{"title":"Lynn Cook Betz","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the thrilling world of Lynn Cook Betz, an author whose gripping narratives and captivating storytelling have enamoured crime and thriller aficionados. Known for her masterful ability to weave complex plots with rich character development, Betz brings the intricacies of mystery and suspense to life in each of her works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of her standout novels, \u003cem\u003eMy Right Hand to Goodness\u003c\/em\u003e, exemplifies her prowess in the genre. This captivating book delves deep into the world of deception and truth, challenging readers to question the moral ambiguities of justice. If you have a penchant for thrillers that keep you on the edge of your seat, this collection is sure to satisfy your craving for suspenseful storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for readers who relish a good mystery intertwined with psychological depth, Lynn Cook Betz's novels provide a compelling journey into the heart of human motives, secrets, and the ultimate search for justice. Add these intriguing books to your reading list and immerse yourself in the electrifying tales crafted by this talented author.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"my-right-hand-to-goodness-by-lynn-cook-betz-9798888452585","title":"My Right Hand to Goodness","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMost wonder \u003ci\u003ehow\u003c\/i\u003e Dale Varnam stayed alive. Dale wonders \u003ci\u003ewhy\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBack in the eighties, the quaint fishing village of Varnamtown, North Carolina—full of zany Southern characters—got rich, and so did town clown Dale Varnam, who perfected his own brand of crazy. Dale rose to the top of the heap in the drug smuggling biz, helping the town’s livelihood of shrimping go to pot. Although it’s not big enough to be on most maps, Varnamtown became the second busiest port of entry for illegal drugs on the Eastern Seaboard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDale Varnam’s misfit persona contradicts any preconceived notions of an international drug smuggler. His “good ol’ southern redneck persona” belies his past…and oh, what a past! During the 1980s, Dale Varnam was newspaper fodder. He was depicted as a “show-off,” “hot dog,” and “homicidal nut case,” until “armed career criminal” became the headline. The prankster extraordinaire now lives in a junkyard morphing into a grandiose roadside attraction of sorts called Ft. Apache, where a sign reads “A crazy place blessed by God’s Grace.” How did Dale get here from what he was?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt took two Dales—not just one. “New Dale” dusts off “Old Dale,” who danced with the devil for over twenty years. Between the Dales were ten years he considers a “vacation.” As an informant, he helped bring more than one hundred and fifty of those involved to grand juries resulting in over eighty indictments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMany in Varnamtown succumbed to smuggling. This story does not leave them out; secrets are replaced by revelations, forgiveness, and healing. Forever changed, these God-fearing southern folks got caught up in crime, then caught, before eventually returning to their lives. The widespread corruption of law enforcement and politicians unfurls its tentacles through Dale’s tales.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom courting Manuel Noriega and Pablo Escobar to selling cocaine to Disney characters, from Playboy Bunnies mowing his yard to jungle labs where preserved tongues rested in jars, jaw-dropping events punctuate Dale’s story from beginning to end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47072634044652,"sku":"9798888452585","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/6679583488913.jpg?v=1765121509"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/lynn-cook-betz.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}