Since I write in quite a few
different genres, I alternate between those genres so fans for that particular
genre can look forward to a new book. When I was due to write a romantic
suspense, I started thinking about this particular book. First, I had to think
of a topic. I wanted to write a paranormal about ghosts this time because many
readers love ghost stories like my popular paranormal romantic suspense GRAVE FUTURE.
Now I was ready to begin. I
like to come up with a title before I start writing. Sometimes that’s
impossible, but usually I’m able to think of one that suits the project. To
think of a title, I brainstorm, writing down whatever comes to mind. THE
WAKEFIELD DISTURBANCE just wormed its way in. I have no idea why Wakefield;
Wakefield happens to be the name of a location and also, a last name. I chose
it to be a last name. Now I had a name for one of my characters, but which one?
Setting that thought aside
for a while, I deliberated about what kind of a Disturbance could be called The
Wakefield Disturbance. I came up with the idea of the heroine having a psychic
ability that causes a shimmer around her when she receives communication from
the dead. Her last name would be Wakefield. Now I had a heroine, Lara, who can hear messages from the dead. From
there I built the story and the hero, private investigator Stuart Manning,
around Lara’s needs. That’s about it in
a nutshell!
A GIFT... OR A CURSE?
Lara Wakefield receives messages from the dead. Her latest “client” is a
murdered young girl who wants to be put to rest. The girl’s killer, however,
objects. Can Lara find the girl’s body without becoming the next victim?
MONEY OR LOVE?
Private investigator Stuart Manning wants nothing to do with
supernatural phenomena. A retainer of $50,000 overcomes his reluctance. Lara’s
innate ability, integrity, and beauty cause him to have second thoughts about
psychics, while deadly occurrences cause him to believe the little girl’s
murderer is still hanging around. How can Stuart protect Lara when the killer
is always one step ahead?
Communicating with the Dead: a gift or a curse??
THE WAKEFIELD DISTURBANCE
has been with Uncial Press since the
beginning where it has been on the best-seller list and also a #1 best-seller
at Fictionwise.com. In addition, this book is a 2008 Dream Realm Finalist for
Best Speculative Fiction Romance.
The book video trailer has
received a “Spine-tingling!” recommendation from The SavvyClick.com. Here is
the book trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0tTLQySlNAk
Music is by Kevin MacLeod,
Jackhammer.
Psychic Lara Wakefield is tasked by a murdered young
girl to find her killer.
Print book available at www.susanneknight.com/orders.htm
This
book is part of the Uncanny Paranormals line.
Here
are some fabulous reviews:
5 STARS!--Barnes and Noble
4 Cups! This is an
interesting suspense tale with three good main characters. The rest of the
cast... add a bit of comic relief. The plot itself is fun to read with elements
of suspense, romance, and the paranormal. The dialogue is engaging... There is
a good amount of suspense and fine love scenes also in this very enjoyable
story.--Coffee Time Romance
Fantastic! Couldn't put THE
WAKEFIELD DISTURBANCE down!--J.C.
Hauntingly good,
spine-tingling!--C.A.
I found THE WAKEFIELD
DISTURBANCE exciting and interesting--when I got home from work, I read the
last chapters instead of doing my chores!--J.G.
I enjoyed THE WAKEFIELD
DISTURBANCE!--E.C.
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A Real Life Tidbit. The
locale of the murdered girl’s summer home is based on a popular resort in
Montana. This resort also has a petting zoo. Below is a photo of the llama that
was the inspiration for an important part of THE WAKEFIELD DISTURBANCE’s
mystery. In the book, you’ll find resting on the grass can be very relaxing...
or can serve another purpose!
Here’s a passage from THE
WAKEFIELD DISTURBANCE that features the llama. Scene Setup: A member of the
houseparty has just been found murdered. Lara and her young friend Chrissy take
a break from the investigation to lunch outside.
Unseasonably warm sun
beat down on Lara's shoulders. Mmmm, she couldn't help but enjoy it. Good thing
she and Chrissy had decided to leave the unhealthy atmosphere of the mansion
for awhile. Taking a picnic lunch by the petting zoo was an excellent idea.
Sitting on the grass,
Lara munched on a sandwich and watched her young friend propped against the
fence as she fed the animals. The family of ducks swam to the pond's edge to
furiously peck at the bits of food Chrissy threw to them. The three mountain
goats moseyed over to graze on animal crackers. Only the llama remained where
it was, still resting under the shade of a birch tree.
"Why won't she come
over and eat?" Chrissy grumbled. "I want to pet her."
"You're grubby from
petting the goats. Maybe the llama wants clean hands," Lara joked. Despite
the morning's horrible experience, she actually was having fun, and was glad
Chrissy was, too.
Instead of being scared
or disgusted by the news of the murder, the girl had been delighted. Her own
murder mystery to solve, she had said.
Lara shook her head.
Shades of Agatha Christie! What a gruesome reaction.
But she couldn't think
about that. It was so peaceful outside, under the wide open sky. The only
sounds she could hear were the nibbling of the ducks and the gentle breeze
rustling through the trees.
And Chrissy's complaints.
"The llama must be
hungry. She hasn't been fed yet. That's what the older lady told me--Rose, Tawnie's
mother. So why doesn't the darn beast come here?"
The llama couldn't have
been too hungry for it sat with all four legs folded under it, showing no
intention of getting up.
Chrissy stomped over to
Lara and pouted. "She looks at me but doesn't move!"
"Maybe it wants
room-service," Lara offered.
"Huh?"
"Maybe you should
climb over the fence and bring the food to the llama."
"Cool beans!"
The girl rushed to the post-and-lintel fence, then paused. "D'you think
I'm allowed to go in?"
"I don't see why
not. Just keep your hands away from the llama's mouth, okay?"
"Sure." Chrissy
hopped over the fence and slowly walked the distance to the animal. It watched
her progress, but didn't budge. Only when Chrissy placed some crackers in front
of it, did it bend its wooly neck and chew on the treat.
Another satisfied
customer!
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To find out more, read The
Wakefield Disturbance! I
hope you enjoy Lara and Stuart’s story.
Happy reading,
Susanne Marie Knight
Read outside the box:
award-winning Romance Writing With A Twist!
