S.M. Freedman
Synopsis
For Agent Josh Metcalf, memories are
ghosts. They are blood-soaked backpacks and the smell of strawberry Chap Stick.
Josh is haunted by a little girl who went missing his first summer on the force.
Decades later his search has become an obsession, and he's pinned the photos of
hundreds of missing children to his wall of tears. All the children had psychic
abilities. All the cases went cold -- with no witnesses, no useful tips, and no
children ever recovered. Until a woman gets injured trying to stop an
abduction, and Josh comes face to face with his personal ghost.
For Rowan Wilson, a meteorite hunter
for NASA's Spaceguard program, memories are lies. The childhood she thought she
knew has been erased, leaving a black hole in its place. New recollections are
flaring to life: men dressed like priests, a ranch in the mountains, mind
control, and rape. Each new memory draws her closer to one of the other missing
children, Sumner Macey; and to I Fidele, the underground organization for whom
kidnapping is just the beginning.
For Sumner, memories have become
weapons. He's sharpened each of his with surgical precision: the ranch, the
doctrine, the mind-wash, and the murders. He's eager to slice at the black
sludge pumping through I Fidele's heart, desperate to cripple those who stole
his childhood.
To I Fidele, non-psychics are
cockroaches in need of extermination, an inferior species destroying the earth.
They're ready to enforce eugenics on a global scale. If they succeed, only
those faithful to their doctrine will survive. Crossing several genres, The
Faithful will appeal to anyone who enjoys supernatural mysteries; high-tech,
edge-of-your-seat suspense flavored with paranormal elements; thrillers involving
psychics, occult and high stakes action/adventure; tied up with a depth and
humor usually reserved for works of literary fiction.
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The Author
S.M. Freedman is a top-ranked Amazon author in the Mystery, Thriller and Suspense
categories, and a member of the WorldWiseWriters group. She lives in Vancouver with
her husband, two children and a giant orange cat.
She studied acting at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York, and spent
years as a private investigator and business owner.
Inspired by authors of many different genres (favorites include Sue Grafton, Diana
Gabaldon, Jodi Picoult, Stephen King, Justin Cronin, Suzanne Collins and Lawrence Hill,
to name a few) she eventually turned back to her first love: writing.
The Faithful, a paperback and kindle Amazon Bestseller in both the US and the UK, and
a Quarter Finalist in the 2014 Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award, is her debut novel.
She's currently working on the sequel.
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Describe
your books in 3 words? Memories
are ghosts.
If
you could be any character from one of your books who would it be? It would be really cool to be as
smart as Ryanne. That girl knows stuff it takes me weeks to research.
What
is your greatest fear about being an author/publishing your book(s)?
For me, writing is like bleeding my insides
into a story. So letting people read it is scary. It’s kind of like sticking
your guts on a platter and saying, “Here, chew on this,” and then hoping no one
spits it out in disgust. But once I got over that a bit, I realized there was
something worse: the possibility that I’d gutted myself, and no one cared.
Would
the 10 year-old version of yourself kick your butt or praise you for what
you've accomplished in life? That
smarty-pants knew she wanted to be a writer. She would probably ask why I wasted
so much time doing other things.
What
do you do when you finish your book and turn it in to the editor? Grab a celebratory jar of Nutella,
and a spoon. If I’m feeling particularly virtuous, I might add in a banana. You
know, for health.
What
is your favorite Genre and why? My
favorite books are cross genre spectacles of awesomeness. The kind of books that
make bookstore owners scratch their heads, wondering where they should be
displayed. I also love a good mystery, something that makes me think around
corners.
What
is one thing that would surprise us to know about you? I’m an introvert in disguise, but my disguise is really,
really good. And no spoilers, but it might have a cape.
Was
there an Author who inspired you to write? There are many authors whose writing first inspired me to
dip my hand into the well. But being inspired to write is the easy part. When I
started The Faithful, I had no idea
that continuing to be inspired would be the real challenge. I’m incredibly
fortunate to have founded the WorldWiseWriters with five other amazing and
hilarious authors. They’re like writing soul mates (that’s totally a thing). Together,
we butt-kick, commiserate, celebrate — and best of all, we laugh every single
day.
How
did you come up with the characters in your books? They all started out as extensions of some part of me: my
sass and love of junk food (Ryanne), my determination and ethics (Josh), and my
totally inappropriate sense of humor (Sumner). At some point, they all took on
a life of their own, causing me much horror and delight. Now I talk about them
as thought they’re real people. I was shopping with my husband the other day,
and realized I was telling him about a murder scene I’d just written as though
it were real. Needless to say, I got some strange glances in the produce aisle.
Do
you prefer to write alone or do you like to collaborate with other authors? For me, writing is done alone but
editing requires a team. There comes a point when I’m just too close to the story
to see the holes, and there are a handful of people I entrust to give it to me
straight (my husband, my mom and the WorldWiseWriters).
Everyone
uses computers, tablets, phones and no one uses handwritten form or
typewriters, what do you prefer to use? I have a wee little MacBook Air, and I love it so much I’d marry it, if
it wouldn’t get awkward with my husband.
Fast
Fairy Questions-(one word answers PLZ)
Apple
or Windows? Apple
Dog
or Cat? Both
Pepsi
or Coke? Coke
Facebook
or Twitter? Facebook
Summer
or Winter? Summer
Fairies
or Angels? Angels
Vampires
or Werewolves? Neither
Amazon
or Barnes and Noble? Both
Funny
or Serious? Funny
Print
or E-book? Print
Eyes
or Smile? Eyes
Dream
spot to visit? UK
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