Breaking into the thriller world with J. Luke Bennecke.

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Join hosts J.D. Barker, Christine Daigle, Jena Brown, JP Rindfleisch, and Kevin Tumlinson as they discuss the week's entertainment news, including stories about a $50 million fund, Tertulia, and second-hand book threats. Then, stick around for a chat with J. Luke Bennecke! J. Luke Bennecke is a veteran civil engineer with a well-spent career helping people by improving Southern California roadways. He has a civil engineering degree, an MBA, and a private pilot’s certificate. Luke is the bestselling and award-winning author of three published novels, Civil Terror: Gridlock, Waterborne and Echo From a Bayou, and has written several other novels and screenplays, a creative process he thoroughly enjoys. He is currently pitching the third Jake Bendel thriller and writing his seventh novel. Luke resides in Southern California with his wife of 34 years and three spunky cats. In his leisure time he enjoys philanthropy, traveling, playing golf, making videos, and voiceover acting. Bennecke is a member of International Thriller Writers and looks forward to attending ThrillerFest every year in New York. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.