Celine Desrosiers's Cable TV Show out of Bedford, NH

On Thursday, April 25th I was invited to tape a cable TV show hosted by Celine Desrosiers.  She interviewed me as an author.  Her program will air on cable TV stations in Bedford, Manchester, Goffstown, Auburn, Candia and Hooksett New Hampshire.

Press Release for the book currently being posted, the book was just released

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

Joe Smiga, of Manchester, NH, Achieves Publishing Milestone with

his Sixth Book in Four Years.  “One Came Back” is the third installment in Smiga’s trilogy that began with his debut novel, “Behind the Lies,” which a state newspaper reviewed as worthy of Tom Clancy. 

MANCHESTER, N.H. – (April 2013) – Prolific fiction and nonfiction author Joe Smiga accomplishes a rare publishing feat upon publishing his sixth novel within four years. Smiga, who debuted in 2009 with Behind the Lies, has penned four more books since then—Tova, A Cowboy’s Vengeance, Gateway to Terror, and What Keeps You Going? Not one to rest on his laurels, Smiga now completes the trilogy he began with his first novel with the release of his sixth book, titled One Came Back. 

“When my first book, Behind the Lies, was published in 2009, I had no idea of writing a sequel to it. Readers encouraged me to write a sequel, and Gateway to Terror was published in 2011,” shares Smiga. “Now, One Came Back is the third book in the series. It is still surprising to me that One Came Back is now my sixth book. Next year, 2014, I will publish the sequel to A Cowboy’s Vengeance due to readers’ requests.” 

Hamid, the main character is bent on seeking revenge against the Iranian Imams who sent him and his partner to the United States to create terrorism. After they were successful, the imams had another agent attempt to assassinate them. His partner was killed. While power, greed, revenge, and international intrigue permeate throughout the story, it also carries a touch of romance as Edina falls in love with Hamid along the way. 

Smiga has been studying international terrorism for decades. Largely set in the Middle East, the story encompasses the western hemisphere, and the countries of Albania and Iran. It has a consistent theme of terrorism and government manipulation worldwide. The book is a stand-alone, but also the third and final installment of the series, that all readers—both raving fans and first-timers—can enjoy and learn from. 

Worthy of Tom Clancy, as one state newspaper’s review regarded Behind the Lies, One Came Back not only completes Smiga’s trilogy, but also marks his stunning development as a writer. Its depth of characters through feelings and emotions shaped by various events definitely stands out. This is a thrilling fiction which heavily involves the CIA, FBI, and the Mossad in the plot, while carrying a tinge of reality based on Smiga’s own life.

About the Author

Joe Smiga began contemplating retirement in 2005, after working in the corporate world for 18 years and then owning his own sales business for over 20 years. He began to plan writing his first novel. His first novel, Behind the Lies, is the culmination of his military background before working in the business world and his ideas of how current events could possibly cause a major catastrophe in people’s lives. It was published in May of 2009. His second book, Tova: A Very Special Dog, is a true story which was published in May of 2010. His second novel, “A Cowboy’s Vengeance,” was published in August of 2010. His sequel to Behind the Lies, Gateway to Terror, was released in August of 2011.  Smiga’s memoir, What Keeps You Going?, was published in August of 2012. The last book of the trilogy to Behind the Lies will be out in May of 2013.  Smiga encourages anyone who wishes to tell their story to write. His website is:  www.joesmiga.com. It hosts all of his books. He also has a blog which posts excerpts from his books and other items at: www.smigawritesabout.blogspot.com. 

One Came Back * by Joe Smiga

Publication Date: April 2013

Trade Paperback; $19.99; 220 pages; 978-1-4836-1220-1

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New Residence

Mid-afternoon Friday Anoush calls Edina’s office.  She answers the phone.  He starts off by saying he wants her to know he is pleased with the property and the lease.  If things go well near the end of the lease possibly he would consider purchasing the property.

Edina responds by saying she knew he would enjoy the house and the location based on what he told her he was looking for.  She goes on to tell him to feel free to call her if he ever needs anything.

“There is one more thing I would like to say before we end this conversation.”

“Yes! What is it?” 

“I noticed you aren’t wearing any rings so I assume you are not married.  Are you involved with someone?”

“I haven’t been married or involved for a long time.” 

“Would you care to have dinner some night this weekend?”

“I have plans to be with my friends tomorrow night, I am available on Sunday.”

“Good, Anoush gives her his cell number so she doesn’t have to go through her paperwork looking for it.  Give me a call when you can Sunday and you pick the place, I don’t know enough about the area to select a good dining establishment with a guest.”

“I will call you mid-afternoon on Sunday.”

 “Thank you,” he says.

 

Anoush gets off the phone pleased with himself and Edina hangs up her phone smiling.  She knew she left enough of a message that she was interested. She was glad he picked up on it.

Washington DC

Washington DC

 

The phone rings on CIA director, Allison McDonald’s desk, she reaches for it.  “Yes!”

“Director, you have a call from Tel Aviv on line one.” 

“Thank you.”  It’s been five long months since Ariel the director of the Mossad and she talked.  Would he have some information for her she wonders?

Allison pushes the button for line one and says, “This is Allison, is this line secure?”

“Probably more secure than your line,” remarks Ariel.

Both parties chuckle a little before continuing.

“How are you my friend?” asks Allison. 

“I’m doing well for an old man.  Someday I will get out of this business.” 

“I don’t see that happening soon.  What is the purpose for your call?  I suspect you have some information for me.”

“Some yes, helpful I’m not sure, but I promised to get back to you.  I know it’s been months since we talked but these things take time.”

Allison is getting anxious, “So what do you have?”

Ariel pauses a moment then proceeds.  “The man that left Montreal was named Dentz Aydin.  I know you know this because you told me.  The person who departed the flight into Grand Cayman was not Dentz.  Records show another name was listed on the flight.  A Hamid Dakham passed through immigration.”

“How do you know this?” 

“We have our ways.”

“Who is this Dentz character and who is this Hamid character?”

“It appears Allison they are one and the same.  The Dentz passport was probably a forged Turkish passport, the Hamid character was Iranian.  We believe that one was real.”

Allison blows out a long breath of air.  Now she is sure the Iranians were behind the five days of terrorism.

 

“Go on Ariel, you must have more.” 

Six Month Later in Albania

Anoush drove down the long dirt driveway to park his car in front of the barn.  Getting out of his beige colored Toyota he smiles as he sees the agent driving in behind him.

“I guess we both timed this right,” he states.

Coming out from behind the steering wheel she replies, “It appears that we did.”

“What would you like to see again or are there some questions you have?

“Both!  I would like to walk the property with you.”

“You want to walk all ten acres?”

“No, just some of it, I’d like you to point out the boundary lines of the property and tell me what the surrounding area is like so I can meet the neighbors after I’ve moved in.

“Let me put on my boots I don’t want to walk in heels.  I see you already have boots on.”

Anoush watches Edina change her shoes and seeing her shapely legs he begins to realize how much he is missing female companionship. He’s been isolated the past two years.

 

“I’m ready, where would you like to start?"

Moving On

Hamid packs his luggage and checks out of the hotel.  He hails a cab from in front and heads into George Town.  He will have lunch and go to the bank to close out the debit card for travel money.

He has it all worked out in his head.  His flight to Spain is scheduled to take off in five hours.  He will be arriving in Barcelona and will switch planes to arrive in Tirana.  The Israeli passport should pass security without any difficulty. 

 

Hamid entered the Grand Cayman Island and there will be no trail that he left the island in case people are looking for him.  Once he checked out of the hotel the trail dead-ends.