The "Between The Verses" Series, by Thomas Walker

[Thomas Walker]

Well, shows you what I know. Amazon usually says 'available in the next 72 hours, when you click 'Publish'. This time around, it took less than two.

 

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Written Beforehand

The First Book in the 'Between The Verses' Series

 

Writing the Paradise books was a lot of fun, and a great form of personal study. But with that series concluding more than a thousand years in the future, I wanted a fresh start. So instead of looking further forward, I started over completely with Genesis. As with the Paradise Novels, there will be several points where the information we have is not sufficient to base a book on. Every significant point were I have relied on my own speculation will be marked, and my reasoning given. It's entirely possible that i am wrong, but the reader will have to make their own judgements in those areas.

 

For this series, I wanted to tell the stories of people who were present for Biblical Events, but not directly involved in them. Scripture has a close record of the men and women who were central to these events, even recording the words they said. But there are a hundred ways to learn more about them. So instead, I decided to look to the people affected, who are rarely, if ever, mentioned. This gave me a unique viewpoint, because we're reminded constantly to visualise what we're reading about during Bible Studies, and apply the lessons learned to our day. So each book in this new series will also have a modern day story, comparing those times with our own.

 

As a result, there's really no way to know how closely the books will tie together, or how many there will be. I'll make an effort to keep them chronological, and while there may be shorter novellas in between the 'main' books, each one will be intended as a standalone story. Because I don't know how many books there will be, I'll likely be posting them all in this one thread, so that I don't take up the whole forum with Stickied Threads.

 

The goal of these books is not to make a profit, but to get the widest readership, so each novel will be available on the series blog, chapter by chapter, and as a free download. 

 

But if you'd like to support the Author, there are two things you can do:

 

1) You can share the books with people who might be interested.

2) You can purchase the book on Amazon.

 

In the meantime, for those who are unsure about starting a new series, here's a free preview of the first five chapters.

 

Chapter One: Eight Cents

Chapter Two: Predictions

Chapter Three: Denial

Chapter Four: First Steps

Chapter Five: The Clear Choice

 

Enjoy.

Edited September 5, 2021 by Thomas Walker

[Poly Ester]

Well  done, it sounds like a great book and a fantastic series 😉

[Friends just call me Ross]

I purchased the digital version of your new book from Amazon, but then proceeded to read the free download version.    

 

Just finished reading the entire novel in one sitting (missed a meal or two, it was so interesting).  👍

 

Very well done!  

 

Thanks for sharing your musings with the rest of us, Brother Matt!  

 

I hope it comes out in paperback, too.   So I can add it to my collection. 

[Dages]

5 hours ago, Friends just call me Ross said:

Just finished reading the entire novel in one sitting (missed a meal or two, it was so interesting).

Are spoilers allowed here ? I'd love to share some points I liked  

[Thomas Walker]

Just now, Dages said:

Are spoilers allowed here ? I'd love to share some points I liked  

I assume the whole thread is Spoiler-Land. Certainly you guys read it faster than I do.

[Dages]

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"When it happens, I could go to town, pick a dozen people, throw a bag over their heads and drag them into the Ark against their will. But that's not what the Ark is for."

I like your ideas. I'm sure it's usable in the ministry.

 

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"Y'know, some people study holy books their whole lives while remaining totally agnostic. It's just an intellectual puzzle for them. Like learning how to speak another language, for a country they never intend to visit."

 

Edited September 6, 2021 by Dages

[Thomas Walker]

9 minutes ago, Dages said:

I like your ideas. I'm sure it's usable in the ministry.

Ah yes, the little-discussed 'Bag and Drag' invitation work. 😜😁

[Miss Bea]

I started the book last night. It’s like revisiting an old friend. Thank you, brother.

[Thomas Walker]

So, the first review on Amazon is Five Stars. If you happen to be on this Forum, my thanks.

 

WB briefly broke the Top 90 on 'Christian Fiction', but has since dropped back to Top 120.

 

Hope everyone's still enjoying the book. All my thanks.

[Thomas Walker]

So, it's been the better part of a week; and I feel stupid for not having put these up sooner. Many thanks to everyone who's reviewed/commented and otherwise supported the work.

 

Chapter Six: Safe

Chapter Seven: Wisdom of the Ages

Chapter Eight: Keep On Winning

Chapter Nine: In A Heartbeat

Chapter Ten: Have We Decided?

Chapter Eleven: Rainfall

Chapter Twelve: How It Ends

Chapter Thirteen: Eyewitnesses

Epilogue

Edited September 10, 2021 by Thomas Walker

[Ludwika]

A fabulous book! I've just finished it, don't know what to do with my spare time now, I'm ready for the next one! 

[JudyO]

I knew it! I just knew you'd find a way to sift through those bazillion ideas in your head and come up with something new for us. And I'm so glad! 

Your newest treasure is read and reviewed! 

 

I'm mentally reviewing all my favorite Bible accounts and wondering which one is next for you!

[Thomas Walker]

Sorry it took so long, everyone, but "Written Beforehand" is now available in Paperback.

 

It briefly broke the Top 50 in "Christian Fiction", and has now settled around Top 100 or so. My thanks to everyone who helped it climb the charts.

[CouveBro]

Yay! Just downloaded it! Looking forward to getting started. 

[GeordieGirl]

How did I miss this.  I have been waiting for a new book from Matt - and it has been waiting for me for nearly 4 months!! 😏

 

Just purchased it from Amazon to read on my Kindle.  Will have to finish the book I'm currently reading first but this will give me impetus to speed through it quickly so I can start this one.

Thank you Matt 😊 @Thomas Walker

[Thomas Walker]

15 hours ago, GeordieGirl said:

How did I miss this.  I have been waiting for a new book from Matt - and it has been waiting for me for nearly 4 months!! 😏

The more the merrier, Terri.

 

Keep an eye on this thread though. Future books in this series will be posted here, instead of starting a new one. I don't know how many books there'll be yet, and the 'Books' forum is filling up with pinned topics. (Many thanks to the mods for that, BTW.)

[GeordieGirl]

3 hours ago, Thomas Walker said:

The more the merrier, Terri.

 

Keep an eye on this thread though. Future books in this series will be posted here, instead of starting a new one. I don't know how many books there'll be yet, and the 'Books' forum is filling up with pinned topics. (Many thanks to the mods for that, BTW.)

I'm following this thread now so won't miss anymore.  

[Thomas Walker]

 

Coming March 23rd, 2022

[GeordieGirl]

16 minutes ago, Thomas Walker said:

 

Coming March 23rd, 2022

How exciting. Can't wait.  😍

[nannie28]

18 minutes ago, Thomas Walker said:

 

Coming March 23rd, 2022

Finally! 😅😉

Loved reading the first book, it really helped me getting a better of maybe different view on life back then. Well done!

And... looking forward to this one!

Thanks in advance.

[Dages]

Interesting picture and title

 

[Thomas Walker]

Here we go again...

 

 Book Two: In My Integrity

 

 

 

Lapis has paid a high price for telling the truth. Betrayed by everyone he knows, he finds a new purpose in the most unlikely of places. A young prisoner named Joseph, a slave from a foreign land, is about to change his life, and the future of his nation forever.

 

Ellis has saved himself by telling a lie. But the consequences are more than he expected, and his life is changed completely. As unexpected new friends reach out to him; he will have to decide if there's any point to living honestly. And if he does, what will he have to give up, for a principle that nobody seems to care about?

 

Thousands of years apart, both men will have to answer the same questions. The answers will be what they least expected.

 

Available For Free Download

Also Available on Amazon

 

The first four chapters are available now, with the rest to follow in a week or so. Still working on Paperback, but that shouldn't be too much longer.

 

Chapter One: Lapis and Ellis

 

Chapter Two: Nobody Cares

 

Chapter Three: The Difference A Dream Makes

 

Chapter Four: The Better Way

[Friends just call me Ross]

Off to see if it has arrived in my Kindle Cloud Library.  

[Dages]

Finally available  

 

Edited March 22, 2022 by Dages

[coolbrz731]

How did I miss this thread?  It may be free, but you need to be compensated for your talent.  I'll be purchasing this book.