R E Swirsky

Biography

Ray grew up in the small town of Kimberley in British Columbia before moving to Calgary Alberta to go to college. He has remained in the Calgary area ever since.

OUTSIDE FORCES
A secret vigilante organization named the Order has been formed to correct the errors of an imperfect justice system. Garrod Shaw, accused of killing his three young children and dumping their bodies in a lake has beaten his murder charge on a technicality. A Russian Diplomat, while driving impaired, runs down and kills a young woman and faces no penalty or prosecution after claiming diplomatic immunity. Both men are habitually dangerous and for the protection of all citizens, the Order believes it is time to remove these two once and for all.

BUMSTEAD’S WELL
The dare was simple. Spend one night down at the bottom of Bumstead's well. When Vincent's friends fail to return at the agreed time, Vincent finds himself trapped alone and reflecting on his short life.

WISH ME FROM THE WATER
A young boy commits suicide. The town folk believe it was another result of bullying but two brothers discover the truth and decide to take matters into their own hands. A tale of abuse, shame and standing up for what you believe is right.

EXTREME MALICE
If you could create the perfect murder and get away with it, would you? A young university student is charged with murder. His guitar string is wrapped around her neck. His shoe prints are left at the scene. Her earrings found under his bed. Her husband hundreds of miles away. The perfect murder? You be the judge.

THE BLUFFINGTON FOUR
A time travel mystery about four students who disappeared in the mid 1960s.

IN THE MIDST OF A PREDATOR
A very short psychological story. Bobby, a young boy alone at the fair grounds, finds comfort in a stranger who reaches out to him. Having the best night of his life, Bobby is unaware his new friend has something very different in store for him.

Smashwords Interview

What are you working on next?
I am actually surprised about my next book. It's still a mystery thriller, but it's a horror story that takes place in a small town in British Columbia. A bit different that my usual content but it will have the same fast pace that my readers enjoy.
When you're not writing, how do you spend your time?
When not writing I can often be found with a paint brush in hand, mountain bike between my legs or hiking shoes on my feet. Live life, experience life, enjoy life.
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Where to find R E Swirsky online

Where to buy in print

Books

Outside Forces
You set the price! Words: 125,010. Language: English. Published: October 1, 2015 . Categories: Fiction » Mystery & detective » General, Fiction » Thriller & suspense » Crime thriller
(3.00 from 1 review)
A secret vigilante organization, named the Order, has been formed to correct the errors of an imperfect justice system. Garrod Shaw, accused of killing his three children, has beaten his murder charge on a technicality. A Russian Diplomat kills a young woman and faces no penalty after claiming diplomatic immunity. For the protection of all citizens it is time to remove the two once and for all.
Bumstead's Well
Series: Bumstead's well, Book 1. You set the price! Words: 84,670. Language: English. Published: June 1, 2014 . Categories: Fiction » Thriller & suspense » Crime thriller, Fiction » Mystery & detective » General
(4.67 from 3 reviews)
It was a simple dare between friends. Spend 24 hours alone at the bottom of an abandoned well. What could possibly go wrong? But the 24 hours soon pass and Vincent's friends fail to return for him. With little food or water, he is doomed.
Wish Me from the Water
You set the price! Words: 100,750. Language: English. Published: January 27, 2013 . Categories: Fiction » Mystery & detective » General, Fiction » Adventure
(3.50 from 2 reviews)
A young boy commits suicide. The town folk believe it was another result of bullying but two brothers discover the truth and decide to take matters into their own hands. (Warning: This novel contains material some may find disturbing).
In the Midst of a Predator - A Very Short Story
You set the price! Words: 4,230. Language: English. Published: July 2, 2012 . Categories: Fiction » Thriller & suspense » Psychological thriller, Fiction » Thriller & suspense » Action & suspense
(3.00 from 1 review)
The fall fair had returned as it does every year. Young timid Bobby is off to the fair alone, unaware that he is about to find himself friended by the familiar face of an adult neighbour that lives just a few doors away. A few games and rides later, Bobby is led down between the parked trailers to the backside of the fairgrounds, unaware that his new friend has other intentions for Bobb
Extreme Malice
You set the price! Words: 55,380. Language: English. Published: February 6, 2012 . Categories: Fiction » Mystery & detective » General, Fiction » Thriller & suspense » Crime thriller
(3.60 from 5 reviews)
She was found with a guitar string still wrapped tightly around her soft neck. Eighteen year old Josh Anderson, the college boy from next door, is charged with her murder. It was his guitar string around her neck. His footprints are found inside her house. Her earring found under his bed. Donna Gardner's husband Jack was hundreds of miles away on business. Was it the perfect Murder?
The Bluffington Four
You set the price! Words: 122,170. Language: English. Published: October 23, 2011 . Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » Adventure, Fiction » Adventure » General
An intriguing tale follows Francine Esterro as she is suddenly confronted with events from her past. It was decades ago that she and three other art students stumbled cross a device in an attic sending them all fatefully back in time. The memories are painful as she is forced to relive the tragedies that occurred as they struggled to find their way home. Her only true love was lost in tragedy.

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