I'm working hard at getting all the Summit Murder Mystery Series books out to you via audio! Here is a picture of me recording the introduction to Murder on Mt. McKinley!
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Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMedia Contact:
Jennifer L. Howell
Irion Books, LLC
(480) 522-9287
Irion Books Releases Fifth Book in the Summit Murder Mystery Series
Murder on Aconcagua
Today Irion Books announces the much anticipated release of the fifth book in their Summit Murder Mystery Series, Murder on Aconcagua. One of the most unique series ever written, the Summit Murder Mystery Series is co-authored by Charles G. Irion and Ronald J. Watkins, and is set at the peaks of the highest mountains on the world’s seven continents. Remote, inaccessible, they are the crown jewels of climbing. They are the world’s deadliest mountains, and deaths from falls, avalanches, illness, heart attacks, and high altitude sickness, are a matter of course. Add in murder to the mix, and you get seven of the most original and exciting murder mysteries ever written.
Inspired by Charles Irion’s 1987 attempt to climb Mt. Everest, and his 2011 climb of Mt. Kilimanjaro, each book offers the story of a little known region of the world. The authors promise you will encounter bizarre customs, ancient taboos, political intrigue, and ethnic conflicts, and Murder on Aconcagua is no exception.
In Murder on Aconcagua, Irion says, “Our hero not only battles the brutal elements of the Aconcagua summit, but the determined greed of a murderer.” The book’s synopsis tells us that hero Scott Devlon is once again sent by the U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency on another climbing expedition. This time the mountain is Aconcagua, the highest in South America. His mission is to confirm a report that three Inca golden idols have been discovered and are headed to Venezuelan strongman, Hugo Chavez. Legend says he who possesses them is invincible. Scott’s assignment is to prevent that from taking place but he quickly learns that there are those who will stop at nothing, including murder, to get their hands on the idols.
For more information about Charles Irion and the other books in the Summit Murder Mystery Series, please visit www.charlesirion.com or www.summitmurdermystery.com
Irion Books launched in 2007 with the release of its Hell Series books, beginning with Remodeling Hell, followed by Autograph Hell, Car Dealer Hell, and Divorce Hell. While writing the Hell Series, Irion began working on the Seven Summit Murder Mystery Series, after climbing Mt. Everest and Mt. Kilimanjaro. An entrepreneur and philanthropist, Irion is an advisory board member for Project C.U.R.E., founding principal in Phoenix Social Venture Partners, the founder of his own children's dictionary program, and a past director and current member of the Lions Sight and Hearing Foundation. Irion has also participated in a number of medical missions abroad including Mexico, Belize, and Tanzania. For more information about Irion Books, please visit www.IrionBooks.com
To purchase Murder on Aconcagua for your Kindle, please CLICK HERE! Paperback coming soon!
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Murder on Aconcagua Synopsis
I am thrilled to share with you the synopsis of...
Murder on Aconcagua!
Murder on Aconcagua!
Hero Scott Devlon is once again sent by the U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency on another climbing expedition. This time the mountain is Aconcagua, the highest in South America. His mission is to confirm a report that three Inca golden idols have been discovered and are headed to Venezuelan strongman, Hugo Chavez. Legend says he who possesses them is invincible. Scott’s assignment is to prevent that from taking place but he quickly learns that there are those who will stop at nothing, including murder, to get their hands on the idols. Join Scott Devlon as he battles not only the brutal elements of the Aconcagua summit, but the determined greed of a murderer in Murder on Aconcagua.
I can't wait until you can read it for yourselves! Murder on Aconcagua, is coming to you in Dec/Jan.
Monday, November 21, 2011
K-2 Foundation Event
Over the weekend, I attended the K-2 Foundation's Masquerade Ball at Doubletree Resort. The amazing Kyle Maynard spoke at the event. What a cool guy and a great motivational speaker! To tell you a little bit about Kyle, he was born on March 24, 1986 with a condition known as congenital amputation, that has left him with arms that end at the elbows, and legs that end near his knees. His story begins as an 11-year old that wanted to wrestle, and a coach that gave him an opportunity to try. After losing every single match his first year, and most his second, Maynard with his iron will and a coach with a heart of gold became a very successful varsity wrestler on one of the best teams in the Southeast. In spite of his limitations, Maynard found a way to win 36 varsity matches his senior year, while defeating several state place finishers, and state champions, during his final season.
All of this, is only the beginning. You can read about Kyle's other accomplishments HERE, which include his world record, and the ESPY he won in 2004. Next up? Summiting the highest peak in Africa, known as Mt. Kilimanjaro. Kyle has formed a team called "Mission Kilimanjaro", and together, they hope to send a message to heroes in the veteran community, and to kids with disabilities around the world, that regardless of any challenge we face, no obstacle is too great to be conquered. Amazing doesn't even begin to define Kyle. Please read more about Kyle's mission, and support him by visiting his website HERE for more information.
It was my great honor to meet Kyle. Take a look at the pictures below, and be sure to check out his book, NO EXCUSES.
Rose and I with Kyle
Kyle talking to his fans
Rose and I with Kyle's book NO EXCUSES
Monday, November 14, 2011
David Copperfield Show
When I was in Las Vegas for the PubWest conference, my wife Rose and I caught a David Copperfield show at MGM Grand. After the show, we went up on stage to meet him, and he did a little card trick for us. He is a really nice guy, and the show was great! Take a look at the photos. Fun!
Monday, November 7, 2011
PubWest Conference Was A Success!
Over the weekend I attended the PubWest conference in Las Vegas. I had a really great time, met some great people, made some fantastic connections, and came home with pages of notes and ideas! Here are a few pictures for you to check out!
The beautiful Green Valley Ranch Resort
My beautiful wife Rose and I relaxing :)
Len Riggio and I. Len is holding a copy of Murder On Everest! I am so excited about the direction Irion Books is headed! We are soaring, and I can't wait to share it with you! Thank you for reading, and if you haven't checked out my series yet, what are you waiting for?! Order Murder On Everest, the first book in the Summit Murder Mystery Series today!
For more information, click here!
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Exchange Your E-Books
That's what EBookFling.com wants to create. The site ultimately will let users borrow books listed by other members - for free. Here's how the site works: Users can list any digital book they've purchased. When another member requests to borrow it, EBookFling sends the book owner a message with step-by-step instructions for lending it. Each time users lend a book, they earn a credit, which can be used to borrow other members' books. Each lending period lasts 14 days.
For those wondering if this is legal, Nick Ruffilo the chief information officer for the site said the site is perfectly legitimate and allowed by the lending policies set by Amazon for the Kindle and Barnes & Noble for the Nook. Messages to Barnes and Noble and Amazon were not immediately returned. "Legally this is using a feature that already exists."
Ruffilo admits that book publishers aren't likely to embrace EBookFling with open arms, especially if digital lending leads to a why-buy-when-you-can-borrow attitude as consumers continue to fret about the economy. "Logically, one could say that publishers can end up losing money," Ruffilo said. "It would be hard to argue with that because it's not incorrect. But it's also not the whole picture."
Ruffilo argues why publishers should actually welcome his service.
"When you borrow a book written by an author you've never read before, you may become a fan and buy his/her other books and maybe his/her future books too." he said "Books themselves are great marketing. New genres pop up all the time, like steampunk. You may not know what it's about, but once you get a chance to try it, you might be open to buying it. We're providing a discovery and marketing venue." For now, the New Jersey-based start up doesn't need financial assistance from publishers. The site is backed by BookSwim, a profitable, privately held book rental service that operates much like Netflix. The service lets subscribers borrow physical books via mail for a monthly fee ranging from $23.95 for 3 books checked out at a time to $59.95 for 11 books.
Still, the service needs some cooperation from publishers, which ultimately get to decide whether they enable the lending feature for Amazon and Barnes & Noble. If lending eats into sales, publishers may reduce the lending period or opt out of the feature altogether.
What do you think? Will you sign up to exchange your e-books?
For more information about Irion Books, LLC and to order books from the Hell Series, or Summit Murder Mystery Series, please visit Irion Books' website by clicking HERE
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