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The Truthmaker
THIS BOOK IS OUT OF PRINT AND NO LONGER AVAILABLE.
MUCH OF THIS WORK HAS BEEN INCORPORATED INTO MICHAEL REISIG'S LATEST NOVEL, "ALONG THE ROAD TO KEY WEST" (PUBLICATION DATE 9/30/13)
MUCH OF THIS WORK HAS BEEN INCORPORATED INTO MICHAEL REISIG'S LATEST NOVEL, "ALONG THE ROAD TO KEY WEST" (PUBLICATION DATE 9/30/13)
272 pages, Paperback
First published September 15, 2012
137 people want to read
About the author
Michael Reisig
32 books58 followers Michael Reisig has been writing professionally for 15 years. He is a former newspaper editor and publisher, an award-winning columnist, and a best-selling novelist.
He is the author of six novels. His works have been optioned for motion pictures, sold to overseas publishers, and produced in CD, audio, and e-book format. He has been featured in magazines such as Writer's Digest and Southern Living, and in numerous newspapers across the country.
Reisig was born in Enid, Oklahoma, in 1948. The first son of a military family, he was raised in Europe and California before moving to Florida. He attended high school and college in the Tampa Bay area. After graduating from college, he relocated to the Florida Keys, establishing a commercial diving business in which he served as the company pilot, traveling extensively throughout the southern hemisphere, diving, treasure hunting, and adventuring.
From there he turned to journalism, putting many of his experiences into the pages of his novels and columns, going on to manage, then own newspapers.
He presently resides in the Ouachita Mountains of Arkansas where he fishes and hunts and writes his novels, and occasionally escapes to the Caribbean for another adventure.
He is the author of six novels. His works have been optioned for motion pictures, sold to overseas publishers, and produced in CD, audio, and e-book format. He has been featured in magazines such as Writer's Digest and Southern Living, and in numerous newspapers across the country.
Reisig was born in Enid, Oklahoma, in 1948. The first son of a military family, he was raised in Europe and California before moving to Florida. He attended high school and college in the Tampa Bay area. After graduating from college, he relocated to the Florida Keys, establishing a commercial diving business in which he served as the company pilot, traveling extensively throughout the southern hemisphere, diving, treasure hunting, and adventuring.
From there he turned to journalism, putting many of his experiences into the pages of his novels and columns, going on to manage, then own newspapers.
He presently resides in the Ouachita Mountains of Arkansas where he fishes and hunts and writes his novels, and occasionally escapes to the Caribbean for another adventure.
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December 10, 2012
This is first book by Michael Reisig that I have read, I was impressed by his writing style and it's cliff hanging and thrilling adventure that made you feel like you were living the story instead of just reading. I plan to read the other book written by Michael.
November 21, 2012
I've been a Michael Reisig fan ever since I stumbled on to "The New Madrid Run" back in 1999. Later, I picked up copies of "The Hawks of Kamalon" and "Brothers of the Sword/Children of Time". They were equally impressive and remain among my favorite books. Actually, my only complaint about Reisig's writing is that he doesn't write often enough. So, when I found out that he'd published a new book, "The Truthmaker", I was thrilled and had to get a copy right away. I'm happy to say that I was not disappointed in any way with this novel. It is equal to, or better, than the aforementioned novels because it is a deeper, more involved novel.
In "The Truthmaker", Reisig has created a memorable cast of characters that will stay with the reader long after he or she finishes the book. The book is a "buddy novel" about two Floridian friends (Trace West and Zach "Z" Zapeta) who concoct a plan to search for the wreckage of a long-downed plane that just might contain a treasure in gold. The "catch" is that the plane crashed in Cuba, so the boys enlist the help of a one-eyed, hippie pilot of questionable character by the name of Crazy Eddie who helps them with their plan to get to Cuba. What Trace and Z find is beyond their wildest dreams, not only in gold bullion, but in the discovery of a device in an ancient temple that causes anyone near it to be forced to speak the truth. Trace and Z realize that the gold will solve their financial problems for life, but the discovery of the "Truthmaker" could change the course of human existence.
As the three adventurers attempt to get back to the States, they soon find out that the Cuban government has been watching them and wants what they've discovered. The book really takes off from this point as the intrepid adventurers stay on the run, not only from the Cubans, but from a sinister "black-ops" group that would like nothing better than to get their hands on the "Truthmaker" and use it against the government of the United States. Their travels take them through a good portion of the southwest United States as they run for their lives.
Reisig creates a number of fully-fleshed out characters and keeps more than a few plot twists spinning in the air at the same time. Even the Vatican gets involved. The book is as hard to put down as any that I've read recently because it's filled with relentless, non-stop action. It's part Matthew Reilly, part Clive Cussler, part Indiana Jones, and all fun. I give it my highest recommendation for those who love action, gadgets, great characters, and plenty of plot twists!
One last thought - I'm not one to normally criticize other reviewers, but I must say that I can't anyone giving this book a one-star rating as an earlier reviewer did. She certainly didn't read the same book that I did.
Way to go, Michael, now keep them coming!
In "The Truthmaker", Reisig has created a memorable cast of characters that will stay with the reader long after he or she finishes the book. The book is a "buddy novel" about two Floridian friends (Trace West and Zach "Z" Zapeta) who concoct a plan to search for the wreckage of a long-downed plane that just might contain a treasure in gold. The "catch" is that the plane crashed in Cuba, so the boys enlist the help of a one-eyed, hippie pilot of questionable character by the name of Crazy Eddie who helps them with their plan to get to Cuba. What Trace and Z find is beyond their wildest dreams, not only in gold bullion, but in the discovery of a device in an ancient temple that causes anyone near it to be forced to speak the truth. Trace and Z realize that the gold will solve their financial problems for life, but the discovery of the "Truthmaker" could change the course of human existence.
As the three adventurers attempt to get back to the States, they soon find out that the Cuban government has been watching them and wants what they've discovered. The book really takes off from this point as the intrepid adventurers stay on the run, not only from the Cubans, but from a sinister "black-ops" group that would like nothing better than to get their hands on the "Truthmaker" and use it against the government of the United States. Their travels take them through a good portion of the southwest United States as they run for their lives.
Reisig creates a number of fully-fleshed out characters and keeps more than a few plot twists spinning in the air at the same time. Even the Vatican gets involved. The book is as hard to put down as any that I've read recently because it's filled with relentless, non-stop action. It's part Matthew Reilly, part Clive Cussler, part Indiana Jones, and all fun. I give it my highest recommendation for those who love action, gadgets, great characters, and plenty of plot twists!
One last thought - I'm not one to normally criticize other reviewers, but I must say that I can't anyone giving this book a one-star rating as an earlier reviewer did. She certainly didn't read the same book that I did.
Way to go, Michael, now keep them coming!
March 27, 2013
What if you stumbled upon an ancient device that had the power to make people tell the truth? Imagine what could happen!
When ex-detective turn backcountry fishing guide, Trace West, agrees to join adventure loving, treasure hunting pal, Zachary Zepeta, in a hair-raising scheme to find their fortune, the two get more than they bargain for. Much more!
Like something out of an Indiana Jones adventure, Trace and Zach manage to get themselves into scrapes and close calls, even risking their lives, all to protect their mysterious find. But their find is worth protecting. After all, it’s like nothing the world has ever seen. Our world anyway. And protecting it will involve the use of good, trustworthy, though sometimes crazy, friends because when you’re running for your life from missile-armed planes, when bullets are whizzing by your head and secret international entities are trying to hunt you down, it’s never a bad thing to have a butt kicking girl at your side, a devil-may-care pilot, or even a converted undercover beauty. And if you should fall in love in the midst of all that, kudos to you.
Michael Reisig’s, The Truthmaker, is a fabulous novel that carries you along with descriptions so detailed you feel as though you are there. An exciting adventure that takes the reader from Key West to Cuba to D.C. to Arkansas, with a myriad of characters on quests to protect the truth, hide the truth, and exploit the truth. A story filled with excitement, adventure and love, The Truthmaker is a sure hit for everyone.
When ex-detective turn backcountry fishing guide, Trace West, agrees to join adventure loving, treasure hunting pal, Zachary Zepeta, in a hair-raising scheme to find their fortune, the two get more than they bargain for. Much more!
Like something out of an Indiana Jones adventure, Trace and Zach manage to get themselves into scrapes and close calls, even risking their lives, all to protect their mysterious find. But their find is worth protecting. After all, it’s like nothing the world has ever seen. Our world anyway. And protecting it will involve the use of good, trustworthy, though sometimes crazy, friends because when you’re running for your life from missile-armed planes, when bullets are whizzing by your head and secret international entities are trying to hunt you down, it’s never a bad thing to have a butt kicking girl at your side, a devil-may-care pilot, or even a converted undercover beauty. And if you should fall in love in the midst of all that, kudos to you.
Michael Reisig’s, The Truthmaker, is a fabulous novel that carries you along with descriptions so detailed you feel as though you are there. An exciting adventure that takes the reader from Key West to Cuba to D.C. to Arkansas, with a myriad of characters on quests to protect the truth, hide the truth, and exploit the truth. A story filled with excitement, adventure and love, The Truthmaker is a sure hit for everyone.
November 18, 2012
A bit slow and predictable at times but interesting characters that are well developed. Solid 3 stars.
My rating system is as follows:
5 stars - Excellent, Worth Every Penny, Made It Into My Personal Library!
4 stars - Great book, but not a classic.
3 stars - Good overall, generally well written.
2 stars - Would not recommend based on personal criteria.
1 star - Difficult to read, hard to finish, or didn't finish. Wouldn't recommend purchasing or reading.
In accordance with the FTC Guidelines for blogging and endorsements, you should assume that every book I review was provided to me by the publisher, media group or the author for free and no financial payments were received, unless specified otherwise.
My rating system is as follows:
5 stars - Excellent, Worth Every Penny, Made It Into My Personal Library!
4 stars - Great book, but not a classic.
3 stars - Good overall, generally well written.
2 stars - Would not recommend based on personal criteria.
1 star - Difficult to read, hard to finish, or didn't finish. Wouldn't recommend purchasing or reading.
In accordance with the FTC Guidelines for blogging and endorsements, you should assume that every book I review was provided to me by the publisher, media group or the author for free and no financial payments were received, unless specified otherwise.
October 5, 2012
Never has the truth been so feared as in Michael Reisig's sure-fire thriller, The Truthmaker, guaranteed to keep you guessing as you fly through the pages with his crazy cast of unlikely heroes.
The truth may set you free, but not in this page-turner. The Truthmaker grabs you early, hammers your senses, then knocks you out. Intense, highly entertaining, and thought provoking!
John H. Cunningham
Author of the Buck Reilly Adventure series, Red Right Return and Green to Go
The truth may set you free, but not in this page-turner. The Truthmaker grabs you early, hammers your senses, then knocks you out. Intense, highly entertaining, and thought provoking!
John H. Cunningham
Author of the Buck Reilly Adventure series, Red Right Return and Green to Go
November 7, 2012
!! I RECEIVED THIS BOOK FIRST READS GIVEAWAY!!
I really enjoyed this book. Only downfall is it get real repetitive in the middle part of the book. You know whats going to happen before it happens, but overall its a worth a read.
I really enjoyed this book. Only downfall is it get real repetitive in the middle part of the book. You know whats going to happen before it happens, but overall its a worth a read.
November 22, 2012
Another amazing adventure by a talented writer, once you start this book you won't be able to put it down.
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