Wednesday, June 9, 2010

On My Nightstand - The Superlative Stream by Kerry Nietz & Giveaway

Author Kerry Nietz launched his much-anticipated second book in the Dark Trench series, "The Superlative Stream." To fully appreciate this volume, it would be helpful, but not imperative, that you read, "A Star Curiously Singing."

Sandfly, a fixer of all things robotic, and his female companion, Hard Candy, embark on a search for The Superlative Stream. They look for a new way of life, one promising freedom from the severe mind control of earth's regime.

The previous Dark Trench crew encountered strange things in the Betelgeuse system, but nothing compared to what Sandfly and Hardy Candy discover. Are the planet and civilization the source of the Superlative Stream? Or is it another cosmic dead end?

Kerry brings the main characters through a thought process that's both natural and believable. Their relationship, previously foreign and forbidden, provides an interesting story element.

To enter the drawing:

1) Leave a comment with your email address in the spam-busting format. No email = no entry.

2) Deadline: Saturday, June 12, 2010, at midnight EDT. Winner will be notified via email, and an announcement posted on the blog on Sunday, June 13, 2010.

3) No fee was required for this giveaway. Void where prohibited. The winner is responsible for their eligibility. I did not receive any remuneration for this review, and purchased the book myself.

19 comments:

Jessica Nelson said...

Sounds intriguing, Susan!
jessica_nelson7590 at yahoodotcom

Susan J. Reinhardt said...

Hi Jess -

Thanks for entering the drawing. This isn't a romance, but has romantic elements.

Blessings,
Susan :)

karenk said...

thanks for the chance to read this novel :)

karenk
kmkuka at yahoo dot com

Susan J. Reinhardt said...

Hi Karen -

Thanks for stopping by and entering.

Blessings,
Susan :)

Kristen said...

I have his first book, and though I haven't finished it yet, I'm totally hooked. Great writing! Can't wait. Please enter me in your drawing. Thanks:)
I'm a follower

kristengjohnson [at] gmail [.] com

Jeanette Levellie said...

This sounds like a book you could have written, my dear! Isn't this considered speculative fiction?

Sounds great; please enter my name!

Thanks and love,
Jen

jeanettelevellie(at)gmail(dot)com

Susan J. Reinhardt said...

Hi Kristen -

I'm sure Kerry will be happy to learn you're enjoying his first book. You'll definitely want the second one.

Blessings,
Susan :)

Susan J. Reinhardt said...

Hi Jen -

Kerry's book is considered Christian Sci-Fi. I prefer to view mine as Christian Futuristic Fiction. I'm firmly rooted on planet earth. :)

Blessings,
Susan

Diane said...

You read a Sci-fi Susan! Hope you enjoyed it. I haven't gotten to the ones you gave me yet. Hope you have a great week! :O)

Patti Lacy said...

Did enjoy the concept of Kerry's "A Star Curiously Singing" and pray that God guides him in his career!

Would love to share a second of his books with another reader!

So...enter me!!

pattiatpattilacydotcom

Susan J. Reinhardt said...

Hi Diane -

I read very little Sci-Fi. Kerry convinced me to give his first book a try, and I enjoyed it. Naturally, I had to see what happened to Sandfly next. :)

Blessings,
Susan

Susan J. Reinhardt said...

Hi Patti -

Thanks for entering the giveaway. :)

Blessings,
Susan

Unknown said...

Sounds like a very interesting read!

I wanted to let you know how much I appreciated your comment over @ Life Lessons! Loved your synopsis of my post! In spite of very different circumstances, each hero ended well, having fulfilled the individual calling God had placed on his/her life! Glad to be striving together with you to bring honor and glory to Him! Have a blessed day!

Kerry Nietz said...

Just wanted to pop in and say "thanks" to everyone who has stopped by so far. I appreciate your interest in my books.

And thanks to you, Susan, for featuring them!

Susan J. Reinhardt said...

Hi Kerry -

You're welcome! Thanks for stopping by.

Blessings,
Susan :)

Ellen Sallas, TAM said...

OH Susan! I just barely got my vote in! My email is ellenmaze at aol dot com.

I have read A STAR CURIOUSLY SINGING and cannot stop gushing about it everywhere. I hope I win!

God bless you,

Ellen C Maze
Author RABBIT: CHASING BETH RIDER

Van Til Tool said...

A great idea!

I heard about this on the Lost Genre Guild email discussion group.

btw, I am the one who wrote the review of Seabird that Sherry is so excited about.

Forrest Schultz
schultz_forrest@yahoo.com

Susan J. Reinhardt said...

Hi Ellen -

Welcome to my blog! I'm sure Kerry will be delighted to know how much you liked his book.

Thanks for entering the drawing. I hope you'll stop by again.

Blessings,
Susan :)

Susan J. Reinhardt said...

Hi Forrest -

Thanks for stopping by and entering the drawing. Kerry's a talented writer.

Blessings,
Susan :)