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Days of the Harbinger
Can one man change the way the entire world thinks? Johnny Grant is a world famous movie star with a passionate social conscience and a gift of clairvoyance. Intensely discontent with man's inhumanity to man, contemptuously critical of corruption in government, greed, selfishness, he's convinced the human race is headed for self-destruction. Depressed by an insistent awareness of his impotence to affect the changes he feels would improve life for all of us, he hungers for power. Ultimate power. Filming in Australia, he inexplicably vanishes without a trace. Instant news Worldwide. A turbulent, national manhunt ensues. Three days later he returns with an unbelievable explanation. Realizing the fantastic nature of his story, and lacking evidence, he refuses to be put in the position of convincing anyone. Is what he says true or not? Midst a media frenzy, his fame and influence explode in controversy. Will it bring him the power he craves? www.timbercreekpress.net
402 pages, Paperback
First published March 29, 2013
About the author
Alex Cord
11 books25 followersAlex Cord has been a successful actor in the theatre in New York and London, (Best Actor Nominee). He has starred in 300+ TV shows and 35 feature films, with Kirk Douglas, Ann-Margaret, Ernest Borgnine, Harrison Ford, George C. Scott, Angela Landsbury, Jean Simmons, Ben Johnson, Bing Crosby, Stefanie Powers, Chuck Connors and many others. His first novel, "SANDSONG", was published by Warner Books. "A FEATHER IN THE RAIN," published by Five Star Publications won The Glyph Award for Best Popular Fiction. It has received countless 5 star reviews on Amazon, and will be made into a movie. Alex has just finished a new novel, titled, "DAYS OF THE HARBINGER". Available on Amazon, it's an unusual story which answers the question, "Can one man acquire the power to change the way the entire world thinks?" Dr. Kenneth Atchity, professor of literature, author of dozens of books, film producer, said, "Loved reading this book which, Lord knows, the world needs desperately!"
A lifelong serious horseman, he has played polo for 20 years, shown jumpers, competed in rodeos as a "Cutter" and Team Roper and is currently studying Dressage with his professional trainer wife, Susannah Cord, who is also a gifted writer and author of "FENELLA, A FABLE OF A FAIRY AFRAID TO FLY." FENELLA is an illustrated children's book. FenellatheFairy.com. Alex and Susannah live on their Texas ranch with 5 dogs, 2 barn cats, 3 burros, their horses and a partridge in a pear tree.
A lifelong serious horseman, he has played polo for 20 years, shown jumpers, competed in rodeos as a "Cutter" and Team Roper and is currently studying Dressage with his professional trainer wife, Susannah Cord, who is also a gifted writer and author of "FENELLA, A FABLE OF A FAIRY AFRAID TO FLY." FENELLA is an illustrated children's book. FenellatheFairy.com. Alex and Susannah live on their Texas ranch with 5 dogs, 2 barn cats, 3 burros, their horses and a partridge in a pear tree.
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April 13, 2013
Johnny Grant is a popular actor who, despite his friendly and compassionate nature, struggles to discover the fundamental purpose of his life. He practices meditation and self-hypnosis on his quest for inner peace, but more and more, he yearns to help bring about positive change in this troubled world. He also tries to understand who he really is, sometimes feeling that he must wash off the character makeup he wears in his work to find himself beneath. He loves and enjoys his family and friends, but still feels fundamentally alone and searching, and at a loss as to why.
Accepting an offer to film in Australia will change Johnny's life - and the lives of many, many others - in ways he could never have imagined. The twists, turns, and powerful emotions in this story will keep the reader caught in its spell until the very last page.
Author Alex Cord deftly weaves an engrossing tale of a man whose reality begins to change from the grounded and workaday to the fantastic and infinitely possible. Mr. Cord's own career and experiences allow him to create vivid and realistic settings and characters. The story seems to live and breathe, and his unique voice draws the reader in and simply doesn't let go.
It seems contradictory to say a novel is not only deeply felt and contemplative, but that it also takes the reader on a wild ride. But DAYS OF THE HARBINGER does exactly that.
Accepting an offer to film in Australia will change Johnny's life - and the lives of many, many others - in ways he could never have imagined. The twists, turns, and powerful emotions in this story will keep the reader caught in its spell until the very last page.
Author Alex Cord deftly weaves an engrossing tale of a man whose reality begins to change from the grounded and workaday to the fantastic and infinitely possible. Mr. Cord's own career and experiences allow him to create vivid and realistic settings and characters. The story seems to live and breathe, and his unique voice draws the reader in and simply doesn't let go.
It seems contradictory to say a novel is not only deeply felt and contemplative, but that it also takes the reader on a wild ride. But DAYS OF THE HARBINGER does exactly that.
October 3, 2013
I often say that I love books, but rarely do I saw that one inspired me. "Days of the Harbinger" is an amazing story that presents a fantastic, yet realistic, answer to the question: How can one man inspire real change in the world? Alex Cord's answer blends benevolent extraterrestrials and a charismatic celebrity driven to make the world a better place.
Johnny is a lovable actor, horseman, and father with an intuitive nature. When he disappears from shooting a film in Australia, the entire world tunes in to get the latest news. His return brings a shocking revelation of aliens among us, but more in line with "The Abyss" than "Cowboys and Aliens". Although we don't get to see the entire process of how the world wakes up to adopting a compassionate viewpoint (and really an attitude of love and kindness is all we need for paradise on earth), readers are taken on a plausible and surprising journey toward development that will stay with them for a long time.
If you enjoyed "The Celestine Prophecy", "The Alchemist", "Way of the Peaceful Warrior", and "Eat,Pray, Love", you should give "Days of the Harbinger" a try.
Johnny is a lovable actor, horseman, and father with an intuitive nature. When he disappears from shooting a film in Australia, the entire world tunes in to get the latest news. His return brings a shocking revelation of aliens among us, but more in line with "The Abyss" than "Cowboys and Aliens". Although we don't get to see the entire process of how the world wakes up to adopting a compassionate viewpoint (and really an attitude of love and kindness is all we need for paradise on earth), readers are taken on a plausible and surprising journey toward development that will stay with them for a long time.
If you enjoyed "The Celestine Prophecy", "The Alchemist", "Way of the Peaceful Warrior", and "Eat,Pray, Love", you should give "Days of the Harbinger" a try.
April 17, 2013
Hauntingly Poetic and Mesmerizing
“The purpose of a storyteller,” writes Brandon Sanderson, the author of The Way of Kings, “is not to tell you how to think, but to give you questions to think upon.” The same is true about Alex Cord and his highly engrossing and mesmerizing novel, Days of the Harbinger. On one level, the story is about Johnny Grant, a compassionate and friendly Hollywood actor, who comes to grips with his own purpose in life following a life-defining moment while on location in Australia for a movie. On another level, the book’s message of questioning one’s own existence and purpose in life, are universal themes which resonate in us all.
Cord is a masterful storyteller, as other reviewers have pointed out, and once you start reading this book it is hard to put down. The story he weaves is just as much captivating as it is uplifting. One thing is for certain, the book’s messages of hope and salvation will stay with you long after you have finished.
“The purpose of a storyteller,” writes Brandon Sanderson, the author of The Way of Kings, “is not to tell you how to think, but to give you questions to think upon.” The same is true about Alex Cord and his highly engrossing and mesmerizing novel, Days of the Harbinger. On one level, the story is about Johnny Grant, a compassionate and friendly Hollywood actor, who comes to grips with his own purpose in life following a life-defining moment while on location in Australia for a movie. On another level, the book’s message of questioning one’s own existence and purpose in life, are universal themes which resonate in us all.
Cord is a masterful storyteller, as other reviewers have pointed out, and once you start reading this book it is hard to put down. The story he weaves is just as much captivating as it is uplifting. One thing is for certain, the book’s messages of hope and salvation will stay with you long after you have finished.
June 25, 2013
“Harbinger - one that indicates or foreshadows what is to come; a forerunner.” Definition of harbinger according to www.thefreedictionary.com/harbinger.
Alex Cord’s book, Days of the Harbinger, tells the story of Johnny Grant, a well-known and respected actor and activist who would like to change the world. He and two friends are ‘abducted’ or at least disappear for three days. Mr. Cord’s contradictive premise is that an alien has come in peace and wants to use Johnny as the conduit to help change what is happening on earth. Or WAS HE actually abducted? Mr. Cord interlocks adventure, excitement and romance to weave a fascinating story that will keep you guessing. Johnny’s friends have their own opinions about what happened to him. Even the two friends who were purportedly taken with him are convinced, and then doubt that it happened, then…
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“Within two hours the news of the disappearance of movie star Johnny Grant and his friends was all over Australian radio and television and had been picked up by United Press International wire service.”
Mr. Cord is a master at description and characterization. He plots his story with meticulous precision and detail. He shows empathy with his portrayal of all of the characters in the story. He gives us an insider’s view of the entertainment business in the day-to-day lives of the characters and a detailed look at how something like this could happen. Alex Cord is a former actor, best known for his portrayal of Archangel in Airwolf, a well-known TV series. His acting career also included roles in Mission Impossible and Walker, Texas Ranger. His previous book, A Feather in the Rain, won the Glyph Award for best popular fiction in 2007. It will soon be produced as a motion picture.
He is a serious horseman and has raised millions for children’s hospitals throughout the country through the “Chukkers for Charity Polo Team” that he founded. He also supports a therapeutic riding program, “Ahead With Horses” for young people who are physically and mentally challenged. He lives in North Texas on his horse ranch with his wife Susannah, who is also a great dressage horse trainer.
Alex Cord’s book, Days of the Harbinger, tells the story of Johnny Grant, a well-known and respected actor and activist who would like to change the world. He and two friends are ‘abducted’ or at least disappear for three days. Mr. Cord’s contradictive premise is that an alien has come in peace and wants to use Johnny as the conduit to help change what is happening on earth. Or WAS HE actually abducted? Mr. Cord interlocks adventure, excitement and romance to weave a fascinating story that will keep you guessing. Johnny’s friends have their own opinions about what happened to him. Even the two friends who were purportedly taken with him are convinced, and then doubt that it happened, then…
.
“Within two hours the news of the disappearance of movie star Johnny Grant and his friends was all over Australian radio and television and had been picked up by United Press International wire service.”
Mr. Cord is a master at description and characterization. He plots his story with meticulous precision and detail. He shows empathy with his portrayal of all of the characters in the story. He gives us an insider’s view of the entertainment business in the day-to-day lives of the characters and a detailed look at how something like this could happen. Alex Cord is a former actor, best known for his portrayal of Archangel in Airwolf, a well-known TV series. His acting career also included roles in Mission Impossible and Walker, Texas Ranger. His previous book, A Feather in the Rain, won the Glyph Award for best popular fiction in 2007. It will soon be produced as a motion picture.
He is a serious horseman and has raised millions for children’s hospitals throughout the country through the “Chukkers for Charity Polo Team” that he founded. He also supports a therapeutic riding program, “Ahead With Horses” for young people who are physically and mentally challenged. He lives in North Texas on his horse ranch with his wife Susannah, who is also a great dressage horse trainer.
July 30, 2015
I was so impressed with this book. Alex Cord is an expert story-teller, and is true to "his art" - the hero of this book is a good looking and world-famous movie star. His characters are very believable and the reader quickly cares about them deeply. Kind of a combination of science fiction with "what-if" genre, Cord's book I think would be enjoyed by most any reader. The author Alex Cord works hard to make a difference in the world through his charity work for kids, and the "hero" of his book also has a passion for a better world to come.
February 5, 2014
I only made it 50 pages in and I couldn't get past the disjointed writing. I had a hard time following along and I had a really hard time reading the words written with the Australian accent.
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