Karen: What's your reading fancy? Mystery, suspense, fantasy, horror, westerns or a
good paranormal, Troy D. Smith is a master storyteller of every genre.
His westerns are gritty, depicting the true reality of life in the old
west. His paranormal and fantasy tales breathe life into the old legends
and his historical tales transport you back in time. His new crime story of revenge is a must read
thriller.
Let's give him a warm welcome! Please feel free to enjoy the excerpts. If you would like, leave a comment or ask a question. Troy would love to hear from the readers. What's your favorite genre?
Let's give him a warm welcome! Please feel free to enjoy the excerpts. If you would like, leave a comment or ask a question. Troy would love to hear from the readers. What's your favorite genre?
About the Author:

Dr. Troy D. Smith
Department of History
Tennessee Tech University
MYSTERY/ CRIME/ SUSPENSE:
Cross Road Blues (novel)
Roy Carpenter, harmonica-playing bluesman in 1957 Nashville, knows
great music when he hears it. He also knows a dangerous woman when he looks at
her . . . and finds her looking back. Beautiful Sallymae has a brutal
husband--just the sort of guy to end up dead, with Roy taking the fall.
Prize-winning western writer Troy Smith turns to the crime novel with dazzling
results. A tough, passionate, honestly written tale. "One of the best
crime novels I've read recently!" -James Reasoner.
All
Great Neptune’s Ocean
Short
story
An investigative reporter gets on the wrong side of a mobster and
pays the ultimate price. Believed dead, he seeks revenge in the only way left
to him –by going after the only person his enemy loves.
But can he do it?
The King’s Avenger
Short story

Conor MacCormac is not only the most honored warrior of Connacht, he is the king’s closest friend. When his leader is murdered at the High-King’s Fair, it is up to Conor to find the killer.
The king had no shortage of enemies –but which one is guilty? And what price must Conor pay to find the answer?

Short
story
Murder and Intrigue in 5th century Ireland!
Conor MacCormac, the new King of Connacht, had not wanted a Christian church in his territory, but the High-King – a new convert – had insisted. Now the priests have been slaughtered by raiders from the northlands – or so it seems.
Conor must unravel the mystery, and he fears the truth may rock the Emerald Isle…
Conor MacCormac, the new King of Connacht, had not wanted a Christian church in his territory, but the High-King – a new convert – had insisted. Now the priests have been slaughtered by raiders from the northlands – or so it seems.
Conor must unravel the mystery, and he fears the truth may rock the Emerald Isle…
SCIENCE FICTION
All That We See or Seem
Novel by
Troy D. Smith and David Allen
Will Shaw wanted a better life. A parenting license, maybe a
physical upgrade for his wife. But he has a nasty habit of asking too many
questions, an infamous radical brother, and a directive from the Committee of
Programmers to report to The Marches—where reality and sanity blur, and which
few return from. Shaw discovers the government’s shocking secrets, but it is
Robert Jenkins, the agent assigned to watch over him, who must face the
consequences. Both men learn that nothing in their world is what they thought
it was…
That Distant Eden
The passengers and crew of the generational ship Thoreau are finally nearing the end of
their centuries-long journey to colonize the uninhabited Gordon's Planet. It
will be a new beginning, an opportunity to avoid the mistakes of their
ancestors who ravaged Earth.
There's only one problem. Gordon's Planet isn't uninhabited after all. And its indigenous people do not wish to be colonized...
There's only one problem. Gordon's Planet isn't uninhabited after all. And its indigenous people do not wish to be colonized...
FANTASY
Amber
Short story
The halfling Jod Gleefellow had not expected to find adventure in
the Dark Wood; he had only hoped to find a rabbit for his supper. He had certainly
not expected to find an Elven maiden, imprisoned for centuries by an evil
sorceror. Jod beheld the bones of the many champions who had sought to free the
beautiful Elf from her amber prison -and they'd come there on purpose!
“Well, Jod, old fellow.” he said softly to himself. “You've certainly got yourself into it now.”
“Well, Jod, old fellow.” he said softly to himself. “You've certainly got yourself into it now.”
Short story
Nikki was a scared little halfling girl, and the Dark Wood was the
last place she wanted to be -but her pet squirrel had run into the mysterious
forest, and she had to find him. But -what if some wicked creature or other was
lurking just out of sight? Nikki thought back on all the stories she had heard
about the Dark Wood. It was a haunted place, everyone said, an eerie thing with
a thousand living eyes, which mysteriously sucked up all who entered it.
Nikki did not want to be sucked up. She only wanted to find her squirrel.
But the trees were watching...
Nikki did not want to be sucked up. She only wanted to find her squirrel.
But the trees were watching...
HORROR
The
Windigo
Short
story
Prospectors lost in the North woods during a cold, desolate winter
are on the verge of starving. With no game, no supplies, and no idea of which
way to travel, they are desperate. Two men leave to seek food and shelter to
save the small group, but never return. Then an eerie howling that raises the
hackles of even the bravest among them travels on the cold wind.
Could it be the Windigo?
The People in Yonder
Two mountain men, Harry and Joe, stand before a strange phenomenon
they found on the grassy plains-an aperture, a jagged hole in the sky. Is it an
opening into another, evil dimension? The strange opening swirls with wild
colors, and there are shadowy, demonic figures inside. One man is frightened,
but one is mesmerized. And what does this have to do with the Battle of the
Little Big Horn?
HISTORICAL
Bound for the Promise-Land
Novel- Spur award winner
"Freedom is not a place you run to…Freedom is a place in your
soul." These words sum up the life long quest of ex-slave Alfred Mann as
he pursues the dream of equality in a world not of his making. From fugitive to
Medal of Honor winner, Mann carries on to rise above the ignorance and
intolerance of those who seek to bring him down; somehow gaining strength from
the unimaginable losses he suffers and his own self doubt.
WESTERN
THE
BLACKWELLS
Short
story series

Novel
The
larger war is over —the family war has only begun. Fate draws three brothers
together again. A daring robbery, a bloody shootout, and a desperate trek in
Indian Territory are just the beginning. Wade Qualls comes home—death and hell
riding his coattails. Sam prepares to make his stand, his eye on a higher duty.
Who
will have the younger brother Tim's loyalty, and Violet's love?
Caleb’s Price
Novel
Cattle vs. Sheep... Grazers vs. Squatters...
Life vs. Death...
Joey, a nine-year-old orphan, leads a lonely existence. His uncle and aunt have an impending range war on their hands and don't take much notice of him. Then a mysterious stranger named Caleb enters his life. Caleb, a gunman who is in turn tender and brutal, has a deadly secret.
Joey, a nine-year-old orphan, leads a lonely existence. His uncle and aunt have an impending range war on their hands and don't take much notice of him. Then a mysterious stranger named Caleb enters his life. Caleb, a gunman who is in turn tender and brutal, has a deadly secret.
Will he save the downtrodden settlers, or destroy
them?
You can buy Troy's books at: Smashwords:http://www.smashwords.com/books/search/troy%20d%20smith/
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Troy-D.-Smith/e/B004G7QU7A
Troy, Thanks so much for letting me showcase your books. I wish you the very best and I look forward to reading what you have next.
8 comments:
Holy smoke, what must go on in that man's mind! Makes me wonder now about every floor waxer I notice. (Way to go, Troy!)
Ron-you really never do know about those floor waxers!
Troy,
You sure do have a variety. I like westerns the best. I'll have to check them out. :)
I like the book covers, too. Do you have a favorite?
Thanks for sharing.
Cathy- ha, that's almost like asking someone to pick their favorite kid :-). I've been very lucky to have some talented cover designers. The "People in Yonder" cover was a finalist for an award last year; the Cross Road Blues cover was an original painting made for the book; the Bound for the Promise-Land cover model is a good friend of mine who has since passed away; and several of my covers were designed by one Karen Michelle Nutt (I think "BLACKWELL'S RUN" is my favorite by her, but it's close.)
What a banquet of books! I thought I'd buzz by but ended up reading the whole post. LOL. And my bread needed to come out of the oven. Extra crust, anyone?
Jacquie
Many thanks to KMN for having me here, and to you nice folks for making me feel welcome. Fresh bread, even.
I enjoyed reading your excerpts and loved that you write in the genres I am so fond of reading. I particularly loved Mister Tree. What an amazing story that must be. What was your inspiration for it?
How did you become so interested in writing and in so many genres? Does your experience as a history teacher help in writing suspense and horror? If so, how?
Congratulations on your award and nominations. I found your blog filled with exciting books as well as little factoids about your life.
I wish you every success.
Promised land sound really interesting. I love historical reading.
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