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Operation Freedom

June’s Arrived And Here’s The Latest From E.G.

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Greetings,

This is E.G. Michaels. I have a bunch of news to share today.

So  without further ado, let’s get started.

Now Available On Audio: “The Wretched”

As I mentioned in a recent email, the audiobook version of “The Wretched”, narrated by the talented Brian Callanan, is now available.

As part of celebrating the new release, I’ve put the Kindle version of “The Wretched” on sale for just 99 cents.

For less than a buck, you can grab this fast-paced post-apocalyptic thriller novel.

This special pricing will not last long. So if you haven’t already grabbed your copy of “The Wretched”, then what are you waiting for!

If you enjoy listening to audiobooks, be sure to take advantage of Amazon’s whispersync deal. If you buy (or already own) the Kindle book first, you can add the audio version of “The Wretched” for just $7.47, a 62% discount!

If you’re already an Audible member, then you’ll find “The Wretched” here. There’s also a free audio sample where you can hear the amazing Brian Callanan in action:

The Wretched On Audible

Next, let’s talk about a new (re)release…

Announcing: Operation Freedom (A  Wretched Series Novella)

As some of my readers might recall, in 2017 I released “Operation Freedom” as a novella in Nicholas Sansbury Smith’s Extinction Cycle universe.

(You can get the longer scoop in the April newsletter here: http://egmichaels.com/2019/04/25/audiobook-coming-re-release-and-more-news/ )

Since then, I have rewritten “Operation Freedom” to fit into the Wretched series.

I am pleased to announce that “Operation Freedom (A Wretched Series Novella)” is now available on Amazon and Kindle Unlimited.

Since it is a new release, I’ve set the price (for now) at just $0.99.

Here’s the book blurb:

It was only a matter of time. Time until the Reapers outbreak began. Time until the City of Philadelphia was locked in a fight to the death to keep from being overrun. It’s taking every member of the armed forces and police to battle the Reapers and it’s a battle they appear to be losing.

SWAT Sergeant Vince Black and his team are assigned a new desperate mission: To travel through Reaper infested neighborhoods into the heart of the city and rescue the Governor’s daughter, who is trapped without food or water there.

Can Black and his team complete this suicide mission and live to see the next day?

Operation Freedom on Amazon USA

Operation Freedom on Amazon UK

Coming Soon: Print Versions of “The Wretched”

Based on numerous reader requests, the “dead tree” version of “The Wretched” is in the works. My cover designer is working on the physical version cover.

After that, we need to do a test printing to ensure the book is correctly formatted with no cut-off words.

I anticipate the print versions being ready in the coming weeks. More news on this once I have it.

Want More E.G.? Connect With Me On Facebook

Moving forward, I’m trying to do more updates and answer reader questions on my Facebook page.

If you’d like to connect with me there, simply head to my Facebook page.

Some Great Reads You’ll Want To Check Out…

I’m continuing to work on the next book in the Wretched series which will be called “Wretched Retribution”.

Right now, I don’t have a clear deal of when it will be ready for release. Best I can say is “I’m working on it”.

Look for more details, along with cover art and maybe even a release date in next month’s newsletter.

In the meantime, I have some other books to recommend that I think you will enjoy reading.

I just finished Sam Sisavath’s lastest book, “Mist City (After The Purge: AKA John Smith)”

It’s the latest entry in Sam’s “After the Purge” series which is a spin-off from his very popular “Purge Of Babylon” series.

If you like Sam’s usual fast paced writing with some humor mixed in, then I think you’ll enjoy this book too.

If you’re looking for another series to read, then I recommend checking out Nicholas Sansbury Smith’s Hell Divers series.

Nick released book 5 in May and a 6th book is scheduled for release in November.

Hell Divers On Amazon USA

 

Another great series I’m happy to recommend is Tom Abraham’s The Travelers series.

The eight and final book in the series is due to be released next week.

The Travelers On Amazon USA

That’s all for now.

Until next time,

E.G.

New Book Coming, Kyle Simmons, And Cole Hutchinson News Too

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Greetings,

Several readers have tried emailing me from their AOL email address. While I’ve answered each of them, AOL has stubbornly refused to deliver my emails and bounced them back to me. My tech person is looking into it but this isn’t the first time AOL has been *cough* difficult on delivering emails.

Here’s a good example. Fran is a loyal reader of mine. She has emailed me some wonderful emails over time. But every time I try to answer her, AOL bounces the emails back to me.

Here’s what Fran wrote to me recently:

[QUOTE] Gone Too Far – Started book today & almost done – really enjoying it & hope you are planning a sequel. Have already read all Kyle Simmons series so hopefully more forthcoming. Have thoroughly enjoyed them. My Mom was born/raised in Philly so can relate to the area -so much of it has changed!!![END OF QUOTE]

Since many readers have asked me about future Kyle Simmons and Cole Hutchinson books, I’m going to share my (bounced) email reply to Fran:

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Hi Fran!
Glad to hear you’re enjoying Gone Too Far. If you wouldn’t mind terribly, can you leave a review for my book when you finish reading it? I would greatly appreciate it.
Yes, I am planning another Kyle Simmons which hopefully will be ready before summer. I have plans to do another Cole Hutchinson book at some point but it probably won’t be until later this year. I don’t like to work on more than one book at a time because it increases the likelihood that none of them ever get finished.
In terms of my next release…
I have a Kindle Worlds Novella called Operation Freedom which releases on 2/1. It’s part of a multi-author multi-book launch so contractually I have to wait to share full details until then.
Yes, Philly has definitely changed over the years. But it’s still my favorite city so that’s why I based the Simmons books there.
Thanks again for writing.
Sincerely,

E.G.
[END OF QUOTE]

On February 1st, I will send out an email and post on my blog more details and cover art for Operation Freedom.

I am currently working on the outline for the next Kyle Simmons book along with another potential new book series.

My current writing plan is to publish three additional books this year: One Kyle Simmons, the next Cole Hutchinson book, and a third book to be determined. That’s pretty vague but I will share more details when I have them to share with everyone.

One last thing: I’ve kept the price for “Gone Too Far” at 99 cents since it launched on 12/29. It will be rising to its regular price of $2.99 on Monday 1/30 so if you haven’t grabbed your discounted copy, then time is running out to do so.

Here are a few Amazon links to “Gone Too Far”:

“Gone Too Far” On Amazon USA
“Gone Too Far” On Amazon USA

“But E.G., it’s not a Kyle Simmons book. I’m not sure I’ll like it.”

I understand completely. As a writer, sometimes you need to write about a different group of characters and a different type of story. It helps keep your creative juices flowing to write about different things.

When I first came up with the story idea for “Gone Too Far”, it didn’t make sense for Simmons. As many readers already know, Kyle has a sister so I couldn’t exactly say he suddenly didn’t have any siblings. And a new mysterious second sister, that didn’t sound right to me either.

The more I thought about it, the more I realized I needed a new lead character for the story. But I did not want the new character (or the new book) to be a carbon copy of the Kyle Simmons series either.

I recently received a 5 star review from David for “Gone Too Far”. David says it even better than I could and I’m truly grateful for his wonderful review…

“E.G. Michaels is already the successful author of the Kyle Simmons books. Now he has changed genre and tried his hand at what can best be described as the Jack Reacher type novel and I am both surprised and delighted at how well he is done it. Up until now only Noah Boyd (who sadly died after only two books) has been in the same league as Child, now Michaels has definitely established himself in that league. Although, it is a Reacher style book, this is in no way a clone. The characters and plot are Michaels’ own and Kyle Simmons readers will know how well he does both those. I don’t like to detail plots in a review for risk of spoilers so would only say:
– if you are a Kyle Simmons fan, don’t be put off by the genre change because you won’t be disappointed.
– if you are a Lee Child or Noah Boyd fan please give this book a try, especially as Michaels has made it easy by making it available on Kindle Unlimited.”

I’ll be back in touch next week with the full scoop on Operation Freedom.

Have a great weekend,

E.G.