Local author to sign books

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Jacksonville Beach author Ron Whittington will be signing copies of his new thriller, “In Disguise of the Storm,” from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2, at The Book Mark, 220 First St., Neptune Beach.

In the fourth book of the series, businessman-turned-spy Parker Glynn is assigned to investigate the disappearance of a father searching for his runaway daughter who may be involved with a prostitution ring in South Texas operated by Pakistani “Risky” Bhakta — who is suspected of having ties with al-Qaeda.

Glynn soon uncovers Bhakta has total control over women he employs — and is confronted with a twisted terrorist plot involving human trafficking and genocide aimed at Western Civilization.

Whittington draws on his personal experience as a first responder after Hurricane Ike hit the Texas Gulf Coast in September 2008 — where most of the book’s action takes place.

“In Disguise of the Storm” can be ordered at any bookstore through publisher Ingram Books.

Other thrillers in the series include “Second Strike,” “Dopplegänged” and “Free Surface Effect,” along with short stories “The Devil You Don’t” and “Seized Desires.” For more information about upcoming book signings or to purchase any books in the series, go to ronwhittington.com.

A print and broadcast reporter, freelance writer and public relations professional, Whittington was a ghostwriter on two national best-selling books prior to releasing his first thriller in 2010.