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Cortez Law III

Biography

Cortez Law III is the author of eight independently published books. The romance novel, My Brother's Keeper (2001) and the Atlanta X-Men Homicide suspense/mystery/thriller novels Kremlin Tide (2014), Cold Lick (2015), Serial Rites (2017), Shadow Doctors (2019) and Threat Nexus (2020). He also published the science fiction/thriller novel, S.Y.P.H.E.N. (2015) and the supernatural horror novella, Evil Realms (2019). Visit him online at cortezlaw.net.

Smashwords Interview

How do you approach cover design?
Usually with too much bravado. I simply mean way over the top with the idea of telling the entire story so there's little left for the readers' imagination. If you study the cover design of the big publishers, they're relatively sparse of graphic design. It's all about the brand, which is the name of the author. For those starting out or independent authors, we need to make a bit more of a splash to attract a potential reader and it starts with the cover design and the accompanying flap copy for hardcovers and cover copy for paperbacks. I'd prefer more symbolic or emblematic items on a cover to convey more mystery to the story. If that's not possible, then actors/actresses in combination with other symbols or inanimate objects that best convey what I want to tease readers with will do the job and I hope readers will be piqued and like the design and copy for Kremlin Tide enough to purchase it.
What do you read for pleasure?
I tend to read what I write which are mysteries, suspense, thrillers and certain non-fiction how-to books to improve my writing abilities. For my other interests, the Bible for daily living is crucial. Books on finance, business, publishing which I find not only in non-fiction tomes but also informative internet sites have proven valuable as well. It's a mixture of pleasure and concerted efforts to glean some career changing advice or life altering steps in the midst of just enjoying the flow of words from the various authors.
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Where to find Cortez Law III online

Website: http://www.cortezlaw.net
Facebook: Facebook profile
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/pub/cortez-law-iii/b0/455/97a/

Where to buy in print

https://www.amazon.com/Cortez-Law-III/e/B00MS1ZK8Q/ref=dp_byline_cont_book_1

Videos

SERIAL RITES Book Trailer
SERIAL RITES tells the story of an unstable Atlanta Homicide Sergeant Malcolm Hobbs who leads his X-Men Detective Squad in a manhunt to apprehend the twisted mind and M.O. of a serial killer dubbed, The Profiler.

KREMLIN TIDE Book Trailer
Sergeant Malcolm Hobbs and his Atlanta Homicide Unit, The X-Men, must rescue a kidnap victim and deter a ruthless group of sinister criminals ready to execute a plan of chilling proportions.

COLD LICK Book Trailer
Sergeant Malcolm Hobbs and his X-Men Homicide Unit must unravel a labyrinth of criminal vendettas that involve loyalty, money and murder on the mean streets of Atlanta.

S.Y.P.H.E.N. Book Trailer
Sergeant Major Lincoln Boddies and his Delta Force Operators must stop terrorists from using a Weapon of Mass Destruction and combat a new enemy that could destroy them all.

Series

X-Men Homicide Squad by
Sergeant Malcolm Hobbs and his elite X-Men Homicide Unit apprehend evil and mete out justice against Atlanta's criminal elements.
Kremlin Tide
Price: $0.99 USD.
Cold Lick
Price: $0.99 USD.
Serial Rites
Price: $0.99 USD.
Threat Nexus
Price: $2.99 USD.

Books

Threat Nexus by
Series: X-Men Homicide Squad. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 63,910. Language: English. Published: July 3, 2021. Categories: Fiction » Thriller & suspense » Crime thriller, Fiction » African American fiction » Christian
A suspended top cop… An invading force of evil… A mastermind’s plan of brilliance… And only a few hours before a cataclysmic event. The hero can fight, flee or live to fight another day in retreat. For Homicide Sergeant Malcolm X. Hobbs, there is no retreat. He needs to find the truth, escape attack and determine who’s allowed to live above the law.
Serial Rites by
Series: X-Men Homicide Squad, Book 3. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 84,440. Language: English. Published: October 4, 2017. Categories: Fiction » Thriller & suspense » Psychological thriller, Fiction » African American fiction » Mystery & detective
An unstable Atlanta Homicide Sergeant Malcolm Hobbs leads his X-Men Detective Squad in a manhunt to apprehend the twisted mind and M.O. of a serial killer dubbed, The Profiler.
S.y.p.h.e.n. by
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 66,340. Language: English. Published: September 13, 2017. Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » Military
Sergeant Major Lincoln Boddies and his Delta Force Operators must stop terrorists from using a Weapon of Mass Destruction and combat a new enemy that could destroy them all.
Cold Lick by
Series: X-Men Homicide Squad, Book 2. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 108,280. Language: English. Published: April 30, 2015. Categories: Fiction » African American fiction » Christian, Fiction » Christian » Suspense
Sergeant Malcolm Hobbs and his X-Men Homicide Unit must unravel a labyrinth of criminal vendettas that involve loyalty, money and murder on the mean streets of Atlanta.
Kremlin Tide by
Series: X-Men Homicide Squad, Book 1. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 99,120. Language: American English. Published: July 5, 2014. Categories: Fiction » African American fiction » Christian, Fiction » Christian » Suspense
Sergeant Malcolm Hobbs and his Atlanta Homicide Unit, The X-Men, must rescue a kidnap victim and deter a ruthless group of sinister criminals ready to execute a plan of chilling proportions.

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