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Discovery of the Five Senses by K.N. SmithDiscovery of the Five Senses: The Urban Boys, Book 1 by K.N. Smith

Publisher:  Two Petals Publishing (Sept. 15, 2021)
Category: Young Adult Action-Adventure, Young Adult Thriller, Urban Fantasy, Mystery/ Thriller, Super Heroes
Tour dates: July 5-August 31, 2022
ISBN: 978-0989474757
Available in Print and ebook, 340 pages

 Discovery of the Five Senses

Description Discovery of the Five Senses by K.N. Smith


Welcome or unwelcome. Fate has arrived.

“A captivating and poetic tale of mystery, fantasy, and reality tied together by action!” 5-stars, Lars Jackson, Amazon Customer

A suspenseful incident in a forbidden preserve heightens the senses of five friends. Sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell become super-gifts that forever change the world. But furious battles confront the boys as they try to understand their sensory super powers in a race to save mankind.

With light beings and mysterious strangers complicating their plight, can the boys defeat the evil Druth before it’s too late? Get prepared for the twisting and grinding of this award-winning, action-adventure story — an edge-of-your-seat narrative for young and mature readers alike.


Review Discovery of the Five Senses by K.N. Smith


Guest Review by Mark

When five teenage boys are given amazing supernatural powers, they will have to defend themselves against a criminal who is desperate to obtain all of the power that he can get his hands on. Alex, Chase, Kinsu, Rhee and Jordan are bright young men. Three of them are on the high school football team and, after a big win against the neighboring town, the boys decide to go on an adventure.

But not just any adventure, they elect to go into the local nature preserve after dark to have a look around. No one knows why exactly the Danville Heights nature preserve is off limits. Tales of strange lights, strange noises and scary things happening inside the beautiful tree-lined area keep the people of the town out of it’s depths. But the boys, being teenagers, are too curious not to go in.

At first, the preserve seems quiet and safe, but soon balls of light appear and begin exploding in front of them. The next thing the friends know, they are waking up at Rhee’s house with no memory of how they got there and with new, intriguing supernatural abilities. It takes them a little while to really notice, but all five boys have been given the gift of one enhanced sense each. But with these gifts comes trouble– a local criminal also possesses similar abilities and he is desperate to get his hands on the boys powers in order to enhance his own.

The five boys will need each other and the help of a dark stranger who was sent by the strange balls of light, to face this dire threat.

“The Urban Boys: Discovery of the Five Senses,” is a great YA Thriller that will get any readers blood pumping. It was written with young adults in mind but adults will enjoy it as well.  I certainly did! K.N. Smith has created a very intriguing story with lots of unique, well-developed characters with great world building. This book will leave you wondering what you would do with enhanced senses! Highly recommended, 5/5.

I received the eBook for my honest review.

About K.N. SmithDiscovery of the Five Senses by K.N. Smith


K.N. Smith, winner of the “Best of” in the category of “Outstanding Young Adult Novel” at the Jessie Redmon Fauset Book Awards, is an author and passionate advocate of literacy and arts programs throughout the world. Her lyrical flair sweeps across pages that twist and grind through action-adventure and urban fantasy in edge-of-your-seat narratives.

K.N. has over twenty-five years’ experience in communications and creative design as an award-winning consultant. Reading is still her foremost hobby. K.N. inspires people of all ages to reach their highest potential in their creative, educational, and life pursuits.

Website: http://www.knsmith.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authorknsmith
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knsmith_author/

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Discovery of the Five Senses by K.N. Smith

Discovery of the Five Senses by K.N. SmithDiscovery of the Five Senses: The Urban Boys, Book 1 by K.N. Smith

Publisher:  Two Petals Publishing (Sept. 15, 2021)
Category: Young Adult Action-Adventure, Young Adult Thriller, Urban Fantasy, Mystery/ Thriller, Super Heroes
Tour dates: July 5-August 31, 2022
ISBN: 978-0989474757
Available in Print and ebook, 340 pages

 Discovery of the Five Senses

Description Discovery of the Five Senses by K.N. Smith


Welcome or unwelcome. Fate has arrived.

“A captivating and poetic tale of mystery, fantasy, and reality tied together by action!” 5-stars, Lars Jackson, Amazon Customer

A suspenseful incident in a forbidden preserve heightens the senses of five friends. Sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell become super-gifts that forever change the world. But furious battles confront the boys as they try to understand their sensory super powers in a race to save mankind.

With light beings and mysterious strangers complicating their plight, can the boys defeat the evil Druth before it’s too late? Get prepared for the twisting and grinding of this award-winning, action-adventure story — an edge-of-your-seat narrative for young and mature readers alike.


Excerpt Discovery of the Five Senses by K.N. Smith

Chapter Eleven
Mixed and Mashed

AS ONE WOULD IMAGINE, a mysterious forest
might offer deep, eerie chills, especially at night.
Instead, the forest cast a rich glow, and the
environment was beautiful and serene.
Walking slowly with their eyes absolutely feasting on
the horticultural delights, the boys were approached by
something they weren’t sure was real. It floated
effortlessly, lighting up in a sporadic pattern, but had
neither sound nor discernible shape, other than being
somewhat clear and round.
Its fluttering wings suspended it in the center of their
disbelieving huddle. All eyes were on it, but what it was
provoked more mystery than the forest itself. It bounced
in a cheery, beckoning fashion, flashing its stunning
wings, drawing the boys into a never-ending waltz. They
were transfixed, unable to glance at each other,
prevented by the daze each silently battled.
The little glowing being carried about, moving closer
to their faces. It moved in and out of trees, spewing
sparkle and splendor, then floated away from the boys,
yet stayed close enough to continue the enticement.
Contributing to the amazing glow ricocheting from
sprawling fronds to soaring trees and fallen leaves, the
being’s creativity advanced in a display of twirls and
spins, astonishing the boys. And they followed their little
friend further and further into the forest.
Deeper ahead, the visual spectacle beautifully
intertwined with the clicking noise, which grew louder
and more defined, moving up the scale into high notes.
The repetition of the noise mesmerized the boys,
equating to an invisible lasso.
The friends grouped together, looking ahead and
behind. Their stomachs tightened as the tension grew.
What they saw next would pale in comparison to their
little, wondrous friend, who steadily bounced around
several curvy pathways.
The small creature led them into an area deep within
the preserve housing two large, floating, clicking balls of
light. The boys instinctively covered their eyes, yet still
tried to peep through their fingers.
The light balls began spinning wildly and grew louder,
with their tops spitting out free-falling shavings of light
like fireworks.

The sputtering light bounced off the dirt only to end
up against a tree or one of the boys, then back down and
up again.
Slowing down, the beings moved in between the
boys. Too scared to move and struggling with reality, the
boys’ eyes locked onto the radiant balls.
And with a striking force, the five friends were
encased by a bright, piercing light as the balls exploded,
emitting their energy onto the boys.
Mixing and mashing north, south, east, and west,
bright waves covered the soil, spreading across trees,
rock, and all plant life. The forest fell silent, frozen like an
inhale without an exhale. It was dark and quiet, except
for the liquid energy dripping from the huge, wavy
leaves.
Being subjected to drifts both in and out of reality, the
boys succumbed to the lure of a vacant black space
within the deepest parts of their minds. They fell to the
ground unconscious, laying in this forbidden domain in
the center of a place they had been warned not to
approach.
And from some distance toward the other side of the
preserve, a draped shadow had been looking inward and
saw this mysterious incident.

The curve of his black hood was loose enough for him
to witness the unthinkable. But it also shrouded his
expression, which was impassive.
This figure, a dark stranger, had been watching the
boys for a period of time and saw the explosion of light.
He knew it had exposed them to a grave risk in this place
of both awe and fear. He realized time would now take
the reins as a master guide for these stricken young men,
all of whom would need hope as a rod and stamina as a
spear on the long journey ahead.
Knowing the veil of normalcy would need to be
maintained in order for this inconceivable episode to be
minimized, the Dark Stranger drew upon his strength to
physically move each of the boys to Rhee’s house.
He knew familiar surroundings would ease them as
they roused, barely able to comprehend their
predicament.
For he knew much, and every step, every footprint
left an indelible impression on the path leading to the
studio in Rhee’s backyard. Indeed, footprints providing a
window to the past meshed with hope for the future.
And like a laser, the Dark Stranger steadied his gait,
hurling each one up and over his powerful shoulders.
As he absorbed the totality of the scene, he breathed
deeply. His head hung in a manner to which only trauma
could relate. But in a sign of resilience, it swiftly sprung
back.
Under the circumstances, he knew time would not be
patient nor friendly.
Welcome or unwelcome.
Fate had arrived.


Praise Discovery of the Five Senses by K.N. Smith


“Brilliantly crafted and written!”–Megan King, Indie Book Reviewers

“An energetic adventure debut with stellar action sequences. Smith’s writing is intelligent and often lyrical. Her exuberant prose never fails to dazzle.”–Kirkus Media

“Author K.N. Smith uses her mastery of the written word to weave an entrancing, yet powerful tale of adventure that keeps you turning pages in an unquenchable desire to find out what happens next.”–Publishers Daily Reviews

“Well written and very creative, ‘Discovery of the Five Senses’ is an absolute must-read for fans of novels such as Percy Jackson, Harry Potter, etc.”–Anabella Johnson, Indie Book Reviewers

“K.N. Smith has an incredible way with words; her descriptions are vivid; you see what the characters are seeing, you feel what they are feeling; you feel like you are there.”– Cody Brighton, Indie Book Reviewers

“A wonderful and deeply written emotional adventure.”–Self Publishing Review

“K.N. Smith’s articulate word imagery is all that is needed to transport readers to a mysterious world. Make the time to connect with this piece of literary prowess. You will not regret it.” – V. McDermott, Educator, English Teachers Association of Queensland, Australia

About K.N. SmithDiscovery of the Five Senses by K.N. Smith


K.N. Smith, winner of the “Best of” in the category of “Outstanding Young Adult Novel” at the Jessie Redmon Fauset Book Awards, is an author and passionate advocate of literacy and arts programs throughout the world. Her lyrical flair sweeps across pages that twist and grind through action-adventure and urban fantasy in edge-of-your-seat narratives.

K.N. has over twenty-five years’ experience in communications and creative design as an award-winning consultant. Reading is still her foremost hobby. K.N. inspires people of all ages to reach their highest potential in their creative, educational, and life pursuits.

Website: http://www.knsmith.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authorknsmith
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knsmith_author/

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Song Girl by Keith HirshlandSong Girl: A Mystery in Two Verses by Keith Hirshland


Publisher:  Beacon Publishing Group (January 21, 2022)
Categories: Mystery Thriller, Detective/Police Procedural
Tour Dates April and May, 2022
ISBN: 978-1949472400
Available in Print and ebook, 388 pages
Song Girl

Description Song Girl by Keith Hirshland


Detective Marc Allen is ready to leave the Raleigh, North Carolina, Police Department. Two murders that happened on his watch have apparently been solved thanks to a suicide note confession written by a distraught father. But Allen isn’t buying it. He’s convinced that the man’s adopted daughter, Teri Hickox, is the one responsible for the heinous crimes. With his personal life a muddle and his professional career unsettled he decides the best thing for him is a change of scenery.

The detective, now in Colorado Springs, is working new cases and making new friends. One of those friends is Hannah Hunt who, after suffering a freak accident, finds herself only able to speak in song titles. Another is a mysterious drifter who lives out of an old Dodge van and goes by “the champ”. But as Allen builds a new future, events unfold showing him that he can’t escape his past.

Song Girl is…

Part sequel to The Flower Girl Murder

Part stand-alone mystery

All entertaining

My Thoughts Song Girl by Keith Hirshland


Guest Review by Mark.

‘Song Girl: A Mystery in Two Verses,’ tells the kind of story that you just don’t see often enough. This story is about several different characters, a down-on-his-luck detective, the murderess who has thwarted both him and justice, a homeless man with a suspicious background and a brother who only wants the best for his adopted sister.

All of these character’s storylines are intricately combined, and it isn’t until the end of the novel that the reader turns around and realizes exactly how all of the stories are going to come together.

Hirshland’s writing is a great example of using the different perspectives of characters to create a mystery from several angles.

You’ve got the detective, Marc Allen, the do-gooder who is disappointed in his inability to convince his superiors to continue working a double murder that he feels was not properly solved. Teri Hickox, the woman who actually committed the crimes—and framed her father for them. Reg Byrd, a former biker gang member who left town after shooting a cop and has now returned in order to reconnect with his family, but who has to live under an assumed name. And finally, Rampart Haynes, a young former boxing champ whose sister suffers a freak accident that leaves her unable to communicate with anything but song titles.

These are four very disparate perspectives that Hirshland weaves intricately together in a way that creates a very robust and stunning narrative. Marc Allen, in particular, was a great character that I would love to read more books about. I found his parts of the book to be my favorite, although I have to confess I really enjoyed Teri’s evil perspective as well.

‘Song Girl’ is just the type of book that any mystery-lover would enjoy, and definitely one to be added to your TBR list immediately!

5/5

Mark received the ebook for his honest opinion.

Awards and Recognition for Keith Hirshland


Book Talk Radio Club Book of the Year 2020 (Murphy Murphy and the Case of Serious Crisis)

Top Shelf Award First Place (mystery) for Murphy Murphy and the Case of Serious Crisis

New Apple Awards Solo Medalist True Crime Category (Big Flies)

Shelf Abound Award Winner Indie Book Competition (Big Flies)

About Keith HirshlandSong Girl by Keith Hirshland


Keith Hirshland is an Emmy Award–winning sports television producer with more than three decades of experience producing live and pre-recorded programs that aired on ESPN and ESPN2. Among the first forty people to be hired by the Golf Channel in 1994, Hirshland was in the middle of the action when that network debuted in 1995. He provided his talents for Golf Channel, as its live tournament producer, for two decades.

Cover Me Boys, I’m Going In: Tales of the Tube from a Broadcast Brat is a memoir about his experiences in the television industry. Published by Beacon Publishing Group, Cover Me Boys was recognized as the Book Talk Radio Club Memoir of the Year. Hirshland’s second book, and first work of fiction, Big Flies, was published in 2016 and is the recipient of the New Apple Awards “Solo Medalist” in the True Crime Category. Hirshland followed that success with his third book, The Flower Girl Murder. In 2020 Beacon Publishing Group released Murphy Murphy and the Case of Serious Crisis, Hirshland’s third mystery novel. It was a Top Shelf Magazine First Place award winner and was named the Book Talk Radio Club Book of the Year for 2020.

Song Girl Hirshland’s fifth book is the sequel to The Flower Girl Murder and was released in January of 2022.  All five books are available at www.keithhirshland.com,  Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and other bookstores.

Keith Hirshland lives in Colorado with his wife and their Pyredoodle Mac.

Website: https://www.keithhirshland.com/
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