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Why this story now? Polls show that more than 130 million Americans, and vastly more in the western world, believe the apocalypse will happen in their lifetime. Many believe it has already begun.
DC Smith has lived all over the world as a scientist and business leader and he predicts that the technologies that underlie this novel are not only possible, but probable, adding credibility to the story whose roots are in the calamities that beset humankind today.
The Apocalypse Game book one.
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The Apocalypse Game book one.
Jonas Gredas is a good-natured social misfit who relies on a motorized wheelchair in New York City, a devoted fan of fantasy stories because the monsters are never weak, an off-the- charts genius who plans to escape his traumatic past by creating an artificial intelligent companion unlike the world has ever seen, just as his demonic haunt encourages him to do.
Fans of Dan Brown’s books, Stephen King’s The Stand, or the Left Behind Series, will enjoy this supernatural, apocalyptic thriller that begins with Jonas as an orphan trapped in a withered body, his left side useless, friendless but for unattainable Sara whom he loves. To find peace in his life and have a chance with Sara, he must risk everything by radically changing his commercially available AI friend, Hela. Jonas is determined to teach Hela to be good by saving humanity from death and disease, but the powerful persecute Jonas, encouraging Hela to fulfill his every vengeful fantasy, pushing civilization towards the Biblical apocalypse.
This is the first installment in a book series titled The Apocalypse Game. So, why this story? The multitude of refugees, the massive wildfires, the growing volcanism, the oceans polluted with plastics, global warming, endless wars and rumors of war, and the mutating plagues that hover over our families and homes, our endless greed and indifference. We all know, we all do little or nothing, we all wait. And in this kind of atmosphere comes The Apocalypse Game, revealing that the current calamities are just manifestations of the ancient battle between light and darkness. So, are you afraid? Well, be afraid. Things will get much worse.
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The Apocalypse Game book two.
“This story will grab you, shake you, and leave you gasping for more.” - Ana Hantt, Author
“DC Smith’s imagination takes us on a journey not expected in an off the charts thriller that’ll keep you up late at night hoping it never ends.” - Bob Worthington, Journalist
“Wow! I’m absolutely breathless right now! That end! Seriously, DC Smith, you did it again! I’ve just finished reading The Apocalypse Game and I’m still staring at my screen!” - Josie Baron, Author
“The characters in The Apocalypse Game are gripping and multidimensional, so much so that you’ll struggle to decide whether to sympathize with Jonas or his “enemies”, but on that journey, you’ll love every minute of this remarkable page-turner that is perfect for this age of civilization.” - Ken Darrow, M. A.
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The Apocalypse Game book two: King of Manhattan
The public adores Jonas Gredas for rising above his handicaps, creating everyone’s A.I. friend Hela, and giving away free lifesaving cancer treatments to the poor. When the government and church threaten Jonas, encouraged by his demonic haunt, Hela and Jonas must go to war.
Fans of Dan Brown’s books, Stephen King’s The Stand, or the Left Behind Series, will be captivated by this apocalyptic tale of Jonas and Hela rising to power in Manhattan while being threatened by the church, the federal government and a zillionaire computer titan. To find peace and have a chance for love with Sara, Jonas must fix his withered body and deliver the product to market that will eliminate death. Jonas declares his love for Sara, but it doesn’t go as planned, and the federal government threatens to kill Hela and arrest and execute Jonas for treason. Backed into a corner, Jonas raised the game’s ante in New England. “Let the troll wars begin.”
The King of Manhattan is the second installment in the book series titled The Apocalypse Game. So, why this story? The multitude of refugees, the massive wildfires, the growing volcanism, the oceans polluted with plastics, global warming, endless wars and rumors of war, and the mutating plagues that hover over our families and homes, our endless greed and indifference. We all know, we all do little or nothing, we all wait. And in this kind of atmosphere comes the second novel in the series, King of Manhattan, revealing that the current calamities are just manifestations of the ancient battle between light and darkness. So, are you afraid? Well, be afraid. Things will get much worse.
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About
Douglas Charles Smith grew up as the quiet one, buried in books he loved, adventure stories that took him to other times and places and featured a hero who stood tall against evil, natural or otherwise.
He had a career growing businesses, starting with a degree in electrical engineering from Oklahoma State University and a master in economics from Texas Christian University. DC combines that with a lifelong passion for physics and philosophy. He spent decades building wireless technology companies as the cellular industry boomed and changed our lives. During that period, he expressed his creative passion by sculpting figurative pieces in marble. He is told his sculpture brings to mind Rodin. Later, those passions transitioned to writing, and he joined various metro Washington writers’ groups to further his craft.
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