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9/30/2019

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Revenger
by Ralph Thompson Jr.
Genre: Christian Suspense

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Rick Bass is a junior at a southern commuter college. When he meets Elenore he is immediately attracted to her reserved yet captivating ways. When Rick finds himself in a dangerous situation far beyond his ability to cope, he uses drastic measures that change the direction of his otherwise dull, uneventful life and may cause him the girl of his dreams. Rick’s careless and thoughtless actions bring tragic results, yet he still believes God endorsed his plan. From the writer of “None of Our Hands Are Clean,” Ralph Thompson, Jr. tells a story of a young man who knows of God but is unsure about God’s direction in his life when things get out of hand. Is God truly the orchestrator when one choice leads to a life time of consequences?


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​“Dude! You don’t have to do this. I’ve done nothing to you!” The smaller man shrieked. Any pretense of manliness dissipated. The smaller man knew he was overmatched. He was trying to minimize an absolute beatdown. This type of ruckus meant only one thing: Smash was out and about, looking for his version of fun. That usually included inflicting pain on random folk.  Smash felt rested and satisfied, like predators do from time to time. Feeling good meant getting out and looking for folk to intimidate. Lowtown was like that. The cops didn’t go in unless they absolutely had to. Most of the city’s citizens figured if they could confine Lowtown’s lawlessness to a small area, eventually the folk inside would kill off one another until the area could be renovated (leveled & gentrified) with little opposition. Folk like Smash made the transition go slower than the city fathers would like. Smash suspected it, even without much formal education.  Smash had an innate sense of his hard-fought place in this neighborhood. As long as the police gave the area a wide berth, he could do almost whatever he wanted. The locals were so afraid of him, they wouldn’t even band together to take him on en masse. Smash knew all of that."


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Ralph Thompson, Jr. was born and reared in Memphis, Tennessee. During his childhood, he saw up close the impact of the civil rights movement. These world-changing events permanently informed his perspective and his writing.
He accepted Christ as a teenager, and like many has seen ups and downs in the years since.
Later, a search for further meaning in his life led to his joining the U.S. Air Force, where he served 26 years. He’s a veteran of operations like Just Cause, DESERT SHIELD/DESERT STORM, Southern Watch, and Enduring Freedom.
Thompson has a daughter/son-in-law, a son, and a granddaughter who all live out west. He serves in his church, the Memphis community, and with his fraternity (Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.).


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What I do
I write Christian fiction. Like most people, I’ve had in this life highs and lows. As a personal view, I believe God puts us through various circumstances to prepare us for upcoming challenges. Because of that personal view, I wonder if others see their lives in a similar way. I put this stuff on paper as a means to reach out to those folks who may be interested. If in some way I can get them to consider deeply their circumstances or be encouraged about the future, I am overjoyed about that.

How I do it
I have a year-old laptop that I use to craft manuscripts. I also have a 4’ by 2’ desk in my dining space. (I rarely entertain, so I used my dining space as an office of sorts). I’m more of a morning writer – if I can get words on paper before the business of the day commences, I feel good about the daily progress of writing. The dining space faces the television in the living room. I envisioned a writing space like this for years, and I’m thankful to have it.

What I’m passionate about today
I’m concerned about the state of the world, this country, my hometown. I endeavor to mentor young males, serve with voter education groups, and am a part-time member of the security team at church. I truly believe in my heart that we can live in some semblance of harmony on this planet. We have so much more in common than we have as differences. One of my goals as a novelist is to point out what we have in common, that we may collaborate on the state of this world.

Do you prefer to write in silence, or with noise? Why?
I prefer noise, to some measured amount. I enjoy classic film, as well as music from the ‘50s through the ‘70s. Usually, those are the types of background sound I can tolerate and still work. Furthermore, I am a big baseball fan. If I’m writing during baseball season, the rhythm of a game is steady but not distracting. I’m easily distracted, so I need surroundings that don’t take me away from putting the right words on paper.

My writing style
My first two novels, I didn’t use an outline. The basic starting ideas were variations of “Why?” I envision my characters as real people, and I take glee in putting challenges in front of them. I seek to challenge their worldviews and decision-making process. I put myself as one following the characters from a distance, watching but not intruding.
As a character’s decision brings different consequences, I want that character to learn from the experience, as well as seeing in a different light God’s intent for his/her life. Given that, I rarely plan to write “endings” in a classic sense. As we do in real life, my characters try to recover from those challenges and go on with their lives. The ceasing of one scenario can be the lead-in to another.
I write for the person who believes in God, but that person’s faith has been shaken. That character still has questions, still misinterprets God’s instruction. That person has scars, but wants to go on.  

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63 Comments
Bea LaRocca
9/30/2019 03:46:55 am

Intriguing synopsis and excerpt. This sounds like a thrilling read. Thank you for sharing the book details

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Ralph Thompson, Jr link
10/3/2019 07:07:03 am

Thank you for being a part of my first book tour. Have a great day.

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James Robert
9/30/2019 04:17:46 am

Your book sounds like a great read and thank you for sharing it with us

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Ralph Thompson, Jr. link
10/3/2019 07:08:00 am

Thank you for the kind words. Be well.

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Jolanda
9/30/2019 05:25:37 am

Sounds like a great read!

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Ralph Thompson, Jr link
10/3/2019 07:09:11 am

Like every writer, I hope readers enjoy it. Take care.

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Janet W.
9/30/2019 07:01:57 am

Sounds like an interesting and thrilling read!

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Ralph Thompson, Jr link
10/3/2019 07:10:22 am

Thank you for your kind words. I hope it moves the readers.

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Kelly D
9/30/2019 08:18:41 am

I like the cover. It makes me want to know more about the character in the story.

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Ralph Thompson, Jr link
10/3/2019 07:12:16 am

My editor, Shelia Bell, suggested it. Initially, I shared some ideas, and she offered this as a response. I like the cover's noir-ish feel.

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Shirley Ann Speakman
9/30/2019 09:21:41 am

I enjoyed the post the book sounds very intriguing and the cover is great too.

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Ralph Thompson Jr link
10/3/2019 07:13:30 am

Thank you for the compliments. I am well-pleased with how it came together.

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lynn clayton
9/30/2019 09:35:31 am

i get a mystery vibe from this cover like true crime who done it kinda vibe

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Ralph Thompson, Jr link
10/3/2019 07:14:57 am

Cool! I attempted to include some elements of "who" and "why".

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Rita Wray
9/30/2019 12:08:01 pm

Sounds like a good book.

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Ralph Thompson, Jr link
10/3/2019 07:25:46 am

It's a story I've wanted to tell for a while. I'm pleased to see it in print.

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Calvin
9/30/2019 12:57:55 pm

Sounds like a really exciting book.

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Ralph Thompson Jr link
10/3/2019 07:27:13 am

I hope it excites readers.

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wendy hutton
9/30/2019 02:54:09 pm

sounds like a wonderful book thanks

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Ralph Thompson, Jr link
10/3/2019 07:28:04 am

You're welcome, and thank you for the kind comment.

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Susan Smith
9/30/2019 06:11:47 pm

I have never heard of Christian Suspense before, sounds interesting.

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Ralph Thompson, Jr link
10/3/2019 07:32:20 am

I pray it interests readers. I don't dare presume I'm a leader or expert on "Christian suspense". I do attempt to bring a sense of "on the streets" to the Christian fiction genre.

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SHERRY
9/30/2019 07:11:40 pm

Sounds like a great book.

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Ralph Thompson Jr link
10/3/2019 07:33:23 am

Thank you. I enjoyed writing it.

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Debbie P
9/30/2019 08:20:21 pm

This book sounds like an intriguing and very good read. Cool cover!

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Ralph Thompson, Jr link
10/3/2019 07:35:55 am

Thank you for the compliments. I pray it "pans out".

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Victoria Alexander
9/30/2019 09:16:51 pm

Sounds like a very good book!

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Ralph Thompson Jr link
10/3/2019 07:37:06 am

I'm pleased with the results. It's well-crafted.

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Dale Wilken
9/30/2019 09:52:18 pm

Sounds really great.

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Ralph Thompson Jr link
10/3/2019 07:38:12 am

May the readers agree. Thank you for the compliment.

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Amy F
10/2/2019 11:51:37 am

Very striking cover design!

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Ralph Thompson Jr link
10/3/2019 07:39:02 am

Thank you. I also dig the cover. It's moody.

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DebP
10/2/2019 06:26:51 pm

Sounds like a really good read. I like the colours on the covers.

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Ralph Thompson Jr link
10/3/2019 07:43:18 am

Thank you. I believe it's an entertaining read. My editor suggested the cover, and I immediately loved her suggestion.

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Ralph Thompson Jr link
10/3/2019 07:55:03 am

Good morning!

This is my first book tour. I eagerly await your comments, questions, etc.

Also, find me at my blog, twitter account, Instagram account, etc.

I'm here. Let's chat.

v/r
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Mary Cloud
10/3/2019 08:36:31 pm

No author questions. The cover is nice.

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Barbara Montag
10/5/2019 06:00:14 pm

This is an action packed book & the most intriguing cover.
Thanks for telling me about this book.

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Jennifer L,
10/6/2019 05:19:20 am

I love the cover. The book sounds really good.

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Beyond Comps
10/7/2019 10:33:56 am

Really nice cover!

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Marcy Meyer
10/7/2019 04:55:58 pm

Love the coloring of the cover. Looks great.

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Terri Quick
10/7/2019 08:46:31 pm

I love the colors you chose for the cover

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Kelly Nicholson
10/8/2019 12:31:01 pm


What do you think of the book or the cover?

im not opposed to guns on the cover,im just surprised the editor isnt

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Tracie Cooper
10/9/2019 11:30:36 am

This book title is everything!

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Victoria Scott
10/9/2019 05:25:19 pm

Thank you for sharing!

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Peggy Salkill
10/9/2019 06:50:27 pm

Sounds like a good read!

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LYNN CLAYTON
10/9/2019 10:06:14 pm

this cover grabbed my attention i really want to read this

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Serge B
10/12/2019 12:36:40 pm

I liked the cover and the quote

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heather
10/12/2019 03:14:30 pm

This so sounds like my kind of read and I love the cover too.

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Ann Fantom
10/13/2019 10:22:11 am

I like the cover. It has great colors

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Brooke Showalter link
10/18/2019 09:17:23 am

Great excerpt!

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Cathy Truman
10/20/2019 08:18:01 pm

The cover looks like a good mystery book and a good read,

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Daniel M
10/24/2019 07:19:51 pm

like the cover

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Renee Collins
10/24/2019 09:05:52 pm

You are a new author to me.. I'm looking forward to reading both of these books you have on Silver Dagger Tours. Thanks for the Giveaway.

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Mood Reader
10/24/2019 11:49:30 pm

Sounds good!

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Jenny Ham
10/27/2019 01:25:00 am

Looks good sounds great.

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Theresa N
10/27/2019 07:57:14 am

I like the cover and the book sounds like one I would enjoy.

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Wanda B
10/27/2019 11:52:37 am

The book cover looks very intriguing.

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Ramona Harris
10/27/2019 01:59:07 pm

The cover looks interesting

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Michele Soyer
10/28/2019 06:34:16 am

Great cover..

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bn100
10/28/2019 04:40:58 pm

nice cover

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Francine Anchondo
10/29/2019 10:16:36 am

An interesting cover .

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Celeste Herrin
10/30/2019 10:51:45 pm

Really cool cover that caught my attention right away! Sounds like a book that can keep my interest.

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Jerry Marquardt
10/30/2019 11:16:01 pm

I would like to give thanks for all your really great writings, including Revenger, and wishing the best in keeping up the good work in the future.

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