HIDDEN MOUNTAIN, READ EXCERPT

“Dance like no one is watching. Sing like no one is listening. Love like you’ve never been hurt and live like it’s heaven on Earth.”

— Mark Twain

Cover Design by William Kenney

In a matter of days, my life as a dedicated archeological anthropologist had emanated into a world engulfed by secrets, risks, and espionage. Amanda’s peculiar entrance into my once sterile intellectual world created nothing less than the perfect dichotomy. Hell, she was a dichotomy. Amanda’s unusual radiance intrigued me from the beginning. She is both benevolent and alluring to this day, this often confuses me. 

LOVE... According to Victor Hugo

Love Unconditionally Everyday!

Thinking About the Movie? Here's Some Thoughts about the Phenomenon: FIFTY SHADES OF GREY by E.L. James with Author Interview [Video]

I wrote this for another site a couple of years ago and in light of the movie's release I thought I would share it on this blog.

The fifty shades of phenomenon we love to hate. Could there be a success targeted more than E.L. James’ FIFTY SHADES of GREY?

For a time, I was aware yet, innocuous to the story’s actual premise. Influenced by chatter, I was naively under the impression it was nothing more than an erotic tale. Then suddenly, everyone is talking about it. The rumors were and still are brutal: “She can’t write. It’s repetitive. The main characters are a couple of schizophrenics. It’s the worst book I ever read.”

This combined with experience and my background left me baffled and far too intrigued. How could a book sell 20 million copies generating 145 million dollars of revenue in such a short period of time have nothing to offer? It simply had to be striking a deep seated chord within the reader’s psyche. As soon as I could muster the time, I downloaded the unabridged audio version and set out to see what all the fuss was about.

The truth is; FIFTY SHADES of GREY is a well thought through story about a deeply wounded man and the very young and naïve woman he longs to share a relationship with…At the root of his wounds, like many wounded individuals, everything is a magnification; an extremism that becomes the personal norm. In Christian Grey’s life, power, sex, money, and particularly trust are all contorted inside a man that is basically good.

For the reader FIFTY SHADES of GREY delves into the question: how far would you go to form a pact of trust with another human being?

Outside of sitcoms, society is familiar yet, shaded and bored with stories about the abused child that grows to become a deviant criminal, but they are mostly unaware of the stories about the alternative coping mechanisms. However unexpected the looming reality is individuals often learn to adapt in order to deal with the two war powers sparring within their damaged souls.

Christian Grey was born the son of a crack whore. Her evil pimp inflicted vile pain upon the young Christian. Compounding the abuse was his lack of basic needs being met. He was hungry and neglected. Abused and starving, upon the death of his mother, Christian is adopted by and affluent “good” family. Despite his good fortune, through adolescence he continues to find himself tossed into the darker side of humanity by yet another abuser.  Unfortunately, this does happen all too often.

The author brilliantly portrays an all too common syndrome that society prefers to overlook. Hyper-sexuality is a very real result of many types of abuse. On the other hand, trust is an issue the vast majority of the population longs for, and is acutely aware of their own deprivation. 

  

E. L. James

The story is told by Anastasia Steele the winner for better or worse of Christian Grey’s misunderstood affection. The two are very young. Anastasia in particular is only 21 years old. Staying true the character’s age and immaturity the verbiage is often repetitive, and perhaps for the love of the reader, should have received one more edit. However, the way it has been left is more true to life, sometimes it is about story not about a literary masterpiece.

FIFTY SHADES of GREY is a mature story teetering on the extremes. It peeks into a place where the dark needs and wants to meet the light halfway. 

My copy:
Version: Unabridged
Publisher: Random House Audio

FIFTY SHADES OF GREY is Available on Amazon!

Sexy Excerpt from The Mystery, HIDDEN MOUNTAIN, Enjoy!

In an awkward move, we made our way to the bed. I threw back the bed cover, and gently coaxed her to lie back. With her body flattened into a vulnerable position, I whispered. “Amanda, it’s your turn.”

She placed her fingers in the waves of my hair. In a brisk motion, I clutched her wrist. Her eyes stared into me.

“Submit to me, this time let me love you.”

She sounded delirious. “Antonio, what if I can’t?”

Uninhibited, I observed before me, her beautiful unprotected body. After a moment, I transferred my focus to my path. My mouth bathed her lips until they became succulent and swollen. Her shimmering eyes mesmerized me.

Peek into the Steamy Adventure: King Solomon's Journey: Antonio & Amanda Meet!

Cover by William Kenney

“From a little spark, may burst a roaring flame.”

— Dante Alighieri

KING SOLOMON'S JOURNEY

The prequel!
In the beginning...



Unaware of the existence of the other, Anthropologist, Antonio Dominguez and Spiritualist, Amanda Messenger have inadvertently lived parallel lives.
They have studied the mysteries and history of the ancient people of the earth, the ties that bind past and present, and have sought to understand mankind's deepest meanings, now they have been led onto a path that will take them into the past, present and future.

Drawn together by fate, they have uncovered 3,000 year old scrolls, which have lain protected since King Solomon first sent them up the Rio Grande, within the confines of the mysterious Hidden Mountain. Ancient and valuable in their own right, the scrolls hold the key to unlocking the gates that will save humanity from approaching catastrophe.


Hunted by evil forces —who will stop at nothing to keep them from revealing the answers—Antonio and Amanda find themselves on the run and up to their necks in trouble as they race against time to solve the King’s mysteries.

In an adventure full of high-octane action and sensual mysteries as old as time, Sammy Sutton tackles all the issues your mother warned you never to discuss: sex, politics, and faith. With a complexity of depth and vivid characterization that is rarely seen within its genre, King Solomon’s Journey is the story of a sultry race on track to save the world.

King Solomon's Journey on Amazon!

King Solomon's Journey Amazon UK!

Hidden Mountain on Amazon!   

DARKENING DANGER: THE BEGINNING

Miami, Florida

Michael Levine

Excerpt: Hidden Mountain; Antonio Explains

“Dance like no one is watching. Sing like no one is listening. Love like you’ve never been hurt and live like it’s heaven on Earth.”

— Mark Twain

Cover Design by William Kenney

In a matter of days, my life as a dedicated archeological anthropologist had emanated into a world engulfed by secrets, risks, and espionage. Amanda’s peculiar entrance into my once sterile intellectual world created nothing less than the perfect dichotomy. Hell, she was a dichotomy. Amanda’s unusual radiance intrigued me from the beginning. She is both benevolent and alluring to this day, this often confuses me. 

Valentine's Day Excerpt from The Mystery, HIDDEN MOUNTAIN, Enjoy!

Need to Warm up? Leon Russell's LADY BLUE should do it, Enjoy!

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Well, you're showin' me different sign, 
Even ask if the flame is dyin', 
You'll get used to me baby, 
You just wait and see lady, 
Cause I've been in love before, 
And I love you a whole lot more.
If you want it to be real good to ya, 
When I'm layin' here makin' love to ya, 
Listen real close to me lady, 
I want to get it straight right now oh baby, 
Cause I'm lovin' more and more and more
Lady Blue.

Sad baby, blue lady sing me your love song, 
I just want you to know, that I'm lovin' you
More and more and more and more.

So if you want it to be real good to ya, 
When I'm layin' here makin' love to ya, 
A listen real close to me babe, 
You just wait and see lady, 
I've got a whole lotta love to give ya, 
I've got a whole life to spend if you'll

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Just let me sing a sweet love song
Lady Blue, oh sing a love song
Lady Blue.

ABOUT: HIDDEN MOUNTAIN- THE NOVEL

More Action; More History; More Romance!

The dynamic pairing of the humorous, studious Anthropologist, Antonio Dominguez and his lovely, flame-haired partner, the mysterious and spiritual Amanda Messenger, must combine their multitude of talents to outsmart the malignant conspiracy working against them. The couple encounters corruption and danger in Miami, then through the Midwest where they face a bitter loss, and back to New Mexico where they encounter the enemy in a head-on battle. Their steamy relationship grows as they continue a journey interlaced with secrets, mystery and suspense, a journey foretold by King Solomon himself, and one that holds the key to stopping the cosmic annihilation of the human race.

Sammy Sutton

GET YOUR COPY TODAY ON AMAZON!

KING SOLOMON'S JOURNEY: Relationships & Self-Reflection

A journey about relationships, self-reflection and archaeological mystery!





In an adventure full of high-octane action and sensual mysteries as old as time, Sammy Sutton tackles all the issues your mother warned you never to discuss: sex, politics, and faith. With a complexity of depth and vivid characterization that is rarely seen within its genre, King Solomon’s Journey is the story of a sultry race on track to save the world.
Get King Solomon's Journey on Amazon!

HIDDEN MOUNTAIN

The dynamic pairing of the humorous, studious Anthropologist, Antonio Dominguez and his lovely, flame-haired partner, the mysterious and spiritual Amanda Messenger, must combine their multitude of talents to outsmart the malignant conspiracy working against them. The couple encounter corruption and danger in Miami, then through the Midwest where they face a bitter loss, and back to New Mexico where they encounter the enemy in a head-on battle. Their steamy relationship grows as they continue a journey interlaced with secrets, mystery and suspense, a journey that was foretold by King Solomon himself, and one that holds the key to stopping the cosmic annihilation of the human race.

GET YOUR COPY TODAY ON AMAZON!

KING SOLOMON'S JOURNEY

The prequel!

In the beginning...


Unaware of the existence of the other, Anthropologist, Antonio Dominguez and Spiritualist, Amanda Messenger have inadvertently lived parallel lives.
They have studied the mysteries and history of the ancient people of the earth, the ties that bind past and present, and have sought to understand mankind's deepest meanings, now they have been led onto a path that will take them into the past, present and future.



Drawn together by fate, they have uncovered 3,000 year old scrolls, which have lain protected since King Solomon first sent them up the Rio Grande, within the confines of the mysterious Hidden Mountain. Ancient and valuable in their own right, the scrolls hold the key to unlocking the gates that will save humanity from approaching catastrophe.


Hunted by evil forces —who will stop at nothing to keep them from revealing the answers—Antonio and Amanda find themselves on the run and up to their necks in trouble as they race against time to solve the King’s mysteries.

In an adventure full of high-octane action and sensual mysteries as old as time, Sammy Sutton tackles all the issues your mother warned you never to discuss: sex, politics, and faith. With a complexity of depth and vivid characterization that is rarely seen within its genre, King Solomon’s Journey is the story of a sultry race on track to save the world.

Double - The Captain Of Her Heart (Official U.S. Version)

HIDDEN MOUNTAIN

The dynamic pairing of the humorous, studious Anthropologist, Antonio Dominguez and his lovely, flame-haired partner, the mysterious and spiritual Amanda Messenger, must combine their multitude of talents to outsmart the malignant conspiracy working against them. The couple encounter corruption and danger in Miami, then through the Midwest where they face a bitter loss, and back to New Mexico where they encounter the enemy in a head-on battle. Their steamy relationship grows as they continue a journey interlaced with secrets, mystery and suspense, a journey that was foretold by King Solomon himself, and one that holds the key to stopping the cosmic annihilation of the human race.

About The Mystery: Hidden Mountain

Cover Design by William Kenney

The dynamic pairing of the humorous, studious Anthropologist, Antonio Dominguez and his lovely, flame-haired partner, the mysterious and spiritual Amanda Messenger, must combine their multitude of talents to outsmart the malignant conspiracy working against them. Follow them as they encounter corruption and danger in Miami, then through the Midwest where they face a bitter loss, and back to New Mexico where they encounter the enemy in a head-on battle.

Their steamy relationship grows and they continue a journey interlaced with secrets, mystery and suspense, a journey that was foretold by King Solomon himself, and one that holds the key to stopping the cosmic annihilation of the human race.

The Revised Edition of King Solomon's Journey is available on Amazon Kindle!

Hidden Mountain is available on Amazon; Get Yours Today!

About: Darkening Danger

Cover by William Kenney

 A short story prequel to upcoming Concealed.

What would happen to you if the sun went black? 

Excerpt: Darkening Danger

Three things cannot be long hidden: the sun, the moon, and the truth.

Buddha 

FREE 9/21 & 9/22; Darkening Danger on Amazon