About The Author

BK Pruitt is the author. During the day, he's a mild-mannered college professor teaching registered nursing and critical care at a private university. At night, an extensive collection of antique books surrounds him while he writes gritty, suspense-filled hero dramas involving strong women and their male counterparts.

In his previous life, he was an award-winning journalist whose work appeared in the Oakland Tribune, the Sacramento Bee, the Contra Costa Times, and other news, political, and health publications. His voice resonated on one of the nation's top five stations, Newstalk 91.3 KFBK, in Sacramento. He has obtained multiple college degrees in journalism, government, screenwriting, and registered nursing, with a master's degree in education.

To keep things interesting, he is also a commercially rated pilot of aircraft. Thank you for reading Girl Bait!

Your comments are always welcome at www.BKPruitt-writer.com.

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Girl Bait

By BK Pruitt

Overview

Illinois, 1837: a Presbyterian priest is murdered in a small town by a mob of pro-slavery activists two-decades before the Civil War. As he lies on the warehouse floor dying, a bloody frock ties him to the future and assures the ascension of another man to the presidency of the United States.

Returning from Afghanistan nearly two centuries later, war hero Alton West seeks normalcy. His solitude ends when tragedy leads him to Odessa, a powerful woman on a quest for redemption. A fight against an international tyrant profiting from abducted children ensues as Alton and Odessa chase clues to the criminal while others try to stop them by death.

Allegiances are challenged as the past reclaims its significance after a desperate stand. Alton and Odessa must determine if the past is worth revisiting.

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Description

Powerful Truths

BK Pruitt’s background breathes life and credibility into his heroes and heroines. Each story reflects the discipline and ethics of a prominent newsroom, ensuring:

  • Crime Scenes Are Accurately Depicted With Attention to Forensic Detail
  • Legal Proceedings Use Authentic Language Without Oversimplification
  • City Settings Feel Alive, Capturing the Bustle and Mood of Urban Life

These accurate details create a foundation that makes the suspense feel real, pulling readers deeper into the story.

Complex Characters Through an Ethical Lens

BK Pruitt crafts multidimensional characters, allowing for the portrayal of victims and villains alike with believable motives and shades of gray, rather than simple good or evil archetypes. This moral complexity:

  • Adds Depth to the Story and Emotional Stakes.
  • Raises Questions About Justice, Truth, and Human Fallibility, while Keeping Readers Guessing About the Characters’ True Intentions.

Fast-Paced Storytelling for Today’s Readers

The narrative structure mirrors the brevity and urgency of news reporting:

  • Chapters Are Concise and Punchy, Designed for Quick Reading Sessions.
  • Each Scene Delivers New Information or Twists That Propel the Plot.
  • The Pace Suits Digital-age Readers and Commuters Who Favor Gripping Yet Digestible Thrillers.

Why This Approach Resonates

Readers today expect thrillers to combine fact and speed without sacrificing character depth. BK Pruitt’s journalistic influence ensures:

  • Clues Unfold Naturally and Feel Earned.
  • Suspense Grows From Real Human Motivations.
  • A Believably Gritty World Where Readers Can Lose Themselves, Sensing The Realism Within.
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Book details

  • Genre:fiction
  • Sub-genre:Thrillers / Espionage
  • Language:English
  • Pages:328
  • eBook ISBN:9798317801427
  • Paperback ISBN:9798317801410

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