Hello Digital Book Today readers. The Book Buzz segment today features Talion by Mary Maddox which readers have rated 4.7 stars on 14 reviews. Talion combines terror and suspense while mixing in mystery with a little of the supernatural. This novel features a young women who is pursued by a serial killer, but who has powers that may not be of this world. Talion has been widely enjoyed by readers of this genre in the short time it has been released. We are sure that Talionwill not disappoint the reader who enjoys a little terror entering their minds from an excellent novel.

“I love the fact that this novel about a serial killer blends suspense with fantasy, rare in a book of this type. The female characters are interesting, and the prose style is great. Maddox has a keen eye for details and an ear for effective, fast-moving dialogue.” ~ Daiva Markelis, Amazon Reviews

“Silence of the Lambs” meets “The Turn of the Screw” . . . . The story is propelled by suspense, and made delicious by Maddox’s Ray Bradbury-like gift for deft, deep-shadowed description.” ~ Charleston Times-Courier

Book Description: Two victims. One sociopath. Lots of terror.

Fifteen-year-old Lisa Duncan has attracted the interest of serial killer Conrad (Rad) Sanders. At an isolated resort in Utah, he watches as vivacious Lisa begins an unlikely friendship with another teenager, Lu Jakes, the strange and introverted daughter of employees at the resort. Lu enters Rad’s fantasies as well. He learns Lu is being abused by her stepmother and toys with the notion of freeing her from her sad life and keeping her awhile as his captive. Lu seems like an easy conquest who could be persuaded to act out his fantasy by killing her new friend.

But Lu has an ally with powers beyond Rad’s imagination. .… Read more on Amazon.

About the Author:

I began my life in Soldier Summit, Utah, a town of a few dozen people high in the mountains. My father owned a cafe, a gas station, and a combination grocery-bar – literally half the businesses in town. Even a minnow can be a big fish if the pond is small enough. Though I have lived in the Midwest for most of my adult life, I still miss the mountains and dream that someday I’ll live there again.

I graduated from Knox College and the Iowa Writers Workshop at the University of Iowa. At present I teach composition at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, where I live with my husband, Joe, and our bird, Westie. Along with writing fiction, I spend my time reading, playing Scrabble at the local club, and riding my horse, Tucker.

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“Despite the teenaged protagonists, this is an adult thriller, with violence on par with Thomas Harris, and not for the squeamish.” ~ D. Salerni, Amazon Review

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As usual there was a table with an assortment of paperbacks with a few hardcover books. There were the normal authors: King, Grisham, Steele, Roberts, and a few other national authors that everybody seems to buy regardless if the book is any good.

The rest of the books were the ones that caught my eye. I cruised back and forth looking at titles and book covers hoping to find a gem or two that I could take home for $0.50 each. Maybe even haggle for 3 books for $1.00. However I had one big problem. None of the books were of interest to me.

It has been 18 months since I last bought a “physical book”. You know the kind that you physically have to grab a page and flip it over. I still would enjoy reading a paperback if I found one that interested me.

Why couldn’t I find even one book to catch my eye so I could take it home? My hand would reach out to pick up a book, but it would quickly put the book back on the table. Finally the answer dawned on me. The answer to the root of my problem in selecting a book was simple.

My eyes and mind kept looking for the number of reviews. Where was the Amazon star rating? Without these two statistical tools to aid me in finding a book, I was unable to select a book to read.

Rest in peace garage and yard sale books. I am a sellout. A convert. A believer. I read digital books on a Kindle.

P.S. My daughter was able to stretch her quarter by buying the largest stuffed animal.

Anthony Wessel is founder of Digital Book Today, The Top Best Free Kindle Books, and book reviewer for the Kindle Book Review.

Hello Digital Book Today readers. Today our book talk segment is featuring bestselling author Melissa Foster and her popular book Come Back To Me. A wonderful book, Come Back To Me has been pleasing thousands of readers. This is an intriguing story of love, strength, passion, relationships, and heartbreaking loss. Readers of Nicholas Sparks, Jennifer Weiner, and Jodi Picoult will want to read more about Come Back To Me. The book is rated 4.1 stars on 108 reviews. How hard is it for a book to have 100+ reviews and still be rated 4.1 stars? In our experience this puts a book into a small group of verifiable great reads based upon customer reviews.

“Foster’s latest novel is in the same league as books written by such authors as Nicholas Sparks, Jennifer Weiner, and Kristin Hannah.“ ~ Carrie Green, Author of Roses are Red

“I rarely feel compelled to read several books in a row by one author; however “Megan’s Way” is already on my Kindle – waiting for me.” ~ Laurali, Amazon Reviews

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“Loved this book. Catches your attention right from the start. Twists and turns and you become so involved with the characters. Good, fast read. ” ~ Lee, Amazon Review

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Following the brutal murder of his best friend in Denver, and an aborted attack on his oldest son, David desperately seeks to understand why a mysterious teenage girl has chosen to terrorize him and the males closest to him.  To prevent further devastation to his family and end the wanton bloodshed, he returns to the enchanted hills of eastern Tennessee, where a terrible truth awaits discovery…one that forces him to face the consequences for the unpaid sins of his ancestors.

Interview with Aiden James

1. What was unique about the setting of the book and how did it enhance or take away from the story?

Aiden: Cades Cove is a magical place and is part of the Great Smokies National Park. The remaining cabins, homesteads, and churches draw hundreds of thousands of visitors from around the world every year. Not to mention that the scenic beauty throughout the area is breathtaking. Having these elements present in the story has struck a strong chord of familiarity with readers who are familiar with the area.

2. What specific themes did you emphasize throughout the novel?

Aiden: Revenge for a terrible wrong and the power of love and selfless determination to atone for ancestral crimes are the themes that drive the story along.

3. Do the characters seem real and believable? Can your readers relate to their predicaments? To what extent do they remind your audience of someone they know?

Aiden: The characters are based on people I have known well or at least had some interaction with—both in Colorado and Tennessee (the two settings for the book). For anyone who has dealt first hand with paranormal activity, the predicaments will seem very real. In fact, most instances are based on actual experiences of people I know well. Of course, for skeptics of that sort of thing (the supernatural), they might feel differently about this aspect. I have received several emails from readers stating to me that the characters in the book remind them of people they have met before.

4. How do characters change or evolve throughout the course of the story? What events trigger such changes?

Aiden: The Hobbs family undergoes a series of changes that specifically relates to the violence of the ghost (Allie Mae). David is the most profoundly affected, and without giving away key elements to the plot, his determination to make peace with the spirit is key to his entire family’s survival. We watch him go from a pragmatic skeptic to an ardent believer, but at a huge personal price. Allie Mae’s violence is directed at him and the males close to him.

5. In what ways do the events in the books reveal evidence of your world view as an author?

Aiden: Although I take a skeptical approach to investigating the supernatural, I firmly believe in ghosts.  Some of the events are based on either things I have personally witnessed or have gathered from my investigative research.

6. What research did you have to perform to back up your story? Any research which really opened your eyes or gave you new respect for a topic or profession?

Aiden: Even though I had personal knowledge of both Colorado and Tennessee, as a resident in both states, I did spend quite a bit of research on the history of Cades Cove. Also, there was extensive research into the customs and magic of the Cherokee. Learning about the Native American outlook on life has given me a broader view of our purpose as human beings here on earth.

7. What is your method for writing a book? A certain amount of hours every day? A certain routine? Are you character/story builder or an outliner or some other method?

Aiden: I try to write something every day. Even if it’s just a paragraph, in order to keep a story moving along. Sometimes I spend several hours writing, and other times maybe an hour at most. It depends on how inspired I feel, or when the ideas are rolling in like an unstoppable train. Of course, life doesn’t always cooperate with the goal of writing every day, and there have been times when I might not write anything for up to a week. Especially, if I am on vacation—I don’t work at all, if that’s the case.

Normally, I start a book with an outline. It begins as a very sketchy idea and then I will fill in details. After the outline is complete, I’ll put it away at that point, except for the first chapter. This keeps things fresh for me in the creative state, and once I’m done with that chapter, I’ll take a look at chapter two, and so on. This method often leads to some nice surprises. If I veer too far off the course of the original outline, I’ll take a day to revamp the remaining chapters to flow with what I have written thus far.

8. How do you get past writers block or distractions like the internet?

Aiden: Writers block is usually not a problem for me, although if I do feel uninspired I will listen to some music to get the juices flowing. The internet, on the other hand, is a beast that is hard to control. This is especially true since part of a modern author’s survival demands some interaction on the social media sites like Twitter, Facebook, and Linked In. Not to mention maintaining blogs and keeping an eye on how things are progressing with our books on Kindle, Nook, and other outlets. The best thing to control the internet distraction is stick to an allotted time to be online, and then log off. Otherwise, time to serious things—like write your next book—will slip through your fingers.

9. Favorite book from childhood.

Aiden: I wasn’t much of a reader growing up (sports and music). Really, it wasn’t until high school that I read anything for pleasure. Stephen King’s “The Shining” has always stayed with me since I first read it during my senior year (a long, long time ago). I guess that would make it my favorite book as a kid.

10. What’s on your desk? Can you see your desk? Describe what you see when you look around.

Aiden: My ‘desk’ consists of a small stand that holds my MAC. That’s where I store almost everything ‘bookwise’ that I own. I have a briefcase lying at my feet and it contains a few notebooks that are filled with details from my vampire novels (research and character sketches), as well as research for my second Judas Chronicles installment coming out in May. The room itself is a small living area that contains a pair of bookcases and an antique writing desk that I will never use. But to look around me (as I sit in one corner of the room), my surroundings inspire me to do the thing I use this room for: to write…and jam on a little rock n’ roll.

Aiden James Bio:

An author fascinated by Gothic history and the supernatural, Aiden James presently has written nine novels with many more to follow–including three novels slated for release by the end of 2012. Two novels have reached the upper echelon of Amazon Kindle’s Bestseller lists: “Plague of Coins” and “Cades Cove”.  Aiden resides in Tennessee with his lovely wife, Fiona, and their two sons, Christopher and Tyler. An avid researcher of all things paranormal, Aiden spends much of his time investigating haunted locales throughout the Deep South.

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Website: http://www.aidenjamesfiction.com/

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“If you love contemporary romance, you need to read Preservation. By far one of the best romances I’ve read lately! I highly recommend and you will not be disappointed.”

Hello Digital Book Today readers. The Book Buzz segment today features Preservation by Rachael Wade who is the author of the best selling paranormal romance series, The Resistance Trilogy. Preservation is an Amazon Contemporary Romance bestseller which readers have enjoyed based upon the outstanding rating of 4.7 stars on 22 reviews at a Kindle friendly price of $2.99. Take the opportunity to read the rest of the info here or go to Amazon to see all the wonderful reviews that Rachael Wade has received for Preservation. The reader of the contemporary romance genre will not be disappointed by this book..

“Have you ever picked up a book last thing at night, torn between wanting to read for an hour or to go straight to sleep? Seriously, I picked this up at 10pm hoping for an hour of reading before bed. Come 2:30am I’m just finished. That’s it. Done. Read cover to cover. This book was delicious, I could not put it down. I’m off to bed with tear tracks down my face.” ~ Gothic Angel Book Reviews

“Great for Contemporary Romance fans. Preservation started off how exactly as I expected it would, but then the story took me by surprise. It went in another direction completely, and then some twists and turns were added. Preservation held my attention steadily and, when I reached the end, it left me wanting more.” ~ Readinista, Amazon Review

Book Description: Fear is sabotage’s sweetest weapon.

Kate has no time for meaningless romantic charades, and definitely no time for hot college professors who are full of themselves and smitten with her. Constantly battling eviction notices, tuition she can’t afford, and a sick, dependent mother, the last thing she needs is to be distracted with someone else’s complicated baggage. When she stumbles into Ryan Campbell’s creative writing class, he is only “Mr. Campbell” to her, until Ryan finds himself captivated by her writing and she is forced to face their mutual attraction. His cocky know-it-all syndrome is enough to send her running in the other direction, and his posse of female admirers and playboy reputation are enough to squander any odds in her favor.

But underneath Ryan’s abrasive facade is something to behold, and she can’t stay away for long. Ryan and Kate must decide who they’re willing to become and fight against their former selves if they want to make things work. That’s if academia, vicious vixens, old skeletons, and their own mastery at self-destruction don’t pummel their efforts first.… Read more on Amazon.

About the Author:

Residing in Orlando, Florida, Rachael Wade is the author of AMARANTH, the first installment of the paranormal fantasy romance series, THE RESISTANCE TRILOGY. She is a member of the FF&P (Futuristic, Fantasy, and Paranormal) Special Interest Chapter of the Romance Writers of America, and her work has appeared in THE STORYTELLER magazine and A HUDSON VIEW International Poetry Digest. When she’s not writing, she’s busy learning French, watching too many movies, and learning how to help fight animal cruelty. Follow this link to see all of Rachael’s books.

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“I cried, I laughed, and I even got angry but the heat and passion that you feel when reading Preservation is intoxicating and surreal. Rachael makes her readers connect with her characters in away that makes you want more.” ~ Amber’s Supernatural and YA Reviews

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“’If you like your novels Dan Brown style with lots of geeky science underpinning a thrilling and clever plot, you’ll love this.”

Hello Digital Book Today readers. Our Book Buzz post today features Seven Point Eight: The First Chronicle (FREE on Tuesday 5/15/2012) by Marie Harbon. This is a fascinating read for fans of science fiction, Dan Brown (The Da Vinci Code) style books, Star Trek and/or Star Wars, and movie lovers of “Contact” starring Jodi Foster. This is a book that will make you think but does not involve fantasy worlds. Ultimately Seven Point Eight is the beginning of a 5 part epic journey that readers have enjoyed. The current rating is 4.1 stars on 17 reviews (all which have been 3, 4, or 5 stars). If this is a genre that you enjoy, then you will be entertained by Seven Point Eight: The First Chronicle and it is FREE on Tuesday 5/15/2012.

“I just finished reading this book on my kindle and wasn’t happy that it had ended. There was so much more that I wanted to know. (Seven Point Eight: The First Chronicle)” ~ Micki, Amazon Review

“A million kudos to this author. Really. It was a sci-fi novel I could relate to. There are no fantasy kingdoms. No new languages you’ll have to learn. If you understand and appreciate quantum physics, you’ll love this book and not want to put this one down. And when you get to the end, it will be as if someone unexpectedly kicked you off a cliff. You’ll be left hanging.” ~ Shelly Arkon, Amazon Review

Book Description: For fans of the paranormal, big sweeping epics, metaphysics, science fiction, ‘Lost’, ‘Fringe’, contemporary fantasy, alternate realities and new age/spirituality. It’s also highly suited to Young Adult readers, who like sci-fi along with their paranormal, or those who like a more challenging read.

Seven Point Eight: The most powerful number in the universe. The number that connects everything. It is time to wake up….

A physicist begins a quest to measure the soul but soon finds himself drawn into the world of the enigmatic Max Richardson, where research is sold to the military at the highest bid. However, he soon discovers another purpose when an extremely talented young psychic enters his life. He devises a project and builds a team to stretch the frontiers of exploration, only to make a reality-shattering discovery…

Written in the style of a TV series, The First Chronicle is the beginning of a 5 part epic which follows the spiritual and emotional journey of five people; their quest to understand the universe and our place within it.
Quantum physics meets spirituality in a tale which begins in the 1940s, unfolds during the 1960s; an era of social and spiritual transformation and reaches its conclusion in the modern age. It interweaves … Read more on Amazon.

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“Seven Point Eight is a twist of scifi confusion that asks some interesting questions. If one had special abilities to travel out of body, what would one do with them? What would the government do with it if they could? How far could one go?” ~ Katherine X, The Kindle Book Review

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