Joe Newman


Biography

I have been writing mystery and fiction books since 1982. I have never considered having any published until now. My career has been in writing technical documents for the defense industry. By profession I am a mechanical engineer, P.E. I have five grand children with another one on the way, hurry up, Natalie....

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Books

The Rig    by Joe Newman
Price: $2.99 USD. 71600 words. Published on March 7, 2013. Fiction.

Big Jack is asleep in his 18 wheeler, when a beautiful young woman in a black miniskirt bangs on his door. She has just stolen a million dollars from the mob and is on the run. Jack helps her into the truck and they began running from the mob all over the Southwest.
The Asteroid    by Joe Newman
Price: $2.99 USD. 22770 words. Published on February 18, 2013. Fiction.

Even though Earth has over a decade of warning, there is something very unusual about the Asteroid that is going to strike the planet. The President tries to destroy or divert it, but what if he is unsuccessful? Will the people of Earth survive or become extinct like the dinosaurs?
The Executive    by Joe Newman
Price: $2.99 USD. 20080 words. Published on November 23, 2012. Fiction.

Steve's wife and daughter are killed in an automobile accident. A strange man hands him a card. Steve's future lies in that card. What could it mean, and what dangers lie ahead for him? He meets a beautiful woman, who leads him into his future. A furious gun battle may take away away everything that he values. Who will live and who will die? Is the cost of reaching the top really worth it?
Phantom Canyon    by Joe Newman
Price: $2.99 USD. 49410 words. Published on November 10, 2012. Fiction.

(5.00 from 1 review)
Phantom Canyon is the story for four brothers, who are being chased by Mexican Bandits. The Bandits think they are carrying gold. Along the way, the brothers pick up and old Indian man, who leads them through Phantom Canyon to a mysterious cave. They find many unusual things in the cave,and then the Bandits catch them. Unknown to the Bandits, they are being chased by a group of US Calvary!
When Time Stood Still    by Joe Newman
Price: $2.99 USD. 80610 words. Published on October 29, 2012. Fiction.

This book is about a cataclysmic event. A solar flare disrupts all communications and electrical systems. A group of survivors make a new home in a world that seems to have gone back hundreds of years in time. No electricity or phones, nothing works. They survive by taking what they need and fighting marauders off. it is also a story of forbidden love.
The Craft    by Joe Newman
Price: $2.99 USD. 126090 words. Published on October 24, 2012. Fiction.

(2.00 from 1 review)
The Craft is the story of Larry, who finds a shimmering piece of metal buried on his land. He digs it up and finds that it is an Alien Craft. He learns to fly it and takes trips to the Moon, Mars and Venus. The Air Force takes The Craft away from him but has to hire Larry to fly it. He has many adventures in the craft, including finding a creature on Mars.

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Smashwords book reviews by Joe Newman

  • Alex Kaidan S01E01: Paradise Lost on Dec. 01, 2012
    (no rating)
    Excellent short story. Looking forward to reading the next segment. Good job Darren!
  • A Far Traveler: The First Alien on March 18, 2013
    star star star star star
    A well written book about the past and present. I particularly like the interaction of Matt and Stephanie. I would recommend this book to any sci fi readers. Blake Heitzman is an author to watch out for. I predict that he will go a long way as an author. Good luck Blake!