 The Kaleidoscope B K Nault Harold Donaldson, a hermit-like computer forensics analyst, unwillingly becomes the custodian of a beautiful, handcrafted kaleidoscope that changes lives when it shows viewers an image from their future. As evil operatives willing to kill for the technology close in, Harold’s forced to rely on the very people he’d formerly scorned for their help in solving its mysteries. Together with his new posse, including Pepper, a breast cancer survivor and Rhashan the Rastafarian, Harold sets out to discover the source of the ’scope’s inexplicable powers. Just as he’s focusing in on the secrets, Harold sees disturbing truths he’s run from all his life. Multi-layered and blending together several genres, “The Kaleidoscope” includes mystery, romance, and a bit of sci-fi, spinning Harold’s world from black-and-white boring into Technicolor adventure. Buy/Review Links Wild Rose Press/Crimson - http://www.wildrosepublishing.com/maincatalog_v151/index.php?main_page=index&manufacturers_id=1210 Amazon - http://www.amazon.com/Kaleidoscope-B-K-Nault-ebook/dp/B00W2MH3OK/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&sr=&qid= Barnes & Noble - http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-kaleidoscope-b-k-nault/1121876955?ean=2940151328708 Book Movement (book club site) http://www.bookmovement.com/searchReadingGuide/search/kaleidoscope/title/ASC/ Excerpt Ruddy complexions were like skywriting, a girl in high school had told him once. The message may appear slowly, but everyone can see it for miles around and remember it for days. “I have to get back to work.” He gathered up his trash and headed for the can. When he turned around, Pepper was standing close, nose to his chin. “Tell Glenda hello.” Before he could go, she grabbed his arm. “Harry, I really mean it. I am glad I saw...what I saw. Where did you get it again? Could I get one like it, or is that a one-of-a-kind thing?” He told her about the encounter in the park with the homeless man. “It’s a mystery why he picked me.” He pictured the day of the handoff, the police hurrying the old guy away before he could explain himself. The police responding to his own complaint about the vagrants camping out. She was the first person he shared this with. “You have been given much responsibility in many areas.” With that, she stood on tiptoe and pecked him on the cheek. “You have been given a gift. Thank you for sharing your magical looking-piece with me.” “Um. You’re welcome. And thanks.” He demurred, dropping his hand from her grip. “But I don’t believe in magic.” “A man of science and numbers, I get it.” She tipped her head sideways, considering him. “The mysteries of the universe reveal more than we see with our eyes or hear with our ears. If we slow down and really absorb what it’s trying to teach us, we might be surprised and delighted.” She poked a slender finger at his chest. “I choose to keep my mind open to the possibilities. What about you, Harry?”  About the Author
B K Nault writes both fiction and nonfiction (also writes as Beverly Nault). Empty-nested and downsized, she and husband Gary live full time in their RV they call Flight Risk - nicknamed Fly. Gary power-glides in "The Gnat" while Beverly safely explores new horizons on her Kindle, banging the keyboard creating new worlds from her off-beat imagination. They're "livin' life at the speed of diesel." Books and Awards More books by Beverly: Fiction (women’s fiction) The Seasons of Cherryvale, Series, Jubilee Press 2011-2013 Fresh Start Summer Grace & Maggie Across the Pond Autumn Changes Hearts Unlocked Christmas Bells Spring Blossoms Mystery Murder, Most Sincerely, Jubilee Press 2013 Short Fiction “Camouflaged Christmas,” 21 Days of Christmas Fiction Devotionals, Broadstreet Publishing 2015 Nonfiction Lessons from the Mountain, What I Learned from Erin Walton With actress Mary McDonough, Kensington 2011 Awards and Recognition Amazon #1 Bestseller (Lessons from the Mountain) Ella Dickey Literacy Award (Lessons from the Mountain) Gold Medal Reader’s Favorite (Lessons from the Mountain) San Diego Christian Writers’ Nancy Bayless Excellence in Writing (Fresh Start Summer) 21 Great Summer Reads -Real Simple (Fresh Start Summer) Reader’s Favorite Five Star and Honorable Mention (Fresh Start Summer) Grace Awards Finalist (Fresh Start Summer) AuthorsDB Silver Award Cover Art (Spring Blossoms) Associations San Diego Christian Writer’s Guild Romance Writers of America Contacts – bev@beverlynault.com Website - http://beverlynault.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/pages/Beverly-Nault/363697507748?ref=hl Twitter @bevnault Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/bevnault/ |
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