WARNING--INTENDED FOR MATURE AUDIENCES ONLY. Living a life of poverty and headed for nowhere, Jeb Maruso, a.k.a. "The Solstice Slayer" chances upon a mysterious book that changes his life forever—one that promises him not only the secrets to self-transformation, but also the very secrets of the universe. The promises seem to hold true, as Jeb gains heightened intelligence and powers that motivate him to write a fantasy story, which rapidly becomes a #1 best-seller. While traveling abroad and enjoying his fame and fortune, however, he learns of a series of ritualistic murders in and around his hometown—and the killings mirror those committed by the villain in Jeb’s novel! As Jeb tries to track down the brutal killer, he unwittingly becomes his own worst enemy. The plot twists and turns until we find Jeb facing his biggest challenge yet: convincing his jurors, and his readers, that he is not the killer himself. Through an astounding array of colorful characters and scenarios, both human and metaphysical, author J. Eric Booker takes his readers on a most thrilling ride. THE Making… is a spell-binding mystery of epic proportions!
Born in the middle of a vast desert on a military base in California, Author J. Eric Booker began his life with a fiery passion for books, even before he could read! He loved it when his mother read to him.
That passion never stopped throughout his youth, nor his adulthood. He has read all kinds of books, his favorite authors being Stephen King, Frank Peretti, Anne Rice, James Patterson, Margaret Weis, Tracy Hickman, J.R.R. Tolkien, William Shakespeare, Kristine Cayne, and many, many more.
These great authors not only inspired him, yet a couple of them (Stephen King and Tracy Hickman) taught him through books, lessons and workshops how to become the creative author he is. He began writing in January of 2000, and so far, he has 4 published books, as well 2 more full-fledged stories that are nearly ready to become books.
Stay tuned!
P.S. Listen to Ch 1 of The Swords of the Sultan right now, read by J. Eric Booker himself. Music and SFX included. ;)
The Making is a page turner full of mysteries and suspense. It kept me wanting to know what was going to happen with every chapter. I feel the author captured some of Dean Koontz's suspense and Stephen Kings mysterious and unusual details. I am looking forward to reading Eric Bookers next novel.
THE MAKING... is an intriguing read from beginning to end. I am a practicing litigation attorney and I don't get a lot of time to read fiction books, but this was definitely a great use of my time. Naturally, my favorite chapter was Ch. XIV: THE FALL, as the trial was elaborate and carefully thought out. This book is a "must read." One day soon I hope to have the time to begin reading his Fantasy Trilogy.
Jeb Maruso ( The Solstice Slayer) lives in poverty his life is going nowhere till he stumbles upon a book that promises it can change his life forever. The Book promises him the secret of self- transformation and the secrets of the universe. Jeb gains heightened intelligence and some powers that enable him to write a fantasy story that quickly becomes a best seller.While traveling abroad enjoying his fame and fortune he learns of some ritulistic killings in and around his home town. The killings copy those committed by the villian in Jeb's book. As Jeb tries to track the killer he becomes his own worst enemy. The plot has plenty of twists and turns until we find Jeb trying to convince the jurors and his readers that he isn't the killer himself! Or is he? A fascinating thrill ride of a read. A fantastic mystery that drew me into the story from page one. I look forward to reading more books by J.Eric Booker