Gamal’s Comments (group member since Jul 06, 2012)

Gamal’s comments from the SSG: Spy/Spec-Ops Group group.

Not every story benefits from complex portrayals of violence. But some stories and characters can be enhanced and improved if their violent actions had more consequences.

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Gamal

Spying is often referred to as the second oldest profession (prostitution being the first). In Espionage and Covert Operations: A Global History, Professor Vejas Gabriel Liulevicius traces spying from Biblical mythology up to our current surveillance state. While the twelve-hour audio book skims over or leaves out much of the global history of spying, the book is a good overview for anyone interested in the impact of espionage on history.

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I prefer watching good fight scenes (hand to hand or archaic weapons) in movies than reading them in books because the visceral excitement seems hard to capture in prose. I've always enjoyed Barry Eisler combat scenes. Who are your favorite combat writers and what are the best examples of their work?

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Gamal

David wrote: "Hate to, but sometimes the need to quit is better than the agony to continue. I quit on several of James Patterson books, and actually him forever, One Robert Ludlum book, Since my books are usu..."

David, I read 20 pages of one Patterson book in my life and gave up on him completely (although I buy a new book from him every year for my father who is hooked on his writing). What made you give up on Patterson?

Elliott wrote: "I try to do enough research on a book ahead of time so that I don't have to worry about facing this question! It doesn't always work out that way, but I'm generally a little too OCD to stop reading..."

Elliott, what kind of research do you do to avoid books you won't like? Is it just based on reader reviews or do you have another system?

David wrote: "I rarely stop. It only happens when I read independent books. It's happened a couple of times since I started reviewing books. I hate not finishing a book, but I hate taking up my reading time with..."

David, have you ever given up on a book from a big publisher? What is it about the independents that pushes you away?

I'm back. ;)

I’m trying to get my act together this year and offer you a one stop shop for the world of Crime and Passion.

The website still needs a bit of polish, but I’d like to invite you to my new virtual home by offering two free short stories, a discount on my first novel and a lot more content I hope you enjoy.

You can find out more at http://bit.ly/14qJsYO

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Gamal

You're welcome. I hope you enjoy it. :-)

Hello ladies and gentlemen.

I'm offering my latest novel A Taste of Honey for Free Today and Tomorrow Only!



http://amzn.to/1uWtjTH

If you decide to read it, I hope you enjoy it.

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Gamal

I'm currently looking for advanced reviewers for my novel, A Taste of Honey from May 1, 2014 to May 31, 2014.

ARC's will be available in exchange for an honest review that you post on Amazon or Good Reads. It doesn’t have to be a five star review. An honest assessment of your reaction is all that I'm asking for.

Advanced reviewers for this book will receive a free copy of my first novel Smooth Operator as a thank you for your support.

If you enjoy crime thrillers or spy fiction, consider this premise:

Nikki Siriene will do anything for her lover Chris. She'll use her sexual charms to spy for him. She'll deal with everything from the constant slut shaming from his mercenaries to the threat of sudden violence from his targets. But she wants a better life. When Chris brings her to Argentina to seduce a suspected arms dealer, Nikki hopes this will be the one job that saves Chris and keeps them together.

Getting close to a powerful target is easy for her. Dealing with his paranoid business partner and mysterious wife create complications and problems she couldn't anticipate. The jealousy and danger increase until one explosive secret could cost Nikki her lover, her sanity and her life.

If you’re interested, just send me an email and I’ll take care of the rest.

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Gamal

Nikki Sirene is a spy who uses her sexual charms to steal secrets. She has lied and manipulated her way into the bed of her latest target, Manuel Cruz. She has also fallen in love with Manuel’s wife Dominique.

As the two women become more desperate for each other, their world begins to unravel. Nikki's jealous superior pushes her to complete her mission and end the affair. The Russian mafia behind Manuel’s arms smuggling is close to exposing her and killing everyone she loves. Can Nikki find a way to protect her lover and finish the job or will they both be destroyed by a dark and explosive secret?

This book will be available as a free download for Amazon Kindle from Tuesday April 15th, 2014 to Friday April 18th, 2014.

Download it now and leave a review!

http://bit.ly/1iQfXz7

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Gamal

Nikki Siriene will do anything for her lover Chris. She'll use her sexual charms to spy for him. She'll deal with everything from the constant slut shaming from his mercenaries to the threat of sudden violence from his targets. But she wants a better life and she wants it with him.

Nikki follows Chris to Argentina to escape the danger and stress of their lives. But new dangers are hiding in this paradise. Can Nikki learn the truth about Chris and the men who are hunting him? Will she be able to leave the life of a honey trap or will she have to sacrifice everything for love?

Anything for Love is available on Amazon at http://amzn.to/1h2w3KR.

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Gamal

A new criminal espionage story called Anything for Love is coming out later this month. I'm currently offering ARC. You can get a sneak preview of it here and message me directly if you're interested.

http://bit.ly/1n82JA9

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Gamal

Hello Mike. Smooth Operator isn't available on Nook, but if you'd like a copy on PDF or Kindle just send me a private message with your email address and I'll take care of it.

Thank you. If you'd like a copy, just let me know and I'll send it to you. :-)

Here is a taste of what the critics are saying about my new novel

http://bit.ly/19rO9lJ

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Gamal

Your chance to get my new novel Smooth Operator for free ends at midnight tonight. If you read it, I hope you enjoy it.

http://amzn.to/1bDcrdh

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Gamal

My new novel Smooth Operator: The Life and Crimes of Warren Baker is now available for free on Amazon.

It has a 4.2 out of 5 rating and has become one of the top espionage thrillers this week. Advanced reviews have described Smooth Operator as "a thrilling, exotic novel packed with intrigue, action, deceit and sensuality."

You can find out more about it here. http://bit.ly/1cuoNnD

I hope you enjoy it.

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Gamal

Smooth Operator is a story of ambition, lust, and murder. You can read a free preview free before it comes out next week.

http://bit.ly/1aRLQFu

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Gamal