Member Since: Dec. 13, 2010

Calvin Bowden


Biography

Calvin Bowden worked many years with juvenile delinquents, adult criminals, law enforcement officials and members of the state and federal judiciary as a probation/parole officer. During that time, he learned much about the various levels and types of criminal behavior, including those offenders classified as habitual criminals and criminal psychopaths. He witnessed the strong points and the tragic shortcomings of our state and federal criminal justice systems, along with the growing anti-social and anti-authority trends in our society. Based on real-life experiences, his novels draw attention to those things and to the many faces of evil which good people are struggling to overcome in order to preserve a life of purpose and harmony

The author holds a B.A. with sociology major, a M.A. with major in Criminal Corrections. He is the author of several other books, which are sold through internet options like Amazon.

He has also written three other novels, "Voices From a Far Field," "Showdown on the Frio" and "Trail of the Butterfly," as well as a book of essays, "Brain Teasers & Heart Pleasers."

Where to buy in print

http://amazon.com

Books

Kickin' Butts & Lookin' for Love    by Calvin Bowden
Price: $3.99 USD. 135530 words. Published by Fideli Publishing on September 27, 2011. Fiction.
Raz Jester marries the girl of his dreams; they have a child and live the perfect life until drugs enter the picture. When he wife becomes addicted and is ultimately killed, Raz’s world crumbles. He sets out to “kick butt” and round up the town’s corrupt politicians and lawmen that are on the cartel’s payroll, but ends up offering his life for the life of his kidnapped daughter instead.
Whistling at a Deaf Horse - A whimsical look at things from the past and present which concern us all    by Calvin Bowden
Price: $2.99 USD. 40720 words. Published by Fideli Publishing on August 12, 2011. Fiction.
A collection of 57 essays from one to 2 pages in length, which poke fun at trendy people and high moguls, and takes a nostalgic look back at how we used to live and what made us what we are today. The stories are just clean fun and apply to everyone, regardless of age, but particularly to your parents, grandparents, and favorite aunts.
Life Ain’t No Saturday Night Musical    by Calvin Bowden
Price: $4.99 USD. 119590 words. Published by Fideli Publishing on July 1, 2011. Fiction.
The aunt of Heck Tunnel’s first love, Gloria, finds him and urges him to return to his hometown for an urgent message. After 65 years, he returns to the small Texas town he fled at age 18. He’d left behind a destitute family and the girl he loved. Gloria’s aunt has died, but he finds out that the message can be found in special place known only to him and Gloria in l934. ADULT CONTENT
Brain Teasers and Heart Pleasers - Grin and Bear It    by Calvin Bowden
Price: $3.99 USD. 36630 words. Published by Fideli Publishing on January 31, 2011. Fiction.
This book contains a retired man's short commentaries on the tedious, often dumb things he does or has done, as well as things he finds himself thinking when he's down or trying to figure out how to overcome another personal problem. Sometimes humorous, sometimes serious, these observations are entertaining and spiritually uplifting.
Lady in Peril - Men Blunder, Women Suffer    by Calvin Bowden
Price: $4.99 USD. 142980 words. Published by Fideli Publishing on December 13, 2010. Fiction.
Still struggling with emotional problems resulting from being kidnapped and brutally assaulted the previous year, beautiful Helen Kipling learns the killer/rapist has escaped custody and is on his way to her ranch home to kill her, his only surviving victim. More male officers die trying to save her, convincing her she will die unless she takes drastic steps to stop him herself.

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