Book Tour + Review + #Giveaway: Deadly Ground by Thomas W. Starbuck and Judy Belshe-Toernblom @TStarbuckAuthor @BoonvilleFilm @teddyrose1

Friday, November 9, 2018

Book Tour + Review + #Giveaway: Deadly Ground by Thomas W. Starbuck and Judy Belshe-Toernblom @TStarbuckAuthor @BoonvilleFilm @teddyrose1

Deadly Ground
by Thomas W. Starbuck and Judy Belshe-Toernblom
Publisher: Christian Faith Publishing, Inc. (April 4, 2018)
Category: Fantasy, Romance, Science Fiction Lite, Post Apocalyptic
Tour dates: October-November, 2018
ISBN: 978-1641401678
Available in Print and ebook, 157 pages

Deadly Ground a riveting story about the human race under threat, with a rare DNA condition providing a second chance for humanity. A fast-paced novel that reads like an apocalypse movie with a biological viral disease, some romance, and aliens in the mix, centered on the unforgettable human main character AB, who becomes the hope for humanity's regeneration.

By author Thomas W. Starbuck, whose storyline for Deadly Ground was adapted and written by Judy Belshe-Toernblom.

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Deadly Ground by Thomas W. Starbuck and Judy Belshe-Toernblom

Praise:

Deadly Ground by Thomas W. Starbuck and Judy Belshe-Toernblom

“Great concept…makes you think. Could history be repeating itself? Fast read. Anxious for the sequel.”- Peggy Holder, Amazon

“A really good book and definitely a page-turner. I really liked the characters which is so important to me when I read a book. And the story really makes you think a lot about the things that are going on around us throughout the world. This was a different type of book than I normally read, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. This book has something for so many readers’ interests – some fantasy, some romance, some sci-fi. It’s also a quick read. I’m looking forward to the author’s sequel to ‘Deadly Ground’.”-Tamara, Amazon Review

Praise Boonville Redemption: The End Of The Beginning by Judy Belshe-Toernblom

“Unique and wonderful on multiple levels. Told from a dog’s point of view, the tale of love, betrayal, and ultimate redemption is woven in a tapestry of beautiful description, colorful history and memorable characters. Set in the quaint town of Boonville, Anderson Valley, Northern California, the book resurrects Boontling, the valley-specific, and near- lost language of Boonville’s earliest settlers. It’s a great read that will draw you into the quieter, gentler times, captivate you with the lush scenery, prompt you to curse or cheer the townsfolk of 1800s Boonville.”- J. Helen Elza, Amazon

“A touching story about the good and evil that is part of the human experience. The characters inspire one to think about forgiveness and redemption. Very engaging and beautifully written. Loved reading it. So good I wanted the story to continue!”-Garden Girl, Amazon

My Review:

Deadly Ground by Thomas W. Starbuck and Judy Belshe-Toernblom

A deadly virus has swept through the country killing nearly everyone in its path. A scientist who works for the CDC in Atlanta was on vacation when he is called back home to help stop the virus. But the virus is so deadly that AB and the rest of the scientist don’t even have time to lock themselves into quarantine. The virus sweeps through the country in a matter of minutes as the virus is air borne.

AB soon finds himself to be the only living person left alive. If there are anyone else left out there he has not found them yet. The first thing AB thinks about after realizing that he is all alone is his one and only friend Clayton’s dog. AB rushes to his friend’s house to find the little dog, Winnie. AB and Winnie go on little tour and run into some hardships along the way, Winnie has a little run in with a big bear.

After he doesn’t find anyone else still alive AB and Winnie decide to go home and live out their last days. AB is lonelier now than he ever was when everyone was still alive. AB finds himself and who he truly is in this dark lonely world and figures out why he has been alone all these years. All AB wants now is to find someone to love and who will love him back.

Deadly Ground is a very short read one that can be read in one sitting. Deadly Ground pulls you in until you are so engrossed in the story that you become lost. AB is a strong person but he shows us that humans need other humans in their life. He shows us that all of us need to feel love, kindness and cared for and to feel needed, we not only need to feel these things but we also need to hear all of these things as well. We also need to feel appreciated. We need to hear the words “I love you” and “Thank you” and not just take it for granted that someone just knows how you feel.

I would highly recommend Deadly Ground to all fans of the apocalyptic, science fiction, aliens with a little romance and loneness thrown in.

About the Authors:

Thomas W. Starbuck, an eternal optimist, finds joy in everything around him – from quality time with his active family to quiet meditation and contemplation about the world around him. Never living life in the status quo, Tom had an idea for a story.

This spark of an idea for a screenplay turned into Tom’s first novel, ‘Deadly Ground’, published in April 2018. To give Deadly Ground the soul it needed, Tom worked with gifted writer, Judy Belshe-Toernblom, on both the screenplay and novel, and they were recognized by the 2018 Capital Fund Screenplay Competition Top 100.

Tom is the father of two daughters and a beloved granddaughter, who one of the Deadly Ground characters was named after. He lives with his wife of 45 years in Des Moines, Iowa, where he graduated from Drake University and worked in financial services for 32 years prior to retirement in 2009.

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Multi-talented Judy Belshe-Toernblom has spent her career as an award-winning writer/producer/casting director in Hollywood. Having published 5 books, Judy received the Dove Foundation Award for her book, Boonville Redemption: The End of the Beginning, as well as its film, Boonville Redemption, starring Pat Boone, Edward Asner and Diane Ladd. Working with Thomas W. Starbuck on both the screenplay and published novel, Deadly Ground, they were recognized by the 2018 Capital Fund Screenplay Competition Top 100. She also received the Irwin Award for her book, It’s A Freeway Out There! Everyone’s Guide to the Film and Commercial Industry.

She’s had the privilege of working with award-winning directors over the years, casting for movies, educational films, industrials and infomercials, such as: McGruff the Crime Dog series, How the West Was Lost (Cable Ace Award), Knotts Berry Farm, Oroweat, Disney educational projects, Boys and Girls Town PSAs, Will Rogers Institute PSAs, and 100s more.

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Giveaway:

This giveaway is for the winner’s choice of one print or ebook copy of the book. Print is open to the U.S. only and ebook is available worldwide. This giveaway ends November 30, 2018, midnight pacific time. Entries are accepted via Rafflecopter only.

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