Point Deception

WINNER - Texas Association of Authors 2012 Best Fiction Award

FINALIST - Thriller category - National Indie Excellence Awards 2012

HONORABLE MENTION - General Fiction category - New York Beach Book Festival 2012

SECOND PLACE - SILVER MEDAL - Stars and Flags 2012 Historical Fiction category

In August 1956 a troubled teen-age boy runs away from home, seeking the grand adventures he has only read about. Lying about his age he enlists in the Coast Guard at fourteen. A decade later, his career takes him to Vietnam where he is awarded the Silver Star Medal for gallantry. Returning home, he begins a new career as an undercover narcotics agent. Undergoing torture when his cover is blown, he prays for rescue.

Point Deception brings the reader into a story of an emotional and riveting tale of fictional incidents, events and intrigue.This is a "must read" book for those who enjoy action packed military and law enforcement novels. Gilliam has a unique style that will set him apart as a refreshing written voice. --Pacific Book Review

Point Deception  has a strict, no-frills and no-nonsense approach to storytelling.  Overall, Point Deception is an interesting novel that draws its rapid-fire pace from real life scenarios that are complex, disturbing, and touching, making this thriller an engaging production.
-San Francisco Book Review