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Warren Steelgrave cared deeply for her and swears to avenge her death and clear his name. Warren untangles a web of deceit, at first benign, then grown malignant by greed and evil. Professional criminals have become involved with international spies and mafia accomplices. Steelgrave’s sworn vengeance and “willingness” to find justice has put him and his loved ones in grave danger.

In this latest novel by author Gary Smith, Warren has been pulled away from the quiet, contemplative evenings on the veranda and writing. He is compelled to investigate a suspicious young art dealer on behalf of Catherine Ricci who is Warren’s friend and ex-lover.

Is Batman overrated? Should superheroes age? Are comics for kids? Does death in comics have any meaning? All these questions and many more are answered in this collection of articles examining some of the most contentious issues in superhero comics. Just don't tell Batman...

Warren Steelgrave has settled into his author's persona among new-found relatives and friends in a small village in Northern Italy. After three years, his possible soulmate and object of romantic memories, Cindy O'Brian comes back into his life. New adventures unfold involving the son of an old friend and the intrigue of the FBI, a crime family, and a long-lost secret for Nicola Tesla's "death ray". Warren is again willing to put his life on the line, but can Cindy accept the realization that the man she loves will always live a life separate even if they are together?

The son of an Italian crime family goes missing, and Warren Steelgrave is thrust into a terrorist plot that threatens not only America but the life of the woman he still loves. He must broker a deal between the local Mafia boss and the FBI to foil the insidious plan of an extremist cell that has no regard for the lives of innocent people or even for their own lives. Warren is at first perceived by the terrorists as a mere pebble in their path of Jihad, but they soon realize that he too is willing to sacrifice everything to stop them.

In Purpose Driven Achievement, Gary Smith lays a solid foundation upon which you can build a successful, profitable, and enormously impactful life. Unlike other books, this work is not a one size fits all, but rather a "proven concepts individually applied" collection. It will help anyone live a more fulfilled and successful life.

As an adolescent counselor, Gary specializes in working with at-risk, violent, suicidal, and depressed boys and girls. Gary is also a noted relationship counselor with a core focus of strengthening relationships throughout the world. For five years, he served as the youngest of five male school counselors in the Chicago land and St. Louis area! As an author and inspiration speaker, Gary has been featured on various radio talk shows, college campuses, workshops, conferences, and panels.

From humble beginnings on a council estate in Manchester UK, The Message Trust has become one of the fastest growing youth mission organisations on the planet. Its combination of outreach to young people in schools, counter-cultural mission in tough urban areas, and pioneering prison and ex-offender ministry offers a radical template for effective 21st century mission. In this punchy and powerful audiobook, Andy Hawthorne (Founder and CEO), Carl Beech (Deputy CEO), and key members of the Message team share some of the crucial lessons learned over 25 years on the front line.

Work Shop is an evolving discussion dedicated to the considerations, developments and challenges around implementing a second source of intelligent labor for knowledge or office work. For the first time in human history, there is now a second pool of labor that is able to accomplish work in an office setting, freeing up human workers to do the higher value add work that only humans can do. Sometimes called digital labor, synthetic labor, RPA or AI based labor, it is all the things to be considered in order to incorporate this operational changing capability into your organization.

STEVE GRANT IS HAVING THE WORST DAY EVER! Ten-year-old Steve always thought that Mr Hunter was a mean old man, but he's just discovered that the truth is far worse. His grumpy neighbour is really a mean old SUPERVILLAIN! With that discovery, Steve finds himself caught up in a riotous adventure filled with dastardly deeds, possessed pupils and some very unusual old people. Can an ordinary boy defeat the bad guy, save his school and make a depressed badger smile? To save the day, Steve will have to show that not all heroes wear capes! Crammed full of action, adventure and laughs, for readers ...

It’s the craziest Christmas EVER when a gift-giving contest between Santa and the Tooth Fairy spirals completely out of control. A job swap seems the only way to determine who works hardest. Santa will collect teeth and the Tooth Fairy will deliver presents - what could possibly go wrong? Absolutely EVERYTHING! As things go from bad to worse, one thing is certain. If Santa and the Tooth Fairy can’t resolve their differences, they’ll BOTH be on the naughty list!

Danny King has just discovered that he's history's greatest hero. Taken 1,000 years into the future, he's the last hope for an Earth colony threatened by murderous space pirates. There's only one small problem: Danny's heroic reputation is built on a massive lie. Can Danny save the day and become the hero of legend? To have any chance, he'll need help from three allies who look strangely familiar...

“If someone is the sum of their experiences, what are they when these memories drift out of reach? What’s left of who they are?” Memories define us, both the good and the bad. Memories can shape who we are, weighing us down or giving us wings to fly. So, would perfect memory be a blessing or a curse? Sixteen-year-old Lauren is about to find out.

A podcast exploring the personal stories behind discoveries of Bitcoin; money mindset, emotional and psychological impact of volatility and considerations for the ‘end game’.

Not so long ago, Steve Grant’s biggest problems were grumpy neighbours and soggy school dinners. But now that Bridgeton’s superpowered past has been revealed, Steve and all his friends are in deadly danger! As long-buried secrets come to light and uneasy alliances are formed, life in Bridgeton will never be the same again! Continuing the superpowered adventure that began with The Supervillain Next Door

This podcast is for entrepreneurs and individuals who have done or currently doing things to help others elevate or, themselves. We discuss many topics and get to know the person for who they really are.

As an adolescent counselor Gary specializes in working with at-risk, violent, suicidal and depressed boys and girls. Gary is also a noted relationship counselor with a core focus of strengthening relationships throughout the world. For five years he served as the youngest of five male school counselors in the Chicago land and St. Louis area! As an Author and Inspiration Speaker, Gary has been featured on various radio talk shows, college campuses, workshops, conferences and panels.

At the age of 65, a retired Warren Steelgrave is getting bored with life. He decides that unlike his friends his age, he is not going to sit around playing golf, waiting to die. He is going to Italy to start the last chapter of his life and find adventure. Be careful what you wish for - adventure is what he finds. He falls in love with Cindy O'Brian, a singer/songwriter in his Italian language class in Florence Italy. Little did they realize the chain of events that would engulf them. Someone was watching, but who and why?

An exploration of the lesser known freaks, weirdos, outsiders, and cult legends of the music world.

Welcome to The Gary Smith Show, a weekly podcast dedicated to helping you uncover your true purpose and build the mindset you need to thrive. Hosted by Gary L. Smith—an experienced business leader and motivational speaker—this show is designed to educate, inspire, and empower you to take action toward your goals. Each episode offers practical insights, powerful strategies, and inspiring stories to help you achieve the success you envision. Tune in and discover how to turn your aspirations into reality with The Gary Smith Show—where purpose meets progress.