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The Secret: Christian supernatural thriller (The Scinegue Series Book 1) Kindle Edition

by S.R. Booth (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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A secretive company keeps itself off the radar and out of the news for over fifty years. What kind of power does it take to command that kind of privacy? What secrets is it trying to hide? Billy Roth doesn't know and doesn't really care. His blue collar job collecting garbage for the company pays very well. The last thing he wants to do is risk his position by asking questions, but his coworkers start disappearing and things get really strange, really fast.

"Invited" into the company by a couple of thuggish looking bodyguards, Billy is awed by the high level of security and rather impressed to learn the company's motto: Make every person the best they can be. That sounds like a pretty noble objective, but Billy soon realizes that motto might not be one hundred percent correct. Eliminate every person who's not the best they can be is starting to sound much more accurate.

With demons behind the conspiracy Billy's first step in faith will be an exorcism. Is he ready?

Christian Supernatural Suspense
The Secret
Traitor Within
Final Battle
Bradley and Nicole, a novella that dives into the budding romance between Bradley and Nicole, best read after Traitor and before Final Battle.Saving Will - A spiritual battle ensues as a mother is forced to test her convictions when her daughter's life is at risk.
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"This is an amazing thriller--one that had me looking at the world around me with a little suspicion, just in case the plot was based on fact." - Amazon Review, Mrs. G
"The Secrets was an up to date story of scientific intrigue. It kept me wanting to keep reading. As so many stories get far fetched, this story could possibly happen." - Amazon Review, Teri Swanson

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The Secret was the very first book I ever wrote and published. Although I've been writing bits and pieces of books for years, I'd never written a whole book from cover to cover before. It was hard--sometimes overwhelming--but overall SO MUCH FUN!

 I got the general idea for the story after hearing a news report about a form of eugenics being carried on today. According to the report, in some places elderly patients taken to the hospital were basically killed as they were allowed to become dehydrated. That really spotlighted the question for me of who has the right to decide when someone should die other than God.

The Secret took that idea and ran with it, my fingers following along on the keyboard as new ideas and plot twists happened along the way. Instead of pointing fingers at a group of "bad guys" in the story I went with a supernatural twist because, really, what is ultimately behind all evil? The Secret was written with the intent that it could be enjoyed by the whole family. Even though it touches on some very serious subjects it is simply written and not too graphic.

 Being my first book, it's not perfect. I'm always thankful to readers who point out typos or other issues that have been missed (even though the book was professionally edited). If you see a problem with the book or just have a comment, let me know! scinegue@gmail.com

 The following books in the series delve deeper into the eugenics and supernatural themes. I decided to put more focus on the supernatural themes after some of my teen readers expressed their love for that part of The Secret. Some parts get pretty "far out there", but I think overall they make for a fun, light read while still touching on some very real social subjects! Hope you'll enjoy the series too!  

If you enjoy books which push beyond normal day-to-day life and explode into the supernatural; books like the original Left Behind Series where people can and do become possessed and miracles happen in big ways, then The Scinegue Series might be what you're looking for!

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00ED0YZ6I
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (August 6, 2013)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 6, 2013
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 508 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 360 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 453 ratings

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S.R. Booth

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S.R. Booth is the author of the Christian supernatural suspense series including The Secret, The Pledge, The Forest, Bradley and Nicole, and Saving Will.

She has also published a short, sweet romance: Claws, Christmas Kitty Matchmaker, a sweet sci-fi romance: Sci-fi Cinderells, and a fun chick lit novel: There's got to be more.

She's been writing since she started her first diary in junior high. Although the diary writing ended long ago, she now pours her words into novels. She loves reading and writing, especially fantasy or supernatural. (Or conspiracy, romance, chick lit, ... Yeah, she just enjoys reading.)

Young and old alike can enjoy her teen/young adult romances written under the pen name Sherri Renee.

Email: scinegue@gmail.com

Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1pAZMLR

Twitter: https://twitter.com/SRBooth3

Blog: http://srbooth.blogspot.com

Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/scinegue/

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cloudbird
5.0 out of 5 stars A cross between Stepford Wives and The Firm—but Christian!
Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2014
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When I read this on the treadmill at the gym, it got my heart rate pumping even higher than normal, and when I read it at night in bed, my poor husband was jolted awake by my surprised gasps with each new plot twist.

This is an amazing thriller—one that had me looking at the world around me with a little suspicion, just in case the plot was based on fact. I love it when a book does that to me! It reached right out and pulled me into its reality. How? Because S R Booth makes it so real. The people feel real. Their relationships are real. Their actions are real. The science is plausible and the intrigue is, too. This had the feel of a John Grisham or Michael Crichton suspense/mystery, yet never resorted to gory, explicit violence, bad language, or even sexual scenes. It was clean—and yet still so exciting. That impresses the socks off of me.

There was also a wonderful spiritual side to this novel. Without being preachy or dissecting doctrine, Booth simply allowed her characters to pray…and get answers. It felt perfectly natural, even though thrillers rarely feature such moments. And then there’s the ending—ah, but I don’t do spoilers!

I hope Booth writes many more thrillers because I will be back!
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Grits & Gumption
4.0 out of 5 stars Pretty inconceivable. Or is it?
Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2015
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For content I would give this book a "4". It was an interesting Christian sci fi read with plenty of twists and turns to the plot. I was never quite sure who to trust. Many of the events are believable and give one much to think about with current world events and questionable practices such as population control, The Green Agenda, GMO's and other issues that remain debatable. The main characters were likable. It was a bit of a stretch for me that a "genius" didn't question his salary of $125,000 as a "trash collector" and didn't seem to be too concerned about multiple disappearances at his workplace. As for the writing style, I would give the book a "3"...I felt it read more like a teen book and the back and forth banter lacked the depth I would expect from an adult book; it seemed a bit simplified. I guess that can be viewed as a positive depending on the audience. Easily a PG in my opinion and an enjoyable read for those who like clean sci fi.
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MB
5.0 out of 5 stars Very interesting and full of suspense...
Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2013
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One of the things that made this book so instantly enjoyable was that the main character Billy is so likable. He is a down-to-earth and unpretentious guy who is simply looking to have a comfortable life with his wife Sarah. He starts off his day like any other, but little did he know his life was about to change forever...

S.R. Booth has created a book that is a great read that keeps you on the edge of your seat the whole way through. As the first book in the series, I am excited to read more of Billy's adventures. I also love that current issues are at the root of the story (the age-old quest to determine a perfect human) and that in the midst of the suspense, I found myself learning about natural health and sustainable living options! It is an entertaining way to become more educated about natural alternatives to the things we are so familiar with!
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Echo
3.0 out of 5 stars An OK read
Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2015
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This is a good book, interesting, full of suspense and mystery. It has to deal with making the 'perfect' human, but what does that necessarily mean? The main character, Bill and his wife Sarah are drawn into the world of eugenics, improving the genetics of humanity. Scinegue, the company Bill works at is highly secretive. They want 'perfect' people working for them and so hire Bill as a trash collector. He gets paid a ridiculous amount of money for collecting trash and for not asking questions. When one of his coworkers 'disappears' Bill starts to wonder what is going on. He hears frightening rumors about Scinegue and what he doesn't know, yet, is that all is not well at Scinegue.

An interesting book, clean to read with Christian themes.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Twists and turns; yet maintains a congruous to original path that is remarkable ....
Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2015
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The Secret (The Scinegue Series: Book 1) is very well-written; the plot and storyline both have substance. The story contains numerous twists and turns; yet maintains a congruous to original path that is remarkable. The characters are developed to the point of being relatable; even when major “personality” flaws are prominent.

Main characters, Billy and Sara Roth, considered themselves to be an average couple and people until seemingly unrelated events propel them onto God ordained path. Billy is thankful for his well-paid trash collector job; he strives to avoid mishap … but a carefully laid trap brings him to notice of company heads and ultimately to a “desk position”. Things get quite interesting when scientific development, physical propensity, supernatural forces, and spiritual dictates collide.

The Secret (The Scinegue Series: Book 1) was my first S.R. Booth book; and can I say WOW!!! I have already purchased and started to read next book in the series (The Pledge). I can’t believe this awesome writer has been beneath my radar for so long.

Kudos, Ms. Booth!!!

**The book review is also posted at http://wp.me/p5RzK8-9Z.**
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Brenda Hughes
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing! (But a frighteningly plausible concept, too!)
Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2018
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It took me a bit of time to get into this book...I have a tendency to avoid reading about anything intense, except the Bible, before bedtime... but I am glad I did. My avoidance wasn't helped by the fact that I could too easily imagine such a thing happening! I was impressed by the writing, by the thought that went into the story, and the character development. Still, the scenario was so believable that I often found myself repeating, "My food and water are blessed," for comfort! Great read.
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2.0 out of 5 stars kinda tedious in
Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2015
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It was okay, kinda tedious in places
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Richard Spillman
5.0 out of 5 stars A real world secret slowly revealed
Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2018
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From the title it’s clear this book is about a secret but, as Stephen King noted “Good books don’t give up all their secrets at once.” That makes this a good book because the secret of the title slowly reveals itself. But it’s more than a good book, it’s a fun book, it’s a suspenseful book, it’s a thought provoking book, and, yes, it’s a Christian book. What it’s not is a Christian book that preaches. Overall it’s a book that will keep you interested and guessing.
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Tekmaker
5.0 out of 5 stars Great near- future Sci-Fi with lots of energy and well thought out plots
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 12, 2017
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Very intriguing plot and characters, a true sci-fi novel at its best! I look forwards to indulging in the sequels. Only one complaint 'a refuse collector', really?
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Phil Kleidon
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Australia on April 3, 2018
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Brilliant... very thought provoking, which is what I love in a book.
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liz kamau
5.0 out of 5 stars Super
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 28, 2017
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Definately worth the read. Very intriguing plot. Bought the next in series even though I hate buying books on kindle lol
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HELEN
5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 4, 2015
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this was an excellent read, really enjoyed the story and anyone who enjoys Christian 'supernatural' fiction will love this book.
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