Recommended Books
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Burning Secret
In 1844 Enoch Price was born into poverty. An ambitious youth, he becomes a bare-knuckle fighter amongst London’s underworld. In debt to a violent and unscrupulous moneylender and facing ruin and imprisonment, he escapes to Jacksonville, Florida, abandoning his wife and three young daughters, a decision that will haunt him for the rest of his life. By the time he arrives in Florida, Enoch Price has become Harry Mason.
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Spear of Lugh: The Witch’s Rebirth – Part III
In the year 544 AD, a veil of shadows descended upon Septimania, the long-lost town of ancient Gaul. Amid the shadowed days, an enigmatic spark of renewal began to awaken. The fatal plague, at last succumbing to The Witch’s deeds, started loosening its relentless hold. As the eve of Samhain approached, untamed bonfires roared to life, casting an uneasy light upon the timeworn streets—a ghostly echo of lingering sorrow. Yet, hidden beneath the veil of festivity, an unsettling reality stirred: an ancient darkness, thought to be defeated, was rousing from its dormant slumber. A menacing darkness loomed, poised to consume the fragile dawn, as the divine strength of the Gods remained Septimania’s sole beacon of hope. The truth shall emerge with the raven’s call. The Witch once again reborn, emerges from the labyrinth’s core, wielding the Cauldron of Dagda and the Spear of Lugh. Ready to fight this final battle, a harbinger poised to extinguish even her last flicker of hope. To preserve humanity, she must summon the enigmatic might of the Tuatha De Danann, for when this ends no one will be standing.
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Cauldron of Dagda: The Witch’s Rebirth – Part II
In the year 540 A.D., an eerie foreboding crept through the corners of the civilized world, rising from the enigmatic East and stretching its dark veil across the lands of Gaul. Nearly three decades had passed since her ascension, and Merona—her name all but lost to time, now whispered only as The Witch—was drawn from the obscurity of her hidden existence, compelled to face a confrontation of unimaginable scale. Burdened with the solemn duty of guarding the Cauldron of Dagda, she remains humanity’s final safeguard against an ancient and lurking darkness. Beside her stood her unwavering allies—Murdach, Morrigan, and Mairead—all bracing themselves for the looming shadow ahead. Their determined expressions echoed the somber finality in Merona’s voice, a voice that foretold a fragile world poised precariously on the edge of eternal darkness.
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LABYRINTH OF SHADOWS: THE WITCH’S REBIRTH
In the twilight of the Western Roman Empire, as the fierce Merovingian Franks swept through Gaul, the world found itself beset by calamity and cosmic unrest. Yet, from this abyss of despair emerged whispers of an ancient prophecy, foretelling the arrival of a powerful witch destined to lead humanity through its darkest hour. On the fateful night of Samhain, as the veil between realms grew thin, an infant girl named Merona was born under a celestial eclipse, her arrival a harbinger of both fear and hope.
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The Mermaid
Eli Mann yearns for an opportunity to quit his monotonous job as a coffee company newsletter writer. Making matters worse, his older sister bullies him, his elderly mother thinks little of him, and his girlfriend recently left him. A fork in the road appears when Eli meets a beautiful blonde woman, Inga Magnussen, a sales rep for a Danish wind power company. Inga and Eli discover they share the same progressive values, and soon become romantically involved. Eli’s good luck continues when an old high school friend, Turner Whitlock, asks him to research and write an expose about the senior U.S. Senator from Oklahoma, Tex Bullard, an extreme right-wing climate change denier who’s considering a run for president. Urged on by Inga and realizing that Bullard is dangerous person who could ruin the country if elected, Mann sets out on a surrealistic odyssey that takes him from Malibu to Aspen, and places in between. Alternately comical and sad, The Mermaid exposes the character of one man, as well as the dark underside of the America we currently live in.
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Lawyer Humor Handbook: The Complete Tome of Lawyer Jokes, Stories, Amusing Transcripts, Puns, and Witticisms
Cheer yourself and others up with the Lawyer Humor Handbook. Excellent resource for ice breaking when you are giving a speech, need a fun gift—especially for a lawyer, or want to lighten up any gathering or celebration. This Handbook compiles the whole gamut of lawyer jokes, stories, puns, court transcripts with lawyer faux pas, and other lawyer witticisms.
In this Handbook you’ll find:
- 210 Humorous lawyer stories
- 62 Courtroom transcripts with lawyer gaffes
- 83 Question and answer lawyer jokes
- 19 Law school amusements
- 38 Punchy puns and word-play bits
- 2 Legal writing funny pieces
- 26 Hilarious one-liners
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To bring a chuckle or a laugh-out-loud experience get and share a copy of the Lawyer Humor Handbook.
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Buddha’s Cat: Poems
If there’s ever been a beloved animal in your life, this is the book for you.
Humans have lived with canines and felines for thousands of years. In Buddha’s Cat, poet Wayne Lee explores that relationship, not just with our domesticated companions, but also with wolves, foxes, bobcats, coyotes, panthers and other wild species. These poems range from tender to tragic, funny to ferocious. They include paeans to beloved pets, elegies for victims of cruelty and encroachment, and four-legged metaphors for human behavior. You’ll love Prana and George, laugh at Beach Dog and Caliban, grieve for Rusty and Morgan, and marvel at Logo and Heyoka. Buddha’s Cat will entertain, instruct and help you connect in new ways with the “wild heart” beating within your savage breast.
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Joey Does Greece: One Man, Five Sizzling Adventures and a Beach Romance to Remember (Joey Series Book 1)
Joey Wilson from Philadelphia may look like an ordinary guy. But when his swimsuit hits the sand on the beach in Greece, jaws drop, eyes pop, and Joey becomes a very busy man.
In this steamy beach read to remember, it’s not just the blue Greek waters and sandy beaches that set Joey’s world on fire – it’s the women he encounters along the way.
Giovanna is a young Italian chef attending a summer culinary institute in Athens. After the class ends, she joins three classmates in a tour of the Greek islands.
Hanna is a German single mom vacationing with her son Klaus.
Chantel is a Chinese-American teaching in an international school in Athens.
Anya is a runway model from Minsk, Belarus, meeting her sister Alina on Naxos for summer break.
Colleen is a Scottish author of children’s books touring the islands with her gay brother.
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Camberforge War
Jack Landon’s world turns upside down when a former enemy shows up in his hometown of Cabbington. Fleeing into the woods seems a great idea until he finds out he’s not the target. Instead, it’s his best friend Max. Terrible choices loom when Jack attempts a rescue and makes a fatal error. Obtaining a second chance in heaven, he has to complete a series of challenges if he wishes to keep the newly created timeline in place. Jack must work in a military academy ground, while also winning over a man-hating witch, taming a wild beast, facing pains of the past, using a sword with no blade, and trying not to die again.
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The Adventures of Toby Baxter: The River Elf, The Giant, And The Closet
This superhero fan is ready to leave kid-dom behind. But can he stand tall against an army of barf-inducing beasts? Welcome to River Home, a fantasy fiction land of imagination, offering kids a book that readers of all ages will enjoy and learn from.
Toby Baxter can’t wait to be a teenager. On the cusp of turning thirteen, the superhero-obsessed boy in this science fiction has his jaws drop when a baffling stranger appears and begs him for help. But when he’s led through a portal on a whirlwind trip to a magical land, he’s terrified to be plunged mid-battle between elves and a legion of stinky trolls.
Bewildered and queasy, Toby is confused when his new friends claim he is the hero who will lead them to victory. And now only his dangerous quest to retrieve a legendary slaying sword can save his skin… and turn the tide of war.
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Greeting Cards For Exes
“Purdy presents a beautifully complex array of characters that touch your heart.” –A Bookish Escape
Piper Mishner has spent the last year trying to get over her ex, which is hard to do after he decides to move into the apartment next to hers with his new fiancé. As if she needs the reminder of how painful the breakup was. Not to mention, her job as a greeting card writer is now at risk due to her cynicism about love.
“I’m bored with you and need a change.” The infamous words of Kerrie Holloway’s ex-husband, who doesn’t seem to understand the concept of being an “ex” since he wants her to pretend for their kids and family they’re still together. While dating others and living in the same house. She gets a job in sales at a greeting card company, and is finally on the way to saving for her own place.
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The Adventures of Linky Boy and Zelda (Funny and happy children’s books)
A happy story about how a dog and a cat became the best of friends. Their adventures made them celebrities when they saved a family in a smoldering house fire. Linky Boy is a darling Labrador and Zelda s a cute Tabby cat. The moral of the story is that if a dog and cat can get alone and become friends then we all can get along even if we are different from each other.
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Spitting Images: A Harry Esten Mystery
Two bodies are washed ashore, one in Provincetown on Cape Cod, the other on the shore of Boston Harbor. Both bodies look alike and are carrying the wallets of two other people who also resemble the two dead bodies. How can this be?
Follow the trail of leads found by Harry Esten, a former FBI agent, as he and his wife, Laura, join forces with two Massachusetts police forces to find the assailant.
The suspense is unending, and the motives are mind-boggling, but the ending is nothing like you would expect.
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BEINGS: THE PRIMAL CUT
In a world where desire hides the deepest secrets and survival demands more than human will, where the truth is darker than you can imagine, they are drawn together by forces beyond their understanding, bound by a hunger that unites them, haunted by choices they cannot escape.
And they’re coming for you.
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Trust Me (The Alex Johns Series Book 1)
Will a psychologist turn into an amateur detective when one of his clients is a suspect in his daughter’s kidnapping?
Alex Johns is a Philadelphia psychologist who loves his profession, is fulfilled watching his clients succeed and knows keeping their secrets is the key to good therapeutic relationships.
He also is a husband and father whose life is ripped apart when his daughter, Mei, is kidnapped during a family vacation in Maine and the sheriff investigating the case thinks one of Alex’s clients might be the kidnapper.
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Third Wheel
Third Wheel is a coming-of-age psychological thriller about a misguided teen who struggles to fit in with a pack of older, cooler troublemakers in the suburbs of a desert boomtown.
As a fast-paced page-turner, it follows the transformation of Brady Wilks from a naive newcomer into a root-worthy underdog in a story that explores the complexities of belonging, betrayal, and self-discovery. Eager to strengthen his relationship with his older teenage neighbor, Mick, Brady panders to an ambitious street-level drug dealer who has taken hold of their group.
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The World Before the Flood (Time After Time Book 1)
This is the first book of an alternate history depicting the world before the global flood. Bill McKay, a time traveler from our modern world, travels through time to land in a beautiful world with a pleasant climate and abundant food, where exotic people and dinosaurs cohabitate. A paradise. Has he traveled to another planet?
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Tristan Gramont: Lover or Murderer
He is kind to me and cruel alike. He is my lover and equally my killer, thought Claire. It was Tristan, the talented painter and brilliant forger, who made her life difficult. His whole love belonged to paintings and the rather wild, extravagant nightlife of the Parisian upper class – la vie Parisienne.
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Off Season
How Far Would You Go For The One That Got Away? Cole Sage has lived with a hole in his heart ever since Ellie, the love of his life, slipped away decades ago. The seasoned journalist finds himself thrust back into the dangerous world he thought he’d left behind when an old flame reaches out in desperate need. Ellie’s trapped in a nightmare, her daughter Jenny is in danger, and her ruthless husband holds the keys to both their fates. Tied to a band of dangerous con men, and a plot by the mob, Ellie’s husband will stop at nothing to protect his secrets—and his fortune in ill-gotten diamonds.
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Walking Each Other Home: Intimate conversations on writing and life by notable poets of the 20th century.
Michael Hogan, as a poet and educator, has been gifted with friendships of fellow writers throughout most of his life. Three of these were Nobel laureates, still others household names: Seamus Heaney, W.S. Merwin, Charles Bukowski, Marge Piercy, Naomi Shihad Nye and Ray Bradbury, among a dozen others.
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Stealing A Second Chance: Steamy Brother’s Best Friend Romance (Sarasota Sharks Series)
One crack of the bat drove us apart, yet it also binds us together—forever. Wils I’ve been pretending for so long, it’s become normal. To the average person, I have it all…a multi-million-dollar contract to play baseball, four homes, and if I choose—my pick of any gorgeous woman on my arm.
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Saving Julian
A troubled doctor, an addicted mother, and the newborn that binds them together. Meet Dr. Eli Kurz—an attending neonatologist at Boston South Hospital with a career-threatening hand tremor that he treats with narcotics. When he’s called in for an emergency delivery of a premature baby, the senior resident has just “called the code,” but Eli manages to resuscitate the newborn.
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Lady of the Play
Was Elizabeth (Ely) Trentham only just the second wife of Edward deVere, the 17th Earl of Oxford? Or, should she be properly recognized as the authentic Shakespeare?
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How Will I Know
“I was completely entranced by this delicious romp of a book.” -Patricia Wood, author of Lottery
Michael Monroe is about to turn thirty and is going nowhere-literally. His car just broke down, he’s lost his job, his boyfriend dumped him, and he has $442.62 left to his name. Not a good look for the only son of Olivia Monroe, the ultrarich owner of the Daisy Diamond empire. Olivia left Michael to financially fend for himself after an arrest during his college years embarrassed the family, and he’s failing miserably. Rejected, frustrated, and lost, Michael screams, “What am I doing wrong? Just give me a sign!” to the universe, never dreaming he’ll get an answer. Even more shocking is who delivers it: his very own guardian angel, the iconic and forever-feisty Whitney Houston.
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Lies And Consequences Collection: The Complete Series
All four books in Daniel Kemp’s ‘Lies And Consequences’ series, now available in one volume!
What Happened In Vienna, Jack?: Former British spy Jack Price is holding onto a dangerous secret that connects an armed robbery, a wartime Jewish survivor, a Catholic priest’s murder, a Nama tribe massacre, and the remains of Hitler’s personal secretary. With others seeking the truth, Jack is willing to risk everything to keep it hidden. But as the past comes back to haunt him, the lies and secrets threaten to unravel in a deadly game of cat and mouse. The truth must be uncovered, but at what cost?
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New Dawn (Rostoff Family Saga Book 1)
International playboy and owner of a jewelry empire that spreads across three continents, Dmitry Rostoff holds a memory close to this heart that not even his best friend Vlad Albrecht knows. When Dmitry learns the Russian ballerina he had a passionate affair with died in childbirth, bitterness and hate overrule all other emotions.
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The World Beyond the Redbud Tree
The world as we know it is built upon choices. If different choices had been made in the past, we might be living in an entirely different world. What if the so-called Lost Colony of settlers in North Carolina were in fact not lost at all but instead merged happily with the Native American tribes to create a new people and unique society?
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Wilderness Legends
A collection of tales from wilderness locations around the world is contained in this book of short stories, including the desert, arctic, swamp, primal forest, and in the woods.
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Moonlight Beach: Murder and Magic
What Is Shattering The Idyllic, Seaside Community Of Rancho, California?
Grisly death. Bodies washing up on nearby Moonlight Beach. It’s downright disconcerting to the privileged one percent living in their gated communities in one of SoCal’s ritziest enclaves. Worse, they have no idea what or who is behind the slaughter. -
Deadline: New York
The cheap paperback PI novel was about a dark conspiracy inside the U.S. government. The novel was great fun. But what if it was true? Set in the summer of 1952, Deadline: New York centers on the emerging paperback book industry in New York City. The protagonist is a former Naval intelligence officer and best-selling writer of paperback adventure novels who is asked by a secretary at his publishing house to investigate the suicide of her boyfriend. At the heart of the investigation is a state senate hearing on obscenity in the paperback industry and, as the story progresses, the protagonist uncovers a widespread conspiracy inside the government, law enforcement and America’s major corporations.
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Paper Wings Over Berlin: A Romantic Suspense (Tales Of Berlin Book 1)
From 1961 until the wall came down in 1989, more than 5,000 East Germans (including some 600 border guards) managed to cross the border by jumping out of windows adjacent to the wall, flying in hot air balloons, crawling through sewers, climbing over the barbed wire, and driving through unfortified parts of the wall at high speeds.
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Chicks and Dice: A Las Vegas Romance
Set in the gaming capital of the world, Las Vegas, Nevada, this 21st-century tale delves into romance, desire, sex, and ambition, where dreams can be made or shattered in an instant. Amidst the constant buzz of entertainment, the action never stops.
In this glamorous city, Christian thrives as a deluxe gigolo catering to discerning clients. His circle of friends includes party girls, high-rollers, smooth talkers, and even a few shady characters like Shylock, all entrenched in the vibrant life of Las Vegas. Sin City is a haven where visitors indulge in their wildest fantasies, immersing themselves in endless fun and excitement. The content focuses on sex, gaming, and fame, capturing the essence of Las Vegas.
Christian’s clientele primarily consists of women who appreciate his romantic demeanor and are willing to pay for the pleasure he provides. He leads a lavish life, constantly moving from one casino to another, and from hotel to hotel. He dines at luxurious restaurants and frequents upscale bars, often with the bill footed by his clients. As a gigolo, he makes love but avoids falling in love—until he meets Ronny (Ronelle MacArthur).
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The Yellow Baton
Tragedy disrupts the idyllic life for the Kohanow family in 1939. Living on their small dairy farm in Poland the Jewish family immediately becomes embroiled in the tragic events of World War II. Sent to separate prisons, the family loses track of each other but the only child, Jozef, survives the holocaust. After the war he begins rebuilding his life in Poland and eventually immigrates to America.
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Seasons of the Blue Pearl
Mia lives a peaceful life in a small hut in the desert, sheltered by jagged mountain peaks. Her mother is a healer, and her father, a potter, can infuse magic into his clay creations. Despite the elders’ tales, Mia does not believe in magic. One day, while running in the desert, she is attacked by demons emerging from tunnels beneath the arroyos. Narrowly escaping with the help of her dog, Mia joins her parents and three enigmatic uncles on a quest to a legendary land, hoping to uncover the secret to defeating the demons. Throughout the journey, Mia discovers the hidden magic in the world around her and the powerful magic within herself. This unique magic could be the key to her people’s survival, but to unlock its potential, she must navigate a perilous path into a dark and dangerous world from which no one has ever returned.
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Rhiannon
Mother Tydfil didn’t anticipate any danger when the woman descended from the frozen mountains. She should have sensed her aura – what’s the use of being a witch if you can’t recognize your own kind? However, the young woman took over her cottage, and Mother Tydfil disappeared. Rhiannon Turner, a witch, had a purpose for being there until she met Evan Harding. Their encounter changed everything; she never intended to fall for a married man, become pregnant, or earn the wrath of Evan’s wife, Elizabeth. Elizabeth sought revenge, plotting to frame Rhiannon for witchcraft and have her executed. Rhiannon fled but was captured before reaching the mountains. She gave birth in a field, her newborn left to perish. Without a defense, Rhiannon faced the stake, cursing the village of Treharne before the flames consumed her.
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A Kind of Homecoming: World War I Historical Fiction (A Soldier’s Heart)
In 1914 England, Rose falls deeply in love with Sebastian, a charming young German who shares her passions and aspirations. Their future seems bright and full of possibilities, until the drums of war begin to echo, highlighting their differences and creating insurmountable barriers to their relationship.
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No More Tears for Nonna
Al Esposito’s “No More Tears for Nonna” is a touching narrative that resonates across genres. Set in Commack, NY, during the late 1960s, this uplifting tale immerses readers in the vibrant recollections of young protagonist Freddy. Struggling to break free from his overbearing mother’s influence, Freddy yearns for a brighter future. Through his deep bond with his cherished grandmother, Nonna, Freddy discovers profound lessons about love, loss, and the resilience of family ties. With skillful storytelling, Esposito crafts a sweeping, multi-generational saga of love, sorrow, and optimism that will leave readers deeply touched and inspired. “No More Tears for Nonna” is a compelling read for anyone who appreciates the enduring impact of familial love and the indomitable spirit of the human heart.
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The Alligator Dance
A tale of death, romance, and murder unfolds as visitors trek through Florida’s Manasota State Park and stumble upon the gruesome aftermath of what appears to be an alligator attack. The discovery leads Park Ranger Seth Grayson and Florida Wildlife Commission Officer Liz Corday on a relentless quest to uncover the culprits behind the victim’s demise, uncovering evidence of poaching along the way. As they delve deeper, they realize the poachers will go to any lengths to safeguard their illegal gains, escalating the danger and putting both Seth and Liz in peril.
Amidst the chaos, Seth and Liz grapple with their growing attraction, adding a layer of complexity to their mission. Are their feelings merely a result of their shared pursuit of justice, or is there a deeper connection waiting to be explored?
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Tones, Clones and Bones
While being on a rock and roll tour is intriguing, it is neither uncomplicated nor glamorous. An industry loaded with crooked people and con artists around every turn makes being on the road an arduous journey. Living on a tour bus for weeks to months at a time turns what appears extravagant into a moving prison that never escapes the obstacles of the tour.
Pulling it all together and driving a successful tour to its completion is an art form. Every day brings dilemmas from a magnitude of predicaments that require extraordinary solutions that must be implemented swiftly to keep the touring machine moving forward.
Touring partners Jeb and Neusy, have organized and executed a lifetime of successful tours. Their extensive knowledge and experience created the ideal touring partnership that can navigate the toughest of circumstances. Now the touring partners who escaped murders that plagued their last tour signed on for another tour with the world’s greatest guitarist, “the Doctor” Jurgen Weislangwolf.
The Doctor while being a brilliant guitarist brings added complications that an ordinary tour never experiences. Nothing about a rock and roll tour that features the Doctor is predictable, including his quest for spiritual enlightenment. While not wanting to ride that particular wave with the Doctor, Jeb and Neusy agreed to the production needed to complete the Doctor’s journey and the tour commences.
With a new friend that leads the way, Jeb and Neusy do what they do best, which is steer the Doctor’s one man solo tour in the right direction always moving forward. The Doctor’s never revealed personal agenda consistently challenges the two. They have come to ignore it, mocking the Doctor constantly while he sails down these passages. They have developed a partnership rarely seen in the business. Jeb and Neusy always find the solution to whatever ridiculous situation arises on the road at the same time being able to communicate across a room without spoken words.