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SOPHIE: Super Optimal Programmable Home Integration Environment
SOPHIE, a thriller by Bruce Allsman Jason Macklin is a billionaire, a domotics pioneer and inventor of SOPHIE, Super Optimal Programmable Home Integration Environment, a state-of-the-art home automation system. Jason and his wife, Clarisse, live in their new home that is equipped with SOPHIE. When unusual things begin to happen, he investigates and discovers that a malicious hacker, Peter Newman, a former employee with an axe to grind, is gradually taking control of SOPHIE, in turn the home's hermetic environment thereby trapping him and his wife. Peter demands a huge ransom, an immediate payment by wire transfer, or he would use SOPHIE to kill them.
The Jerejak Resort Murder
The Jerejak Resort Murder by Bruce Allsman Sam Lee, a self-exiled former MMA champion and ex-Theravada Buddhist monk, takes a break from his mixed martial arts training school in Bangkok to return to Penang to help his twin brother, Brian Lee, solve a murder connected with a ghost from the past. Brian, who runs a private investigations firm with his wife, May Lee, finds himself framed for the murder of a house detective at the Jerejak Resort. Due to the actions of an overzealous recently-appointed public prosecutor, Brian languishes in jail without bail. Desperate, he seeks Sam's help to prove his innocence by finding the true culprit. As Sam works with May Lee to unravel the hidden threads of truth about the murder, they uncover new evidence about his tragic past in the mixed martial arts world. Years ago, guilt-ridden, he had forced him into self-exile to a Buddhist monastery in the Thai Forest Tradition. Now finally able to find the closure he needs as they work toward solving the case, he and May Lee uncover the identity of the culprit, and foil a greater threat to the world. The Jerejak Resort Murder, a Penang #murder #mystery #novel
The English Author
The English Author, a mystery by Bruce Allsman After being rejected in numerous job applications, Jenny Chapman finally receives a golden opportunity to be interviewed for an important post overseas. However, while clearing the attic, she finds an old notebook left by her great grandmother which cause her to see things in a different light. Drawn into the world of her great grandmother, Sally Chapman, the notebook reveals an intriguing event that had happened in the last century. This short story explores and reveals the chaotic emotions of worry, doubt and distrust versus self-belief, confidence and faith when faced with any life changing decision.
The Chauffeur
The Chauffeur, a suspense noir by Bruce Allsman On the penultimate day before his retirement, Charlie, the chauffeur, receives an assignment from JP, his boss, to stake out a sharp-eyed man at a hotel's coffeehouse. After discovering the sharp-eyed man's heinous plan to kidnap Mel, JP's nine-year-old daughter, he returns to report to JP. He and JP, who is always a risk taker and likes this kind of dangerous games, formulate an action plan to incriminate the mastermind behind the kidnapping scheme. The next day Charlie shows up for work one last time to show the new chauffeur the ropes and meets James, who is none other than the sharp-eyed man.
The Museum Curator
The Museum Curator, a suspense thriller novel by Bruce Allsman When accompanying her husband on a business trip to a city in Eastern Europe, Serena Crown and her four-year-old daughter Allison spend a day at a vast private museum while her husband, Tom Crown, attends a business meeting. At the museum, Serena and Allison enjoy a wonderful time together until a sudden power outage disrupts them. Seconds later when the power resumes, Serena finds Allison missing. Her initial effort to search for Allison ends in failure. Desperate for help, she seeks the assistance of the security chief, and as directed by the curator, they close the museum temporarily to conduct a thorough search, but they could not find Allison anywhere. Her nightmare begins when she discovers that Allison is being held captive somewhere inside the museum by human traffickers who intend to ship her child out before midnight.
Lovefullness
Lovefullness, a new adult romance by Bruce Allsman After being rudely dumped by her boyfriend, Winnie Osler, an overworked corporate executive, receives an unusual invitation from an office colleague, Tara Winston, to attend a ten-day meditation retreat. Thinking that it might help her get over the devastating breakup and get back on track with her life, she agrees to join Tara. However, things are not as expected. Guided by Michael Eastman, a charming and charismatic meditation teacher, both young women had to face their own feelings in an emotionally charged situation, an ordeal for Winnie but a redeeming chance to make a life-changing decision. This short story explores and reveals the chaotic emotions that burden most ordinary people where love relationships often fail or succeed not according to fate but to the unfettered vagaries of the human mind where lust and rivalry takes center stage over mindfulness and serenity.
The Tenant
The Tenant, a suspense noir by Bruce Allsman John Greene, after recently concluding the purchase of a house from Lucas who had rented out the place, pays a visit to the recalcitrant tenant to find out why the man seems reluctant to vacate the house. During the visit, when John's pet Border Collie, Rocky, uncovers a woman's partially decomposed body in the backyard, the tenant pulls a gun on John and orders him to call Lucas to come over immediately. Much to his surprise, Lucas acquiesces. At gunpoint, John listens to the tenant's story as well as Lucas's version of it, each accusing the other of murder. Who is the mystery woman? And who killed her?
Wira
Wira, a Malaysian noir by Bruce Allsman Forced to resign from the police force due to bribery, Saiful Abidin bin Abu Bakar now leads a dreary life working as a security guard in a jewelry store. One day when a gang of robbers kidnap his wife and child and demand that he cooperate or they kill his loved ones, he agrees not to stop the robbers when they come to rob the store. The day when the robbers storm the jewelry store, Saiful, however, deliberately shoots to kill the robbers. The newspapers call him a wira, a hero, but his true intention is anything but heroic.
The Return
The Return, a family drama by Bruce Allsman After a long stretch of hard work, Kim Stafford, a field scientist, is getting ready for a vacation of backpacking adventure in Borneo with her scientist friend and lover, Charles Bowers, when she receives unexpected news of an impending visit from her estranged brother, Ben. Displeased with the unwelcome intrusion into her life, she resents Ben's arrival, questioning his ulterior motive. His presence stirs up memories of her painful past about her family that she had severed ties with years ago. When Ben reveals the purpose of his visit, Kim couldn't bear the pain any longer and resorts to a dangerous course of action.
Alley of Betrayal
Alley of Betrayal, a suspense noir by Bruce Allsman When a man with a history of violence walks into the bank, Leonard Marten, a mild-mannered bank employee trembled with fury. The man, released early from prison, was convicted five years ago for a heinous crime against Leonard’s wife. Frustrated with the flawed justice system, Leonard seizes this long awaited opportunity to exact his revenge. In his tormented mind, a deluge of rage impels him to buy a gun and stalk the man. Vacillating between dread and indignation, Leonard summons just enough courage to execute his plan only to discover a tragic truth that changes his life forever.
