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Sid Stark, Suspense Author

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I'm Sid Stark, the author of the Doctor Rowena Halley academic suspense series. This is a podcast of my stories and novels.

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United States

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I'm Sid Stark, the author of the Doctor Rowena Halley academic suspense series. This is a podcast of my stories and novels.

Language:

English

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919-928-6966


Episodes

Foreign Exchange: A Doctor Rowena Halley Short

4/30/2021
In post-Soviet Russia, crime fights you. Rowena Halley has spent all her money and her last winter break before her dissertation defense to visit her fiancé Dima in Moscow. But instead of planning the wedding, he’s focused on fighting crime. An opposition journalist, Dima is used to attracting trouble. This time around, though, he may not be the only target. In the Wild, Wild East, crime fights back, and Rowena may be its next victim. Set against the backdrop of the Euromaidan revolution and...

Duration:01:57:58

Honor Court Episode 11

2/16/2021
Episode 11. Rowena faces a potentially deadly confrontation in the final episode. "Honor Court" is a satirical mystery or academic thriller, whichever you prefer, set on a modern American college campus. It's got mystery, dark humor, and a touch of romance! It's currently available for preorder on all major online retailers at https://books2read.com/HonorCourt​​​​​ #Mystery​​​​​ #WomenSleuths​​​​​ #Thriller​​​​​ #Suspense​​​​​ #RomanticSuspense​​​​​ #Humor​​​​​ #BlackComedy​​​​​...

Duration:01:19:40

Honor Court Episode 10

2/12/2021
Episode 10. Jamal and Aishat go to the police. An unfortunate incident disrupts the Lamb Chop Trot. "Honor Court" is a satirical mystery or academic thriller, whichever you prefer, set on a modern American college campus. It's got mystery, dark humor, and a touch of romance! It's currently available for preorder on all major online retailers at https://books2read.com/HonorCourt​ #Mystery​ #WomenSleuths​ #Thriller​ #Suspense​ #RomanticSuspense​ #Humor​ #BlackComedy​ #HigherEd​ #Academia​...

Duration:00:49:38

Honor Court Episode 9

2/9/2021
Episode 9. Rowena and Alex discuss the future of their relationship. Then Rowena finally meet's Aishat's family, and sees the video of the fateful frat party. "Honor Court" is a satirical mystery or academic thriller, whichever you prefer, set on a modern American college campus. It's got mystery, dark humor, and a touch of romance! It's currently available for preorder on all major online retailers at https://books2read.com/HonorCourt​​​ #Mystery​​​ #WomenSleuths​​​ #Thriller​​​...

Duration:01:02:27

Honor Court Episode 8

2/5/2021
Episode 8. Rowena gets two job prospects in California--but her relationship with Alex is on the outs. "Honor Court" is a satirical mystery or academic thriller, whichever you prefer, set on a modern American college campus. It's got mystery, dark humor, and a touch of romance! It's currently available for preorder on all major online retailers at https://books2read.com/HonorCourt​​ #Mystery​​ #WomenSleuths​​ #Thriller​​ #Suspense​​ #RomanticSuspense​​ #Humor​​ #BlackComedy​​ #HigherEd​​...

Duration:00:58:18

Honor Court Episode 7

2/2/2021
Episode 7. Rowena finally has her dreaded teaching observation. Then she goes to California to visit Alex, but things don't go as smoothly as she'd hoped. "Honor Court" is a satirical mystery or academic thriller, whichever you prefer, set on a modern American college campus. It's got mystery, dark humor, and a touch of romance! It's currently available for preorder on all major online retailers at https://books2read.com/HonorCourt​ #Mystery​ #WomenSleuths​ #Thriller​ #Suspense​...

Duration:00:51:20

Honor Court Podcast Episode 6

1/29/2021
Episode 6. Rowena talks to Irene about the situation at Crimson, and Mel has a scary health issue. "Honor Court" is a satirical mystery or academic thriller, whichever you prefer, set on a modern American college campus. It's got mystery, dark humor, and a touch of romance! It's currently available for preorder on all major online retailers at https://books2read.com/HonorCourt #Mystery #WomenSleuths #Thriller #Suspense #RomanticSuspense #Humor #BlackComedy #HigherEd #Academia Doctor Rowena...

Duration:00:46:53

Honor Court Episode 5

1/26/2021
Episode 5. Hell Week has arrived and Rowena tries to survive an interview and a college hearing. "Honor Court" is a satirical mystery or academic thriller, whichever you prefer, set on a modern American college campus. It's got mystery, dark humor, and a touch of romance! It's currently available for preorder on all major online retailers at https://books2read.com/HonorCourt #Mystery #WomenSleuths #Thriller #Suspense #RomanticSuspense #Humor #BlackComedy #HigherEd #Academia Doctor Rowena...

Duration:00:56:12

Honor Court Episode 4

1/22/2021
Episode 4. Alicia comes to Rowena with a difficult request. "Honor Court" is a satirical mystery or academic thriller, whichever you prefer, set on a modern American college campus. It's got mystery, dark humor, and a touch of romance! It's currently available for preorder on all major online retailers at https://books2read.com/HonorCourt #Mystery #WomenSleuths #Thriller #Suspense #RomanticSuspense #Humor #BlackComedy #HigherEd #Academia Doctor Rowena Halley signed up to be a professor, not...

Duration:00:55:07

Honor Court Podcast Episode 3

1/19/2021
Episode 3: Rowena goes to the Frat Dash and meets Jamal. "Honor Court" is a satirical mystery or academic thriller, whichever you prefer, set on a modern American college campus. It's got mystery, dark humor, and a touch of romance! It's currently available for preorder on all major online retailers at https://books2read.com/HonorCourt #Mystery #WomenSleuths #Thriller #Suspense #RomanticSuspense #Humor #BlackComedy #HigherEd #Academia Doctor Rowena Halley signed up to be a professor, not a...

Duration:00:44:30

Honor Court Episode 2

1/14/2021
"Honor Court" is a satirical mystery or academic thriller, whichever you prefer, set on a modern American college campus. It's got mystery, dark humor, and a touch of romance! It's currently available for preorder on all major online retailers at https://books2read.com/HonorCourt #Mystery #WomenSleuths #Thriller #Suspense #RomanticSuspense #Humor #BlackComedy #HigherEd #Academia Doctor Rowena Halley signed up to be a professor, not a cop. Now she may have to be judge, jury, and executioner...

Duration:00:56:16

Honor Court Podcast Episode 1

1/8/2021
"Honor Court" is currently available for preorder on all major online retailers. Link here: https://books2read.com/u/38Mvra Doctor Rowena Halley signed up to be a professor, not a cop. Now she may have to be judge, jury, and executioner as well. When a student with a hijab and a strong Chechen accent confides in Rowena about a tricky sexual assault case and asks for her help, Rowena can’t say no—again. Being the only Russian professor on campus, as well as the faculty member students go to...

Duration:00:58:35

Trigger Warning Audiobook Preview

8/9/2020
This is the first hour of the audiobook of "Trigger Warning." The complete audiobook is available at most major online retailers and subscription services, and can be requested through your local library. When does freedom go too far? Doctor Rowena Halley has finally found a job that pays enough to live on. Too bad it’s a continent away from one of the men in her life, and an ocean away from the other. Plus, the campus she’s teaching at is not the idyllic haven it seems. There are the usual...

Duration:01:07:08

Summer Session Audiobook Preview

8/9/2020
This is the first half hour of the audiobook of "Summer Session." The complete audiobook is available at most major online retailers and subscription services, and can also be requested through your local library. Sometimes summer flings turn deadly serious. Russian professor Rowena Halley’s life finally seems to be taking a turn for the better. She has a job for the summer AND the fall, her family dramas of the past spring have settled down, and she’s got a promising romance going with...

Duration:00:29:54

Permanent Position Audiobook Preview

8/9/2020
This is the first hour of the audiobook of "Permanent Position," Book 2 in the Doctor Rowena Halley series. The complete audiobook is available at most major online retailers and subscription services, and can be requested through your local library. “Stark remains a brilliant observer of the academia scene”—The Prairies Book Review Love Stephanie Plum’s wit, Kinsey Millhone’s grit, or Spenser’s wry take on academia? Try the Doctor Rowena Halley series! Loves hurts. Sometimes it kills. After...

Duration:00:58:48

Campus Confidential Audiobook Preview

8/9/2020
This is a preview of the first hour of the audiobook of "Campus Confidential." The complete audiobook is available for purchase at most major online retailers and subscription services, and can also be requested through your local library. Love Kinsey Millhone's grit, Stephanie Plum's humor, or Spenser's wry take on academia? Check out the Doctor Rowena Halley series! "Brilliantly-written and highly entertaining, a must read..." The Prairies Book Review "A charming blend of academic...

Duration:00:59:04

Trigger Warning Podcast Episode 19

6/28/2020
Episode 19. The explosive finale of "Trigger Warning." When does freedom go too far? Doctor Rowena Halley has finally found a job that pays enough to live on. Too bad it’s a continent away from one of the men in her life, and an ocean away from the other. Plus, the campus she’s teaching at is not the idyllic haven it seems. There are the usual problems of academia: busywork, embarrassing extracurricular activities, a difficult department chair. And then there’s real danger. A Gamergate...

Duration:00:37:44

Trigger Warning Podcast Episode 18

6/27/2020
Episode 18. Major revelations come out after Miriam Chen's talk. When does freedom go too far? Doctor Rowena Halley has finally found a job that pays enough to live on. Too bad it’s a continent away from one of the men in her life, and an ocean away from the other. Plus, the campus she’s teaching at is not the idyllic haven it seems. There are the usual problems of academia: busywork, embarrassing extracurricular activities, a difficult department chair. And then there’s real danger. A...

Duration:00:33:40

Trigger Warning Podcast Episode 17

6/25/2020
Episode 17. Things get edgy when Miriam Chen arrives on campus. When does freedom go too far? Doctor Rowena Halley has finally found a job that pays enough to live on. Too bad it’s a continent away from one of the men in her life, and an ocean away from the other. Plus, the campus she’s teaching at is not the idyllic haven it seems. There are the usual problems of academia: busywork, embarrassing extracurricular activities, a difficult department chair. And then there’s real danger. A...

Duration:00:40:51

Trigger Warning Podcast Episode 16

6/23/2020
Episode 16. Rowena and Alex's relationship has some rocky moments. Meanwhile, help with the Miriam Chen comes from an unexpected quarter. When does freedom go too far? Doctor Rowena Halley has finally found a job that pays enough to live on. Too bad it’s a continent away from one of the men in her life, and an ocean away from the other. Plus, the campus she’s teaching at is not the idyllic haven it seems. There are the usual problems of academia: busywork, embarrassing extracurricular...

Duration:00:34:54