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Norm Applegate

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November 22, 1954 in The United Kingdom

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Mystery & Thrillers, Horror, Science Fiction & Fantasy

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I live in Sarasota, and I write thrillers, horror and paranormal novels. My first novel, Into the Basement is about abduction, torture and murder. I also wrote Blood Bar, which is about vampires and a different kind of club. Into the Spell, is a hypnosis paranormal thriller, you know, the dark side of the occult.

First To Die, a vampire adventure not for vegetarians. It's a bit more violent and juicy than my other books, but there is a sliver of breathing room. Expect a lot of violence, knives, pain, carve in, carve out. My Kim Bennett is a bent woman.

My latest novel is a thriller, Shockwave. Fast staccato writing style with plenty of action to go around. I introduce a new character, Jack Dwyer.

I’m also a Mac Fanatic. Smooth Jazz enthusias...more

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Books by Norm Applegate

Average rating: 3.85 · 52 ratings · 19 reviews · 8 distinct works

	Into the Basement 3.53 avg rating — 17 ratings — published 2006 — 8 editions	My rating:
	Blood Bar 3.29 avg rating — 14 ratings — published 2009 — 5 editions	My rating:
	First to Die 4.00 avg rating — 8 ratings — published 2011 — 3 editions	My rating:
	Into the Spell 4.71 avg rating — 7 ratings — published 2007 — 5 editions	My rating:
	Jumpers 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings — published 2011	My rating:
	Shockwave 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — published 2011 — 3 editions	My rating:
	Into the Spell, A Paranormal Thriller 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — published 2009	My rating:
	From the Shadows by Nicholas Grabowsky (Goodreads Author), Fran Orenstein (Goodreads Author), Norm Applegate (Goodreads Author) 4.67 avg rating — 3 ratings — published 2008	My rating:

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Into the Basement (Horror)

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Description: Asian, enjoys torture… Russian, enjoys abduction… Obsession, sexual slavery… Bent woman, Kim Bennett… Into the Basement is Norm Applegate’s first book. It’s a graphic thriller about two serial killers who steal women and torture them in the basement. Into the Basement by Norm Applegate You’ll never walk alone at night in the dark! Ever! Into the Basement is approximately 69,000 words In San Francisco, women are disappearing. Three detectives pull Kim Bennett into the game. The hunt for a killer. She goes missing! This is a raw dark story of sadistic people that pits Kim's physical and mental agility against one of the fastest rising crimes in America, sexual slavery. This is an adult story that has been described as "juicy." Update, Into the Basement was written in 2006, in January of 2010, Basement was re-edited and spruced up, enjoy! Chapter 1: Abduction Someone was hunting a female. Mean, hardened eyes. She left work on time, routine. Susie Smallwood was the target. Torture Then something hit her teeth. Then again. Murder She was helpless. Bound with gray duct tape across her mouth.

First to Die (Horror)

1 chapters — updated Apr 02, 2011 05:53pm

Description: A vampire with a sickening fetish. A gypsy she loves the kill. A CEO probably insane wants revenge. A sexually bent woman, Kim Bennett. …and they want her dead! First to Die by Norm Applegate This book is not for vegetarians A grave has been robbed. A document has been stolen. Vampires are turning on each other. The Black Testament, discloses the truth behind vampires. How to live with them, how to kill them. A vampire has taken the document to the vaults beneath Notre Dame. Kim Bennett goes after it. It’s a trap. The CEO of the organization wants to see Kim bleed. Former dominatrix, part vampire, Kim Bennett turns it up a notch. Carve in, carve out, blood leaks… Kim battles twisted characters, a killer with a sickening fetish and a society fueled by blood lust. This novel is as much a thriller as it is blunt force trauma. Laced with sexual frenzy layered on graphic violence, this book is not for vegetarians.

Blood Bar (Horror)

1 chapters — updated Apr 02, 2011 05:49pm

Description: A beautiful woman killing vampires… A bad guy, nicknamed The Beast… A Vampire Hangout, Blood Bar… And a sexually bent woman, Kim Bennett… Blood Bar by Norm Applegate “Move towards me, tilt your head, I’m feeling greedy; give me all of you.” Blood Bar is Norm Applegate’s third book. It’s a vampire thriller about a woman Erin Roberts, who never smiled a day in her life except when she was killing vampires. Expect a healthy dose of action: murder, sharp blades, carve in, carve out, blood spills, graphic, sexual. Applegate creates a very graphic and violent story filled with blood, gore, and sex. - THE BOOK FAERY REVIEWS Think Anne Rice meets Thomas Harris and Stanley Kubrick in a dark alley. - GIRLS JUST READING When the readers of Twilight grow up, they will thoroughly enjoy the gritty style of Applegate's storytelling. - Martha A. Chives It is not often that a book can hook a reader within the first page, but Blood Bar did that and more. - CAFE OF DREAMS

Into the Spell (Mystery & Thrillers)

1 chapters — updated Apr 02, 2011 05:45pm

Description: Hypnotist, deranged… Ghost, Madame Blavatsky… Serial killer, female… Bent woman, Kim Bennett… Into the Spell is Norm Applegate’s second book. It’s a paranormal thriller about a serial killer controlled by a hypnotist, who speaks to the dead. The Mayor's daughter is murdered. Kim Bennett and FBI agent A.L. Hague are catapulted into the dark side of hypnosis, paranormal behaviors, ghosts and the occult. The situation gets worse. A .44 caliber bulldog is found. The same pistol used by the Son of Sam. It sets the clock ticking in an adventure of sex and control.

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The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich

by William L. Shirer

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The Gunslinger (The Dark Tower, #1)

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Norm Applegate said "yes" to attending the event: Free Amazon Kindle giveaway date: May 17, 2012 02:09AM location: Amazon Kindle, The United States description: Product Description Asian, enjoys torture... Russian, enjoys abduction... Obsession, sexual slavery... Bent woman, Kim Bennett... Into the Basement is Norm Applegate's Amazon USA & UK best seller. It's a graphic thriller about two serial killers who steal women and torture them in the basement. You'll never walk alone at night in the dark! Ever! Into the Basement is approximately 70,000 words This book has been formatted for the Kindle In San Francisco, women are disappearing. Three detectives pull Ki...more
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Norm Applegate liked Norm Applegate's blog post: Amazon's Free Novel Program - Into the Basement "Into the Basement, my horror thriller novel is free until May 18 for Amazon Kindle both in the USA and UK. Below is the product description. This should give you an idea of how dark it is... Produc..." ...read it »
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message 16: by Kelly/yllektra

Dec 24, 2011 01:09pm

Thank you for the friend invite! :)
And ...Merry Christmas!

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message 15: by Seprath Forever in Shadow

Dec 17, 2011 04:41pm

Thanks for friending me Norm

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message 14: by Norm

Oct 08, 2011 10:59am

Good morning HB, a Toronto gal. I grew up in Bloor West Village and North York. Great city, lived there for 24 years.

Romance novels are not what I write...forewarned! My latest novel is a thriller: Shockwave, kind of gory, terrorists, pipe bombs, abduction...

and good to meet you too.

all the best
Norm

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message 13: by Harlequin Books

Oct 07, 2011 10:01am

Hello Norm, it is a pleasure to meet you.

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message 12: by Ascension

Jul 26, 2011 12:23pm

Thank you so much for your friendship!!!!!!!

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message 11: by Norm

Jul 19, 2011 05:10pm

Thanks Aynur, I saw it myself on a number of Turkish Facebook walls. I believe Sadist is available on a couple of websites:

http://www.dunyakitap.com/kitap/sadis...

http://www.kitapadresi.com/kitapdetay...

http://www.kibo.com.tr/kibokatalog/ki...

all the best
Norm

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message 10: by Flora

Jul 19, 2011 06:07am

Hi!
I just saw 'Sadist' on a facebook turkish book page and first comment from a follower is "creepy!":D
ı am curiosly waiting Sadist
take care
Aynur

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message 9: by Norm

May 16, 2011 05:38pm

John wrote: "Finally downloaded full tweet adder - now to figure it out. LOL"

I stumbled around with it for a while. Maxed out my follower list. Now I use it to send out my tweets. I have it set for 40 a day.

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May 15, 2011 12:23pm

Finally downloaded full tweet adder - now to figure it out. LOL

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Apr 29, 2011 11:59pm

Mary Anita And The Second Liberation In Kenya consider reading this book full of African passion and flavour, culture, social life and politics

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message 6: by Ed

Apr 19, 2011 01:44pm

Thanks for your friend request, Norm, which I happily accept. You seem like an interesting person, and I see you like the same genre as myself, so feel free to tell me more about yourself. I, myself, am a singer/songwriter/actor who has recently turned author. My 2 top ten recordings were CONCRETE & CLAY (as a singer) and NAVY BLUE (as a writer)...both in the early 1960's. My first novel is an unusual murder mystery entitled: FORBIDDEN STEPS.

Regards, and have a great day, Ed

http://www.edrambeau.com

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message 5: by John

Mar 27, 2011 11:43am

If you get a chance, I posted the Prelude to the new and improved version of Gifted Trust. I think you can handle it.

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Mar 12, 2011 09:52am

First to Die, is now available at:
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Feb 19, 2011 08:10am

A dark SUV slipped through the fog and came to a stop. It was quiet. Almost silent. "First to Die" March, Black Bed Sheet Books & Amazon