Recently one of my die hard fans recounted an event from Z Is For Zero: Zero Is For Out of Time, and of course I was in awe. I am always taken aback when someone approaches me and want to talk about one of my books. Reviews and conversation like these make the craft of writing rewarding.
Keep them reviews coming!
I am already back to work on my next Novel. The main Characters name is Canvas Foxwell. More details to come.
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In 2017 Y is for Yesterday was released and what was to follow was Z is for Zero, the final novel in the alphabet series. This popular series would have been a crowning achievement in the literary world. But it was not to be, because unforeseen events befall us all. The author Sue Grafton of the alphabet series died in December of 2017. Ironically, the fans of this popular series got exactly what was promised: Z is for Zero.
In writing this post I am not trying to be disrespectful to the family or to the beloved author. It is heartbreaking to see a wonderful series and, as I have read, a wonderful person, give up a promising career to death. From my understanding, the family has commented that as far as they are concerned; the alphabet ends with Y.
It is on this note, or rather on the letter (Z) that I hang my latest novel. Z Is For Zero: Zero Is For Out Of Time. On one hand, I risk many saying that I should let dead author’s lie, but the writer in me could not let perhaps one of the most purest works of fiction go unwritten. Especially that of a mystery wrapped up in a mystery.
In my defense, please read the following epilogue.
In Memory Of:
As artists we have made a living off of the people who have admired and even adored our work, the Fan. We should consider them when we finally close a chapter in our life, especially if that chapter is our own lives.
To the Fans, we owe you a debt of gratitude for your support throughout the years. As artists, we still deserve the respect that should be accorded to all humans. And in some cases where unforeseen occurrences befall us all, we ask for your gracious understanding.
I write this novel in memory of all those who left something undone because they ran out of time, remembering that there is never enough time, especially when you are…out of time!
Before you critique or judge this new and edgy novel, I encourage you to read it first. For a limited time the eBook will be priced at a 1.99 slated for release December 1st. This is the pre-order price which will not last long.
Fandom turns dangerous when an author dies before finishing her life’s work—a popular mystery series that had fans enthralled—and her family chooses not to finish the last book with the notes. They soon learn precisely how much those books mean to someone.
Author Arthur S. Newman announced a December 2023 release for his next novel, an edgy suspense thriller called Z Is For Zero Zero Is For Out Of Time. The novel delves into the story of Author Janae Mayfield’s heirs as they play a dangerous game with a deranged fan when their mother dies without finishing the final book in her wildly popular mystery saga, the Calendar Series, written under the pen name Annie Reeves.
Reese and Peter Mayfield vow to let their mother and her work rest in peace, declining to release the notes for her final novel or hire a ghostwriter to finish the series. However, as the fortune earned with Janae’s words begins to dwindle, a member of their family disappears, and they are pulled into a real-world mystery, leaving each of the Mayfields concerned they might be next.
An unknown assailant promises to chip away at the family and its fortune little by little unless they finish the last book to complete the series. The case lands in the hands of an ancient FBI agent who was more comfortable when secrets were traded through hidden notes, and he knew who the enemy was.
Agent Dan Wharton may seem one step behind; his fellow agents Luke Donovan and Kim Novak certainly think so as they ride along and look over his shoulder, but he’s more perceptive than he appears.
The case explores The Calendar Series and its heroine, Justine Phoenix Webb, an investigative reporter with a knack for finding the truth and leveraging justice with the help of an intuitive police captain and an FBI agent. While Justine may or may not fall into a romantic entanglement in the realm of fiction, the author’s heirs face real-world danger if the story remains unfinished.
Solve The Case Alongside Them
Readers can delve into the mystery alongside the agents and the Mayfield heirs when the book is released on December 1, 2023.
“Don’t forget you have an actual case to solve, unlike what you find in other works of fiction,” Newman said. “You must solve it before you discover you are…out of time.”
Find out for yourself; are there notes? Was the final novel completed? Who is behind the events that unfold in this new and thrilling novel.
Discover a case of fandom gone wrong when an author dies before finishing her captivating series, and her heirs choose not to complete her life’s work.
Z Is For Zero: Zero Is For Out Of Time, is waiting to be discoverd.
A collection of novels detailing the narrative of Justine Phoenix Webb and her plight to leverage justice and bring the truth to life. If you ever meet her, don’t call her Miss Webb. She will punctually tell you her father’s name was Webb. Call me Justine or Phoenix.
Z Is For Zero: Zero Is For Out Of Time by Arthur S. Newman
These novels were penned by (Annie Reeves), that is Janae Mayfield’s pen name. They comprise her life’s work, unfortunately; she died before completing the series, which was promoted to end with November to December.
The Series starts in December 1988 with a chilling kidnapping and a cold case. Justine is in a race against time to find the missing person and bring a brutal but charismatic magnate to justice.
The Calendar Series from the Novel Z Is For Zero: Zero Is For Out Of Time
Next you will be propelled into March 1989, where there is a dangerous scam that preys on our precious senior citizens (no ageism implied). Multiple members of an investing group lose their retirement savings and their lives. It is up to Justine and her team to crack the case before more lives are taken or go unfulfilled.
Then you will move forward to August 1989 and swept back to1982. When a teenage girl goes missing without a trace leaving her boyfriend as the number one suspect but there is not enough evidence to put him away. However, that doesn’t stop a community from stripping him of his promising career as a famous baseball player. Justine stumbles onto the story in 1989 by way of a set of mysterious clues disguised as riddles that are delivered to her doorstep.
While you are enthralled in these mysterious events, the weather turns cold and so does another mystery. November 1989, Justine finds herself involved in a game of wit and deception. Where multiple high profile socialites are about to suffer their ultimate fate at the hands of a merciless serial killer. The shocking paralysis is that Justine is on his or her list.
The riddles left by an unknown entity only exacerbate the complexities of each case. The enigmatic figure promotes these puzzles as clues to which only Justine can decipher. You are free, as the reader, to indulge in the contest. Whether this person sees Justine as a partner or a worthy opponent, we may never know. But know this: he is as crafty as the knowledge he beholds and his personage may never see the light of day.
Currently, you can find the synopsis of December, March, August and November in the novel; Z Is For Zero: Zero Is For Out Of Time, written by Arthur S. Newman.
Oh, did I forget to recap the biography, Memoir-Justine and Me? You will have to see for yourself.
Imagine 4 novels and 1 biography inside of a new and edgy novel by Arthur S. Newman. “If this sounds confusing, don’t worry. Once you delve into the pages of Z Is For Zero: Zero Is For Out Of Time, I assure you that the clarity will come.” Says Arthur.
When can you experience this thrill ride of a read? December 1, 2023.
Do not hesitate, the initial release date will be tainted with a tempting offer you can’t resist.
Coming in December! Z is for Zero – Zero Is for Out of Time
Z Is For Zero, Zero Is For Out Of Time
Coming In December! Z is for Zero – Zero is for Out of Time
A deranged fan has wagered a dangerous game with the heirs of a popular author, Janae Mayfield (writing under the name, Annie Reeves), who has died without finishing her life’s work of completing her popular mystery series. The family (Reese Mayfield and Peter Mayfield) has vowed to let dead authors and their works lie, choosing not to release the notes for the final novel or to hire a ghostwriter to complete the series.
As Annie Reeves’s fortune dwindles and one member of the family disappears, other members are concerned that they may be next. The assailant vows that the family and its fortune will diminish little by little if they do not complete the work.
Are there notes for the last novel? How far will the menace go to have his or her obsession satisfied?
The case lands in the hands of an ancient FBI agent who remembers when you traded secrets via a note stuffed into a pack of bubble gum and it was clear who the enemy was.
Agents Luke Donovan and Kim Novak will ride along with Agent Dan Wharton and look over his shoulder. Though he seems one step behind, don’t underestimate his powers of perception.
You will get a peek at the popular series that ignites the reason for fandom gone wrong. The “Calendar Series” is what some call Annie Reeves’s thrilling novels.
Annie introduces us to Justine Phoenix Webb, an investigative reporter with a knack for finding the truth and leveraging justice. She also elicits help from the intuitive Captain of Police Cornell Beaker and FBI Agent Nicholas Kasey.
Don’t forget you have an actual case to solve, unlike what you find in other works of fiction. You must solve it before you discover you are…out of time!
If any agents are interested contact me by Nov 1st 2023.
New Novel to be Released In December – Z is coming!
Partial Title and Cover Reveal for a New Novel from Arthur S. Newman
Time waits for no one!
A Bible Proverb states; “I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favor to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all.”
– Or put this way: “I have seen something further under the sun, that the swift do not always win the race, nor do the mighty win the battle, nor do the wise always have the food, nor do the intelligent always have the riches, nor do those with knowledge always have success, because time and unexpected events overtake them all.”
I write this novel in memory of all those who left something undone because they ran out of time, remembering that there is never enough time, especially when you’re out of time.
Doing Business As Kevin Templeton by Kiley Riley A Novel by Arthur S. Newman
The eBook is the final proof before it’s goes to the editor for the last time. In order to get input from my fans, I have released the eBook early and given it a special price of .99 cents until 03012023. I would like your feedback before sending the final copy to the narrator. I am looking forward to releasing the Hardcover, Paperback, and audio in March.
Doing Business As Kevin Templeton
Who is Kevin Templeton? Con Artist? Scammer? Street Hustler? Schemer? Or! Just maybe he is hiding something even darker.
Then again, Kevin Templeton may just be trying to make things right. A good guy just trying to overcome a life of trouble after growing up in foster homes and, in between those foster homes, short stints living on the streets. Perhaps he is a successful businessman and philanthropist. Could it be true? That behind every dark cloud is a silver lining.
“Even if I am sent away, I should not doubt that I have lived a better life than the one that is promised to most individuals.” Kevin still smiled even though he was weeks from receiving a possible sentence for insurance fraud. And is being hounded by an FBI agent who believes he is a serial killer.
And if that is not bad enough, Kevin is the number one suspect in Sharon Alverson’s hunt for a serial killer and eight missing persons. And as she continues to explore the death certificates signed by Kevin, she is hot on his trail, five down and eight to go.
I would like to add a disclaimer: no one was killed in the writing of this book, or not ??? Like I said, I would like to add this disclaimer.
Who is Kevin Templeton? Con Artist? Scammer? Street Hustler? Schemer? Or! Just maybe he is hiding something even darker.
Then again, Kevin Templeton may just be trying to make things right. A good guy just trying to overcome a life of trouble after growing up in foster homes and, in between those foster homes, short stints living on the streets. Perhaps he is a successful businessman and philanthropist. Could it be true? That behind every dark cloud is a silver lining.
“Even if I am sent away, I should not doubt that I have lived a better life than the one that is promised to most individuals.” Kevin still smiled even though he was weeks from receiving a possible sentence for insurance fraud. And is being hounded by an FBI agent who believes he is a serial killer.
And if that is not bad enough, Kevin is the number one suspect in Sharon Alverson’s hunt for a serial killer and eight missing persons. And as she continues to explore the death certificates signed by Kevin, she is hot on his trail, five down and eight to go.
I would like to add a disclaimer: no one was killed in the writing of this book, or not ??? Like I said, I would like to add this disclaimer.
Suzanne Snow knows that her patient is running out of time but how much of herself is she willing to give?
“Why a psychiatrist and not a rocket scientist?”
“The brain in a way is more complex, and space seems so unattainable. Sure we can send rockets into outer space, but once we get there you are so limited. And living in such a tiny living space would cramp my style.”
“So, what was so dark about your choice?”
“I do not normally tell this to my patients, but since you and I have shared human subjugation by an unopposed force… Something few will ever experience and survive to talk about.” Suzanne took a breath, as if to reminisce about our recent ordeal.
“Sounds like you are preparing to drop a bomb on me.”
“When I was eleven, almost twelve, I experienced a horrible transition through puberty, I felt as though life had given me a raw deal. I also had a friend and we would feed off each other’s misery. Eventually this led to us making a horrible decision that haunts me to this day.” She stopped.
“You just keep on giving don’t cha. How did you shake the shadow of death?”
“A lot of time is spent focusing on reasons why we don’t want to live, but all it takes is that one reason why we should keep on living.” Doctor Suzanne Snow answered. – Excerpt from – Killing Myself – Traversing Minds Stars Here – Do Not judge this book by it’s title!
