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Steve Umstead has been the owner of a Caribbean & Mexico travel company for the past ten years, but never forgot his lifelong dream of becoming an author. After a successful stab at National Novel Writing Month, he decided to pursue his dream more vigorously…but hasn't given up the traveling.

Steve lives in scenic (tongue-in-cheek) New Jersey with his wife, two kids, and several bookshelves full of other authors' science fiction novels. Gabriel's Redemption is his debut novel.
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Perhaps my most eclectic shopping basket ever… What story do these items tell?

I had to pop into my local Target yesterday to grab a few things. As I stood in line at checkout (behind approximately seven thousand other people…couldn’t they open a couple more lines??), I realized I had the strangest collection of purchases. Judging by the looks I got from the people behind me, and subsequently the puzzled young lady behind the register as she scanned them, others thought the

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Published on March 23, 2015 06:45
Average rating: 3.7 · 1,927 ratings · 237 reviews · 13 distinct worksSimilar authors
Gabriel's Redemption

3.72 avg rating — 619 ratings — published 2011 — 4 editions
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Gabriel: Zero Point (Evan G...

3.46 avg rating — 638 ratings — published 2002 — 7 editions
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Gabriel's Return

3.92 avg rating — 262 ratings — published 2011 — 7 editions
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Gabriel's Revenge

3.96 avg rating — 226 ratings — published 2011 — 6 editions
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Gabriel's Journey

3.74 avg rating — 114 ratings — published 2011 — 5 editions
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Incursion

3.38 avg rating — 13 ratings — published 2012 — 2 editions
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Special Delivery

3.29 avg rating — 7 ratings — published 2012 — 2 editions
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Opt-Out

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The Awakening

3.67 avg rating — 3 ratings — published 2012 — 2 editions
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Wrinkled Shorts

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“HAMR indeed.”
Steve Umstead, Gabriel: Zero Point

“squeaking ceased.  Cafferty heard a low, “Oh shit,” from the game, then a much louder, “Admiral on deck!” The six on the court snapped to attention facing the bleachers as the basketball bounced lazily away, coming to rest near the far door. Cafferty let the silence linger for a few moments, thankful for the rest it gave his ears, then waved”
Steve Umstead, Gabriel: Zero Point

“Only rumors, sir,” he answered. “Nothing definitive.” He knew where Biermann was going with this, and while he felt rising apprehension, he also felt something else — a twinge of excitement. “Of course nothing definitive, Lieutenant,” Biermann said with a small smile. “Otherwise it wouldn’t be a secret project. I want you to be a part of it. I need you on my team.” He turned and walked to the hatch. “Now, I’m”
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message 18: by C.J.

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Hello Steve,

It's such a pleasure having you as a friend. Thank you and best wishes!

My warmest regards,
CJ


message 17: by Carolyn

Carolyn Haven Thank you for your friendship. Happy reading and writing.


message 16: by Douglas

Douglas Wickard Thanks for the friend request, fellow Capricorn!
Douglas


message 15: by Sutton

Sutton Hi Steve. Thanks for the friendship request. :)


Penelope Marzec Nice to meet you! Thanks for the friendship!


ᴥ Irena ᴥ Thank you for the invite. :)


message 12: by Tamara

Tamara Rose Blodgett Hi Steve~! Your books sound terrific, thanks for your friendship =D


Savannah Steve, thank you for the friendship.


message 10: by Jill

Jill Thanks for being my friend on Goodreads, Steve. Every best wish for 2012.


message 9: by Tonya

Tonya Thank you for the friend invite Steve! I hope we can share some wonderful books.


Rogier Thanks for the invite!


message 7: by Simon

Simon Thanks for looking me up, Steve.


Phoenix Emrys Thanks for the invite!


message 5: by C.S.

C.S. Yelle Hey Steve, I appreciate the invite. I am excited to read Gabriel's Redemption. Take a look at Reclaiming Ter Chadain (pronounced Tair Sha Dane) I am always looking at suggestions on how to improve as I write book 2.


Harlequin Books Hello Steve, it is a pleasure to meet you.


Mireille Chester Have a great day! :)


message 2: by Stacy

Stacy Eaton Hey Steve - Thanks for the friendship!


message 1: by Tracy

Tracy Thank you for the friend request. Glad to see that you're happy so far with your sales for Gabriel's Redemption.


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