The Samson Effect is a “first class thriller brimming with intrigue and adventure.”- Clive Cussler
Welcome to the inaugural edition of the Samson Effect Blog. And boy, do I have a lot to fill you in on. And coming soon, info on the possibility that the Samson Effect will be adapted to the silver screen. The lawyers have finished their work and we are waiting for the official announcement with all the details. Check out The Samson Effect home page for the most current details. Here’s what you will find in this issue of the newsletter:
1. Purchase Info
2. Book Signings and Speaking Appearances
3. Praise For The Samson Effect
4. Contest Winners
5. The Release Of Sudden Death
6. Parting Words
1. Purchase Info
The Samson Effect is popping up everywhere. You may link from any of these places to purchase your order.
Paperback: $15.95- ISBN- 978-0-595-45172-2
Hardcover: $25.95- ISBN- 978-0-595-69366-5
Amazon.com
Barnes and Noble Website (bn.com)- Offers a 10% discount for BN Members- See BN.com for details
iUniverse.com
You may also order your copy through your local bookstore. It will start to be stocked in select bookstores staring in January or February.
2. Book Signings and Speaking Appearances
Upcoming Book Signings
When: December 1st (Saturday), 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Where: Henry’s Homemade Ice Cream
2909 West 15th Street
Plano, Texas 75075
972-943-3639
Notes: I will have only a limited number of copies for sale. You can help me reach my personal sales goal by ordering via amazon.com or bn.com and bringing the book to the signing for me to sign. If I meet my goal, my publisher will devote resources to help me market the book nationwide. Thanks in advance helping me reach this goal.
When: December 6th (Thursday), 1:30pm – 4:00pm
Where: City Bank, Forney
120 E. Main Street
Forney, TX 75126
972-564-3921
Notes: I will have only a limited number of copies for sale. You can help me reach my personal sales goal by ordering via amazon.com or bn.com and bringing the book to the signing for me to sign. If I meet my goal, my publisher will devote resources to help me market the book nationwide. Thanks in advance helping me reach this goal.
Upcoming Speaking Engagements
When: December 6th (Thursday), Noon – 1:00pm
Where: Forney Chamber Of Commerce
Location TBD
Notes: I will have only a limited number of copies for sale. You can help me reach my personal sales goal by ordering via amazon.com or bn.com and bringing the book to the signing for me to sign. If I meet my goal, my publisher will devote resources to help me market the book nationwide. Thanks in advance helping me reach this goal.
3. Praise For The Samson Effect
Here are some of the things you can read about The Samson Effect that have been posted on Amazon.com, BN.com, and other places. If you have written a review online or in print that you wish to make me aware of, please send me an e-mail to tony@samoneffect.com. Now, on to the reviews…
From Edwin Crozier (Amazon.com and BN.com)- 5 Stars
Tony Eldridge is out of the starting gate and is definitely leading the pack. “The Samson Effect” is solid, entertaining, surprising and thrilling–in short, everything you want in a book you can’t put down.
When you open this book you are crossing the chasm from platform to the front seat of the roller coaster. By the end of the first chapter you have crested the first rise and begin the thrilling descent for an exciting ride with ups, downs, twists, turns and spirals that you aren’t expecting.
Doctors Hamilton and Seiff make a great team as they search to find the Samson Effect (the Lord’s Strength) without letting it fall into the wrong hands. But whose hands are the wrong ones? Eldridge keeps you guessing at everyone’s motives and wondering, will Hamilton really do the right thing and what is the right thing?
Order your copy today.
I can’t wait for the sequel.
Jo Gray (Author, BN.cm review)- 5 Stars
I received this book 48 hours ago & have had NO sleep until 8am this morning. This book is utterly riveting,fast paced,action packed & LOADED with intrigue. For a first novel,this is truly,truly brilliant. I look forward to hearing LOTS more from Tony Eldridge.
Don Curtis II (Amazon.com and BN.com)- 5 Stars
Hang on to your seat! The excitement begins in chapter one and it’s a non-stop ride through danger, political intrigue, romance and jubilation. Just when you think you can catch your breath, the next hill takes you deeper into the valley of the shadow of death. The author brings you up close and personal with biblical facts and intertwines them with a fictional story that leaves you wondering if this could really happen.
Archaeologist, Dr. Thomas Hamilton and his colleague, Michael Sieff, an Israeli linguist, are both in search of ancient manuscripts that describe a sacred plant that the Hebrew priests used in conjunction with God’s blessing whenever a “deliverer” was needed for Israel. Upon finding these documents they discover that the plant is not only real but also its location is described. Palestinian militants are in pursuit of the same in order to fulfill the promise of a global Jihad. There is also an ancient sect of Hebrew priests who are the protectors. All must be overcome in order to obtain The Sampson Effect, a plant extract capable of endowing super human strength upon its consumer. World domination is at stake. The reader learns about the history of the nation of Israel and its many deliverers as the author superimposes these ancient facts, along with the fictional legend of The Sampson Effect, upon the backdrop of the present day political climate in the harsh and unforgiving environs of the Middle East.
This is the author’s first novel. I found myself wanting a little more in the way of character development. I really liked the characters, but I felt they needed to be brought out more. I wanted to know what really motivates them besides the obvious. More insight into their psyche would be helpful. The author’s development of the landscape setting was also rather basic. As the reader I want to feel as though I have to wipe the sweat off my brow, in the heat of the pounding rays of the sun. Though I felt these attributes of the novel were adequate, I know that it would be a much better piece of literature if these areas were improved.
The story is thrilling and adventurous. In many ways I guess I just wanted it to go on longer. By the time I got to the end, I couldn’t believe it was over. Without neglecting his story line, the author leaves you open for what could be a series of stories. If that is his intention, I can’t wait for the next story. This could easily be adapted for the screen and, in my opinion would make a blockbuster motion picture!
This book is a ‘must read.’
From C. Larson (Amazon.com and BN.com)- 5 Stars
If you like reading Clive Cussler and Dan Brown, I suggest you buy The Samson Effect so you can say you’ve been one of the first people to read Tony Eldridge’s outstanding book.
By the end of Chapter 1, I was in the book “hook, line and sinker.” Dr. Thomas Hamilton and his friend, Michael Sieff are absolutely fascinating characters, as are the rest of the “cast”. However, many are actually not who you believe they are – at one point I started to wonder if the lead character was who I thought he was! The one true character of “evil” is wonderfully written and I could well imagine his madness.
I never wanted to put the book down because is it packed with action, intrigue, suspense, rivalry and love. (I appreciated the fact that the love interests in the book, were kept subtle and sweet and not explicitly defined.) Just when I thought I had the story line figured out “BAM,” I did not! Elbow macaroni does not have as many twists as The Samson Effect and there are several twists that caused me to I catch my breath and then I would laugh out loud because I certainly had not seen “that” coming. This is a very readable book by a new author, it is neither too long, nor too short – I’d call it perfect – take a chance on The Samson Effect!
4. Contest Winners
The Samson Effect pre-publication contest is over. Thanks to everyone who entered. If you did not win the pre-pub contest, stay tuned for future opportunities to win. And now, without any further delays, let me introduce the winners of the contest…
Drum Roll Please…
The person who referred the most people to my newsletter by a comfortable margin was Edwin C. of Spring Hill, TN. Congratulations, Edwin! I will be sending you a signed hardcover copy of the Samson Effect. Thanks for your help in spreading the news!
And the winner of the second signed hardcover book, randomly drawn from my list of subscribers is Karen R. of Indianapolis, IN. Way to go, Karen! Just like Edwin, you will receive your signed copy in the mail soon.
I do want to take the time to thank everyone who signed up for the newsletter. And just because this contest is over, don’t think the value of being a subscriber is over. You will still get timely news on the Samson Effect, upcoming contests details, and much more.
5. The Release Of Sudden Death
Earlier, I introduced you to Michael Balkind and his new novel, Sudden Death.
Michael Balkind- Do you love suspense? Golf? Then you need to read Michael’s new book, Sudden Death. It is now out. Click on his name for info on ordering his book and for activities surrounding his book launch. He has some pretty impressive author quotes. Check these out: “You like golf, you like murder mysteries – then Sudden Death is your book!” James Patterson, and “Pure fun, pure intrigue. The action never stops till a fascinating climax.” Clive Cussler
6. Parting Words
Thanks again to everyone for all you support. Remember, with the holiday season upon us, there is no better gift to give your friends, family, employees or favorite clients than an autographed copy of the Samson Effect made out especially to them. I would love to help you with this wonderful gift. Order your copy today to make sure I have time to sign the books for you. And feel free to bring in all books you have already purchased to any of my events for me to sign. Keep checking in with the website for my most current calendar schedule.
Best Wishes,
Tony Eldridge
PS: I have a favor to ask you. Can you please share my book’s website with others you know who may be interested in the book? Word of mouth by friends, family, and neighbors is the most powerful tool a new, unknown author has. It can literally help their book to break out. If you can share this with people you know, I would appreciate it.
