The CleanSweep Counterstrike

Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

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Synopsis

A deadly web of deceit and intrigue lies hidden behind the collapse of Operation CleanSweep. It’s time for revenge. Matt Tremain’s back in the sequel, facing an even deadlier threat. The investigative blogger is the primary target of revenge. Instrumental in exposing the evil and moral corruption behind Operation CleanSweep — a diabolical plan created by billionaire Charles Claussen — Tremain now faces the man’s craving for vengeance. His plan collapsing and faced with arrest, Claussen staged his suicide, eluding capture. Consumed with rage, Claussen intends to settle the score personally, luring Matt into a deadly trap. Claussen, on the run for three years, is close to exhausting his resources. A shadowy group of four, the Brotherhood, secretly financed a major part of Operation CleanSweep. They want the reason his plan to rid Toronto of undesirables collapsed. Instead, Carling is in hiding. Angry, the Brotherhood calls in their IOU, sending a team of operatives to capture him. Can he pull off a second escape, this time from the Brotherhood? If they catch him, he knows their retribution will not be pretty. There’s a saying, “when you embark on a journey of revenge, first dig two graves. Claussen ignores that advice and doubles down on revenge, risking it all to target Matt and his friends. For Claussen, a clock is ticking a deadly chime as the final confrontation nears, perhaps one of those graves is waiting?

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Author Biography

Chuck Waldron is the author of four riveting mystery, thriller and suspense novels and more than fifty short stories. Inspired by his grandfather’s tales of the Ozark Mountains and local caves rumored to be havens for notorious gangsters, Waldron was destined to write about crime and the human condition. Those childhood legends ignited his imagination and filled his head with unforgettable characters, surprising plots and a keen interest in supernatural and historical subplots. With literary roots planted in the American Midwest and South, and enriched by many years living in the fertile cultural soil of metropolitan Ontario, Waldron now resides on Florida’s fabled Treasure Coast with his wife, Suzanne. While keeping an eye out for hurricanes, alligators, and the occasional Burmese python, visitors will find Waldron busy writing his next crime thriller.

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Author Insight

Meet Matt Tremain, a good freind

Matt Tremain and I have been friends for over two years now. When he first started talking to me, I noticed he was quite shy. It took some time for him to warm up. When he unwrapped his reserve, I saw something underneath that shyness, determination. He told me he thought people smirked at his limp. It was something he was born with. What could he do? In fact, it was hardly noticeable, but it bothered him. He was a national, if not international, celebrity, the one behind exposing a malicious conspiracy. But he hated his celebrity status. On a day like this, he only wanted to enjoy his favorite blend. Then it started, the whispers, spreading around the coffee shop. Someone even pointing and saying, “that’s him, that’s Matt Tremain.” He told me how painful that was. But I encourage you to get to know Matt. He’s one tough hombre, and you will hardly notice his limp.

Book Excerpt

The CleanSweep Counterstrike

Matt Tremain watched the gun barrel, waiting for the shot. Charles Claussen smirked, aiming the silver 9mm Luger. Matt watched Claussen’s finger slowly increase pressure on the trigger and braced himself for the blast.

Awake, Matt struggled to untangle sweat-soaked sheets. Another panic attack, the same nightmare. Charles Claussen with that weapon, he thought. Matt tried to hold on to details, but the images floated away as soon as he opened his eyes. The acrid taste of stale alcohol was a reminder of self-medicating, desperate to stop the recurring night-time terrors.

Matt stumbled to the bathroom to rinse the fuzz from his mouth. He was alarmed to see the water glass quivering in his hand.

Returning to his bed, Matt tried to rub away the hammering pain. It didn’t help. He tried to ignore the clock display as he drifted between awake and sleep. It’s no use, he thought.

Matt walked back to the bathroom. He didn’t recognize the face in the mirror. Murky bloodshot eyes looked back at him. Matt splashed his face with cold water. It didn’t help. Time to face the world. It’s the best I can do.

Matt had a world-class hangover. He had hoped for a free day, no appointments nor commitments. Matt wanted to be left alone with his panic as he opened the door at the Beanery. He needed his go-to hangover cure, a robust Sumatra blend and three extra-strength pain tablets.

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Chuck Waldron

The CleanSweep Counterstrike

Synopsis

Author Biography

Author Insight

Meet Matt Tremain, a good freind

Book Excerpt

The CleanSweep Counterstrike

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