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D.J. Williams: THE DISILLUSIONED

6/7/2013

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Today, author D.J. Williams is here to promote his new release, The Disillusioned.  He will be giving away a $30 Amazon gift card to one random poster following the tour.  For more chances to win, check out the rest of the tour here.
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About the Novel:

A mother’s suicide threatens to destroy a family legacy. Her sons, Sam and Daniel, are forced to leave their comfortable worlds behind and search for a woman they believe can unlock the secrets that have remained hidden. They are propelled into separate journeys from Los Angeles to the heart of the Zambezi where they are forced to confront a man known as Die Duiwel, the Devil. On their adventures they will find themselves in a place where death is one breath away, where thousands of children are disappearing into the darkness, and where the woman they are searching for is on the hunt for revenge. When they stand face-to-face with the forgotten slaves of Africa they will fight to redeem what has been lost.

“A fast-paced mystery…you won’t put it down until you’ve unlocked the secrets and lies to find the truth.”
                     -- Judith McCreary, Co-Executive Producer Law & Order: SVU, Criminal Minds, & CSI

“Riveting...an indelible picture painted with suspense.” 

                                 -- Mitch Kruse, Author of Restoration Road

“An engrossing tale…makes you think about the world we live in and your place in it.” 

                                    -- Tony Guerrero, Founder of F.A.C.T. Alliance: Fight Against Child Trafficking

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Excerpt:

Drops of rain turned into a torrential downpour as Danny and Sam stood drenched at the edge of a deep hole and a fresh mound of dirt. The casket had already been lowered into the ground, evident by the arm of a crane hovering overhead. A groundskeeper kept his distance a few yards away, careful to allow the boys their final goodbye.

A week ago they were living their own life, far removed from the darkness that had stolen their mother. One shouldered the guilt of a tarnished legacy while the other grew increasingly restless to return to his isolated world.

Danny was still reeling from his face to face with Bowman. How were they going to pay back the money? Where was the money? Why was it stolen in the first place? Should they even do anything, since neither was legally liable? He needed answers.            

A wave of anger flushed over Danny as he thought of all his family had lost. Thousands of sermons preached by a man who now seemed as addicted to the almighty dollar as the people who passed the offering plate. He knew his father kept secrets, but nothing had prepared him for the news Bowman planted on him. 


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About the author:

With the DNA of a world traveler, Williams was born in Hong Kong, has ventured into the jungles of the Amazon, the bush of Africa, and the slums of the Far East, to share stories of those who are overcoming incredible odds. He is the co-author of Restoration Road with Mitch Kruse and has produced and directed over 140 television episodes syndicated on NBC, ABC, FOX and various cable networks worldwide. Currently, he lives in Los Angeles, California with his wife.

For more about D.J. and his works, stop by his website or follow him on Twitter.




14 Comments
Trix
6/7/2013 07:30:23 am

It's been a fascinating tour thus far!

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Goddess Fish Promotions link
6/7/2013 07:35:28 am

Thank you for hosting

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D.J. Williams link
6/7/2013 07:51:30 am

Thanks for hosting me today on the tour!

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Catherine
6/7/2013 08:03:37 am

Derek...I went and checked out your website and your twitter site. I also took a look at http://www.therestorationroad.com/. I have never heard of The Restoration Road TV series (or book).

Are you still contributing money from the sale of The Disillusioned to fighting human trafficking?
catherinelee100 at gmail dot com

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D.J. Williams link
6/7/2013 08:05:10 am

Special excerpt for today:

"These days the soundness of my mind is questionable. I've been given a dozen shock treatments in about as many days. Still nothing has changed. Now I have short-term memory loss. The past plays vividly over and over but it seems I have trouble grasping the present. I sit in silence, desperate to speak but unable to find the will to utter a single word. Today, my mind is sharp. I'm aware of my decision. It's the only choice I've made for myself in months. I've planned this for a long time. I am ready."

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DJ Williams link
6/7/2013 08:12:19 am

Hi Catherine! Thanks for checking out my site:) Yes, I am still contributing a portion of the book sales to the FACT Alliance, an organization who builds aftercare facilities for those rescued from human trafficking. They are really a great organization!

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Mary Preston
6/7/2013 08:28:41 am

I don't know that I would want to go to Zambezi to confront the Devil, so to speak.


marypres(AT)gmail(DOT)com

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D.J. Williams link
6/7/2013 08:34:33 am

Mary, you won't believe how it ends!

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Karen H in NC
6/7/2013 09:09:06 am

Well, it’s Friday. Had fun following you around this week and looking forward to more good stuff next week. Have a great weekend!
kareninnc at gmail dot com

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DJ Williams link
6/7/2013 12:49:59 pm

Thanks everyone!

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Debbie C
6/7/2013 09:28:39 pm

Sounds like a great book, it is on my to read list

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L. M. Lane
6/8/2013 05:12:59 pm

I think I'm going to have to add this one to my list as well.

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D.J. Williams link
6/10/2013 01:32:51 am

Thanks Debbie and L.M.! Hope you enjoy the novel!

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pokerist chips for sale link
7/11/2013 03:13:50 pm

Have a great day!

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