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TOM HOBBS

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Tom Hobbs grew up in the National Park Service living in places like the Grand Canyon, Acadia, and Mesa Verde. After High School he joined the US Air Force where he served in Wyoming, Germany, and New Mexico as a member of the Security Forces and paramedic. He graduated from the University of New Mexico with a degree in Creative Writing and Photography and went to work in Independent film as a Director of Photography, director, and script supervisor while writing screenplays on the side. He moved with his wife, Robin, and their children - Rush, Ari, Chris, and Nadia from San Diego to New York City just four days before 911. After that he went to work as an NYC Paramedic, as well as a medic for the Yankees (yes, that was him you saw on ESPN walking Hideki Matsui out of Yankee Stadium after he splinted his broken arm), Madison Square Garden, and set medic on feature films. He also spent three years as a freelance news stringer in the greater NYC area. Tom's Novels, "The Blue Goose," and "Twilight on the Amber Cliffs" and the series, "Shades of Amber," are novelized versions of the screenplays he has written by the same titles. When Tom isn't writing he spends his time as a Glamour Photographer and Director of Photography on Indie films. He works world wide out of his studio in Albuquerque,NM. When he is not shooting or writing he is an advocate of micro aquaponics farming systems for low-income families in the state of New Mexico. He runs the website www.kindlemojo.com that promotes Independent Authors. tom@kindlemojo.com Comments are always welcome.

Trauma Junkie

by Tom Hobbs

What happens when a suicidal paramedic falls in love with an ambulance chasing reporter? Brian is going through a rough patch in his life. His wife, Amber, has divorced him and is remarrying a rich wall street hedge fund manager. His boss hates him, his partner tolerates him, and he likes to stand on the ledge ten stories up, bottle in hand. Four years ago his infant son passed away in his crib sending his life into a tail spin. All he has left is saving lives, and saving them on his terms. That's not enough. Enter Brooklyn, a fiery red headed stringer, who works the overnight selling video and stills to the New York media and she's had a long standing crush on Brian. She's out to prove that a paramedic isn't the only one who can save a life.

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Category: Literature & Fiction

The Blue Goose (A USAF Security Forces - Police Novel)

by Tom Hobbs

In 1984, the Russians were the bad guys, Reagan was thecommander and chief, and the DM to Dollar exchangerate was peaking at an all time high sinceWorld War II.The free world was in turmoil, and needed someoneto secure it. At least according to the Lieutenant.Speicher Air Force Base was located in a ruralsection of Central Germany known as the EifelMountains. It was up to Sergeant Trevor Hanniganand the rest of the USAF Security Policemen assignedto Delta Flight, 52nd Security Police Squadron to make sure thatthe world stayed free, or that at least theirsmall corner of it did."Gentlemen, war is hell, even in peacetime."The Lieutenant had actually once said that to theflight during guardmount, and he meant it.

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Category: Literature & Fiction

Twilight on the Amber Cliffs

by Tom Hobbs

Now professionally edited (Nov 1, 2012). Brandon is a small town cowboy turned New York City reporter. Hope never left the small town. 25 years ago they fell in love in high school. Only one problem, she was the daughter of the Mormon Bishop and he the outsider who happened to be Catholic... and in 1977 rural Utah that mattered . In 2006 he is returning to Utah for the funeral of his best friend - who married Hope. The three of them had a secret which is now about to come out...Trauma JunkieTrauma Junkie #2Hypodermic NightmareTrauma Junkie #3 TheBlackout BluesTrauma Junkie #4Ghosts of Bellevue Past Trauma Junkie #5 Hero WorshipTrauma Junkie #6 Where Angel Tread Shades of Amber #1Welcome to New BrooklynThe Blue GooseTwilight on the Amber Cliffs Coming Soon:Trauma Junkie #7Hell in ParadiseTrauma Junkie #8Stage Blood Shades of Amber #2GrendelShades of Amber #3Outwaller Technomancer #1Silicon SoulTechnomancer #2 The Lazarus Code Technomancer #3Anonymous Allavailable exclusively on Amazon.com

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Category: Romance

Welcome to New Brooklyn (Shades of Amber #1)

by Tom Hobbs

The old world has died and the civilized remnants of humanity in the once great city of New York have clustered together into two very different settlements.New Brooklyn has become a walled in self sustaining island in the ruins of the old city, while The Uptown Colony relies on scavenging to sustain its people. An uneasy truce has existed between the two for 25 years. It is held in tact by a common market place on the old Brooklyn Bridge jointly patrolled by the Constables of New Brooklyn and the Uptown Militia.Beyond the boundaries of the two settlements is the vast sea of the decaying world where robber packs are free to pillage as they wish. It is up to the Outwallers- an elite unit of Constables who is tasked with patrolling outside of the city walls.All her life Amber Collins wanted nothing more than to become an Outwaller . When she finally makes it things are not quite what she imagined. Now both Colonies face a threat more terrifying than anyone could have possibly imagined from the new Jersey Wastelands. The Two settlements must pull together if either is to survive.Other books by Tom Hobbs: The Blue GooseTwilight on theAmber Cliffs Trauma JunkieTrauma Junkie #2Hypodermic NightmareTrauma Junkie #3 TheBlackout BluesTrauma Junkie #4Ghosts of Bellevue Past Trauma Junkie #5Hero Worship Shades of Amber #1Welcome to New Brooklyn Coming Soon:Trauma Junkie #7Hell in ParadiseTrauma Junkie #8Stage Blood Shades of Amber #2GrendelShades of Amber #3Outwaller Technomancer #1Silicon SoulTechnomancer #2 The Lazarus Code Technomancer #3Anonymous Allavailable exclusively on Amazon.com

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Category: Science Fiction & Fantasy

Trauma Junkie Omnibus #1 (books 1, 2, &3)

by Tom Hobbs

- "I couldn't stop reading TRAUMA JUNKIE. Fortunately, my husband cooked dinner so I could keep reading about paramedic Brian Sheahan and all the other wonderful characters." Diane Craver (Ohio) - Fans of "LADDER 49", "BACKDRAFT" and especially "BRINGING OUT THE DEAD" will find "TRAUMA JUNKIE" a delightful and entertaining read! PULP reader -"I work in a Level 1 Trauma Center in Houston, Texas and all of the character's and scenario's are set to keep you mesmerized and fascinated throughout the entire book." Catherine Doughty, MS, CCHI - "I have to admit, Tom Hobbs can write his ass off! (That's a compliment) I was shocked at how fast I was sucked into this book and how comfortable it felt." M. Cyra "Emergency Laughter" (Seattle, WA USA) - "The Grey's Anatomy of Amazon" Spice Girl The forth novel in the series is scheduled for release February 1st 2013. Here is your chance to catch up. The first three Trauma Junkie novels released only to Kindle format. Trauma Junkie: What happens when a suicidal paramedic falls in love with an ambulance chasing reporter? Brian is going through a rough patch in his life. His wife, Amber, has divorced him and is remarrying a rich wall street hedge fund manager. His boss hates him, his partner tolerates him, and he likes to stand on the ledge ten stories up, bottle in hand. Four years ago his infant son passed away in his crib sending his life into a tail spin. All he has left is saving lives, and saving them on his terms. That's not enough. Enter Brooklyn, a fiery red headed stringer, who works the overnight selling video and stills to the New York media and she's had a long standing crush on Brian. She's out to prove that a paramedic isn't the only one who can save a life. Trauma Junkie #2 Hypodermic Nightmare Brian and Brooklyn have a great life, two wonderful children, and they love what they do. Life is Perfect, too perfect, and it's about to change in the form of a junkie's dirty hypodermic needle. Faced with the real possibility that he has just become HIV positive Brian is forced to undergo the dreaded PEP protocol. In the course of his treatment he is forced to face some dreadful possibilities and reevaluate his life - The first real trial of their marriage has begun. Trauma Junkie #3 The Blackout Blues And God said "Let there be light!" - I suppose Con Edison had a problem with that one. -The Private Journal of Brian Sheahan It's the hottest summer on record and new York City has gone dark. Communications go down, EMS, Police and The Fire department are flying deaf and blind. Subways halt in tunnels, Traffic and Street Lights are out! Tempers grow short, and people panic at the thought of another terrorist attack... Brian, Mel, Brooklyn, and the rest find themselves in the middle of it. "Like the man said, Mel 'Hell is one floor up'." Based on Actual EMS accounts of the 2003 East Coast Blackout.

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Category: Literature & Fiction

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