Discovery of the Five Senses by K.N. Smith - Book Tour + Giveaway
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Book Details:
Book Title: Discovery of the Five Senses Book One - The Urban Boys Series
by K. N. Smith
Category: YA Fiction (Ages 13-17), 340 pages
Genre: Young Adult Action-Adventure, Young Adult Thriller, Urban Fantasy, Mystery/
Thriller
Publisher: Two Petals Publishing (self-published)
Release date: September 15, 2021
Content Rating: PG
"Brilliantly crafted and written!"
- Megan King, Indie Book Reviewers
"An energetic adventure debut with stellar action sequences. Smith's
writing is intelligent and often lyrical. Her exuberant prose never fails to
dazzle." - Kirkus Media
Book Description:
Welcome or unwelcome. Fate has arrived.
"A captivating and poetic tale of mystery, fantasy, and reality tied together
by action!" 5-stars, Lars Jackson, Amazon Customer
A suspenseful incident in a forbidden preserve heightens the senses of five
friends. Sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell become super-gifts that forever
change the world. But furious battles confront the boys as they try to
understand their sensory super powers in a race to save mankind. With light
beings and mysterious strangers complicating their plight, will the boys be
able to defeat the evil Druth before it’s too late? Get prepared for the
twisting and grinding of this award-winning, action-adventure story — an
edge-of-your-seat narrative for young and mature readers alike.
EXCERPT:
As one would imagine, a mysterious forest might offer deep, eerie chills,
especially at night. Instead, the forest cast a rich glow, and the environment
was beautiful and serene.
Walking slowly with their eyes absolutely feasting on the horticultural
delights, the boys were approached by something they weren’t sure was real. It
floated effortlessly, lighting up in a sporadic pattern, but had neither sound
nor discernible shape, other than being somewhat clear and round.
Its fluttering wings suspended it in the center of their disbelieving huddle.
All eyes were on it, but what it was provoked more mystery than the forest
itself. It bounced in a cheery, beckoning fashion, flashing its stunning
wings, drawing the boys into a never-ending waltz. They were transfixed,
unable to glance at each other, prevented by the daze each silently
battled.
The little glowing being carried about, moving closer to their faces. It moved
in and out of trees, spewing, sparkle and splendor, then floated away from the
boys, yet stayed close enough to continue the enticement.
Contributing to the amazing glow ricocheting from sprawling fronds to soaring
trees and fallen leaves, the being’s creativity advanced in a display of
twirls and spins, astonishing the boys. And they followed their little friend
further and further into the forest.
Deeper ahead, the visual spectacle beautifully intertwined with the clicking
noise, which grew louder and more defined, moving up the scale into high
notes. The repetition of the noise mesmerized the boys, equating to an
invisible lasso.
The friends grouped together, looking ahead and behind. Their stomachs
tightened as the tension grew.
What they saw next would pale in comparison to their little, wondrous friend,
who steadily bounced around several curvy pathways.
The small creature led them into an area deep within the preserve housing two
large, floating, clicking balls of light. The boys instinctively covered their
eyes, yet still tried to peep through their fingers.
The light balls began spinning wildly and grew louder, with their tops
spitting out free-falling shavings of light like fireworks.
The sputtering light bounced off the dirt only to end up against a tree or one
of the boys, then back down and up again.
Slowing down, the beings moved in between the boys. Too scared to move and
struggling with reality, the boys’ eyes locked onto the radiant balls.
And with a striking force, the five friends were encased by a bright, piercing
light as the balls exploded, emitting their energy onto the boys.
Mixing and mashing north, south, east, and west, bright waves covered the
soil, spreading across trees, rock, and all plant life. The forest fell
silent, frozen like an inhale without an exhale. It was dark and quiet, except
for the liquid energy dripping from the huge, wavy leaves.
Being subjected to drifts both in and out of reality, the boys succumbed to
the lure of a vacant black space within the deepest parts of their minds. They
fell to the ground unconscious, laying in this forbidden domain in the center
of a place they had been warned not to approach.
And from some distance toward the other side of the preserve, a draped shadow
had been looking inward and saw this mysterious incident.
The curve of his black hood was loose enough for him to witness the
unthinkable. But it also shrouded his expression, which was impassive.
This figure, a dark stranger, had been watching the boys for a period of time
and saw the explosion of light. He knew it had exposed them to a grave risk in
this place of both awe and fear. He realized time would now take the reins as
a master guide for these stricken young men, all of whom would need hope as a
rod and stamina as a spear on the long journey ahead.
Knowing the veil of normalcy would need to be maintained in order for this
inconceivable episode to be minimized, the Dark Stranger drew upon his
strength to physically move each of the boys to Rhee’s house.
He knew familiar surroundings would ease them as they roused, barely able to
comprehend their predicament.
For he knew much, and every step, every footprint left an indelible impression
on the path leading to the studio in Rhee’s backyard. Indeed, footprints
providing a window to the past meshed with hope for the future.
And like a laser, the Dark Stranger steadied his gait, hurling each one up and
over his powerful shoulders.
As he absorbed the totality of the scene, he breathed deeply. His head hung in
a manner to which only trauma could relate. But in a sign of resilience, it
swiftly sprung back.
Under the circumstances, he knew time would not be patient nor friendly.
Welcome or unwelcome. Fate had arrived.
Meet the Author:
K.N. Smith, winner of the “Best of” in the category of “Outstanding Young
Adult Novel” at the Jessie Redmon Fauset Book Awards, is an author,
screenwriter, and passionate advocate of literacy and arts programs
throughout the world. She inspires people of all ages to reach their highest
potential in their creative, educational, and life pursuits. She lives in
California with her family.
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2 Comments
This book sounds really good! I'll have to recommend it to my sister
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