New World Orders

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New World Orders

Released as a Free audiobook in 2008

"The Planet Was Smoking"
With the first four words, New World Orders gives a brief, yet terrifying vision of one possible future. Listen, and find out more about the conspiracy.

In the nineteen-sixties, a group of wealthy men concludes that it's already too late to stop global warming from destroying the planet. But they have a plan to save themselves.

Twenty years later, Jack Crowley and Jim Patterson stumble onto the conspiracy, and every answer they find is accompanied by more questions - and more deaths.

Jack is a former idealist, turned cynical by his years working as a New York tabloid editor. But his enthusiasm returns as he looks into the work of a NASA scientist who tells Jack about cover-ups at the space agency. Jim is a detective with little patience for conspiracy nuts. But he hates loose ends, and is unable to let go of the inconsistencies in another suspicious NASA death. Soon, his investigation leads him to Jack, and they join forces.

As Jack and Jim dig deeper, they are targeted by the type of killers that don't usually miss. From Washington to Las Vegas to the Middle East, they manage to stay one step ahead of their pursuers in a race to expose the truth, and maybe, just maybe, save the world.

EPISODE ONE - Prologue, Chapters 1-3
May 21, 2008

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THIS WEEK'S STORY:

 

  • In 1969, Samuel Tan presides over a meeting of a group of wealthy men. They discuss how the moon landing was not what it seemed.
  • In 1981, tabloid editor Jack Crowley stumbles on a massive cover-up at NASA.
  • In the future, the planet is burning up, all life destroyed as the seas boil.

EPISODE TWO: Chapters 4-7
May 28, 2008

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'CONSPIRACY SO FAR' READ BY: Greg Crites

THIS WEEK'S STORY:

 

  • Washington D.C. Detective Jim Patterson is scolded by his captain for interfering with an autopsy.
  • Jack Crowley receives a strange phone call about his NASA informant.
  • Samuel Tan receives a report from his chief of security about the threat posed by Jack Crowley.
  • Jack is shocked when he learns of a sudden death - and begins to investigate.

EPISODE THREE - Chapters 8-9
June 4, 2008

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'CONSPIRACY SO FAR' READ BY: Neil Dixon

THIS WEEK'S STORY:
Vice President Bush meets with Samuel Tan, discussing Tan's prior help as well as future plans. Bush is willing to listen to Tan - up to a point. Meanwhile, Jack Crowley seeks out Ronald Levine's daughter, Veronica, and finds that she has as many questions as he does, along with at least one answer.

PROMOS:
Table Rappers
Knight's Nights

BONUS EPISODE #1

A special bonus episode, with content technically outside the main story. What's in it? You'll have to listen to find out!

 

EPISODE FOUR - Chapters 10-11
June 11, 2008

'CONSPIRACY SO FAR' READ BY: Nathan Lowell

THIS WEEK'S STORY:

  • Samuel Tan and Richard Wells decide how to discredit Jack.
  • Jack and Veronica meet with Jim Patterson and obtain some assistance. Jack returns to his office and receives a nasty surprise.

PROMOS:
7th Son: Obsidian - J.C. Hutchins
Chasing the Bard - Philippa Ballantine
Metamor City Podcast - Chris Lester
The Takeover - Mur Lafferty

EPISODE FIVE - Chapters 12 - 13
June 18, 2008

'CONSPIRACY SO FAR' READ BY: Seth Harwood

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THIS WEEK'S STORY:

  • The medical examiner talks to Detective Jim Patterson about the NASA death.
  • Jack and Veronica try to trigger a response from the conspirators.
  • Samuel Tan and Richard Wells arrange more trouble for Jack.

 

PROMOS:
Dark Age - Kirk Warrington
The Fox - Arlene Radasky

EPISODE SIX - Chapters 14
June 25, 2008

'CONSPIRACY SO FAR' READ BY: Philippa Ballantyne

THIS WEEK'S STORY:

  • Jack returns to New York to find that Tan has taken yet another action against him.
  • Jack, Veronica, Patterson, and uncle Tony meet to discuss options.

PROMOS:
Chasing Shadows - Terrence McLean
Steampod - Chris Moody

EPISODE SEVEN - Chapters 15 - 17
July 2, 2008

'CONSPIRACY SO FAR' READ BY: Mur Lafferty

THIS WEEK'S STORY:

  • Samuel Tan meets with the conspirators again.
  • Jack suspects the medical examiner has been bought off.
  • We meet Rupert Hoktewi, a ruthless and efficient killer.

 

EPISODE EIGHT - Chapter 18, Part One
July 9, 2008

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'CONSPIRACY SO FAR' READ BY: Arlene Radasky

THIS WEEK'S STORY:

  • Jack, Tony, Veronica, and Patterson are carjacked, and lead Tan's men on a chase through Manhattan.

PROMOS:
Murder at Avedon Hill - P. G. Holyfield
Aurora Hunter - Marcus Noble

EPISODE NINE - Chapter 18, Part Two
July 16, 2008

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'CONSPIRACY SO FAR' READ BY: J.C. Hutchins

THIS WEEK'S STORY:

  • Jack and the others meet with the FBI agent, Robert Latrobe.
  • Latrobe steers them to a subsidiary company of a large defense contractor.
  • Tan makes another attempt on Jack's life.

PROMOS:
Variant Frequencies - Rick Stringer
Notes from the Vault - Phil Rossi

EPISODE TEN - Chapters 19 - 20
July 23, 2008

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'CONSPIRACY SO FAR' READ BY: Chris Moody

THIS WEEK'S STORY:

  • As Part One draws to a close, Tan tells Wells to deal with Jack once and for all.
  • Hoktewi's hired thugs make one final attempt at doing the job themselves.

PROMOS:
Omega: Earth's Hero - Keith Latch
Horror Addicts - Emerian Rich

EPISODE ELEVEN - Chapters 21 - 22
July 30, 2008

'CONSPIRACY SO FAR' READ BY: Chris Noble

THIS WEEK'S STORY:

  • This week, Part 2 begins, and we move forward from 1981 through the 'eighties.
  • We meet Kerrie Colman, an Oceanographer studying climate change.
  • Samuel Tan moves his headquarters.
  • And several events of the 1980's may represent his handiwork.

THIS WEEK'S CHAT/ANNOUNCEMENTS:

  • On Aug 1, go vote for us at Podcast Alley
  • Leave us a review on iTunes
  • Join our Email List
  • Interviews with Ed and Jason will be coming out on Tea and Chat on Monday Aug 4 and at Podomedia Chat on an undetermined future date.

PROMOS:
Archangel - Scott Roche
Tea and Chat - Stephen Kilbride
Podomedia Chat - Chris Moody

EPISODE TWELVE - Chapters 23 - 26
August 6, 2008

'CONSPIRACY SO FAR' READ BY: Rick Stringer

THIS WEEK'S STORY:

  • We see Veronica's funeral.
  • Veronica's friend, NASA researcher Kerrie Colman, tells Jack about her research being suppressed.
  • Rupert Hoktewi is working for Samuel Tan again.
  • And President Bush meets with Samuel Tan and one other surprising world leader.

THIS WEEK'S CHAT/ANNOUNCEMENTS:

EPISODE THIRTEEN - Chapters 27 - 28
August 13, 2008

'CONSPIRACY SO FAR' READ BY: Chris Noble

THIS WEEK'S STORY:

  • Kerrie meets with Bruce Latimer.
  • We meet Kerrie's hacker friend, Gerard Kale.
  • Jack calls Jim Patterson for the first time in a decade.

THIS WEEK'S CHAT/ANNOUNCEMENTS:

  • We are halfway through New World Orders
  • Interview with Ed and Jason is now out on iTunes

PROMOS:
12 volt Theater - Jack Jaffee
Obscure 80's - The 80's crue
Outcast - Chris Hvidsten

EPISODE FOURTEEN - Chapters 29 - 32
August 20, 2008

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'CONSPIRACY SO FAR' READ BY: Jeff White

THIS WEEK'S STORY:

  • Kerrie asks Gerard to look further into the Aurora Group.
  • Richard Wells discovers a security breach.
  • Jack meets with Patterson.

 

EPISODE FIFTEEN - Chapters 27 - 28
August 27, 2008

THIS WEEK'S STORY:

  • Samuel Tan meets with the conspirators in Washington.
  • Patterson, Jack and Kerrie meet to discuss the Aurora Group.
  • Kerrie makes an impulsive decision.

THIS WEEK'S CHAT/ANNOUNCEMENTS:

  • Sign up for our Newsletter
  • Bonus Episode this weekend - not a story, but an important message from a character in Part One
  • Edward G. Talbot short story will be appearing in the Horror Addicts podcast next month - more info in next week's episode.

'CONSPIRACY SO FAR' READ BY: Drew Beatty

PROMOS:
Young Junius - Seth Harwood
The Prophet of Panamindorah - Abigail Hilton

BONUS EPISODE: Uncle Tony Makes an Offer
August 30, 2008

Hey, this is Uncle Tony, your favorite character from New World Orders. I got something to say, so listen up. It's actually a strong suggestion. You know, the kind you should really do, or else I might get perturbed and send some guys over to straighten you out. Here's the deal.

If you're enjoying the podcast, we need your help. We need you to tell people about New World Orders. We want you to send at least FIVE emails to people you haven't yet told about New World Orders. Tell 'em about the book, and give 'em a link to the site at http://www.edwardgtalbot.com.

After you do this, contact Edward G. Talbot, telling us that you've done what Uncle Tony said. Now, you may be asking yourself, what's in it for me? Everyone who responds will get listed on the web site with your name and web site/blog if you have one. You'll become an honorary member of my "family", if you know what I mean. Also, if you email us before the end of September 2008, you'll be entered in a drawing for a giveway of some sort of New World Orders goodie. Probably a t-shirt, although my connection is still doing 10-20 upstate, so I haven't heard back from him yet.

Pretty simple. If you have any questions, just email us or leave a comment on this page. Make your Uncle Tony proud.

EPISODE SIXTEEN - Chapters 35 - 37
September 3, 2008

'CONSPIRACY SO FAR' READ BY: Basil Sands

THIS WEEK'S STORY:

  • Kerrie gets caught.
  • Patterson tries to save her before it's too late.

THIS WEEK'S CHAT/ANNOUNCEMENTS:

PROMOS:
Piggy Moto - All Star Boar Band - Nicholas McRae
The Hypersensitive Podcast - Lisa T.

EPISODE SEVENTEEN - Chapters 38 - 42
September 10, 2008

'CONSPIRACY SO FAR' READ BY: Mike Luoma

THIS WEEK'S STORY:

  • Jack, Kerrie and Patterson set a trap for Richard Wells, and wind up heading to the desert.

THIS WEEK'S CHAT/ANNOUNCEMENTS:

  • Edward G. Talbot short story, The Donor, will be appearing in the Horror Addicts podcast on September 18th - www.horroraddicts.net
  • The new book is now almost 10,000 words completed - more information coming in future weeks, but we hope to complete it, edit it and podcast it by sometime in the first six months of 2009.

PROMOS:
The Zombie Chronicles - James Melzer
Anatomy of Fear - Jonathan Santlofer
Form Letter Rejection Theater - Paulette Jaxton

EPISODE EIGHTEEN - Chapters 43 - 45
September 17, 2008

'CONSPIRACY SO FAR' READ BY: Phil Rossi

THIS WEEK'S STORY:

  • Jack, Kerrie and Patterson enter Samuel Tan's headquarters.
  • They are reacquainted with Rupert Hoktewi.

THIS WEEK'S CHAT/ANNOUNCEMENTS:

  • Edward G. Talbot short story, The Donor, will be appearing in the Horror Addicts podcast this week - www.horroraddicts.net

PROMOS:
Star Wars, Codename: Starkeeper - Jim Perry (Indiana Jim)
Mark of the Druid - Rhonda Carpenter
Dr. Who: Strange Bedfellows - Broken Sea Audio

EPISODE NINETEEN - Chapter 46
September 24, 2008

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'CONSPIRACY SO FAR' READ BY: Keith Latch

THIS WEEK'S STORY:
Patterson, Jack, and Kerrie continue their flight and encounter a strange character

THIS WEEK'S CHAT/ANNOUNCEMENTS:

  • Check out the re-designed web site! Many thanks to Jason Andrews for the design and work on it.
  • Check out Trucker Rich's blog with reviews of podcasts - www.truckerrich.com
  • Check out the Literary Lugwrench podcast by Greg Crites - www.veinarmor.com/

PROMOS:
Snark-Infested Waters - Taylor Kent

EPISODE TWENTY - Chapters 47 - 48
October 01, 2008

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'CONSPIRACY SO FAR' READ BY: Emerian Rich

THIS WEEK'S STORY:
Jack receives a disturbing phone call. Jack, Kerrie, and Patterson finally meet Samual Tan.

THIS WEEK'S CHAT/ANNOUNCEMENTS:

No chat this week as I'm travelling. More next week.

PROMOS:
Horror Addicts.net - Emerian Rich

EPISODE TWENTY-ONE - Chapters 49 - 51
October 08, 2008

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'CONSPIRACY SO FAR' READ BY: Terrence McLean

THIS WEEK'S STORY:
Part Three begins. New reports indicate more work by the conspirators. We meet Samuel Tan's son. George Springer makes a revelation.

THIS WEEK'S CHAT/ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Still traveling, but some brief chat. Another 1500-2000 words on the next book. Work on that will begin in earnest next week after I return home. Winner of the Uncle Tony contest will be announced in two weeks. No promos.

EPISODE TWENTY-TWO - Chapters 52 - 53
October 15, 2008

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'CONSPIRACY SO FAR' READ BY: Stephen Kilbride

THIS WEEK'S STORY:
Patterson and Kerrie tell Rachel about her father and wind up back on the trail of the conspirators.

THIS WEEK'S CHAT/ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Back home 36 hours ago, but no chat this week due to the fact that when I got home, my house was falling apart. OK, slight exaggeration, but I've been to the hardware store 3 times. Anyway, I may release some chat as a special episode in 2 or 3 days, we'll see.

EPISODE TWENTY-THREE - Chapters 54 - 56
October 22, 2008

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'CONSPIRACY SO FAR' READ BY: Nicholas McRae

THIS WEEK'S STORY:
The deserters prepare for departure. Patterson and Kerrie have a plan.

THIS WEEK'S CHAT/ANNOUNCEMENTS:

  • The new book will be called the Fifth World. Not a lot more progress to anounce yet, but I expect that to change. The title comes from an ancient Mayan concept.
  • Contest winners. Five fans followed uncle Tony's orders and one drawn at random wins a custom New World Orders t-shirt. The lucky fan is David Sobkowiak.

EPISODE TWENTY-FOUR - Chapters 56 - 57
October 29, 2008

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'CONSPIRACY SO FAR' READ BY: Theresa Jaffee

THIS WEEK'S STORY:
Ernesto Vera shows up at the cabin. Men with guns open fire.

THIS WEEK'S CHAT/ANNOUNCEMENTS:

No chat or anouncements this week. I promise some by next week.

PROMOS:
Dorothea's Song - Ron Vitale

EPISODE TWENTY-FIVE - Chapters 58 - 61
November 05, 2008

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'CONSPIRACY SO FAR' READ BY: Scott Roche

THIS WEEK'S STORY:
A plan is formed. Cierpinski attacks.

THIS WEEK'S CHAT/ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Only one more episode to go. Make sure you go back and listen to the Prologue in the first few minutes of episode 1 to refresh your memory.

  • After next week, there will be two bonus episodes, one with outtakes/bloopers and one discussing characters and voices.
  • Starting at the beginning of December, we will be putting short stories in the feed, including some by other authors.

EPISODE TWENTY-SIX - Chapters 61 & Epilogue
November 12, 2008

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THIS WEEK'S STORY:
Confrontation in Syria

THIS WEEK'S CHAT/ANNOUNCEMENTS:

 

It's over, folks! Thank-you so much for listening. Please stay subscribed to the feed for bonus episodes and other content. The new book will be ou next year. And drop us a line and tell us what you think.