Although I pen thousands of words to describe action adventure
tales, it is difficult for me to string together a few dozen words about
myself. My background in investigations gives rise to skepticism, continuously
challenging norms, demanding reasoned explanations, holding high standards to
meet. I insist on high standards in my fictional writing as well, expecting the
reader to be as skeptical as I am. That said, I also am a realist who knows
that only by meeting the high standard set by readers everywhere will my work
succeed. I hope to earn your trust by meeting those high standards.
My pleasure when teaching was witnessing the sudden
acceptance of a new idea by the student. A certain light in their eyes,
accompanied by a particular smile always shine when the student experiences an
epiphany of understanding. No longer teaching, I now envision readers with that
same light as they come to a new or simply deeper understanding of the world
through my novels. Fiction should reflect the real world and entice the reader
to reflect upon themselves in a new or different light. That is my hope and I
believe the hope of every author.
I am pleased to offer to the readers a story that could be
taken from current headlines. Somali Pirates continue to hijack ships while
Islamic Terrorists kills dozens daily in suicide missions. US Navy SEALs,
shunning headlines, continue to risk everything to protect world peace. The
plan of the terrorists in
THE BAHRAIN CONSPIRACY is entirely possible, which
makes this unique cabal in terrorist warfare so frightening.
In the works is a Civil War Era story based on actual events
and historical records entitled “The Hanging of Dr. Hanson.” It is a fictional
account of the life and events that led to the 1867 hanging of Dr. Hanson
Bumgardner. Folks that have heard me describe the fantastic tale cannot believe
documented events are the basis of the book. From being captured by Shoshone
Indians to surviving Camp Chase Prisoner of War Camp Hanson’s life story is
astounding. I hope to have more to say on this story soon when it nears final
edit.
Bentley Gates
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