Location: United States
Member Since: Nov. 20, 2009

Charles G. Irion


Biography

Charles G. Irion is an author, adventurer, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. In the 1970s, Irion began his career in commercial real estate development and brokerage. In 1983, he founded U.S. Park Investments, a company that owns and brokers manufactured home and RV communities. In 2007, Irion founded Irion Books LLC and began writing and publishing books. His first book was Remodeling Hell—one of four books he authored as part of the Hell Series. This was followed by Autograph Hell, Car Dealer Hell, and Divorce Hell. Inspired by real-life events, these books are true stories created by actual (hellish) events that infuriated Irion to the point of wanting to expose the demons through his writings. He is donating all of the net proceeds of his Hell Series to victims of fraud.

While writing the Hell Series, Irion began work on the Summit Murder Mystery Series. The impetus behind the murder mystery series was his participation in a 1987 expedition to Mount Everest from the China side. Irion couldn’t resist creating plot-twisting, adventure-filled stories against the backdrop of the world’s deadliest mountains, the Seven Summits.

Over the past thirty years, Irion has also garnered a large collection of recipes from resident RV campers. More than 350 of these can be found in his book Roadkill Cooking for Campers: The Best Dang Wild Game Cookbook in the World.

Irion holds a Masters of Business Administration in International Marketing and Finance from the American Graduate School of International Management and Bachelor of Arts degrees in both Biology and Economics from the University of California, Santa Barbara. As an explorer, Irion has visited more than sixty countries and is an accomplished SCUBA diver. He is also the founder of a children’s dictionary charity, a founding member of Phoenix Social Venture Partners, and past president of a local Lions Club. Irion lives in Arizona.

Where to find Charles G. Irion online

Website: http://www.charlesirion.com
Twitter: charlesirion
Facebook: Facebook profile
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/charlesirion
Blog: http://www.summitmurderseries.blogspot.com

Where to buy in print

http://www.irionbooks.com

Books

Murder on Puncak Jaya (A Summit Murder Mystery)    by Charles G. Irion
Price: $8.99 USD. 76980 words. Published on June 1, 2011. Fiction.
Adventurer Scott Devlon is out to climb Puncak Jaya, one of the world’s Seven Summits. Located between the Himalayas and Andes, Puncak Jaya is the highest mountain in Oceania. But conquering this challenging peak is the least of Devlon’s concerns.
Murder on Mt. McKinley (A Summit Murder Mystery)    by Charles G. Irion
Price: $8.99 USD. 49230 words. Published on December 21, 2010. Fiction.
(5.00 from 1 review)
Once again Scott Devlon is thrust into the middle of a murder mystery atop one of the world’s Seven Summits. In Murder on Mt. McKinley, the chief executives of two rival oil companies attempting to construct a new Alaska pipeline opt to merge their efforts, and reap billions in profits. During the process, in celebration, they decide to climb Mt. McKinley. What they don’t expect are deaths.
Murder on Elbrus (A Summit Murder Mystery)    by Charles G. Irion
Price: $8.99 USD. 60970 words. Published on May 14, 2010. Fiction.
(5.00 from 2 reviews)
Scarcely recovered from the disaster told in Murder on Everest, world famous mountaineer Scott Devlon is sent to observe an EU sponsored conference in southern Russia. This casual assignment turns deadly with the murder of a Russian official atop Europe’s highest mountain. Set against the bleak terrain of the north Caucasus this action packed thriller unfolds at a breakneck pace.
Autograph Hell    by Charles G. Irion
Price: $6.99 USD. 37680 words. Published on December 9, 2009. Nonfiction.
This book is for everyone who has or will be exposed to the autograph business. Autograph Hell is both enlightening and disturbing. It exposes the truth about collecting. Follow the author’s journey as he quickly finds a world filled with falsified documents and counterfeit signatures - most of which are "authenticated" by the autograph experts who control this multi-million dollar business.
Remodeling Hell    by Charles G. Irion
Price: $6.99 USD. 94450 words. Published on December 5, 2009. Nonfiction.
Remodeling Hell includes a Salvation Guide packed with money-saving tips and lessons learned about the home remodeling process. The book contains often hilarious, but always valuable lessons of what to do and what NOT to do when building a new or remodeling an existing house. Readers will benefit from author Charles Irion's journey as he endeavored to build his dream house.
Car Dealer Hell    by Charles G. Irion
Price: $6.99 USD. 51030 words. Published on December 2, 2009. Nonfiction.
Be armed and ready the next time you buy a car. Car Dealer Hell is a complete car buyer’s guide. This book exposes the scams, gimmicks and deceitful practices used by dealers every day. Get useful checklists, summaries and resources that will help you avoid car dealership traps while getting the best deal for your new or used car.
Divorce Hell    by Charles G. Irion
Price: $6.99 USD. 50500 words. Published on November 30, 2009. Nonfiction.
Divorce Hell is Charles Irion’s cautionary tale about the wild ride of divorce, together with his advice on how to get off the marriage-divorce-marriage merry-go-round. Book includes: history of odd divorce rituals, lurid celebrity break-ups, off-beat prenuptial agreements, and a Salvation Guide to jumpstart your efforts to avoid divorce and achieve a strong marriage.
Abandoned on Everest    by Charles G. Irion
Price: $3.99 USD. 42880 words. Published on November 20, 2009. Fiction.
Abandoned on Everest written by tabloid reporter, Quentin Stern, is the prequel to Murder on Everest. When Derek Sodoc, only son of the world's richest and most powerful man dies attempting to climb Mt. Everest, questions are raised. Stern reveals the inside story of the expedition including sexual misdeeds, sabotage and media manipulation. This novel is part of the Summit Murder Mystery Series.
Murder on Everest (A Summit Murder Mystery)    by Charles G. Irion
Price: $8.99 USD. 109270 words. Published on November 20, 2009. Fiction.
(5.00 from 2 reviews)
Murder on Everest is filled with intrigue, sex, betrayal and mystery. The backdrop is the world’s highest and deadliest mountain, Mt. Everest. It is unlike any murder mystery you’ve ever read. Part of the Summit Murder Mystery Series, an extraordinary journey of exploits and murder atop seven major continental summits. Abandoned on Everest is the companion prequel to this debut novel.

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