Before the Proof

Samuel Tolen #0.5

by Gary Williams

From the authors of Death in the Beginning and Three Keys to Murder, Gary Williams & Vicky Knerly introduce Samuel Tolen, an introspective CIA operative driven by his quest for truth.

In Colombo, Sri Lanka, CIA operative Samuel Tolen arrives to reconnoiter a meeting between a North Korean illegal arms dealer and the personal assistant of an American millionaire. The meeting is not what Tolen expects when he uncovers a nefarious plot: a murder for hire which will occur that night in Colombo with a $100 million payout. The problem is, he does not know who is being targeted or where the assassination will take place. During a night when clues lead only to questions, Samuel Tolen will learn that nothing is quite as it seems. It is a mission that may require the ultimate sacrifice.

Two bonus reads are included with this thrilling short story: A secret chapter to the upcoming e-book, Indisputable Proof, and the first five chapters of Indisputable Proof, where Samuel Tolen will undertake a deadly quest to find a treasure which could forever change humanity.

This is a new release of a previously published edition.

73 pages, Kindle Edition

First published July 16, 2012

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Reviews

[A Book Vacation · Rating 3 out of 5]

I have really enjoyed reading Williams’ and Knerly’s novels over the past year, so of course I was excited when I saw they had written a short story as well! “Before the Proof” introduces us to the new series character, Samuel Tolen, that Williams and Knerly have created and will be featuring in their next novel, Indisputable Proof, which releases early September. And, although this was only a very short introduction (too short, I need more!), I can already tell that I’m going to really like Tolen. He is very smart and good at his job, and I’m excited to read more about him.

This is a really well written short story, but it sort of leaves you hanging at the end. Thank heavens the first novel in the series is almost out, though, because I am dying to know so much more about Tolen. Rest assured, this is another great, and short, read by Williams and Knerly… I just wish it was a full-length novel—I never feel like I get enough information out of short stories.

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[Cheryl · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great introduction to Samuel Tolen, full of surprising twists that i have come to expect from Gary & Vicky. A really great read, keeps you guessing till the very end. They have included a secret chapter that will not be available in..."Indisputable Proof"...i was very intrigued by it! I highly recommend this short story, you will not be disappointed!!

[Diane · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fast-paced, action-packed read, Williams and Knerly keep you guessing until the very end with a suspense-filled storyline and plot twists that leave you wanting more Samuel Tolen! Look forward to "Indisputable Proof" due in September.

[Mary MacKay · Rating 1 out of 5]

Disapointing

When I spend time down loading a book, I want the complete cookbook just a lure to get me to watch for the rest. Therefore I will not even. begin it but just delete it. before I can get interested.

[Julie Carter · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was an interesting read for me, as I have already read Indisputable Proof. I enjoyed reading some of the back story for Samuel Tolen, as well as Tiffany Bar. It was a very enjoyable short story, but as with all of the books by these authors, I want more story now!

[Janet · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent!

I enjoyed reading this short story by Vicky and Gary. I like Samuel Tolan. My book club hosted Vicky Knerly.

[Rosita · Rating 3 out of 5]

Disappointing

I kept looking for the intenseness of the original books. It was hard to out others down. There was no luster at a!! This last one?????