William Manchee
| WILLIAM MANCHEE |
William Manchee is an attorney by trade and practices law
in Dallas with his son Jim. Originally from southern
California, he lives now in Plano, Texas with his wife Janet
of some 40 years. Manchee first discovered his passion for
writing in 1995 when he wrote Twice Tempted. He vowed
then to write a novel every year for the rest of his life. So far
he is on schedule as Tarizon: The Liberator, Volume 1 of
the Tarizon Trilogy is his fourteenth published novel.
in Dallas with his son Jim. Originally from southern
California, he lives now in Plano, Texas with his wife Janet
of some 40 years. Manchee first discovered his passion for
writing in 1995 when he wrote Twice Tempted. He vowed
then to write a novel every year for the rest of his life. So far
he is on schedule as Tarizon: The Liberator, Volume 1 of
the Tarizon Trilogy is his fourteenth published novel.
| THE STAN TURNER MYSTERIES |
Act Normal - (Volume VIII) Stan is asked by the CIA to defend a woman accused of killing
her alien husband and three children. The only problem , however, is the alien isn't from
Mexico but from another planet. While Stan struggles to keep the government's secret under
wraps, one of his oldest clients faces bankruptcy due to the embezzlement of hundreds of
thousands of dollars by a trusted employee. When the embezzler is caught and sent to jail,
he promises to destroy his former employer.
her alien husband and three children. The only problem , however, is the alien isn't from
Mexico but from another planet. While Stan struggles to keep the government's secret under
wraps, one of his oldest clients faces bankruptcy due to the embezzlement of hundreds of
thousands of dollars by a trusted employee. When the embezzler is caught and sent to jail,
he promises to destroy his former employer.
Stan Turner, a small-time attorney over his head with some big-time clients.(Dallas Observer), practices law
in Dallas in the 80s and the stories are “full of...appealing characters and lively dialogue, especially in the
courtroom.(Publisher's Weekly). More than just a mystery, they are fast-paced thrillers. . . with plenty of action
and adventure. (Library Journal). . . . Each plot line, in and of itself, can be riveting (Foreward Magazine), and
they are unique in that they are inspired by actual events and cases in which the author has been involved.
in Dallas in the 80s and the stories are “full of...appealing characters and lively dialogue, especially in the
courtroom.(Publisher's Weekly). More than just a mystery, they are fast-paced thrillers. . . with plenty of action
and adventure. (Library Journal). . . . Each plot line, in and of itself, can be riveting (Foreward Magazine), and
they are unique in that they are inspired by actual events and cases in which the author has been involved.
Brash Endeavor (Volume II) Stan's finally becomes an attorney but his bad fortune continues
as he starts his law practice in Dallas in the late 70s. Since he's had such a difficult time
becoming an attorney he's anxious to get started but, unfortunately, he's broke so he starts his
practice with a $2,000 cash advance on his credit card. It's a boom time in Dallas and there are
a lot of real estate promoters and oil and gas operators around and a couple of them become
clients and get Stan in deep trouble fast and his wife ends up on trial for murder.
as he starts his law practice in Dallas in the late 70s. Since he's had such a difficult time
becoming an attorney he's anxious to get started but, unfortunately, he's broke so he starts his
practice with a $2,000 cash advance on his credit card. It's a boom time in Dallas and there are
a lot of real estate promoters and oil and gas operators around and a couple of them become
clients and get Stan in deep trouble fast and his wife ends up on trial for murder.
Second Chair (Volume III) Stan is asked to defend a young college girl memory of what
happened and Stan has only been in practice a year and probably shouldn't be doing a murder
trial. But he is pressed to take the case and finally agrees on the condition that his law
professor assist him as second chair. What he doesn't know is his professor is a drunk and
probably won't show up for trial.
happened and Stan has only been in practice a year and probably shouldn't be doing a murder
trial. But he is pressed to take the case and finally agrees on the condition that his law
professor assist him as second chair. What he doesn't know is his professor is a drunk and
probably won't show up for trial.
Cash Call (Volume IV) is a saga of woe for Stan and a group of executives who get into a bad
restaurant investment, lose everything and, are suspected of brutally murdering the promoter
who cheated them. If this isn't misfortune, Stan gets in the crossfire of the mob and a man who
has stolen millions of dollars in diamonds from them.
restaurant investment, lose everything and, are suspected of brutally murdering the promoter
who cheated them. If this isn't misfortune, Stan gets in the crossfire of the mob and a man who
has stolen millions of dollars in diamonds from them.
Deadly Distractions (Volume V) Stan is called back from vacation when his client is cornered
in a barn by the FBI, allegedly having killed an IRS agent. It seems like a hopeless case as a
witness claims to have seen the client standing over the body with shotgun in hand, but he
professes his innocence, so Stan agrees to defend him to get him out of the barn and save his
life.
in a barn by the FBI, allegedly having killed an IRS agent. It seems like a hopeless case as a
witness claims to have seen the client standing over the body with shotgun in hand, but he
professes his innocence, so Stan agrees to defend him to get him out of the barn and save his
life.
Black Monday (Volume VI) It's October 19, 1987 in Dallas, the stock market has crashed, and
banks and savings and loans are failing left and right. There were three murders that day—the
chairman of a failed thrift and his girlfriend are found with their throats slashed and an old lady
is found suffocated in her home along with her eleven dogs. Stan's partner Paula ends up
defending the accused in the double homicide and Stan discovers he's the executor over the
old lady's estate and must figure out who killed her in such a bizarre fashion and why.
banks and savings and loans are failing left and right. There were three murders that day—the
chairman of a failed thrift and his girlfriend are found with their throats slashed and an old lady
is found suffocated in her home along with her eleven dogs. Stan's partner Paula ends up
defending the accused in the double homicide and Stan discovers he's the executor over the
old lady's estate and must figure out who killed her in such a bizarre fashion and why.
Cactus Island (Volume VII) Stan is called out to Possum Kingdom Lake where a boy scout
was killed in a tragic Jeep accident. When the junior assistant Stan is reluctant to do so,
however, because the boy's excuse for the accident was that he was distracted by an alien
spacecraft hovering overhead.
was killed in a tragic Jeep accident. When the junior assistant Stan is reluctant to do so,
however, because the boy's excuse for the accident was that he was distracted by an alien
spacecraft hovering overhead.
Undaunted (Volume I) is the story of Stan's youth in Southern California in the late 50s. Stan goes to the
county fair and has his fortune taken by the old Univac Computer. The fortune is an ominous one
promising a difficult and perilous life. About this time Stan has a brush with the law and decides to
become an attorney. His fortune turns out to be a prophecy and he is confronted with every imaginable
obstacle to fulfilling his dream The worst being when he is drafted into the Marine Corps and the first
person he inadvertently befriends turns out to be a serial killer.
county fair and has his fortune taken by the old Univac Computer. The fortune is an ominous one
promising a difficult and perilous life. About this time Stan has a brush with the law and decides to
become an attorney. His fortune turns out to be a prophecy and he is confronted with every imaginable
obstacle to fulfilling his dream The worst being when he is drafted into the Marine Corps and the first
person he inadvertently befriends turns out to be a serial killer.
| LET THE ADVENTURE BEGIN! TARIZON: THE LIBERATOR Hardback * 334 Pages * $23.00 * ISBN 978-1-929976-48-5 Audio CD * 9 CDs 14.4. hours * ISBN 978-1-929976-49-2 |
When a teenager discovers his father is working on a secret government project with
aliens from the planet Tarizon, the project is compromised and Peter Turner must
accept exile or be killed.
Tarizon is recovering from a series of super volcanic eruptions that nearly destroyed all
life on the planet. It is slowly recovering ecologically but the political situation is volatile.
The fight is between the Purists who want to rid Tarizon of a growing mutant population
and eliminate all non-human intelligent life-forms, and the Loyalists who want to
restore the Supreme Mandate that guarantees freedom and basic rights for all humans
and other sentient beings.
Videl Lai has become Chancellor in a tainted election. Once in power, he renounces
Tarizon's constitution, The Supreme Mandate, and orders the extermination of all
non-human life forms.
The Loyalist party anticipating Videl's rise to power, has been planning a civil war to
restore rule under the Supreme Mandate and stop the genocide. But the Loyalist Party
is weak and there is little hope it will be able to defeat Videl Lai and his formidable
army. The only hope seems to be a prophecy that foretells of the arrival of a Liberator
from Earth who would lead a revolt to rid Tarizon of a ruthless dictator.
Peter, much to his shock and dismay, soon learns that many on Tarizon believe that he
is this Liberator and is expected to lead the revolution against Videl Lai and free the
Nanomites, Mutants and Seafolken from bondage.
aliens from the planet Tarizon, the project is compromised and Peter Turner must
accept exile or be killed.
Tarizon is recovering from a series of super volcanic eruptions that nearly destroyed all
life on the planet. It is slowly recovering ecologically but the political situation is volatile.
The fight is between the Purists who want to rid Tarizon of a growing mutant population
and eliminate all non-human intelligent life-forms, and the Loyalists who want to
restore the Supreme Mandate that guarantees freedom and basic rights for all humans
and other sentient beings.
Videl Lai has become Chancellor in a tainted election. Once in power, he renounces
Tarizon's constitution, The Supreme Mandate, and orders the extermination of all
non-human life forms.
The Loyalist party anticipating Videl's rise to power, has been planning a civil war to
restore rule under the Supreme Mandate and stop the genocide. But the Loyalist Party
is weak and there is little hope it will be able to defeat Videl Lai and his formidable
army. The only hope seems to be a prophecy that foretells of the arrival of a Liberator
from Earth who would lead a revolt to rid Tarizon of a ruthless dictator.
Peter, much to his shock and dismay, soon learns that many on Tarizon believe that he
is this Liberator and is expected to lead the revolution against Videl Lai and free the
Nanomites, Mutants and Seafolken from bondage.
TARIZON: CIVIL WAR By William Manchee Hardback * 340 Pages * $23.00 * ISBN 978-1-929976-52-2 Audio CD * 8 CDs * ISBN 978-1-929976-49-2 Audio MP3 * ISBN 978-1-929976-62-1 |
be any chance of stopping the TGA from marching all the way to Rigomol and
overrunning the capital city. After losing a bid to becoming chancellor, Lorin aligns
herself with Leek in order to preserve the organization she and her father have so
painstakingly built and to save the Nanomites from Videl Lai’s ordered genocide. While
rebuilding the Loyalist’s 3rd Army, Leek proves himself a capable leader and quickly
gains the support and admiration of his soldiers and the people of Tarizon. But as the
war drags on Leek yearns to rescue his mate, Lucinda, held captive by Videl Lai in the
capital city of Shisk.
overrunning the capital city. After losing a bid to becoming chancellor, Lorin aligns
herself with Leek in order to preserve the organization she and her father have so
painstakingly built and to save the Nanomites from Videl Lai’s ordered genocide. While
rebuilding the Loyalist’s 3rd Army, Leek proves himself a capable leader and quickly
gains the support and admiration of his soldiers and the people of Tarizon. But as the
war drags on Leek yearns to rescue his mate, Lucinda, held captive by Videl Lai in the
capital city of Shisk.
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| COMING SEPTEMBER 2010 |
Disillusioned--After being discharged from the United States Marine Corps, Stan ends up in Dallas
where he intends to finish law school. In the spring of 1976, while attending SMU, he is recruited into the
republican party, elected county chairman, and finds himself helping President Gerald Ford in his campaign
against Jimmy Carter. The campaign is marred, however by an untimely FBI investigation into the financial
dealings of a major party contributor, Brad Thornton. The investigation unleashes an avalanche of
misfortune beginning with the alleged murder-suicide of Stan’s friend, Ron Shepard, his wife Cindy and their
three children and culminating in the resignation of two republican candidates for the 67th District’s state
representative seat. Stan, who can’t believe his best friend could have murdered his family, launches his
own personal investigation to clear Rob’s name. When the investigation turns up new evidence that
threatens members of a powerful Mexican drug cartel, Stan is kidnaped and taken to a secluded place called
“the dump” where he is to be murdered and his body burned to prevent identification.
where he intends to finish law school. In the spring of 1976, while attending SMU, he is recruited into the
republican party, elected county chairman, and finds himself helping President Gerald Ford in his campaign
against Jimmy Carter. The campaign is marred, however by an untimely FBI investigation into the financial
dealings of a major party contributor, Brad Thornton. The investigation unleashes an avalanche of
misfortune beginning with the alleged murder-suicide of Stan’s friend, Ron Shepard, his wife Cindy and their
three children and culminating in the resignation of two republican candidates for the 67th District’s state
representative seat. Stan, who can’t believe his best friend could have murdered his family, launches his
own personal investigation to clear Rob’s name. When the investigation turns up new evidence that
threatens members of a powerful Mexican drug cartel, Stan is kidnaped and taken to a secluded place called
“the dump” where he is to be murdered and his body burned to prevent identification.
