Smith
By: Sam B. Miller II
The cover of this book is truly eye catching. It made me think of the art work with the two angels whose finger tips touch. I have heard of that called the prophecy, but I don’t know if it is true or not. I know what I’m talking about, however I am most likely out of my gourd. But honestly, that is what the cover reminds me of, the creation. Just remember, it is my opinion.
Rob
Goddard was an Archeologist and a father of six children and Jake was one of
them. Currently Mr. Goddard is trying to complete a dig in King Solomon’s
temple in Israel. The people of Israel do not want these American’s here
destroying and removing evidence from their land. They consider the land sacred
and feel it should be left as it is, undisturbed.
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| This is what the cover reminds me of. Signed, Deneale |
Jake has
come along with his father, to hopefully learn from him, and maybe even have a
little fun.
Eighteen-year
old’s are sometimes bored and looking for things to do, something out of the
ordinary. Apparently, this may have been the case. Because, this time, Jake and
his friend find a map on his father desk, and decide to do a little exploring,
to see where the map will lead.
While
following the directions of the map, they travel and discover a dark and
deserted tunnel. While there, they decide to do a little looking around, and
low and behold, Jake finds the treasure of King Solomon’s Power ring. Excitingly,
and unbeknownst to him of the fact that anything could or would happen, he
decides to put it onto his own finger.
Go
ahead, roll your eyes in disbelief. We all know how the stories go with the
Egyptians, and old things, and curses and things, right? You know you’re
thinking it too, don’t even lie.
Jake
passes the ring off as a replica, but the thing is, he is starting to hear things.
Someone is telling him that the ring has powers and explaining to him how to go
about using them. Curiosity gets the best of Jake, and he wants to learn all he
can about the ring.
The
ring has him convinced that the person talking to him is: ‘Smith’ thus the
title of the book. And it has plans for the wearer of the ring. However, as you
are reading, you are trying to determine, is this ‘Smith’ ring character thing,
good or bad?
Smith
wants Jake to sharpen his fighting skills and join the Army. This is where you
tend to wonder and worry. Because learning skills is all fine and good, but
does Smith want Jake to be a hero or the enemy?
And
then, low and behold someone else wants the ring. But who knows about it? Or is
it in Jakes head, I started to wonder….
This
book just kept my mind going, and I was extremely impressed with the astounding
way it was written, and the logic behind everything. I couldn’t put it down,
because I wanted to know what was going to happen next. And I am the weirdo
that feels if you put the book down, the characters lie there in wait, waiting
on you, so I have to finish it. And I was just too involved and curious myself.
This
is a definite five-star read, I promise you this. I have always been drawn to archaeology
style books, and this one is truly entertaining to say the least. It has the
mystery, the style, and the uniqueness that it needs to keep the reader reading
and wanting more! I loved every minute of this book, and I think you will too!
Now, here are my question for Sam:
1. What made you write this book and how long did it take
you?
I wanted to move my focus away from Science Fiction to broaden my reader base. I decided upon Paranormal with a touch of romance. The story itself took 4 months, but I spent an extra 3 months for editing and providing a few small details about my lead character’s background.
2. Do you have photos &/or descriptions of the characters?
I made the decision to let the reader decide how the characters appear. My first series of books described characters in detail even down to nail polish color with pics. Smith goes a completely different way. The reader knows who is male or female or inhuman, but how the character appears is completely up to the reader.
3. What education have you had?
I have a BS in real estate and finance and an MBA in finance.
4. Did you plan on being a writer when you grew up?
No. All my time was taken up with education, work and raising a family. I was an avid reader but never considered writing until later years.
5. What do you think of Amazon’s latest scheme of deleting reviews of books?
Amazon has all the balls in its court. It is the judge, jury and executioner. If it decides to take away reviews, it just does. It may have a reason in its own corporate mind or not. When its policies appear random, people become confused and angry. Good, honest book review sites like your site suffer from policies that can only be justified by the fact that Amazon can do anything it decides to do.
6. What are your opinions on one star reviews?
I have mixed feelings, and they all boil down to the honesty of the reviewer. For example, I have gone to movies that critics rave are wonderful, and I hated. I kept watching in the hope the movies would get better but they never did. If there was a rating system allowing ½ a star instead of one, I would go there. On the other side of the coin is a person who posts a one star review simply because of the author or some other unnamed personal or political reason. So I go back to the old saying, “If you don’t have something nice to say about someone, don’t say anything at all.”
7. What are you working on now?
I have started two more stories and am trying to decide which one I like best. I keep changing my mind.
8. What are your hobbies?
Writing and house/yard maintenance-beautification. It never ends.
9. Where do your book ideas come from?
My own twisted imagination. Sometime in early life, I must have been dropped on my head.
10. What motivates you to write?
Once I get a story line firmly in my head, the story itself motivates me.
11. Have you ever met any other writers?
Yes. One thing I find is they are all gifted with creating pictures in your mind with words.
12. What is your favorite book of all time?
There are more than one. The ‘Fifth Column’ by Heinlein and ‘Mutineers Moon’ by David Weber are just two of my favorites.
13. Please share with us your book and social media links:
Smith link on Amazon is: http://www.amazon.com/dp/
I wanted to move my focus away from Science Fiction to broaden my reader base. I decided upon Paranormal with a touch of romance. The story itself took 4 months, but I spent an extra 3 months for editing and providing a few small details about my lead character’s background.
2. Do you have photos &/or descriptions of the characters?
I made the decision to let the reader decide how the characters appear. My first series of books described characters in detail even down to nail polish color with pics. Smith goes a completely different way. The reader knows who is male or female or inhuman, but how the character appears is completely up to the reader.
3. What education have you had?
I have a BS in real estate and finance and an MBA in finance.
4. Did you plan on being a writer when you grew up?
No. All my time was taken up with education, work and raising a family. I was an avid reader but never considered writing until later years.
5. What do you think of Amazon’s latest scheme of deleting reviews of books?
Amazon has all the balls in its court. It is the judge, jury and executioner. If it decides to take away reviews, it just does. It may have a reason in its own corporate mind or not. When its policies appear random, people become confused and angry. Good, honest book review sites like your site suffer from policies that can only be justified by the fact that Amazon can do anything it decides to do.
6. What are your opinions on one star reviews?
I have mixed feelings, and they all boil down to the honesty of the reviewer. For example, I have gone to movies that critics rave are wonderful, and I hated. I kept watching in the hope the movies would get better but they never did. If there was a rating system allowing ½ a star instead of one, I would go there. On the other side of the coin is a person who posts a one star review simply because of the author or some other unnamed personal or political reason. So I go back to the old saying, “If you don’t have something nice to say about someone, don’t say anything at all.”
7. What are you working on now?
I have started two more stories and am trying to decide which one I like best. I keep changing my mind.
8. What are your hobbies?
Writing and house/yard maintenance-beautification. It never ends.
9. Where do your book ideas come from?
My own twisted imagination. Sometime in early life, I must have been dropped on my head.
10. What motivates you to write?
Once I get a story line firmly in my head, the story itself motivates me.
11. Have you ever met any other writers?
Yes. One thing I find is they are all gifted with creating pictures in your mind with words.
12. What is your favorite book of all time?
There are more than one. The ‘Fifth Column’ by Heinlein and ‘Mutineers Moon’ by David Weber are just two of my favorites.
13. Please share with us your book and social media links:
Smith link on Amazon is: http://www.amazon.com/dp/
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/
Twitter:
http://twitter.com/
My
Author's page on Amazon is: https://www.amazon.com/
14. Anything to add:
Thank you for taking a look at my stories. I always look forward to your social media. Keep up the good work!
Smith by Sam B. Miller IIMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
The cover of this book is truly eye catching. It made me think of the art work with the two angels whose finger tips touch. I have heard of that called the prophecy, but I don’t know if it is true or not. I know what I’m talking about, however I am most likely out of my gourd. But honestly, that is what the cover reminds me of, the creation. Just remember, it is my opinion.
Now let us get started with the review of the book by Mr. Miller, shall we?
Rob Goddard was an Archeologist and a father of six children and Jake was one of them. Currently Mr. Goddard is trying to complete a dig in King Solomon’s temple in Israel. The people of Israel do not want these American’s here destroying and removing evidence from their land. They consider the land sacred and feel it should be left as it is, undisturbed.
Jake has come along with his father, to hopefully learn from him, and maybe even have a little fun.
Eighteen-year old’s are sometimes bored and looking for things to do, something out of the ordinary. Apparently, this may have been the case. Because, this time, Jake and his friend find a map on his father desk, and decide to do a little exploring, to see where the map will lead.
While following the directions of the map, they travel and discover a dark and deserted tunnel. While there, they decide to do a little looking around, and low and behold, Jake finds the treasure of King Solomon’s Power ring. Excitingly, and unbeknownst to him of the fact that anything could or would happen, he decides to put it onto his own finger.
Go ahead, roll your eyes in disbelief. We all know how the stories go with the Egyptians, and old things, and curses and things, right? You know you’re thinking it too, don’t even lie.
Jake passes the ring off as a replica, but the thing is, he is starting to hear things. Someone is telling him that the ring has powers and explaining to him how to go about using them. Curiosity gets the best of Jake, and he wants to learn all he can about the ring.
The ring has him convinced that the person talking to him is: ‘Smith’ thus the title of the book. And it has plans for the wearer of the ring. However, as you are reading, you are trying to determine, is this ‘Smith’ ring character thing, good or bad?
Smith wants Jake to sharpen his fighting skills and join the Army. This is where you tend to wonder and worry. Because learning skills is all fine and good, but does Smith want Jake to be a hero or the enemy?
And then, low and behold someone else wants the ring. But who knows about it? Or is it in Jakes head, I started to wonder….
This book just kept my mind going, and I was extremely impressed with the astounding way it was written, and the logic behind everything. I couldn’t put it down, because I wanted to know what was going to happen next. And I am the weirdo that feels if you put the book down, the characters lie there in wait, waiting on you, so I have to finish it. And I was just too involved and curious myself.
This is a definite five-star read, I promise you this. I have always been drawn to archaeology style books, and this one is truly entertaining to say the least. It has the mystery, the style, and the uniqueness that it needs to keep the reader reading and wanting more! I loved every minute of this book, and I think you will too!
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