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AMAN
A Metaphysical Thriller
“Trippy … and suspenseful!”
Four strangers become inextricably bound when they put their lives on the line to help a mysterious old man complete a harrowing journey to avert mankind’s extinction.
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Joseph Massucci
Joseph Massucci is an internationally published bestselling novelist and nonfiction author. His debut novel, CODE:ALPHA (1997), garnered rave reviews from critics and readers alike for its nonstop action, cutting-edge medical science, romance and the very real specter of domestic terrorism. “Totally believable!” says Kirkus Reviews. Fredrickson & Friends: “Scary and mind-expanding.”
Featured Titles
The Millennium Project
In this many-level story, Russian hacking of the U.S. strategic defense satellite network is a mask for a much more insidious plan for boundless fortune and power.
The Resurrection of
Andrew Finsbury
Caught between the world of the living and the dead, Andrew Finsbury races to save his soul and the life of the woman he loves.
GORGON
When Gorgon targets the U.S. Eastern Seaboard, a desperate president orders all military resources directed at the virus’ destruction – even a thermonuclear hell.
Work in Progress
Coming 2021
The Sabbath Experiment
Science Thriller
With the most important scientific discovery in history at stake, the elusive Dr. Jonathan Sabbath will stop at nothing to keep his incredible experiment the world’s most closely guarded secret. Only one man can expose Sabbath’s deadly scheme with its promise of immortality — a fertility doctor who was murdered a half century ago.
Coming 2021
The Sabbath Experiment
Science Thriller
With the most important scientific discovery in history at stake, the elusive Dr. Jonathan Sabbath will stop at nothing to keep his incredible experiment the world’s most closely guarded secret. Only one man can expose Sabbath’s deadly scheme with its promise of immortality — a fertility doctor who was murdered a half century ago.
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The Least You Should Know About Outlining Your Story
An outline is the foundation of your story, a framework on which to build a solid, cohesive tale. Outlining first may make the difference between a powerful story with depth, or a mediocre tale.
‘Tweener’ Rejections
Let’s explore some of those ubiquitous rejection letters that even internationally published novelists see frequently. And if publishers aren’t looking for fascinating page turners, what exactly are they looking for? Here’s my theory.
15 Tips for Successful Writing Groups
Maybe you’re not as good a writer as you think you are. It’s true. We tend to fall in love with our own writing, blinded to our imperfect technique. How do you know? Join a writing group and get feedback – lots of it.
Romance in Thrillers?
An avid thriller reader who is working on a first novel asked, “Isn’t it difficult working deep characterization and good romance into thrillers?” Difficult, maybe. Impossible, no. Essential, absolutely!
Digging for a Story
Thriller and mystery plots are all around us. Imagine what a good mystery writer could do with something I heard this morning:
Fashion Your Own Reality
In the not-to-distant future, your state of mind may determine the music you hear. Scott Wilkinson’s essay about quantum music experiments blew my mind (“Got QUALMS?” – Electronic Musician). It’s true. In experiments, the sound and perception of the same piece of music played through quantum converters yields a different experience each time depending on your mood.