Delta State alumnus Jerry Moorman (MS 1976) was honored during the 22nd Annual EVVY Award Banquet held at the Forney Museum of Transportation in Denver, CO. The EVVY Awards are presented by the Colorado Independent Publishers’ Association for outstanding books by independent authors throughout the world.
Jerry Moorman received Third Place in the category of Fiction: Action Adventure for his most recent novel, Whatever Happened to Will. Books are scored according to set criteria, and only those with an acceptable score can become a finalist. From the finalists, placements are awarded, again based on criterion-based judging. Judges are selected from a competitive process and include business leaders, teachers, and others in the book business.
Jerry grew up in a small cotton-farming community in Mississippi. He often describes himself as “just an ole country boy from Mississippi.” Maybe that describes his inner essence, but he is also a retired Professor Emeritus of Business research. His writing style often reflects both sides of his persona.
In addition to five textbooks and numerous academic publications, he has written four novels and one award-winning book of poetry.
Paperback: 978-0996399036
US $12.99
348 pages
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Abandoned through Ignorance, the Government Steps In–
But How and Why Will Surprise You!
This is the story of a life abandoned through ignorance and reborn in a most unusual fashion. Abandoned shortly after birth to the care of an orphanage, later exiled to an academy for violent boys, then trained by the government as a contract assassin, Will battles the conflict between his sociopathic attitudes toward assassinations versus his increasing tendency toward compassion.
The story follows Will from baby, to orphanage, to academy and beyond as he achieves metamorphosis into an exceptionally skilled assassin. On the way he cannot get the thought of family out of his mind. Why did they just abandon him like an unwanted animal? Are they still out there somewhere?
As is often the case, fate answers Will’s questions. But with questions answered, others often appear to further exacerbate the situation. Will’s journey is one of intrigue, exciting action, and ultimately compassion. Does he find the answers to all his questions? Maybe.
