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September 10, 2015

BOOK REVIEW – “Deadly Secrets” (Gavin Shawlens Thriller #1) by Gordon Bickerstaff

Deadly Secrets (Gavin Shawlens Thriller #1) Deadly Secrets by Gordon Bickerstaff

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


“Deadly Secrets” (Gavin Shawlens Thriller #1) by Gordon Bickerstaff


FOUR STARS * * * *


The locale of the story (after a short and graphic opening) starts the reader off in the United Kingdom nations of Scotland and England and then carries them to other areas of Europe as the tale unwinds.


Gavin Shawlens is a biochemist who is working with creator Emma Patersun on her new food process that will revolutionize the industry. In the right hands Emma’s work could help ease the food demand burden and feed the hungry; in the wrong hands, it would mean ultimate control for whoever possessed it and could possibly threaten the stability of the world wide food supply.


James Barscadden and his company BARSCO are determined to steal the process in order to gain that control and to profiteer from it.


The story is written expressively and author Gordon Bickerstaff offers much detail into the setting, the backstory, and some of the business dealings and practices of the Barscadden Corporation (which offers additional insight as to why the company works and functions as ruthlessly and efficiently as it does). These are just a few examples of the detail and style found within the story.


I also felt the descriptive dialog and detailed explanations of some of the scientific and chemical processes added to the story. While I appreciated the details, there were times I thought it was “holding up” the story. (That’s more my issue than the work – I basically have an attention span of a gnat). I wanted to get to the next turn in the story and while the details keep my attention, I did catch myself wanting to “move on” ahead of the “telling”.


Overall, a very enticing read and a solid “recommend” for anyone that enjoys the crime / thriller / suspense genres.


I recommend “Deadly Secrets” (Gavin Shawlens Thriller #1) by Gordon Bickerstaff

* * * * Four Stars (out of five)


Review on Amazon

https://www.amazon.com/review/R3K6LK4F87Z9D/


Review on Goodreads

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/1388179338


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Published on September 10, 2015 06:02

September 9, 2015

BOOK REVIEW – “Murder at Cold Creek College” – by Christa Nardi

Murder at Cold Creek College (Cold Creek #1) Murder at Cold Creek College by Christa Nardi

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


Murder mystery at a small private college


FOUR STARS * * * *


Psychology Professor Sheridan Hendley is the main character in this murder mystery. The story begins with the murder of Dr. Adam Millberg, a member of the psychology department, just before the semester starts. There is the possibility that one of her friends might be arrested as a suspect and that motivates some of Sheridan’s actions, with the whole psychology department under scrutiny.


With information becoming available during the initial investigation, it becomes apparent that the dead psychology professor was of questionable character and there was more than one person with possible motive or intent.


The story is told from her point of view and shows Sheridan’s attempts to piece together what happened using her own psychology skills. She tries to identify those that are plainly innocent, but then works through others with questionable or possible motives. Because there is more to police work than the psychology side, her efforts are not totally successful on their own, but it does get her involved with the investigation.


The local police begin the handling of the murder until Detective Brett McMann from the state police arrives and assumes control which causes resistance between Detective McMann and the local police. Sheridan is assigned to show the detective around the campus and introduce him to all the members of her department which mainly serves to get her fully thrust into the thick of things.


A small romance between Sheridan and Brett becomes a secondary theme to the story. It is done in a fitting manner, which adds rather than detracts to the story (as some romances into story-lines sometimes seem forced for the sake of just having them there – not the case in this situation).


The overall story has good pacing; it never seems to drag and the characters are realistic and believable. There are small twists to the plot that make it an engaging read.


The story is complete but the characters continue in the second book in the series, “Murder in the Arboretum” (there was a sample chapter at the end of the Kindle e-book).


I recommend “Murder at Cold Creek College” by Christa Nardi – * * * * Four Stars (out of five)


Review on Amazon

https://www.amazon.com/review/R1PS9SNYF78NI5/


Review on Goodreads

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/1387366611


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Published on September 09, 2015 08:23

September 8, 2015

Great Suggestion for Friends & Family Reviews on Amazon…?

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REVIEW SUGGESTION FOR AMAZON

Friend and family reviews are a touchy subject among both authors and customers:




For the customer review system to be effective, customers need to be able to trust the system. This is why Amazon removes and blocks reviews suspected of being posted by the author’s friends or family members.
For the customer who posted the review, having it blocked or removed is time wasted, and discourages the customer from posting reviews in the future.
For the self-published author, an invaluable part of marketing entails creating personal relationships. Sometimes, the occasional personal interactions with a fan who didn’t previously know the author causes a book review to be blocked or removed.
Unlike the big publishers, self-published authors and indie presses can’t afford to send out hundreds of review copies to strangers. They can get friends to help get the ball rolling, except that…

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Published on September 08, 2015 11:42

Two for Tuesday – Two new FIVE STAR reviews for “I, Hero: The Beginning”

Per my last post, “I Hero: Nathan Returns” Kindle Edition is completed and off to the editor.


It is available for pre-order and the title is still set for formal release on September 15, 2015.


I was really excited to see two new, FIVE STAR reviews for  “I, Hero: The Beginning”:


A must read, September 6, 2015


A fantastic story!, September 8, 2015


I am really am excited about the new release and I am looking forward to the continued feedback and reviews.


A special thank you to the reviewers for not only the investment of your time and money in my work, but for taking the additional time to offer your thoughts; I really do appreciate it.


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Published on September 08, 2015 07:02

September 4, 2015

“I Hero: Nathan Returns” – 100% complete and over to the editor

“I Hero: Nathan Returns” Kindle Edition is available for pre-order and it will be auto-delivered to your Kindle on September 15, 2015.

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Published on September 04, 2015 21:31

WEEK ONE – Connecticut Authors are GIVING AWAY books to celebrate ‪#‎CTAuthorsDay

Connecticut Authors are GIVING AWAY books to celebrate ‪#‎CTAuthorsDay‬. To enter, find the ones below you might be interested in, follow the link, and like and share the book, and/or leave a comment. Each week a new crop of books will appear on the page and you’ll have another opportunity to win one of over forty books donated by our Connecticut Authors. The ones listed below are available for contest entry through the 7th of September and on the 8th a new set will be listed.


Jason Marchi – www.jasonjmarchi.com

The Legend of Hobbomock: The Sleeping Giant ~ Children’s

Through the eyes of a young Quinnipiac brave, we learn the tribal legend of how the Sleeping Giant landform in Hamden, CT, came to be.

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Jason Marchi – www.omicronworld.com

The Growing Sweater ~ Children’s

Granny Quigley knits a sweater that grows every time she washes and dries it! Now, she and her grandchildren search to find the perfect home for this unique sweater!

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Ethan Rappaport – www.owlking.com

Voices from Below ~ Fantasy, Adventure

Minaras, a master elementalist, was killed in battle against a half-dragon, but his voice keeps Halia awake at night. At first she thinks it must be an hallucination, but when Xarun hears the pleas as well, they embark on a quest to assist their friend in the netherworld. Along the way, they enlist the aid of a necromancer whom Halia and her companions had seemingly murdered during a graveyard raid. Meanwhile, Inar, whose brother was killed by the necromancer, will stop at nothing to get his revenge.

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Ethan Rappaport – www.owlking.com

The Legacy of Ogma ~ Fantasy, Adventure

After the thief, Halia, discovers a crystal sphere magically protected in a crumbling castle, she meets three other adventurers with their own mysterious spheres. Arwold, the knight, bears one on the hilt of his sword. With a sphere already in his possession, the sorcerer Ahriman enlists Xarun, a brutish warrior, to steal another one from the peaceful Arboreals. The four set off on a quest to find the final sphere, assisted by a master elementalist and his apprentices. Along the way, they battle demons, dragons, and one another. And they have no idea what the spheres have planned for them at the end of the journey.

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Kathleen Fenaughty

Under Thunder Mountain ~ Women’s Drama, Inspirational

Maryann is recovering from cancer. Hoping for rest, she goes to Arizona where she meets people who will com- pletely change her life. And just when she starts healing, her past comes a-knocking in the form of an old love, Eugene. He’s fighting his own inner battle after losing his wife to cancer. Now his new love is waging the battle all over again. Will their love survive this ordeal? Will Maryann return to Connecticut? Or will she build a new life with her new friends in Arizona?

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Leesa Freeman – www.leesafreeman.com

Into the Deep End ~ Drama, Psychological Fiction

A car accident stole everything from Luke Stevenson and left him in a wheelchair; now he has no idea how to begin to put his life back together. When he is strong-armed into working a summer camp for kids with special needs, the one thing he doesn’t want may just be the one thing that will change his life forever. *A portion of the proceeds from this book goes to the Project Walk Foundation.*

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Leesa Freeman – www.leesafreeman.com

The Wisdom to Know the Difference ~ Drama, Psychological Fiction

Recovering addict, Todd Randall, spends his days in his uncle’s auto body shop, struggling to stay clean and refusing to get close to anyone because he fears he is unfit. When he meets Shawna Clifton, for the first time he begins to see himself differently, and even though it scares him, he feels compelled to reach for the life she offers. But just as Todd dreams he can have more, their relationship is challenged by a tragedy that forces them to decide what is really important.

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Felix Giordano – www.thejimbuchanannovels.com

Montana Harvest ~ Crime Thriller

In Cedar County, Montana, the FBI contacts Sheriff Jim Buchanan concerning a missing persons investigation. In this attempt to crack the case, Jim comes to grips with a long-held family secret and experiences the mystical nature of his Native American heritage.

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Nancy Butler – www.aboveallelse.org/books

Above All Else, Success in Life and Business ~ Memoir

A memoir that will inspire you through hardship, loss and success, this book offers the confidence and knowledge that we can do pretty much anything we want in life, if we want it badly enough.

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Nancy Butler – www.aboveallelse.org/books

A Realtor’s Guide to Greater Success ~ Self-Help, Business

This book provides easy-to-implement strategies that will take your business to the next level, while showing you how to find balance between work and personal life.

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Fredericka Close – www.sacredcontractsconsulting.com

Divine Grace: The Power that Illuminates Your Soul ~ Self-Help, Spiritual

This book does not ask the reader to live lives of spiritual aloofness or lives that remain in the vast depths of the mind. It simply asks the reader to be present in their lives as they are now.

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Roberta Dolan – www.robertadolan.com

Say It Out Loud ~ Self-Help, Memoir

In this unique blend of memoir and how-to, learn strategies for transforming the scarred life of a victim into the healed and joyous life of a survivor. Find inspiration, courage, and hope as you follow Roberta Dolan’s journey toward healing after a childhood of sexual abuse.

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Judith Dreyer – www.judithdreyer.com

At the Garden’s Gate ~ Self-Help, Gardening & Personal Growth

A personal guide to self-discovery in growing a sustainable backyard meadow, working with nature and the land and living a wheel of truths.

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Published on September 04, 2015 07:34

September 1, 2015

The results of my day on the BACK-TO-SCHOOL BOOK and BLOG BLOCK PARTY

The Rave Reviews Book Club (of which I have been a member for less than a year) hosted an event for the month of September called the BACK-TO-SCHOOL BOOK and BLOG BLOCK PARTY


It just kicked off today on September 1st and it will be running all month long. The day is just about over here on the East coast.


My blog was hosted today along with four other awesome #RRBCers.


I know a lot of people will knock efforts like blog tours and virtual events. Mainly, it is because many, if not most, judge their success not on the exposure they might have gotten, but on sales that they figure just aren’t materializing from their time and effort (and sometimes nominal fees paid to be a part of the event).


For all my efforts, a couple of hours to put the blog post together, and another couple of hours responding to visitors to my page today, I did not sell one single book (from any of my four titles) and I did not have a single page read via Kindle Edition Normalized Pages (KENP) Read.

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Nada.


Nothing.


I don’t measure my success “today”. A brick wall isn’t built with one brick and neither will my success as a writer or anything else I do. It will be built on the “back” of hours, days, weeks, months, and years of determination and hard work.


But if I have to measure something for “today” I would look at the traffic to my blog:


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Ten times the exposure that I normally have; not only to people who I already know and who follow the blog and occasionally stop by, but also to brand new people who never heard of me before.


That’s what I call an unmitigated success.


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And in nine minutes, today will be yesterday, tomorrow will be today, and the future will be a blank slate for me to write.


Turn the page.


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Published on September 01, 2015 20:52

August 30, 2015

The GUNDERSTONE REVIEW stop on the Rave Reviews Book Club BACK-TO-SCHOOL BOOK and BLOG BLOCK PARTY!

Hi and WELCOME to Rave Reviews Book Club’s BACK-TO-SCHOOL BOOK and BLOG BLOCK PARTY

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You have arrived at THE GUNDERSTONE REVIEW – Location:  Wallingford, Connecticut


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Here’s What I’m Giving Away Today:

Kindle version of Another Sunset

Kindle version of As Life Goes: Elementary

Kindle version of I, Hero: The Beginning

Kindle version of I, Hero: Nathan Returns (due September 15th)


Number of Winners for this stop:  4

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Hello everyone – thanks for stopping by.


I wanted to take the opportunity to introduce myself to all of you (those that might not know who I am, anyway) and to also showcase my completed works, ones that will be released in the middle of the block party, and my little road map to the future.


So with that…


ABOUT JASON ZANDRI


Jason has been working in the information technology field in one form or the other since 1996. He is currently employed full time at Bloomberg LP as a Systems Engineer in the R&D group. Jason lives in Wallingford Connecticut, with his wife Renata. He is the father to four children, three boys and 1 girl – 6 years (Alex), 7 years (Adam), 9 years (Angela), and 11 years old (Andrew).


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You can keep up with Jason on Facebook via his author page via https://www.facebook.com/jzandri


You can FOLLOW Jason on Twitter via https://twitter.com/gunderstone


You can ADD Jason to your circles on Google+ via https://plus.google.com/+JasonZandri/


Read Jason’s Blog – The GUNDERSTONE Review – https://gunderstone.wordpress.com/  


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My books


Before Another Sunset (The Sunset Series Book 1)


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SYNOPSIS – Westville, Texas. A small town with friendly people; families that have stayed and endured life’s ups and downs. Many have left as the town no longer can fully support its own. An old woman maintains one of the remaining small businesses at the center of town, helped by Maria, her second floor tenant. Maria’s daughter Caroline starts to question her father’s absence. She also dreams up an idea to help the local library. Friends uncover true feelings and a kind drifter’s travels bring him closer to the town. – PREQUEL NOVELLA TO “ANOTHER SUNSET” 


FAVORITED REVIEWLooking forward to more by this author


Before Another Sunset review


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Another Sunset (The Sunset Series Book 2) 


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SYNOPSIS – David Stephenson is a kind drifter who comes to settle in the small Texas town of Westville. His sense, empathy, and awareness are well received by the residents of the failing town as they welcome and befriend him. During his stay he helps a small local girl try to realize her dream and while doing so excites and energizes the whole town to help out. Lives change as fate takes a critical turn. The local would-be reporter, tasked by David’s longtime friend, takes off on a mission to unravel the mystery of his travels, where he came from, and discovers why he is on his journey.


FAVORITED REVIEWAbsolutely Terrific


Another Sunset review


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As Life Goes: Elementary


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SYNOPSIS – “Every new beginning starts from nothing. Understanding that you can have everything in the love of one person, isn’t that worth the risk of personal capital? Isn’t that kind of love worth it?” – Diane Wakeford


“Have I ever told you, you’re the nicest boy I’ve ever met?” – Melissa Bancroft


“I will have the friends I want. I don’t care what boy likes me or what boy I like. You’re an awesome friend. I am not giving you up because we’re going to different schools or for any one person either.” – Elizabeth Wellsworth


Mark Sanford returns to his hometown with his son Matthew in tow to rebuild their lives. Recently divorced, and with the mother totally abandoning her parental responsibilities, both father and son are beginning their fresh start together.


Matthew begins to make new friends in the neighborhood and at school while he tries to find his place among people that have been friends with one another for years at elementary school.


Mark takes over the reins of the former family corner store with the help of a young woman looking for work. The ability to love and trust that woman entering his life is difficult for him because of all he has lost. For Matthew, that “first love” is difficult to understand without a motherly influence and with a father that has been deeply hurt.


FAVORITED REVIEWI have enjoyed his work


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I, Hero: The Beginning


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SYNOPSIS – An everyday man, living less than ordinary life in New York City, simply makes his way about his work life and one at home. A kind heart and an empathetic soul, who tended to think of others before he thought of himself.


With his childhood totally left behind and gone with the final resting of his father, Nathan has come to terms with his past as he forges his life in the present, unaware of what lies ahead.


An unlikely friendship, a random act of violence, a budding romance, all part of a life changed.


“When it’s your time, there’s nothing you can do to change that outcome. The only thing you can do is meet it head on. You have to hope that the life you had with others, while you were here, has made a positive impact.” – Brian Devron


“Where there is darkness, you are light. Where others know fear, you will be brave. When there are setbacks, you will persevere. Where others find weakness, you bring strength. Where there is despair, you are hope. Where cowardice falls, you rise courageously. Where others do not have the ability to believe, you have faith. You will suffer, so that others will endure. You will triumph where others would fall.” – Cici Johnson


“This is it; it all changes tonight. Anything I do tonight, at a minimum, is going to at least expose all of this to the world.” – Nathan Devron.


FAVORITED REVIEWInteresting hero story 


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I, Hero: Nathan Returns


Nathan Returns


SYNOPSIS – Nathan is back in New York City; the place where it all started, nearly one year later. While he has been away, he has been establishing a base of operations and trying to follow the direction his life has taken – making a difference and answering the call for help where and when he is needed.


He has returned to this birthplace of his powers with more questions of why he is on the path he is on and what is expected of him.


During a dangerous rescue, his powers dissipate, and leave him critically vulnerable.


He connects back with old friends who help him rediscover the man he used to be to in order to help him be the man he has become and the man who he must be.


Magical forces come into play, pulling on nature itself, which introduces an unexpected challenge to Nathan while he is at this perilous juncture.


The pendulum swings even farther out of alignment; it is up to Nathan to respond before forces are set into motion that cannot be countered.


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BOOK EXCERPTS


I, Hero: The Beginning

“I, Hero – The Beginning” – Excerpt I

“I, Hero – The Beginning” – Excerpt II

“I, Hero – The Beginning” – Excerpt III

“I, Hero – The Beginning” – Excerpt IV


I, Hero: Nathan Returns

“I, Hero: Nathan Returns” – Excerpt I

“I, Hero: Nathan Returns” – Excerpt II


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BOOK RELEASE ROADMAP


This is the roadmap I am using for both of my series – “As Life Goes” and “I, Hero”. Obviously these dates are all fluid and subject to change but if I an stay on track, this is my release intent:


As Life Goes: The End of the Innocence – (expected November 2015)

As Life Goes: The Reunion – (expected April 2016)

As Life Goes: The Wedding (expected July 2016)

As Life Goes: The Funeral (expected October 2016)


I Hero: Untitled Book 3 (Expected first half 2016)

I Hero: Untitled Book 4 (Expected second half 2016)

I Hero: Untitled Book 5 (Expected first half 2017)


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I find it sort of funny personally that I haven’t yet named the next three books in the “I, Hero” series (the titles just seem to escape me for the moment). I mean, it’s not like I play dress up for the “As Life Goes” series.


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But I digress…


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Well, I guess that’s a wrap!


Thanks for stopping by “my place”. Drop a note below and share your thoughts and comments.  Good luck on winning my giveaways!  I’ll see you at the next stop of the #RRBC BOOK and BLOG BLOCK PARTY!


 


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Published on August 30, 2015 09:34

What #RRBC Has Done for ME!!!

Originally posted on Kim's Author Support Page:


Okay, Traci Sanders, you had a great idea, and so, I’m being a copycat, or is it monkey see monkey do? Plus, I get to reuse this handy little graphic someone sent me on Twitter. I’ve been saving ‘THANK YOU’ graphics. I want to properly thank everyone at Rave Reviews Book Club (RRBC) who has supported me.



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I love the graphic which almost says it all. Also, THANK YOU for purchasing HAUNTED HEARTS and taking the time to read and review my baby. Your support is much appreciated and it means the world to me.



If you enjoyed this story, you might also like the other books in the series. GET OUT OR DIE, book 2 or my newest release, book 3,‘THE WEDDING CRASHER’, which is on pre-order NOW and will be released September 1st.



RRBC has been the most supportive group/club I’ve had the pleasure of being a part of in my entire writing career. I joined…


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Published on August 30, 2015 04:54

August 28, 2015

“I, Hero: The Beginning” breaks all prior seller ranks; “I, Hero: Nathan Returns” is 75 percent complete

My first book of the “I, Hero” series smashed through its highest prior place in the Amazon Sellers rankings. The screen shot directly below show a little after that peak (in the 10,000s) but I captured the high spot off my DETAILS section from the book:


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Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,717 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

#13 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Literature & Fiction > Mythology & Folk Tales > Mythology

#44 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Science Fiction & Fantasy > Fantasy > Fairy Tales

#57 in Books > Science Fiction & Fantasy > Fantasy > Superheroes


These are my best ever rankings overall ever for the title.


If you want to check out my free excerpts from “I, Hero: The Beginning”, you can via the links directly below:


I, Hero: The Beginning – Links to Excerpts

“I, Hero – The Beginning” – Excerpt I

“I, Hero – The Beginning” – Excerpt II

“I, Hero – The Beginning” – Excerpt III

“I, Hero – The Beginning” – Excerpt IV


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Additionally, “I, Hero: Nathan Returns” is nearly complete and will be released on September 15, 2015. You can pre-order it now if you’re interested.



Here are two recent excerpts for “I, Hero: Nathan Returns”  as well.

“I, Hero: Nathan Returns” – Excerpt I

“I, Hero: Nathan Returns” – Excerpt II

About I, Hero: Nathan Returns

Nathan Returns


Nathan is back in New York City; the place where it all started, nearly one year later. While he has been away, he has been establishing a base of operations and trying to follow the direction his life has taken – making a difference and answering the call for help where and when he is needed.


He has returned to this birthplace of his powers with more questions of why he is on the path he is on and what is expected of him.


During a dangerous rescue, his powers dissipate, and leave him critically vulnerable.


He connects back with old friends who help him rediscover the man he used to be to in order to help him be the man he has become and the man who he must be.


Magical forces come into play, pulling on nature itself, which introduces an unexpected challenge to Nathan while he is at this perilous juncture.


The pendulum swings even farther out of alignment; it is up to Nathan to respond before forces are set into motion that cannot be countered.


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Published on August 28, 2015 07:30