The Trick

About the Book

Bobbie Holderman’s life is in the dumps. He got his girlfriend pregnant, arranged for an abortion, and then she died as a result of being butchered. He unwittingly has a close encounter with a transvestite, then is caught stealing. Given a choice of jail or serving a term in the Army, he chooses the Army. It’s not long before he is court-martialed and given a dishonorable discharge. He falls into a relationship with a junkie, and overdoses on hard rock cocaine.

In an out of body experience, he is standing over his body while doctors work to save him, when he is approached by a man who offers to save him. The man offers him fame and fortune in exchange for his soul. The alternative: face “The Judges” who will punish him harshly for killing himself. Bobbie takes the deal, which is sealed by wearing and emerald ring. This ring now controls his destiny. It’s not until his life is again in danger that he discovers that he has been tricked. Now he must find a way to go back and undo the deal with the demon.

About the Author

Howard Losness is an accomplished artist specializing in African wildlife, Northwest art, landscapes and ocean life such as whales. Raising three boys, he did volunteer work in coaching for six years in football, baseball, softball and basketball. He has been the president of his own professional commercial real estate company for thirty years. Recent published fictional novels are The Columbian, Lost Woman, and Escaped. Additionally, he has written and illustrated five children's books.