DARKENING DANGER: Read Excerpt

Miami, Florida


Michael Levine


My eyes open in the void of darkness surrounding me. My naked skin beaded with moisture chills to the bone. The perfect darkness elicits no sound except my own heartbeat and heavy breathing, no smells, and except my own fear, no one is here with me. From the darkness comes a light that separates and splits into innumerable floating squares. I am watching as they begin to move and oscillate around me, faster and faster... Reaching out to catch one, my hand is passing through its center and I see each transparent slip of light is actually a formula or equation. All of the answers sought by scientists and mathematicians are within my reach, but I can't even grasp one of them! What does this mean and why is it so damn familiar?

So many numbers are passing by me I can’t even focus on one group. Out of the oblivion comes a backdrop to the equation, photographic flashes of famine and devastation have me struggling not to close my eyes. The gray and white images of the sunken eyed people are frightening. Compounding my fears are the visions of the gruesome dry deserted terrain scattered with animal skeletons. Out of a squint, I look to see man’s greatest fear…Oh God, is it the past or the future? I can’t be sure. It reminds me of photos shot by Rothstein or Lange of the economic disaster during WWII and the great western droughts. Somehow a part of me knows this is the foreboding future mankind will face in the wake of the sun’s hiatus.

Sickened, giving into the pain, I double over. Opening my eyes, I recognize the more familiar blackened surroundings of my bedroom in Miami. I stumble out of bed in an awkward race to open the blackout drapes covering the French doors. In a state of madness, I pull them back and breathe a sigh of relief at the sight of the fiery ball rising above the blue waters of the Atlantic Ocean. I swing open the doors, walk out onto the veranda, and soak in the heat of the rays.

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. 

A READER'S THOUGHTS: DARKENING DANGER

THE SCIENCE WILL SURPRISE YOU!



"Authors have written of the darkness since chisel was first taken to stone, and all have carried a single theme; Darkening Danger. Poe said it best; "Deep into that darkness peering, long I stood there, wondering, fearing, doubting, and dreaming dreams no mortal ever dared to dream before."


With Darkening Danger, Sammy Sutton takes it one step further and gives us a darkness that brings dreams no mortal ever wanted before. The world has undergone a drastic change; the sun is gone, the moon is gone, the stars are gone, and soon all electrical power fails; what do people do when there's nothing to light the way?


Her main character Michael Levine leaves me wondering if he is a light in the darkness or perhaps a part of the darkness. In subsequent books I hope to find the answer. I can't wait!
Chaos has just begun and we are only in the first day of what might prove to be the end of the world as we know it.


In Darkening Danger we find tension created by total darkness, murder, sleep deprivation, dreams that capture you and won't let go, and sexual encounters that leave you asking the question; if one must court darkness as the cost of knowledge; what price are we willing to pay?"

Review by Kathy Feigel


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KING SOLOMON'S JOURNEY

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.

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THE PUEBLO: Excerpt from KING SOLOMON'S JOURNEY

"Hold on to what is good, Even if it's a handful of earth.
Hold on to what you believe, Even if it's a tree that stands by itself.
Hold on to what you must do, Even if it's a long way from here.
Hold on to your life, Even if it's easier to let go.
Hold on to my hand, Even if someday I'll be gone away from you."

Pueblo Indian Proverb

... "Imagine with me Antonio, step back and see it as it once looked." Amanda used her hands to show Antonio where to look and see what she drew with words.

            "A large rectangle, made up of 50-70 rooms. The largest tower room would have been built at the base of that large western boulder. Even before its construction, the boulder could have been used as a place for rituals and calendrical forecasting. From there they could have observed the changing settings of the sun in anticipation of the winter solstice as the sun moved across right where we are standing."

THRILLER: DARKENING DANGER

Paralyzing darkness envelops earth- Geophysicist Michael Levine complicates his plight when he rescues a woman with a classified secret and a murderer on her heels.

Scientist agree; Jupiter acts as a warrior protecting Earth from cosmic disaster, but what if suddenly Jupiter failed to absorb the enemies in the Heavens?

Imagine life without light, natural or man-made. Imagine a world in total darkness for three days. What happens to humanity when the lights go out?
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DARKENING DANGER

THE SCIENCE WILL SURPRISE YOU!



Authors have written of the darkness since chisel was first taken to stone, and all have carried a single theme; Darkening Danger. Poe said it best; "Deep into that darkness peering, long I stood there, wondering, fearing, doubting, and dreaming dreams no mortal ever dared to dream before."


With Darkening Danger, Sammy Sutton takes it one step

further and gives us a darkness that brings dreams no mortal ever wanted before. The world has undergone a drastic change; the sun is gone, the moon is gone, the stars are gone, and soon all electrical power fails; what do people do when there's nothing to light the way?


Her main character Michael Levine leaves me wondering if he is a light in the darkness or perhaps a part of the darkness. In subsequent books I hope to find the answer. I can't wait!
Chaos has just begun and we are only in the first day of what might prove to be the end of the world as we know it.


In Darkening Danger we find tension created by total darkness, murder, sleep deprivation, dreams that capture you and won't let go, and sexual encounters that leave you asking the question; if one must court darkness as the cost of knowledge; what price are we willing to pay?


Review by Kathy Feigel


Get DARKENING DANGER on Amazon, Today!

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. 

KING SOLOMON'S JOURNEY

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!

Sammy's Thoughts; TRACKER by James Rollins

A riveting short story that stands alone, yet clearly teases the reader with the introduction of a couple of fascinating characters. In search of a hidden Jewish graveyard to find Aliza's missing father, Tucker and his military dog Kane are amazing. 

The bond between a man and his dog couldn't be told more eloquently than James Rollins tells it in TRACKER. This is enhanced even further as the author gives the reader a compelling view through the dog's eyes. Excellent Story; Excellent Characters; Excellent Effect!

Get Your Copy of TRACKER on Amazon!

Thriller: DARKENING DANGER

Scientist agree; Jupiter acts as a warrior protecting Earth from cosmic disaster, but what if suddenly Jupiter failed to absorb the enemies in the Heavens? 

Imagine life without light, natural or man-made. Imagine a world in total darkness for three days. What happens to humanity when the lights go out? 

That is what Dr. Michael Levine now faces. What will happen as he and others face the darkness and its aftermath? Using everything he knows, Michael must endeavor to survive and help others overcome the dire consequences science has predicted and no one has believed…until now.When fear and unknown danger attack from the blackness…Michael must find a way to fight back and find the one place they can all be safe. ‘Darkening Danger’ is the short story prequel to the full length novel

Sammy Sutton

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Scientist agree; Jupiter acts as a warrior protecting Earth from cosmic disaster, but what if suddenly Jupiter failed to absorb the enemies in the Heavens?

Imagine life without light, natural or man-made. Imagine a world in total darkness for three days. What happens to humanity when the lights go out?

That is what Dr. Michael Levine now faces. What will happen as he and others face the darkness and its aftermath? Using everything he knows, Michael must endeavor to survive and help others overcome the dire consequences science has predicted and no one has believed…until now.When fear and unknown danger attack from the blackness…Michael must find a way to fight back and find the one place they can all be safe. ‘Darkening Danger’ is the short story prequel to the full length novel ‘Concealed’, coming soon for readers everywhere.

Get DARKENING DANGER on Amazon, Today!

Thriller Excerpt: DARKENING DANGER

Corpus Christi, Texas

Johanna Mueller

Moving forward, my footsteps echo hollowly on the marble floor; as hollow as my emotions have become. That is except for fear, fear is now my constant companion; and yes, approaching the counter in this repository is scaring the hell out of me. The idea of having to appear carefree and jovial even for a few moments has me frightened to my very core. Despite actually being here for more than a month, this is my first excursion alone in this city.

The older stereotypical librarian is far from a frightening specter, yet my breath catches in my throat as she asks what she can do for me. For a moment, I freeze before mustering a grin and handing her a piece of paper with the titles of the two dissertations; my need for the information those dissertations may contain has forced me into a situation I dread.

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DARKENING DANGER

Paralyzing darkness envelops earth- Geophysicist Michael Levine complicates his plight when he rescues a woman with a classified secret and a murderer on her heels.

Scientist agree; Jupiter acts as a warrior protecting Earth from cosmic disaster, but what if suddenly Jupiter failed to absorb the enemies in the Heavens?

Imagine life without light, natural or man-made. Imagine a world in total darkness for three days. What happens to humanity when the lights go out?

That is what Dr. Michael Levine now faces. What will happen as he and others face the darkness and its aftermath? Using everything he knows, Michael must endeavor to survive and help others overcome the dire consequences science has predicted and no one has believed…until now.When fear and unknown danger attack from the blackness…Michael must find a way to fight back and find the one place they can all be safe. ‘Darkening Danger’ is the short story prequel to the full length novel ‘Concealed’, coming soon for readers everywhere.

Get DARKENING DANGER on Amazon, Today!

TRACKER by James Rollins

A riveting short story that stands alone, yet clearly teases the reader with the introduction of a couple of fascinating characters. In search of a hidden Jewish graveyard to find Aliza's missing father, Tucker and his military dog Kane are amazing. 

The bond between a man and his dog couldn't be told more eloquently than James Rollins tells it in TRACKER. This is enhanced even further as the author gives the reader a compelling view through the dog's eyes. Excellent Story; Excellent Characters; Excellent Effect!

Get Your Copy of TRACKER on Amazon!

ROCK & ROLL HOMICIDE by R.J. McDonnell

With Rock & Roll Homicide, by R.J. McDonnell, I finally found a fresh author that doesn't disappoint. Mystery book lovers will know what I mean when I say I want a book that has sharp, witty characters, believable facts, sub-plots and well researched police tactics. The first in a series, I am looking forward to reading Rock & Roll Homicide, has brightened my reading list!

The main character, Jason Duffy, is a PI with a convoluted past. The case brought to him by the sharp witted Chelsea Tucker in Rock & Roll Homicide, is one that is entirely believable and could be a main news story today. She is the primary suspect in the death of her husband, Terry Tucker, a rocker killed by exploding headphones she gave him.

PI Jason Duffy, paid his way through college in a rock band, and this experience gave him an extremely helpful insight to the world of club bands. Then his past work as a mental health counselor added a nice mixture of associates; and the use of a few of those former clients as employees, gives his PI business a fabulous off-kilter, quirky sense of humor.

R.J. McDonnell is a writer with a rich source of information on police tactics and personalities. His use of the tense father-son relationship between Jason and dad is believable. With stereotypes that are quickly shifted and balanced by a sense of honesty in each of the relationships, we are introduced to… Jason's Irish policeman's family quickly becomes one we fall in love with.

Terry Tucker is, as we find out not a truly up-front kind of guy. Between trying to back-stab his band-mates and a dubious

RJ McDonnell

relationship with the Russian mob, is it any wonder he ended up dead? R.J. McDonnell answers that question in a surprising fashion in a book I recommend to any reader looking for fast-paced action with a story-line that captures the imagination. 

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PRESS RELEASE: KILLING WALL STREET by Sanjay Sanghoee

Killing Wall Street: A look at America’s growing financial unrest Banker, author takes deadly aim at corporate greed in new thriller.

NEW YORK CITY – From the corporate greed that fueled the collapse of the economy to the rise of movements like Occupy Wall Street, the last several years have seen the average American consistently at odds with Corporate America, and growing anger beneath the surface with a rigged financial system and exploding income inequality.

Investment banker-turned-author Sanjay Sanghoee rips into Wall Street and takes America to the boiling point in his new corporate thriller, Killing Wall Street (Argo-Navis, a division of Perseus Books, June 2013).

Killing Wall Street, a novel about the frightening power of an ordinary citizen’s rage, follows Catherine, a working class single mother living on the edge of a breakdown. After the financial crisis ruins what little is left of her life, she decides that she has had enough, and takes a shocking revenge against the system that has victimized her. As Catherine targets and kills bankers, lawyers, and CEOs with escalating fury, an FBI Agent races against the clock to catch the ultimate anonymous killer. When he discovers that the victims were all hiding a financial conspiracy, he thinks he is close, but the biggest shock of all is yet to come.

Sanghoee describes Killing Wall Street as a strong statement about modern America with a slyly populist and feminist flavor. The novel was inspired by Sanghoee’s time at leading investment banks and hedge funds in the 1990s and 2000s, during which he got an inside look at how the 1 percent of America works, lives, and connives. As corporate scandals rocked the nation, Sanghoee realized that corporations and wealthy individuals were gaming the system and leading the country on a path of destruction.

“My goal is to make a statement about the state of America today and to address the needs and concerns of all Americans, not just the 1 percent,” Sanghoee says. “Corporate corruption is destroying our country and people need to speak about it,so I thought I’d do that in this novel.”

In an interview, Sanghoee can discuss:
- Sanjay Sanghoee on bringing social issues to light through fiction writing
- The new feminist manifesto: Women taking on male-dominated corporate America and greed
- Why our system of Darwinian capitalism doesn’t work and what could be done to fix it
-Solving big-picture problems: Income inequality, crumbling infrastructure, tax abuse, healthcare and the debt trap
- Rethinking America: How to balance the individual profit-motive with the common good
Sanjay Sanghoee is “the banker who came in from the cold.” After publishing a hard-hitting novel, Merger, a corporate thriller from Forge (St. Martin’s Press), he began writing about business and politics. The novel was praised by critics, including at Chicago Tribune and BARRON’s, and set Sanghoee on the path to becoming a commentator and a vocal opponent of corporate excess.

Sanjay Sanghoee

Today, he blogs regularly for the Huffington Post and other publications on many hot-button topics, including the dysfunction in Washington, Wall Street reform, tax policy, corporate crime and gun control. Sanghoee has offered unique takes on each issue and is not afraid of taking a stand on what he believes is right. For more information, please visit www.killingwallstreet.com

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DARKENING DANGER

Paralyzing darkness envelops earth- Geophysicist Michael Levine complicates his plight when he rescues a woman with a classified secret and a murderer on her heels.

Scientist agree; Jupiter acts as a warrior protecting Earth from cosmic disaster, but what if suddenly Jupiter failed to absorb the enemies in the Heavens?

Imagine life without light, natural or man-made. Imagine a world in total darkness for three days. What happens to humanity when the lights go out?

That is what Dr. Michael Levine now faces. What will happen as he and others face the darkness and its aftermath? Using everything he knows, Michael must endeavor to survive and help others overcome the dire consequences science has predicted and no one has believed…until now.When fear and unknown danger attack from the blackness…Michael must find a way to fight back and find the one place they can all be safe. ‘Darkening Danger’ is the short story prequel to the full length novel ‘Concealed’, coming soon for readers everywhere.

Get Darkening Danger on your Kindle, Today!

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!