge
of my seat the entire time. Cannot
wait until the next one, Las Vegas Crime,
coming in November. Keep writing them, Leslie!”
Detectives Laura Baxter and Jack Holt are
members of the elite: Las Vegas Metro PD, one of the toughest and
most respected law enforcement agencies in the United States. In the
middle of a city with two million residents and 43 million annual
visitors, they’re searching for a missing girl and the ruthless
killers who snatched her.
The girl: gone
When a teenage
girl is daringly kidnapped from her school, minutes after being
dropped off, a frenzied search begins, involving the entire police
force of a city that never sleeps. But for Detectives
Baxter and Holt this isn’t a crime like any other; it is
personal.
The crimes: terrifying
A bold and merciless serial killer preys on young girls and leaves them
out to
die in the cold and dreadful expanse of the Mojave Desert, unable to
move, to scream, to fight for their lives.
The choice: impossible
Now Detective Holt is faced with an agonizing
decision: he can sacrifice all that he holds dear or jeopardize the
life of an innocent girl, his own flesh and blood. The man holding
all the cards in this game of life and death isn’t willing to
negotiate; he’s only willing to kill.
In Las Vegas, few things end well.
Two mavericks form an intriguing team. Baxter and Holt trust each
other
with their lives, just not with their secret plans.
Leslie Wolfe is
a bestselling author whose novels break the mold of
traditional thrillers. She creates unforgettable, brilliant, strong
women heroes who deliver fast-paced, satisfying suspense, backed up
by extensive background research in technology and psychology.
Leslie released the first novel, Executive,
in October 2011. It was very well received, including inquiries from
Hollywood. Since then, Leslie published numerous novels and enjoyed
growing success and recognition in the marketplace. Among Leslie’s
most notable works, The Watson Girl
(2017) was recognized for offering a unique insight into the mind of
a serial killer and a rarely seen first person account of his
actions, in a dramatic and intense procedural thriller.
What is Las Vegas Crime about? A detective’s worst nightmare comes true when his daughter is daringly kidnapped from her school, minutes after being dropped off, a frenzied search begins, involving the entire police force of a city that never sleeps. But for Detectives Baxter and Holt this isn’t a crime like any other; it is personal. This team of Las Vegas detectives trust each other with their lives, only not with their deepest, darkest secrets. Together, they frantically search for the missing teenager, while all the leads take them to a serial killer’s gruesome killing fields.
What would readers remember after they finish reading the book? There’s a hidden side to every one of us, a part that only we know about, that’s important to us, and that we wish to keep a secret. That hidden side of us is what makes us who we are, what makes us great at what we do. And that hidden side of us is what we, on rare occasions, allow into the open as a sacrifice needed to help those we care the most about.
Your writing style is fast, filled with dialogue, almost at the expense of descriptives and narratives. Why is that? This is how human beings interact, especially when under pressure or stress. We stop paying attention to our surroundings, and focus on the task at hand. People interact with one another, talk to one another, and have feelings for one another and for everything we do. That’s what I’m focused on, rather than specifying each article of clothing someone wears, or the color of the flower vase in an office somewhere. This technique isn’t necessarily good or bad; just somewhat different from mainstream.
What’s the biggest compliment you received from a fan? It’s when readers tell me they stay up all night to finish the book, because they couldn’t put it down. That’s music to my ears Like any other artist and entertainer, I thrive knowing that I deliver that escape into the fictional world in a grasping, addictive, and memorable way.
You mentioned science, technology, psychology. How do you keep it real? I do extensive amounts of research for my work, and I’m fascinated by what I have the opportunity to learn. Additionally, sections of my books go through a process of validation at the hands of several fantastic partners who are law enforcement officers, attorneys, scientists, doctors in medicine. In Dawn Girl, for example, there are sections that speak about using certain plant extracts and animal venoms to achieve certain goals. Despite the extensive research, my hands were shaking a little as I wrote them, metaphorically speaking, and I was relieved when my research “passed scientific review.” In the entire Las Vegas Crime Series, I had the privilege to enjoy the assistance of three fantastic friends: New York’s best criminal attorney, an expert in casino gambling who spent his entire career in Las Vegas, and the most talented fashion director I’ve ever met. I’m grateful to all of them for lending me their edge.
Do you do any book signings, interviews, speaking and personal appearances? If so, when and where is the next place where your readers can see you? Where can they keep up with your personal contacts online? Apart from social media and email interactions, I’m a veritable recluse. Email is the best and quickest way to reach me, and I was fortunate to build true friendships with readers over email. The majority of
my readers ask me when’s the next book coming out, not when I’m getting out of the house, so I get the
hint and keep on writing.
Is Las Vegas Crime going to be continued?
This book is the third in the Las Vegas Crime Series, and I left room for a sequel, if the public will
demand it. So far, this series has been very well received by the readers, and my fans have been adamant:
they want more.
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Where can you turn when you need someone to watch your furbaby when you’re going out of town? It can be hard to find someone reliable to walk your dog, find pet boarding , or stay at your home with your pets. You love your animals and want to make sure they’re taken care of.
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You can get pictures of, and notes from, the person caring from your animal or send notes yourself. Rover helps take away some of the anxiety of leaving your pet behind.
I’m so excited about my new furbaby, Malkia. My husband and I are talking about taking our family to the beach next summer. But the thought has already crossed my mind “Do we take her with us or find someone to care for her while we’re gone?” I love the idea of the Rover app for the peace of mind of being able to communicate easily with the person that would be taking care of my Malkia.
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For years I watched videos of Savannah cats. I read articles and followed Savannah cat breeders. I researched to make sure I could have one if I ever had the chance. Having a Savannah cat was a dream to me. I was determined to one day have one. My husband and I are definitely cat people. We already have 2 ten year old cats that were sisters from the same litter. How would a Savannah cat be around our cats we already had?
Why did I want a Savannah? I’m not going to lie, their exotic look is what drew me in and the fact that some are bigger than domestic house cats. Savannahs are bred by breeding an African Serval with a domestic house cat. This is how they get their size and patterning, among other traits. The more I read about them though, the more I was drawn in. They’re loyalty is compared to dogs and are said to be “exceptionally smart”. They can learn tricks just like dogs: fetch, walking on a leash, etc.
Savannahs go from F1 down to something like F7. This describes the amount of serval blood they have. An F1 will have the most having 50%+ serval blood. These are the largest with males being larger than females (normally). As I read more I found that F3 or lower were best suited for families since F1 and F2 still have wild traits to them. Not to mention that F1s are quite expensive and get less expensive down the blood line. In fact, Savannah’s are often #1 or #2 on most expensive cat breed lists.
I found a breeder in Pennsylvania. I followed them on facebook: Cutting Edge Cats. When they had a website I had read about them. There are not a lot of Savannah breeders and I wanted to make sure I didn’t get ripped off, and that the cats were taken care of.
Well, the end of October they listed an F3 Savannah girl. The last of an April litter. She was 6 months old. Best price I’d seen on a F3 Savannah. We tend to be partial to girl cats since they are hunters and don’t spray. I presented it to my husband. After minimal selling efforts on my part, he agreed to get me my Savannah.
Within 2 days I was driving to Lancaster to pick up my Savannah cat. I could not wait to get her home. Being 6 months old already, she did need time to adjust. She’s still adjusting to new people but she has been sleeping at the foot of the bed with my husband and I. She follows me to the door when I go to work and nuzzles me when she wants attention. Savannahs are naturally curious. We’ve already caught our Savannah checking out the fish, the hermit crabs, playing with my daughter’s barbie doll clothes, and climbing book shelves, to name a few things.
Before you run out and buy a Savannah cat there are some things you should know. Because of the African Serval blood line, some states ban Savannahs as pets. Still other states ban Savannahs of certain generations such as not being able to own one unless it’s an F5 or further removed. The state of Pennsylvania allows all Savannahs as pets but if you want to own a Serval for breeding you will need an exotic cat license.
If you get an early generation they need plenty of space to run, jump, and play. They are active and larger cats so a small apartment or small house is probably not the best setting for them.
As you might have guessed, the Savannah in the pictures is my F3 Savannah girl. Her name is Malkia. Malkia is Swahili for “queen”. A nod to her Africa Serval blood line.
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