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Recent Release, "Sixteen Petals," from Newman Springs Publishing Author James Collard, Follows a Lawyer-Turned-Detective Hunting a Serial Killer in Post-War Tokyo

James Collard has completed a new book, "Sixteen Petals," a richly layered historical thriller set in the ashes of Tokyo during 1945. Colonel Jonah Hammond, a battle-hardened survivor of the Bataan Death March and three years of brutal imprisonment, finds himself unexpectedly assigned to investigate a series of murders targeting Japanese civilians in a devastated city where one hundred thousand perished in a single firebombing raid. What begins as an impossible task—hunting a killer in the rubble of a defeated empire—becomes a profound examination of duty, justice, and redemption in the aftermath of catastrophic war.

The author brings lived experience to this intricate narrative. Born in Brussels and raised across multiple continents, Collard served in the U.S. Army from 1968 to 1971, including a tour in Vietnam with the First Logistical Command attached to the Americal Division. His background as a screenwriter, teletype operator, and statistician has honed his ability to blend historical precision with psychological depth. This third novel continues his exploration of moral complexity in wartime contexts, building on the success of his earlier works, Past Performances and Judge Not.

As the story unfolds, Hammond partners with Staff Sergeant Toubo Smith, a man haunted by a secret that could lead him to the gallows. Together they navigate occupation politics, racial prejudice, conflicting loyalties, and a killer operating with calculated purpose. Collard weaves the Pacific War's brutal campaigns with the intricate challenges of rebuilding a broken society, revealing how ordinary people display quiet heroism when the world offers little decency. Readers will discover that true conflict persists long after weapons fall silent, and that justice demands more than law alone can provide.

"Writing 'Sixteen Petals' required me to honor both the historical reality of post-war occupation and the intimate human struggles that define survival," said the author.

Published by Newman Springs Publishing, James Collard's ambitious work offers readers a sophisticated examination of postwar reconciliation and moral reckoning. This novel will resonate with those who understand that history's most profound lessons emerge from its darkest chapters.

Readers who wish to experience this unforgettable work can purchase "Sixteen Petals" at bookstores everywhere, or online at the Apple iTunes Store, Amazon, Google Play, or Barnes and Noble. For additional information or media inquiries, contact Newman Springs Publishing at 732-243-8512. About Newman Springs Publishing: Newman Springs Publishing is a full-service book publishing company that offers a variety of services to authors of all genres. For more information, visit www.newmanspringspublishing.com.

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