Jim Prentice


Biography

JIM PRENTICE creates his own excitement. His stories about Brad and Ben, and Bob and Bill include many real-life experiences from his own adventures as a soldier, pilot, radar operator, parachutist, sailor, and SCUBA diver.
Jim lives and works near Brandon, Manitoba, where he writes and rebuilds antique cars. Jim thrives on unusual situations and he welcomes any challenge. In his lifetime he says he would like to do everything at least once.
His books have been reviewed by teens, parents, grand-parents and teachers with 100% approval.

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Books

Hot Dive    by Jim Prentice
Price: $1.95 USD. 50380 words. Published on January 5, 2013. Fiction.

A Canadian soldier is critically wounded in Afghanistan. Accompanied by a female combat nurse he is evac'ed to Germany. Later he is brought back to Canada. As part of his rehabilitation he journeys to Mexico. Here he rescues a woman from a gang of drunken attackers. He finds out she was his nurse. Their friendship blossoms as they face adventures together in the jungles and beaches of Quintaneroo.
Rescue 235    by Jim Prentice
Price: $1.95 USD. 25760 words. Published on October 25, 2012. Fiction.

The perilous operations and top secret tasks faced by undercover operatives come to life in the high Canadian Arctic as a plot to invade North America is thwarted. Unknowingly caught up in the action a civilian airliner goes down on the arctic ice. Rescue crews use every resource available to not only rescue the passengers, but to attempt to capture foreign saboteurs.
Disaster on the Tundra    by Jim Prentice
Price: $1.95 USD. 11660 words. Published on February 15, 2012. Fiction.

Two teenage boys depart on a fishing trip to the far north in an antique aircraft. Trouble sets in with a damaged machine and they spend time on the tundra awaiting rescue.
RV Tips, Trips, and Slips    by Jim Prentice
Price: $1.95 USD. 30130 words. Published on February 8, 2012. Nonfiction.

A very informative book for RVers, campers, travelers,and outdoors people. Tips, suggestions, shortcuts and camping recipes, join a humorous mix of Cowboy Poetry, and dozens of photographs.
Bulls, Bears, Bullets, and Booze    by Jim Prentice
Price: $1.95 USD. 10670 words. Published on January 19, 2012. Nonfiction.

An illustrated collection of humourous tales about big game hunting buddies in Manitoba.
Blue Sky View    by Jim Prentice
Price: $2.95 USD. 52390 words. Published on January 8, 2012. Nonfiction.

A true to life collection of non-fiction short stories describing life, aviation, and travel in the Canadian North.
Sunken Treasure    by Jim Prentice
Price: $1.95 USD. 24330 words. Published on January 1, 2012. Fiction.

Brad and Ben team up with their fathers to search for lost gold in a northern lake.
Fly Into Danger    by Jim Prentice
Price: $1.95 USD. 22560 words. Published on December 31, 2011. Fiction.

Brad and Ben venture to the far north on a fishing trip that leads them into a confrontation with a countefeiting gang. With their help the police catch the criminals
The Mysterious Disk    by Jim Prentice
Price: $1.95 USD. 19050 words. Published on December 29, 2011. Fiction.

These two friends get into hot water again when they stumble onto an international espionage gang. High tech lasers, computers, and aircraft each play a part as Brad and Ben try to stay within the law.
The Rumrunner    by Jim Prentice
Price: $1.95 USD. 22810 words. Published on December 26, 2011. Fiction.

Two boys and an older uncle discover a long lost boat on a northern Canadian lake. They decide to transport it home for restoration. But unknown to them the boat has a criminal past and one of its criminal owners is hiding from the law. It is a long trip frought with dangers and the everpresent old criminal trying to sink them. The old boat, now one of a kind, faces all hardships headon.

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