A Rodenticider is a police officer from the Inner Earth who hunts and fights criminal rodents -- rats specifically.

I’ve always loved creature books and movies -- since I was about 10 years old -- and everyone around me always had to tolerate my love of the old black and white monster movies and any horror novel with teeth on the front cover! Some years ago, a friend of mine, who worked in pest control used to tell me stories about the different pests he’d dealt with. Initially, I’d thought about writing a story about insect pests, but when a local pest control company allowed me to tag along to see pests in action, I was mesmerized by the rat and how it acted in the wild. I was hooked on rats.

Additionally, most people not only do not have an understanding of the rat, but actually have a phobia that keeps them as far away from one as possible. I’ve played on that fear, but have suggested that possibly there are more positive traits than realized. The fact is, in real life, people breed rats for pets. And they make good pets! Many say better then cats! They are intelligent, affectionate and generally great little creatures when domesticated. Those in the wild only practice life survival -- just like any other wild animal. A lot of the current fears draws from the days of the Plague.

This is a classic story of man (and woman) (and animal) against nature, good against evil. There are good rats and bad ones!

I’ve tried to remain as true as possible to normal behaviors -- aside from giving them abilities that are beyond the norm -- like their communication and thinking processes.

Of Special Note to Rodenticider Fans

It has been asked by many potential readers:  Is Rodenticider appropriate for my teen/pre-teen to read?

 The answer is YES! This book is fine for young adults -- no cursing or sex (though an overshadow of romance can be found), and the violence is not unreasonable or graphic.  Think of some of the old-time movies where the big ant gets the innocent bystander.  That's typical of the limited violence in this book.  This is a fun story!

There could be -- I've left that possibility open. It would depend upon how well-received the first book is.

Roseberry Books answers:  What other projects are underway?

Paranormal Horror!

Also upcoming is the new mystery/horror novel called Tarot Tonight.  Author, D. P. Roseberry says:  As I began researching the tarot for this story some years ago, I've learned from the pros that I have a talent at reading the tarot cards.  It seems that my spiritual self comes through quite loudly sometimes!  So as I move forth into the tarot world, my book slowly is forming and the holy spirit within is quickly growing! 

Read a sample HERE!

All This and Picture Books, too!

Romance is Right Around the Corner

One Hour Service, the newest romance collaboration between authors Dinah Roseberry and Barbara Weinberg soon to be released.  You'll think twice before you go to the dry cleaners. For a sample, click HERE!

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