About
George Bannon is author of The Final Crusade, the new thriller set for release by PublishAmerica in 2010. Bannon’s first published work, The Final Crusade is the story of a collision of unlikely friendships and ancient faiths when high-ranking officials in the Vatican decide to go to the mattresses with the Mafia. Executions carried out during Sunday Services. Priests and nuns killing mobsters and corrupt cops. Discover what could motivate such violence, what’s at stake and who will stand victorious after The Final Crusade (www.TheFinalCrusadeBook.com).
Bannon’s first foray into the world of publishing comes after a career of service in the military and private security. He served 14 years with the Federal Government between active military service and as a civilian technician and reservist with the Air National Guard and the Army Reserves. In 2001 he retired after 23 years in security management at one of Pittsburgh’s largest hospitals.
George and Carolyn Bannon
A Pittsburgh, Pa. native, Bannon lives with his wife Carolyn in the northern suburbs of the city. He has three sons — Scott, Shawn and Michael; two married stepsons — Sy, who is married to Felicia and Curt, who is married to Lisa; a stepdaughter, Terri; three grandchildren — Brittany, Dylan and Jessica; and two great-granddaughters, Karma and Jenavieve.
A lifelong Catholic, Bannon is sure The Final Crusade will rub some of his fellow parishioners the wrong way but hopes others will enjoy the story as it unfolds. In the meantime, he’s already hard at work on his next novel, a haunting tale set in a world of ancient ruins uncovered by modern archaeology. And working alongside his publisher and editor, he’s enjoying the process to ready The Final Crusade for print. Read his blog at GeorgeBannon.com to follow the process yourself. And follow him on Facebook and Twitter to find out how you can register to receive a personalized, signed copy of The Final Crusade when it hits shelves later this year.
