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Detective Eddie Solomon is hiding a dark secret that’s tearing him up inside. It causes him to bury his past and return to his childhood home of Philadelphia. While he tries to rebuild his life and his relationship with his brother, he’s hit by an alien beam that gives him superpowers.
In what seems like a dream, the Eoch tell Eddie of their war with the Thiar and the stalemate they are in. To settle it once and for all, both sides have chosen a champion to fight to the death.
Now Eddie must master his new abilities and face an opponent that is hellbent on finding him by any means necessary.
If you're a fan of superhero action, you'll love Deadlock.
Tell your readers a little about yourself, where you grew up, where you live now, where you went to school etc. Let them get to know the personal you.
I was born and raised
in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. I still live there with my wife, Amy, and
our daughter. I’ve been an avid reader since grade school. The first “real”
book I remember reading was Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy. My love
for sci-fi is a big part of my life. Star Wars, Star Trek, Doctor Who
and other shows like them combined with my comic book collection has molded me
into the man I am today.
What
inspired you to author this book?
Back
in the 1990s, I was at my local comic book store when the idea for my story hit
me. At first, I conceived it as a comic book. The problem was I can’t draw and
didn’t know any who could either. I kept it in my head and rolled it around
every now and then. A few years ago, I was at a mini-comic con and struck up a
conversation with an artist and writer who was doing his own comic. I told him
he was living the life I always wanted. He suggested I write it as a pulp
magazine. Later my wife said if I was going to do that, I might go the whole
way and write a book. And here I am.
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Where
did you get the inspiration for your book’s cover?
I
found a designer online and gave her the blurb and other info, and she produced
the cover.
Who
has been the most significant influence on you personally and as a writer?
In
terms of writing style, I look at Stephen King and Dean Koontz. I like how King
can take his characters and isolate them from the rest of the world them send
them on a roller coaster ride. Koontz mixes humor and horror well. I’m
certainly not in their league, but I find myself borrowing ideas from them from
time to time. My family is my biggest influence on me, personally. My wife and
daughter are my cheerleaders. They help keep me focused and encourage me to
keep going even when I don’t think I have it in me.
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What
were your struggles or obstacles you had to overcome to get this book written?
Time.
I work a full-time job. My wife works the second shift, and my daughter goes to
school to pick her up from the sitters after work. I make dinner and help her
with her homework. After she goes to bed, around 8:00 p.m, I start writing and
stop when my wife gets home, around10:30 p.m.. I need to stay focused in those
two hours, or I won’t hit my writing goals.
Tell
your readers about your book.
Eddie
Solomon is an ex-detective of the LAPD. He experienced a tragedy that caused
him to quit the force and return to his hometown of Philadelphia. The farther
away from those memories, the better. He now works as a private investigator
for his brother’s law firm. While his brother and brother’s girlfriend were
leaving a restaurant, Eddie is struck by a blue beam from space, giving him
superpowers. While he’s connected to the beam, he’s given information about
what is happening and why. He has been chosen to act as a champion for an alien
race called the Eoch. Another alien race, the Thiar, has selected their
champion, and the two must meet and fight to determine the outcome of the war
the aliens have fought for thousands of years. They are deadlocked and needed
to find a solution to break it. Now Eddie has to learn how to use his powers
and prepare himself to fight a competitor who has no issues with using his
powers anyway he sees fit.
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Who
is your target audience, and why?
My
audience is anyone who likes comic books, sci-fi and action. There are some
scenes that younger kids might find disturbing. 12 and up is the age range.
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What
do you consider your greatest success in life?
When
I look back on my life and everything I’ve done, my greatest success is my
daughter. She has been the brightest light in my darkest times. She has grown
to love sci-fi as much as I do. Even finishing my book pales in comparison.
What
one unique thing sets you apart from other writers in your genre?
I don’t
know if it’s unique, but I’m trying to recapture the feel of the comics of the ’80s
and ’90s. I think the stories today are missing escapism that I remember and
can’t find anywhere now.
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