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This is a short story with a twist, I write poetry more than story's as I am not confident in my self as a novelist as such! any feed back will be greatly appreciated.

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Art historian Wiley Jones enjoys a mundane existence in the protective cocoon of academia. Surrounded by volumes of manuscripts and dusty artifacts, her carefully orchestrated life is thrown into chaos when she is encouraged to join an art recovery project based in Croatia. The moment she and her unwanted protector, undercover FBI agent Scott McCormick leave Chicago they quickly find themselves immersed in a shadowy world of dead ends and misdirection. Scott enjoys the thrill of the chase as it relates to both Wiley and their ensuing investigation. On the surface it appears a cache of pre-World War II art and artifacts have been uncovered during the demolition of an old school. But as Wiley and Scott dig deeper they soon realize that many of the pieces in the collection don’t belong. Rather that they appear to have been recently added to the find. When Frank Hamilton the current project director winds up dead, they find themselves in a race against the clock to unwind the mystery before they are either forced to leave the country or wind up dead themselves. As they struggle to sort through the confusion surrounding the art work and their relationship they come to realize that the only safe harbor may be each other and that leaves far more at risk than they thought. Thank you for any feedback. I am particularly intersted in story line continuity and voice.

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... Edited and complete short story of Mena and her investigation into Castle Fort! Happy Ghost Hunting!

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Twelve women are dead! Now, a thirteenth is missing as an unpredictable serial killer stalks the usually small, peaceful town of Eau Bouease, Louisiana, in Lucky Thirteen, a suspense packed thriller coupled with a twist on the impact of love other than romantic love. From a small town in Mississippi, Larkin Sloan is a dedicated teacher who finds herself in a struggle for her life against a sadistic serial killer bent on ritualistic sacrifice. When she awakes chained to a bed by a mysterious man, Larkin realizes she is the thirteenth intended victim in a string of brutal slayings. As Larkin works to convince her captor to set her free, Detective Raiford “Ray� Reynolds investigates twelve horrific murders. He becomes obsessed with finding the thirteenth victim before she becomes another statistic. Along with his partner, Special Agent Christine Milovich, he investigates the thirteenth disappearance of a woman who seems to have nothing in common with the other twelve victims and discovers the impact of love from a source he never knew existed. Captive, captor, and law enforcement join forces to defeat a sinister killer in a rollercoaster of intrigue, deception, and tumultuous relationships. Lucky Thirteen will keep readers on the edge of their seats anticipating the next turn of events. Feedback desired--whatever you think needs to be said. Strength of topic, dialogue, character development, etc.

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After the vicious murder of an unidentified man,three people's lives are drawn inexorably together in a tale of bio-piracy, suspense and intrigue. I am in the process of doing a final (maybe second or third to the last) revision. It is complete, but as we know, it can always use just a bit more polishing. Feel free to comment on any aspects.

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To download a full copy of Frightened Boy in gloriously formatted .PDF form, visit: www.the-novelist.com/ebook

Havoc has been cried and the hounds of war are loose in Banlo Bay, the last metropolis in America. You’re either a mouth or a mouthful, and young Clark Horton survives like a squirrel in the Serengeti—during the Great Collapse he spent months diving in dumpsters and drinking from drains.

Clark has a destiny, though. A battle for the very fabric of reality between the Red King (we may all be figments of his imagination) and Little Brother, who instills fear into the citizens of the last city in America. A mind-bending thriller.

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Private Investigator and freelance Internet journalist Atticus Wynn and his partner and lover, Rosemary Sanchez, become embroiled in a case with the ultra-violent Mexican Drug Cartels that's as dangerous to their stormy relationship as it is to their lives.

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A Brooklyn teacher named Charlie Maiks retells at gunpoint the story behind his current predicament while in a separate but related story line a character's life in Argentina during the Dirty War develops into one of the root causes of the Charlie's nightmare.

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Megan McKenna suffers from Parkinson's disease, but this is the least of her worries when she is convinced her life is being threatened.

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Kenzie is attacked and almost drowned while out for a run but is saved by the school weirdo, Jason, who has always had a crush on her. They begin a friendship, although in Jason's mind it's more than that. Will her attacker ever be found, or is he closer than she thinks? I would love any kind of feedback. Would you keep reading, does it stay interesting? Is it believable or cliche? I'm curious as to what anyone thinks about the shortness of my chapters. I have had a few mentions about this. Do people really care if there is a long drawn out chapter full of description, or is it better to write the action and dialogue and move the story along at a faster pace? Thanks for your feedback!

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This is a story about a factory worker who has lived his life as a machine. Twenty years of mind numbing labor. Chemicals and unsafe machinery and equipment have damaged him both physically and mentally. His mistreatment will not go without an answer. One individual at a time, he will pay them back for contributing to his life of mediocrity.

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(PLEASE NOTE I'm on top of my reviews- and take each comment objectivly and not personally, therefore I've reviewed every comment and already made the appropriate changes-most comments are excellent, not just good.). Stem Cell follows computer wiz Alexandra Vit. Blessed with extreme intelligence and, the genetic markings for longevity, Alexandra finds herself the target of pursuit and abduction. Relying on her keen analytical mind and a knowledge of science and technology, she uncovers the reason for her predicament, secrets of the misuse of government power, political cover-ups, the disappearance of her aunt, Alexandra, and about her own genetic gifts. Feedback desired: -Suspense. -character development -Dialogue Do you want to continue reading? Positive comments as to the strength of the piece But I truly appreciate negative comments, as they help improve my writing Thank you in advance Henry

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Nobody ever gave street-smart Jonny Vallone a free pass, he had clawed, conned and hustled his way to the top and now at 29 he finally had it all; money, women, power and privilege, until a chance meeting with the elusive Cheryl Benson threatens to crash everything around him. Am looking for any and all feedback....All constructive critiques welcomed.

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This is the second part of my novel - White Swan - It deals with the Chinese invasion of South Vietnam and their initial success. I'm looking for help in structuring this novel so it can reach publication - Please give me your best thoughts!

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Mankind faces Armageddon as terrorism, war, and the reality of civilization gone mad is thrust upon the world when atomic weapons fall into the hands of Al Quida terrorists. That is the motivation that transcends religious belief, culture, and the foreign affairs of nations as Aaliya’s Song unfolds against a backdrop of a world living in fear. Aaliya’s Song, is a historic novel in the classic style that captures the essence of America’s Middle East experience and blends it against its own mélange of violence and political intrigue in a manner similar to how James Clavell’s Shogun romanced the conflict between the divisions in European Christianity and Samurai Japan, and how Tai Pan epitomized the struggle of racial and political extremism. Spread across the panorama of greed, revolution, political difference, and religious cataclysm, Aaliya’s Song brings home the fears and half-truths of a half century that has cast a pall of terror and evil across the planet. But in this chilling environment, heroes arise and overcome their religious and political beliefs in an effort to save mankind from nuclear holocaust. Aaliyas Song brings this powerful endeavor to life as it tells its story through the eyes of two very different main characters. For Major Brian Scanlon, a U. S. Marine Corps aviator, the Islamic world was an alien and hostile place filled with zealots, fanaticism, and oppression. For Aaliya bint Qudamah, Princess of Dar and Noori, and daughter of the Emir of Rabeè, America is a foreign dogma that threatens to bring her father and her nation to its knees. Thrown together by the intrigue that surrounds a country’s civil war, and a world grappling with the dark cloud of terror, Scanlon and Aaliya join their forces and lives in an effort to stop the death of her country, and a coup de état in the United States; acts that can only lead to a worldwide Jihad . . . a third world war. To win, they must overcome the Iraqi military, the schemes of Islamic clerics bent on returning the world to fundamentalism, an ages-old family of assassins, treason at the highest levels of the United States government, and the transfer of atomic weapons to Al Quida zealots. Eventually, these two young patriot-warriors find themselves questioning their beliefs, their religion, and their heritage, but never that which, above all else, they must have faith in . . . each other. Aaliya’s Song introduces and maneuvers a rich and fascinating cast of characters in Ryanne Littner, the first female President of the United States, and Jamie Simmons, U. S. Secret Service agent. These characters, along with Prince Rashid bin Qudamah, and Qudamah Abu Shareef, Emir of Rabeè spin a web of intrigue and ambition that the world is obligated to live or die with. Virulent nationalism, and ancient ethnic and religious hatreds fan the flames of war, this time with nuclear weapons in the hands of Al Quida as the ultimate threat. The story of a love so powerful that it transcends religion, politics, and the hatred born out of difference, Aaliya’s Song has the immediacy and punch of today’s fears and tomorrow’s headlines. Exciting, frighteningly plausible, and absolutely believable, Aaliya’s Song is an ambitious and explosive story of life, love, and intrigue.

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The beginning is a prelude to Nino's unwanted departure back home. A spate of Confirmed unprovoked shark attacks is taking Californian beaches by storm. In a span of just two weeks, sixty four people died, hundreds left in dire need of stitches. The cause? A group of Africans can think of no better way to bring him home to attend his coronation rites.

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Just days ago, Madelyn Jacobs thought not getting into any of her top three colleges or snagging the guy who serenaded the summer stars were the biggest nightmares in her life. That was before being raped by her best friend’s boyfriend. That was before being put in a coma by the jealous bitch when she misinterpreted the scene. That was before trying to function after waking up all broken and torn, only to have a demon or something bust into her bedroom and tag her as The Keeper of some freakin’ list.



When the first person of ten dies in her presence, that’s way weird. The second time, it’s bloodcurdling. She can't avoid people, she tries. She can't run, she tries. An unseen hand always ushers her to the next demise, randomly shows her the list, in windows, in mirrors, on scraps of paper, even behind closed lids, and makes her feel more powerless than ever. And the sweet singer she loves now stands at number seven. As tattered as she is, can she find a way to break the curse before others die and the lover of her heart is gone forever?



*Strong language

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A quiet young Manhattanite who writes children’s stories inadvertently unearths her husband’s biggest secret, one he’ll kill to keep. Suddenly she’s on the run and hiding in northern Vermont with no resources and no one to trust. Two brothers, each struggling to overcome personal heartbreak and family tragedy, take what they think will be a short trip from Boston to Vermont to help their grandfather recuperate from a fall. But the fall shouldn’t have happened, and the young men stay to satisfy their suspicions about why it did. Hiring the frightened New Yorker as a caregiver for their invalid grandpa may not seem like the smartest move to make, especially when their troubles and hers begin to escalate. Yet, as the trio and their other new friends become closer, they find a common resolve to take on and conquer a series of unrelenting external threats. Even more unexpectedly, they each find the individual courage to tackle the ruthless internal demons they brought along with them.

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In this short, short story a young boy has gone missing. Help is needed to find him before it's too late.

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Up-and-coming novelist Sharmayne Littlefield leaves her family to travel to a writers' conference overseas and survives a plane crash into the Pacific along with some unlikely characters. Angus Rae, frontman for the rap duo "Compton Effect", hates to fly commercial but is forced to take the plane to Hong Kong with his D-jay and bodyguard. They are lucky enough to survive a night on the open ocean in a raft and make it to a nearby island, only to realize that the rescue they await may never come. This is part survival/adventure, part romance, and part thriller as the heroine discovers the success of her novel led to the not-so-accidental disaster, and the person behind it isn't finished with her yet.

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This is a story of bullies, revenge and a class reunion all entangled in a twisted love story. Oh and there might be a bit of redemption in there too... I have more chapters coming... :-)

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Lisa Kaamp operates a small childcare business out of her home in the sleepy little town of Nogeksum, Michigan. Highly respected and known for going the extra mile for her daycare kids, Lisa thought she had handled every daycare emergency possible. But nothing prepared her for the nightmare she now faced. Lisa awakes one morning to find herself bound and gagged, four strange men in her home, and the daycare children being held hostage in the next room. Terrorized by her captors as the authorities work to meet the ransom deadline, she tries negotiating with the men for the release of the children, and soon realizes that at least one of them has no intention of letting anyone go. With the deadline quickly approaching, Lisa must do the unimaginable to protect the children and get everyone out alive.

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An odd 'ting, ting, ting' coming through the woods draws a passerby to have a closer look at an abandoned homestead. A woman's brooch causes the reader to say, "Hmmmmm."

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THIS IS A SEQUEL. This is also raw, a work in progress. I'm taking a risk here, going out of my comfort zone by putting up something that's not yet finished. I’m hoping you’ll see some growth from me in this. Sapphire Reign takes place almost 10 years after Kings & Queens. I’d appreciate reviews from readers, who've read my first book, since they can (hopefully) see what I’m doing differently and if it’s working, but anyone is welcome to read this. However, since it is a sequel, spoilers abound. So only proceed if you have no intention of reading Book 1.

In a world where wickedness is exalted and even children know the sting of suffering, Majesty is trapped in anguish five months after her young daughter's death in a preschool gas explosion. When she receives a bizarre glimmer of hope that her little girl may still be alive, she fights heaven and hell to reclaim the happiness that's been stripped from her. But with so many enemies, maybe someone is determined to make Majesty pay. Or maybe her daughter really is gone forever.

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This is the start of a series of stories about a young man that makes a tragic mistake but benefits from it and has to deal with the struggle between guilt and the desire to live.

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Beautiful, talented, and about to inherit – Why is Sarah’s heart in turmoil...? Sarah Miller, the new darling of the Chamber Music Society, the protégée cellist of their in-house Quartet, receives rave reviews for her first series of concerts. She has just buckled her last term at New York’s prestigious music academy of Julliard when a hit-and-run driver strikes her down and disrupts her plans. Luckily unscathed, engagements still need postponing until proper exercises can restore agility and full mobility to her bruised wrist. While the melody is interrupted, Sarah meets up with the formidable Spinner brothers. The younger Mark, handsome and charming, sweeps her off her feet. The elder Julian, black sheep, black belted, and daunting black mood enjoys badgering and humiliating her. Her wrist recovered, playing music again, Sarah wonders which exercises will mend a bruised ego and an aching heart. ...Perhaps it’s because she is unworldly, unsophisticated – an orphan raised by tutors and nannies who ran to the bright lights of New York City...only to slam into the dark heart of Julian Spinner.

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Time for another installment...I had so much fun the first time around.

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Taking a page from Poe...shades of The Tell-Tale Heart and The Black Cat.

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A ship loaded with iron ore comes in to dock at a steel mill. Because a crew member has a febrile illness, the company's medical director must determine if the illness is a communicable disease requiring the ship to be quarantined. Any suggestions about the Spanish (or anything else) are welcome although I don't want Joe's to be too accurate. Also, I'm concerned about some of the extraneous stuff, i.e. the Chinese flu, the Swedish ship.

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Constrast is about two female patients and the doctor that helped care for them. The rich woman had a minor problem; the poor woman had a major problem. The story deals with how they handle themselves and the young doctor's reaction to them. It is a bit long but I felt the length was needed to tell the story. If you make it through to the end, I will appreciate your comments.

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I wrote this book several years ago. It's time to take it out and dust it off. STEPHEN ANDREW PHILLIPS was born in the spring of 1958 just five days before his neighbor and the love of his life ESTHER RUTH WALKER (Ruthie). Stephen can’t remember a time when he didn’t know Ruthie or when she wasn’t his best friend. Even though he's white and she's colored, Stephen is willing to overcome the racial baracades set up in his small Virginia town in order to declare his love for her. But a dark family secret just might prevent the happy ending he's always dreamt of.

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There's a doorway into the not-too-distant future. It's right there... you can see it at the end of the hall. Behind it, the matrix of thinking computers and lustful futurists bent on creating the perfect human being. Lean down and take a look through the KEYHOLE. --- AS A RESPECTFUL REQUEST, PLEASE START ANY REVIEWING WITH CHAPTER ONE. JUMPING INTO THE MIDDLE OF A NOVEL IS RUDE AND COUNTERPRODUCTIVE TO BOTH WRITER AND READER. IGNORING THIS REQUEST WILL RESULT IN MY IGNORING YOUR REVIEW, AND AN AUTOMATIC 1 RATING FOR LACK OF RESPECT.

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The murderer of a beautiful child, lost in the foggy mist.

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Yes, this really happened; no I didn't exaggerate.

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