A bullet is fired from a gun and follows the shortest path between two points-in most cases. But in this intriguing story by Gary Matheny, the bullet at the heart of the novel travels a circuitous path. Through decades of war, around the world and as it touches the lives of families to its exciting

Action,Adventure,Crime,Drama,Family,Memoir,Suspense/Thriller,Historical Fiction,War

This is a story of the journey of a bullet. And the effects it had on different people, through wars, crime and time. .Young man enters the Army then the war...friendships are forged and lives destroyed all because of "The Bullet".

Gary Matheny as his youthful body twitched several times, his eyes widening with panic. Within a few seconds, his body lay lifeless on the cold concrete floor. Luis’ bullet had hit him point blank in the middle of his chest, killing him. Sabato stood looking at the lifeless body of the boy who could

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Name: Private Henry Appleton

Age: teens to 20s

Gender: Male

Role: Emotional

Key Traits: Adventurous,Masculine,Aspiring,Modest,Aggressive,Obedient,Clumsy,Charming,Complex,Confident,Patriotic,Decisive,Selfless,Empathetic,Outspoken,Skillful,Faithful,Flexible,Funny,Visionary,Gracious,Heroic,Honorable,Strong Moral Code,Leader

Name: Lt. Willard Green

Age: 20s-30s

Gender: Male

Role: Mentor

Key Traits: Adventurous,Aspiring,Masculine,Aggressive,Obedient,Complex,Confident,Patriotic,Decisive,Engaging,Faithful,Skillful,Flexible,Visionary,Heroic,Educated,Honorable,Strong Moral Code,Leader

Name: Specialist Horace “HO” Campbell

Age: 20s-30s

Gender: Male

Role: logical

Key Traits: Adventurous,Masculine,Aggressive,Obedient,Complex,Confident,Patriotic,Decisive,Blunt,Engaging,Faithful,Skillful,Flexible,Gracious,Heroic,Educated,Honorable

Name: Patricia Campbell

Age: 20s-30s

Gender: Female

Role: sidekick

Key Traits: Adventurous,Modest,Charming,Obedient,Complex,Confident,Patriotic,Decisive,Empathetic,Engaging,Skillful,Faithful,Heroic,Educated,Honorable

The Bullet is a story about an object that travels through time and affects the lives of five people, Pvt. Henry Appleton, Lt. Willard Green, Specialist Horace “HO” Campbell, Patricia Campbell and Sgt. Luis Sabato. The bullet travels through four generations and four wars, WWII, Korea, Vietnam and the inner city streets of Miami, Florida. The bullet is issued at the beginning of WWII and makes its way through England, Germany and France and sees the struggles of one man Henry Appleton who comes from a sleepy little town on the Gulf of Mexico. The bullet is issued along with a .45 caliber handgun as part of standard issue equipment and is thought to have kept Pvt. Appleton alive, but the story continues. The bullet is handed down to each of the characters in a very unique way, yet the recipient is not aware of the connection until they receive the prized object. Through generations of turmoil, pain, love, and renewal the bullet becomes an item that ties people together by a thread. Whatever the reason, the association that comes from those threads are life touching and life-long. In every humans make-up there is a sense of connection that allows him or her to either encourage another species of the same kind or carry them along to make them great. This can either be a person, an idea, or a particular object that brings people together to make them one. The reader must get to the end of the book to grasp the importance of one single bullet in the life of those who have survive

After a long and successful career in the pharmaceutical industry, Gary retired and began writing. In 2010 he published his first book If the Shoe Fits, Wear it: The life and Times of a Shoe Salesman. His blog, “Life Happens” has gained popularity on the social media scene, attracting audiences worldwide. His love for the mountains inspired he and his wife to move to the east Tennessee area recently where he spends his time writing and playing an occasional game of golf. Gary grew up in Macon, Georgia. He and his wife have two children and six grandchildren. He is an author, speaker, and a consultant through his company onTRAC Motivations. Visit www.ontracmotivations.com The Bullet U.S. $XX.XX MILITARY FICTION A bullet is fired from a gun and follows the shortest path between two points—in most cases. But in this intriguing story by Gary Matheny, the bullet at the heart of the novel travels a circuitous path. Through decades of war, around the world and as it touches the lives of families to its exciting climax. The trajectory of a bullet, then, may never be as straight forward as it seems as the reader learns in this exciting tale of one bullet’s journey to its fitting end. Matheny keeps the reader’s interest as he takes the bullet on a path that only a good storyteller can imagine—and make believable. The reader must get to the very end of the book to grasp the importance of one single bullet in the life of those who have survived its history. “Captivating read with different adventures the bullet experienced. I felt compelled to read the next adventure to find out where it would take the bullet and who would next receive it.” —Captain Plyde P. Marsh II, GAARNG, GAANG, USAFR Retired “A compelling and original read that will resonate with many.” —Kathleen Long, USA TODAY Bestselling Author “Each page makes you want to continue following the journey. I hope you are planning The Bullet II”. —Chief Mike Burns, Macon Police Department (retired) After a long and successful career in the pharmaceutical industry, Gary retired and began writing. In 2010 he published his first book the Shoe Fits, Wear it: The life and Times of a Shoe Salesman. “Life Happens” has gained popularity on the social media scene, attracting audiences worldwide. His love for the mountains inspired he and his wife to move to the east Tennessee area recently where he spends his time writing and playing an occasional game of golf. Gary grew up in Macon, Georgia. He and his wife have two children and six grandchildren. He is an author, speaker, and a consultant through his company onTRAC Motivations. Visit www.ontracmotivations.com

Age: 18-34,35-54,55+

Target Gender: Universal

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Status: Yes: with a Publisher

Publisher: Balboa Press

Year Published: 2015

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