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Monday, June 3, 2019

Ask The Cover (Cover Reveal): Pleasure Prints, Divergent Ink Book 2


Hello and welcome!

Today, the All Authors Publishing House family is offering up a big treat. Please sit back, relax and enjoy this unique Cover Reveal for the upcoming anthology collection called, "Pleasure Prints: Divergent Ink Book 2".
Before giving you a glimpse at the cover, we here at All Authors decided to interview the cover. No one knows the cover concept than the cover itself.

Without further ado ... We present you with the first ever "All Authors Ask the Cover Interview".



1) Why the rainbow colors as part of the design? 


I do worry about the rainbow colors for two reasons. First one is because those kind of colors are your signature Lady Desire and I would hate to look like I am a copycat. Second is because some people may mistake me as an erotica or LGBTQIA classification instead of a short story anthology. Other than that it's fine.

2) How do you feel about your backdrop always being black?


It is my favorite part. It makes me versatile. A number of colors can work on me.

3) Do you like your dimensions being smaller than the typical 6 x 9 size? Elaborate on the answer.


Well, the truth is that I don’t mind either size. It isn’t the size of the boat, but the motion in the ocean. Right? Right … I think.
But honestly though, I like to think that the 5 X 8 is fun sized, and Divergent Ink is nothing if not fun to read.

4) Why both foot and finger prints?


This collection’s main title is Pleasure Prints. So, I thought that it would be important to show a variation in prints because it would speak to the versatility in the content as well as the theme of the book. Also, different prints leave different impressions. At the end of the day, that is what Divergent Ink is all about, giving the audience a variation of interpretations for a single question.

5) If you had a choice about what order to put the stories in inside of you, how would you organize them?


Well, either by length or by emotion.

Length, from shortest to longest, because it builds up reading endurance. If one has the longest story first, the reader may mistake the rest of the works as being just as long as the first one. Humans don't have the greatest attention spans.

Emotion, from solemn to sunny. Most like the happily ever after in the end. Plus, with a title like Pleasure Prints, shouldn't the end result be a pleasant one?

6) You seem to like abstract art as opposed to realistic art, why is that?


I do a prefer abstract over realistic. The reason is because perception is reality. The Divergent Ink collection gives us a myriad of theories based on one fundamental question. Since perception is reality, there is no black and white, meaning the clarity of the answer may not be so straightforward. The reason that abstract art fits Divergent Ink so well is because it “sits in grey”. This means, that everyone can come up with their own hypothesis of what and why.





Blurb:

Divergent Ink is the mesh of different frames of thoughts, various interpretations of one core question that yearns for universal expansion. Although the subject matter may change every year, the purpose of the Divergent Ink series will remain the same.The second book in the Divergent Ink anthology series, “Pleasure Prints”, revolves around the following question:

Where is paradise?

Six Divergent Inks exploring "Pleasure Prints". Will the destination cause one to sip a tropical cocktail or cock an eyebrow in amazement?

Featuring:

Adonis Mann: Desperation and delusion are a marriage of emotions. Sentiments collide when three lives tell their tales. Hypnotizing and melancholic are the days of the souls who pursue the "Odyssey of Rhapsody".

C. Desert Rose: Helena can be cumbersome and crude, while her life is at a standstill, she likes it that way. Amidst the orange glow of office lights and a steaming cup of hot chocolate, Helena learns that life is a series of "Fleeting Moments".

Da'Kharta Rising: For Masato, there's no time like the present. Is no limit too great to accomplish “Masato's Zion”?

Synful Desire: Cecilia Teflon knows she doesn't have much time left. Before she leaves this earth, she must make a confession. Will this revelation grant her entrance into spiritual paradise? Explore the twists and turns of “Onus”.

Queen of Spades: Axana has always lived a very careful life but a lucrative advertisement shreds her comfort zone. Paradise is where one least expects in “Axana … Unscripted”.

Y. Correa: Myth or memory, which can it be? A life so scripted can be less than desirable. To go or to stay, it is that question that leaves, "Nalani at Heaven's Gates".




Thursday, November 24, 2016

Cover Reveal: "Westmore" by Carol Cassada

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Greetings,


Today the members of All Authors P&P are bring you a phenomenal cover reveal, celebrating the re-release of "Westmore" by Author Carol Cassada.


First, the blurb:


Three families come together in this soap opera style romance. Westmore is the story of the Greens, the Braxtons, and the Reynolds—families’ enveloped by drama threefold.


Charlette Green mourns the loss of her husband while battling her dislike for her son’s new love. One day, handsome Detective Bryant comes into her life, rescuing her abandon. Meanwhile, Scott and Alicia, musical siblings, fight their way to the top of the charts when tragedy strikes.


Andrew Braxton is a ruthless and influential businessman who runs his household the same way he runs his company … with an iron fist. Upon learning his son Wayne plans on abandoning the family company, which Andrew has dedicated his life to, Andrew will do everything and anything in his power to stop Wayne from leaving.


After Laura Reynolds’ divorce, she and her daughter Megan move back home to live with her father. Her plan is to start life anew, relinquishing all sorrow. Little does Laura realize that it is harder than she thinks to leave the past behind.


Drama, mayhem, love and heartache are the ruling elements in this small New England town called Westmore.


Now, little bit about the author.

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Carol Cassada hails from a small town in Virginia. Growing up, Carol loved to read, but it wasn’t until her teens when she decided to be a writer. After taking a creative writing class, Carol set out on her writing journey.


After graduating from college, Carol began writing her first book, Going Home Again. Since then, she’s written and published 6 volumes in the Westmore series. With a penchant for romance and drama, Carol’s books draw you in with their soap opera essence.


Although romance is her main genre, Carol has expressed interest in writing other genres. With a notebook full of ideas, Carol promises there’s more to come with her stories.


Links:


Website


Twitter: @dramacjc


Facebook


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Coming December 1st, 2016

Tuesday, January 26, 2016

Fate's Endeavor Book 2 Cover Reveal

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Today, the All Authors Publishing House Family brings you a Special Cover Reveal. In 2014 All Authors brought you the first installment in this series; "If Death Should Love Me" by C. Desert Rose.


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Normalcy, was not a word recognized by Zita. Her entire life was nothing, if not abnormal. Her family, herself, her entire existence, all of it; unnatural. Yet, to her it was nothing but the truth of her actuality. Such, was her life—making it to her normal, as she knew nothing else. Still, it was what made her whom and what she was… a hybrid!


Roman; a witty, silver tongued young man with an average life. He looked forward to finishing High School and thereafter going on a missionary trip to Brazil. He knew that something special awaited him there. What he didn’t know was exactly how special it was.


Fate’s endeavor is Fate’s design, and Fate’s design is unlike any humanity has ever known.


Demoness Enchanted, the story of two completely different beings and the scheme which destiny has preordained for them.


The Fate's Endeavor Series, surpassing the emotional fabric of angels and demons and delving into the delicate threads which infuse Fate's tapestry.


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Friday, October 16, 2015

Cover Reveal: Spaded Truths 2

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She brought you ...


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A controversial collection of poetry which endeavors to articulate subject matter that most won't discuss.


And now Queen of Spades brings you the continuation to this fire-eating collection, aimed to voice the angst, pain and introspection of the human condition.



Coming Soon


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Blurb:


Truth has no expiration date.


A second helping of Spaded Truths has arrived in the form of Life-O-Suction. Seasoned with a rich blend of prose with poetry, this follow up explores the human condition with a simmering of stimuli that lingers long after one has reached the end.

Disclaimer: Some of the content may not be suitable for those under eighteen.

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Without further ado, allow us to present to you the cover of "Spaded Truths 2: Life-O-Suction".


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Friday, July 24, 2015

Funny and consequently productive things.

I just wanted to take a moment to share a very funny story with you all. Something I thought you might get a kick out of.


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As is normal with every authors, methinks, from time to time I Google my own books.


In so doing I found that the cover to "MarcoAntonio & Amaryllis" had been put on "Lousy Book Covers". I couldn't be mad at it. I knew that the cover wasn't that great. It was among my first covers, so I was still learning the craft.


What was the funniest thing to me was that it was only there because the "subtitle font wasn't legible", or some such. That was a relief to be honest because I'd seen much, much worse.


Truth is, I hadn't revised it because I'd been waiting on a Special Edition that I had in the works in order to do that. However, upon reading everyone's feedback, I decided that this time was as good as any to give the cover a chance at new life.


So, I say that to say this ...



Thank you Lousy Book Covers!


* Oh, random side note ...


To the person that said this:


"They both look white to me. Where does the interracial come into play?"


Which was a stupid, ignorant and foolish comment. You're just showing your lack of knowledge in human biology because skin color HAS NOTHING to do with interracial relationships. You can be light skinned and still be of another race. #JustSaying.


I am pretty sure that that was the only comment that bugged me. Why? Because it showed how ignorant that person really is.


There were some select things that I would've wanted to say to this person in specific, but it wouldn't have been lady like.*


However, apart from that, all of the feedback provided enough insight so as to lead me in the right direction when constructing the new cover. Although, I'd been postponing it for some time now, at this point, it wasn't time to procrastinate any longer.


Lousy Book Covers, I ain't mad at ya'! Promise. You just gave me a reason to up my game beforehand. So, cheers!


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Anywho, from this funny circumstance comes the newly created cover for "MarcoAntonio & Amaryllis".


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Thoughts everyone?


Monday, January 19, 2015

Unfurl, Cover Reveal by Sarah Michelle Lynch

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TITLE: Unfurl


AUTHOR: Sarah Michelle Lynch


SERIES TITLE: Sub Rosa Series


SERIES PLACING: Book Two


GENRE: Romantic suspense


RELEASE DATE: February 26th (paperback and eBook)


 

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I’ll stab you in the heart.


I’m coming for you.


No secret dies.


But you will.


When news breaks that enigmatic magazine editor Jennifer Matthews is dead, it irks Chloe that Cai refuses to shed even one tear. What she doesn’t know is that he was expecting it, perhaps even, hoping for it.


In this dark, romantic tale of revenge, Cai explodes the deepest, most destructive aspects of his past as he comes to terms with the tragedy at the heart of Jennifer’s downfall. With Chloe’s love and support, he must brave his demons and dodge death to finally end a bitter feud between two damaged families.


***This is the sequel to Unbind and is not intended to stand alone.***


 

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ABOUT THE SUB ROSA SERIES:


Unbind and Unfurl tell the story of Chloe Harmon and Cai Matthews, who meet when Chloe starts work as a showbiz journalist in a place where Cai already freelances as a photographer.


Chloe is left devastated after Cai takes off only a couple of weeks after they meet and she knows his disappearance has something to do with a rare rose that was delivered to her desk – sender unknown.


A web of lies surrounds Cai and his famous aunt, Jennifer Matthews, and in Unbind Chloe gets close to the truth but doesn’t quite unpick the intricacies of Cai’s painful past.


Unfurl launches the couple two years into the future as Chloe digs deeper for something, anything, that might plug the missing pieces of the puzzle. Their love is tested almost beyond its means as secrets are made public and answers are called for.


Unfurl sees Cai try to free himself and Chloe from the traps of Unbind, but with the odds stacked against him, their future happiness remains fragile.


CLICK COVER to purchase Book One, UNBIND:


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UNBIND on Goodreads:


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UNFURL on Goodreads:


https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23454305-unfurl


 

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Monday, January 5, 2015

Cover Reveal: Concordant Vibrancy

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Welcome!


Today we are happy to present you with the cover of
"Concordant Vibrancy: Unity, An All Authors Anthology"



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Before we show you the cover, lets tell you a little bit about Concordant Vibrancy.


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Blurb:


All Authors Publishing House, a subsidiary of All Authors Publications & Promotions, is pleased to present its first short story anthology, Concordant Vibrancy.


Concordant Vibrancy represents the interweaving of unity and uniqueness through the eyes of eleven incredible writers. Through the array of genres, all of these talents share a phenomenal love of writing which aims to leave imprints in the reader's imagination.


Short stories in this collection:

"Butterfly Mask" by Nicola McDonagh

"Messarii's Blood Hunt" by D. John Watson

"Seven Days" by Harmony Kent

"Touch Me" by Andrea Houtsch

"... and we" by Adonis Mann

"Til Death Do Us Part" by A. Lopez, Jr.

"Coalesce" by Da'Kharta Rising

"Her A to Z" by C. Desert Rose

"Lester's Release" by Synful Desire

"The Authentic Snap" by Queen of Spades

"Alma's Unsung Angel" by Y. Correa



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It was important to portray both the unification and individuality of each author as well as the theme of this anthology on its cover. In the introduction of Concordant Vibrancy, Y. Correa, the creator of All Authors P&P explains it this way, "... like leaves on a tree, we are all connected. Mother Earth, the best example of unity mankind has."


Without further ado, we present you with the cover of Concordant Vibrancy created by All Authors Graphic Design.



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Saturday, December 13, 2014

"FREE vs NOT FREE" THAT is the question...


Well...



I've been sitting here wondering...


Do authors really WANT to pay for services that they can get for FREE or at discounted pricing?


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You're probably wondering why I bring up this question. Let me assure you that it's for a very good reason.

I suppose that I should maybe start with a little bit of back-story.
Yeah... methinks, I shall.

Once upon a time

In a land far, far away called Florida, USA there lived a lowly and lonesome Indie Author whom had just published her first book--Inkwell was her name.
Inkwell felt all alone in a the vast internet universe. She felt lost and confused. "How will I ever get the world to notice my book when everything calls for money which I don't have? I wrote a book to make money, not spend it." she said to herself feeling as though the world was against her.
The more she researched, the more she noticed that (1) it seemed as if the Indie world was in a perpetual competition against each other. (2) everything called for money--lots of it. And (3) there was a huge need for a support system for those whom did not have the money or means. There was a big necessity for a place where authors such as herself could go.
Subsequently, Inkwell thought to herself "Well, if it doesn't exist, then I'll just make it." and so she ventured on the adventure of her life. She created that which she so desired. She made a support system for authors who really needed the help.
Yet it seemed that whilst she offered service after service of supportive programs FOR FREE to the writing public, authors with whom she'd connected would totally bypassed what she was offering and opted to go with the paying services. This made no sense to her. She was flabbergasted. "Does FREE equal low quality? Do people equate free with not good?" she thought. "That doesn't make any sense." she said aloud to herself, slapping her forehead with bewilderment.
In the end Inkwell found herself torn between two predicaments. (1) Maybe she should charge for what she's offering. Perhaps then authors will consider her programs. (2) Maybe she should shut it down altogether. If it's not being utilized, then why even offer it.

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I am Inkwell.




I cannot, for the life of me, understand why authors opt to go with services for which they have to pay, when said services offer EXACTLY what All Authors does. Only, many times over, All Authors does it better.




Just today, I noticed someone marketing their blog on Facebook. Their post read... Well, actually, maybe I should just share the image that they shared on Facebook so that you can see it for yourself.





Now, I'm not saying that this person is wrong. I mean if she's putting in the work, then so be it. Let her charge. However, All Authors does exactly the same thing--reaches a vast amount of readers and writers, networks with several different Social Media sites and people connected therein, YET WE DO NOT CHARGE!




We could if we really wanted to, but realizing that there is a gap in the market and many authors need support, we don't. Now, should I? Do you all REALLY want me to charge for giving you exactly what this person and others like him/her does? Because, if you want to, then I will. Lord know I can use the money!


Here is another example of a place for author promotional service referrals, called Book Marketing and Book Promotions. There you will find out about all sort of promotional services, however most of them you would have to pay for, and the pricing is ridiculous.



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Everything costs money...


I found yet another site that also does Author Promotions. Take a look at THESE prices. Once again, things that All Authors does for FREE or at discounted prices.


Here is a great example:





There prices for Book Trailers


60 Seconds $75 Media cost paid by author

90 Seconds $140 Media cost paid by author

2 plus minutes $200 Media cost paid by author


All Authors Prices for Book Trailers




Book Trailer Services start at $60.00/£36.67 for a 1 minute video. Add only $5/£3.06 for every additional 20 seconds.




There prices for Book Covers


Basic Book Covers $100.00 stock footage picked by author separate fee??

Basic Full Spread Jacket with back $150.00 stock footage picked by author separate fee??

Original Book Cover $250 photo provided by LAS

Original Jacket Design $300 photo provided by LAS

Exclusive Book Cover $300 photo provided by LAS then archived for a three year period

Exclusive Book Jacket $350 photo provided by LAS then archived for a three year period.


All Authors priced for Book Covers and the like


Authors will get a 100% original piece. NO stock photos or reused photos will be utilized.

Banners for only $5 /£3.06


Front Covers for only $35/£21.39


Front and back cover combos for only $55/£33.62


These, of course, are just SOME examples.


All Authors also offers Advertisement slots for only $5.00/£3.06 per book, per month on our All Authors Magazine page.


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Here are some more examples:


Author Spotlight with All Authors, FREE.


Cover Release with All Authors, FREE.


Author Interview with All Authors, FREE.


Blog Blitz with All Authors, FREE.


A slot in future issues of All Authors Magazine, only $5.00/£3.06.


Go ahead and try to get THOSE prices somewhere else.


So, the question remains...





Do authors really WANT to pay for services that they can get for FREE or at discounted pricing?



 I just don't know.

Please authors, readers, tell me your thoughts.



Monday, December 1, 2014

Campanelli: Sentinel by Frederick H. Crook

Hello Dear Followers,



Today, my friend Frederick H. Crook is celebrating the Official Release of his Sci-Fi Story called "Campanelli: Sentinel." I was lucky enough to have received an Advanced Reading Copy of it, and enjoyed the story very much. Today, not only will I share the books information with you, but I'll also share my review.



First, let's learn a little bit about the Author:


fredFrederick was born in Chicago in 1970 and now lives in Villa Park with his wife, Rae and their three miniature dachshunds. He began by writing fictional works all through high school, earned an Associate Degree of Applied Science in Electronics in 1994 and the Bachelor of Science in Technical Management from DeVry University in 2005.
In 2009, Frederick began writing his first novel, The Dregs of Exodus, which was self-published in late 2010. This was followed up with another novel, The Pirates of Exodus in 2012.
Throughout that year and early 2013, he continued writing and published four short stories in eBook form for Kindle and Nook. All of these stories share the same premise, but all are independent from one another, though the short eBook, Campanelli: The Ping Tom Affair and his third novel, issued by Solstice Publishing, Campanelli: Sentinel, share the same main characters.
He loves writing and enjoys meeting and talking to readers at book signing events.



The Blurb:


It is 2110 and migration to the colony planet, Alethea, has depleted Earth of billions of people. As a result, migration has been declared illegal by allCS.Cov world governments. Human trafficking becomes highly profitable for organized crime and their influence reaches beyond the Earth’s atmosphere. Many starships returning from Alethea are diverted from the scrapping process and secretly refurbished, allowing the population to shrink further.
Frank Campanelli is a blind Chicago Police detective who depends on his fully functional bio-electronic implants to see and do his job. After assisting on a botched infiltration of a top human trafficking network, he and his partner, Marcus Williams, are transferred into the CPD’s Organized Crime Division to head the newly formed Sentinel group and bring down the Ignatola family business.



An Excerpt:


Frank took manual control of the car and set its alert status to ‘Condition Two’. The car’s computer sent out its signal to traffic lights and other computerized vehicles, clearing the way for them. The blue lights flashed and the siren whooped and warbled to warn pedestrians and non-computerized vehicles of their presence.
Campanelli adjusted his lenses to zoom in just enough that he saw the leading edge of his vehicle’s hood and beyond. This gave him advanced warning of upcoming pavement hazards. He kept his thought commands on visual adjustments, putting them back to default when the car was in traffic and zooming forward again once the road was clear ahead. Frank’s full-service lenses had an advantage over the standard bio-electronic breed. His fully encompassed the surface of the eyes to give him the benefit of peripheral vision. When he magnified his view, it was not merely like looking through binoculars, it was akin to being physically thrust forward a few feet, albeit with some distortion at the edges of his field of view. With this advantage, Frank Campanelli had the reputation of being a rather insane driver, but from his point of view, he simply saw more detail than others and drove to match.
As it was Saturday morning, the traffic was light. As a result, Frank could get the car up to eighty miles an hour at times, broken up by sudden slowing and lane changing to avoid a vehicle or road hazard. This unsettled Marcus Williams to no end, forcing the veteran to increase his serotonin levels as he held on to the door handle and center console while plastering his feet into the floorboards.
The engine whined and whistled with acceleration, alternating with the crying of rubber whenever the brakes were hit hard or the steering yoke was twitched to go around something.
Marcus was just glad they were not in pursuit, otherwise Frank would be in a real hurry.
Campanelli slowed at the corner of State and Madison and hung a tight left. The powerful car accelerated like a shot, but the siren went quiet. Marcus dared to open his eyes and saw that the road ahead was deserted of pedestrians, cars and potholes.
The siren sounded again as they approached the intersection at Dearborn. Dodging around a CTA bus, Frank made the turn and accelerated again, though only briefly as they were close to their destination.
Suddenly, the siren quieted and the motor wound down to its near-silent normalcy. Marcus opened his eyes in time to see the blue lights cycle one last time before going out. The light at West Washington Street still turned green for them, indicating that Frank had set the car to ‘Condition Four’: ‘No lights, no sirens, just an officer in kind of a hurry’, as it had been explained to him once by someone he could not remember.


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Here is my review:


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I was given this book in ARC form from the author in exchange for an honest review. Following you will find my candid thoughts on Campanelli: Sentinel.


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The year is 2110 and LOTS of things have changed on earth.


In the year 2031 there was another world found that was like earth but better—it was a type of Eden. The name of the planet is Alethea, meaning 'Truth' in Greek. Earthlings are now taking voyage among the stars to populate that planet, leaving earth behind like a wasteland, along with those whom cannot afford the trip, as all of the earths resources have been depleted.
A century later leaving earth has become outlawed; in comes Frank Campanelli, a police officer who is blind, but strong, and while he may not agree with the law he makes it his priority to follow and defend it.


This book can be classified as a Sci-Fi due to the futuristic aspects, and the implementation of futuristic technologies, but at its core it's more of a Crime Thriller.


Here you will find many characters that will come to life and stand out in your mind. Some of my personal favorites were Luke McKay and his dog Old Bill, as well as Tam (Tamara Billingsley), Franks girlfriend.


The book is well written and a great read. Following I will list the things I liked the most about it. However, I will make mention of one thing, that while not necessarily a con, can be a bit awkward. That is:


1) The book has not been written in chapters, but is divided into 3 segments (Parts 1-3) and during each part, separate scenes are divided with asterisk. Now, this can be a bit of a challenge for a person like me because I'm the type that reads from chapter to chapter. So, when you have a segment that can be up to 70+ in length, even though it's divided with asterisk you will still consider it a run on chapter and try to reach the end.
That can be quite a fete.


But if that doesn't bother you, than you should be fine.


Now for the Pros:


1) The story is very well written, syntax is on point and the author has a way with words. There were many a sentence that I fell in love with. Here are a couple of examples.


"A dream unmemorable faded and he opened his eyes routinely, revealing only more blackness."


There is something so attractive about that verbiage. Love it! And...


"With the sliding patio door opened, the breeze, which now bordered on a stout wind, cascaded through his living space, cooling it in nature's indelible efficiency."


That right there...? Total "heck yeah" moment for us book worms' who love when an author romances his/her words.


2) Every single character came to life, EVEN the dog. I could really, truly feel as though I knew each character.


3) Frank was amazing, and while blind he made it a point of not letting it stop him. Yes, he has his (what I'm going to call) fake-computer-eyes which he used out of pure necessity, but he was still awesome. A definite 'take the bull by the horns' type with a rough exterior, but a big heart.


4) I was actually surprised to see who was in cahoots with the bad guy (Jimmy Antony).


All in all, I would say that this is a great story, fabulously written and incredibly entertaining. Any reader that enjoys Sci-Fi and Crime Thrillers will love Campanelli: Sentinel. Truth be told, my favorite thing about the book was that while it is Sci-Fi, it IS NOT inundated with technobabble making it easy to follow. Most of all, the author made sure that every word was absolutely necessary, moreover they were written in such a lovely manner that you get absorbed.


Highly recommended read.
5 Stars


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Those who know me best, know that I would not give a book 5 stars unless it really merited it. I say that to say this; I'm happy to be able to host Mr. Crooks' book on my blog, because I know from personal experience that it's a book worth reading.