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Tom Upton

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Paranormal Novella

A girl mysteriously disappears at school, and the cops are baffled.


Julia (Jules) Dundee, the school freak, is compelled to use her paranormal abilities to recover the missing girl. With the aid her new-found friend, boyfriend wannabe, Jack Kilgore, she starts on a journey that ends up out of this universe.



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Published on November 07, 2011 17:32 • 15 views
Average rating: 4.25 · 275 ratings · 43 reviews · 12 distinct works
Scarecrows
3.76 of 5 stars 3.76 avg rating — 83 ratings — published 2009 — 3 editions
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Just Plain Weird
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Four by Horror
4.65 of 5 stars 4.65 avg rating — 17 ratings — published 2008
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Ephemera
4.57 of 5 stars 4.57 avg rating — 14 ratings — published 2009
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Tiny Voices (Teen Tales #1)
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Fading Away
4.67 of 5 stars 4.67 avg rating — 21 ratings — published 2010 — 3 editions
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Freaky Jules
5.0 of 5 stars 5.00 avg rating — 8 ratings — published 2011
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Pants on Fire (Freaky Jules...
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Forever Freaky
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“Do you realize how hard it is to keep your mind clear when somebody’s telling you to keep your mind clear?”
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“Other than the voices in my head, I think I’m pretty normal.”
Tom Upton, Tiny Voices

“Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe.”
Albert Einstein

“If you tell the truth, you don't have to remember anything.”
Mark Twain

“It is better to remain silent at the risk of being thought a fool, than to talk and remove all doubt of it.”
Maurice Switzer

“Whenever I feel the need to exercise, I lie down until it goes away.”
Robert Maynard Hutchins

“Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.”
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message 38: by Ryan

Ryan Moehring Howdy, Tom!

Thanks for adding me. I'm new around these parts, but excited to learn how Goodreads works. I just started a giveaway. Feel free to check it out and impart any words of wisdom to this newbie! http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/12...

-Ryan


message 37: by Gary

Gary Revel Thank you TOM:
It's great to have you as a friend. My memoir, TO LIVE OR MAYBE NOT is now at Barnes and Noble.

It includes details of my birth in Alabama, youth, high school, music-Hollywood, Memphis, Nashville, Martin Luther King Jr. Assassination Investigation, recording and releasing the single record THEY SLEW THE DREAMER about the MLK assassination.

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/to-li...


message 36: by Leon

Leon Shure Thanks for adding me as a friend,

Leon


Mel Chris Thank u Tom for ur friendship here on GR :-)

Blessed Footsteps  Memoirs of JR Holden

http://www.bfspublishing.com/Scholars...

Give it a try !!

Happy reading and writing !!


message 34: by James

James Barney Thanks for adding me as a friend Tom!


message 33: by William

William O'Brien Hi-
Thank U for your friendship!
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message 32: by Tom

Tom Upton Teresa wrote: "Thanks for adding me as friend. :) I look forward to checking out your books and introducing them to my teens."

Nice to meet you, Teresa.


message 31: by Teresa

Teresa Thanks for adding me as friend. :) I look forward to checking out your books and introducing them to my teens.


message 30: by Pamela

Pamela Hey Tom...Thanks for accepting my friend request.


Shalonda Williams Just wanted to leave a hello and hope that all is well!


message 28: by Kathy

Kathy Kulig Hi Tom, Thanks for the add! Have a great weekend.


message 27: by Ronna

Ronna Thanks for the add! ;D


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Jaree Francis METRA CITY: DESTINY'S KISS Book Trailer http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-M85VY...


Shalonda Williams Thank you for the add. I appreciate it. I hope your weekend was great and that your week is starting off awesome as well!


Leaundra Oye! Tom, thanks for the add. Take care...Leaundra


message 23: by Evan

Evan Nice to meet you, Tom.

Cheers,
Evan


message 22: by Lori

Lori Hi Tom!
Thanks for the invite! :)


message 21: by Dr

Dr Thank you for inviting me over. I like friends and once in a while, they like me.

I love living, but when I find a better place, that is where I will be, probably reading a book.

Dr Robert E McGinnis of The Paradise Series


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David Simpson thanks for the add.


message 19: by Roxanne

Roxanne Happy New Year, Tom.


message 18: by Lisa

Lisa Thanks for adding me, Tom!


Marts  (Thinker) Thanks for the book recommendations!!


Shawnette Hi, Tom...thanks for the invite into your circle of friends...looking forward to sharing chats, reviews and any/all recommendations...CONGRATS on your novels and best of luck to you in the future...have a blessed and happy Thanksgiving...and as always Happy Reading & Writing :-)


Nurture Your BOOKS™  - Bobbie Crawford-McCoy Hi Tom,

Thank you for friending Pinnacle: Author & Book Promotion!



Christine Hi Tom,just dropping by for a visit. I would like to invite you to check out Shadow Forrest Authors for charity and help support illiteracy issues.
http://www.shadowforestauthors.com
We also have a SFA group here on goodreads. Have a great week.
Blessing CJ



Christine Hi Tom, stopped by to see what's new on your page. Have a great week.
Blessings CJ
Mariard Volume 2 Glass Pawns

Join shadow forest authors and help stop illiteracy worldwide.
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message 11: by LuAnn

LuAnn Thanks for inviting me to be your friend. Looks like you have some great books!


message 10: by maricar

maricar thanks Tom for adding me as a friend. more power with your writing, and happy reading ^_^


Kirsten Ashley Thanks for finding me on here. I'll have to read some of your work some time.


Dianne Ascroft Nice to meet you, Tom. Is your YA material horror? My historical fiction, Hitler and Mars Bars, was written for an adult market but I've found it also appeals to YA. It's a whole new audience for me to get to know.

Dianne Ascroft,
author of 'Hitler and Mars Bars'


message 7: by Jeni

Jeni hiya tom, thanx 4 askin me 2 b ur mate

i readin Elipse @ the mo + am luvin it

only thing, i feel ancient, cos i wish i cud b part of the story

i 2 ave a few stephen king books and dvds, i cant get enuf. bin watchin em since i was small

luk 4ward 2 hearin from u in the future x


message 5: by Cinda

Cinda Hi, Tom. Thanks for the friendship.

Best, Cinda Williams Chima
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message 4: by Bill

Bill Hi Tom,

Thanks for the friendly request. I write books. Check out The Feathery on Amazon. I'll certainly check out allof yours.

Best,

Bill


message 3: by Sanaz

Sanaz Hi Tom,

Thanks for the friend's request.

Good Luck,
Sanaz


message 2: by Tom

Tom Upton Thanks for the suggestion...


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Beth Hi Tom,
Thanks for befriending this mystery author! Have you considered joining the "Cozy Mysteries" or "mystery lovers" groups? Lots of good reading suggestions are discussed in both groups.


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