Books with author Stan Smith

What would you sacrifice to bring to light the greatest discovery in human history?Quentin Darnell was only a boy when his anthropologist parents were overcome by a professional failure so crushing it led to his father's suicide. Now a schoolteacher, Quentin is looking for answers that can only be found in the wild terrains of Indonesian Papua, where years ago his parents studied an isolated aboriginal tribe.Quentin leads his wife, son, and six students on a field trip to experience Papua’s pristine tropical forests. When their plane tragically crashes in the wilderness, Quentin becomes trapped in a vicious fight to protect the ones he loves.Just as resources and hope run out, several mysterious tribesmen appear, bearing a substance with extraordinary healing properties. The material promises to benefit all of humanity. But it’s much more than medicine. It creates creatures unknown to science. And it brings to life what should remain dead—including Quentin’s own son, Addison.Logic and sanity begin to unravel. Addison speaks a new language. He knows things he shouldn’t. And he’s a killer.For the others to escape, Quentin must face a decision no parent should have to make.

On the brink of extinction, a final struggle begins.Earth is dead. Infinity and Desmond, the only surviving bridgers, believe they’ve been given one final chance to find peace. Leading a small group of migrants, they bridge to a new world for the last time.Their new home appears to be perfect—pristine islands encircled by sparkling beaches and a coral sea. However, there is one catch—they’re not alone.Infinity, Desmond, and their fellow migrants knew they’d have to share their new home with another sentient species. They were told these other beings would not be a threat. Soon, however, they discover another camp like their own. Except this camp’s occupants have all been slaughtered.The human colonists have been deceived. The resident sentient beings are not so benign, and this world isn’t safe. But when the real danger becomes apparent, it’s not what anyone expected.Don’t miss this breathtaking conclusion to the Bridgers series!

Some worlds are better left alone.Infinity Fowler has been fighting all her life. As a child, she had to fight for survival. Then she fought professionally. But when humans obtained the technology to bridge to alternate versions of Earth, she saw a chance for a new life. She signed up to become a bridger—an elite fighter and survival expert who protects tourists bridging to alternate worlds.Desmond Weaver is a tourist making a last-ditch effort to complete his PhD in evolutionary biology. He has booked the excursion of a lifetime, a data collection mission to a vastly different version of Earth. If he fails, his career will be over.Infinity is Desmond’s assigned trainer and bridger. She is one of the best, willing to die protecting tourists. And also willing to kill. When it’s time to bridge, Desmond and his two college roommates feel well prepared.But they aren’t. Naked and weaponless, on an extraordinary world teeming with lethal predators, the team becomes entangled in a life-and-death struggle more terrifying than anything they could ever have imagined.

INCLUDES BOOKS 1, 2, and 3.630 pages of relentless action. As one reader says, this is the series “you will truly hate to put down when the phone rings or the bathroom calls or you simply have GOT to get some sleep.”Alternate versions of Earth, breathtaking landscapes, creatures unlike any you’ve ever imagined. Bridging begins as adventure for wealthy tourists but soon becomes a desperate attempt to save the human species from extinction.The first half of the series, together for the first time in one box set.Books included in this box set:Bridgers 1: The Lure of InfinityBridgers 2: The Cost of SurvivalBridgers 3: The Voice of Reason"Topnotch. Stan is rapidly becoming one of my favorite authors for a satisfying, edge of your seat story with developed relationships an satisfying endings."- Lynae Wachter, Amazon reviewer ★★★★★"Great Series! I read this whole series very quickly (for me) because I could not put it down. Eagerly awaiting more."- Computer Geek, Amazon reviewer ★★★★★"Awesome series. This story keeps getting better with each book. I am completely entangled with the world of the bridgers. I love the action, imagination and the characters. The writing style blends with my reading style seamlessly. I am on pins and needles waiting for the next book, do they die/live does the whole world live or die?"- Chris, Amazon reviewer ★★★★★"Awesome story. What a great author. I first read his Diffusion series, very unique and original as well as a great read. The Bridgers series is just as well written and exciting... great characters, strange new environments and bizarre living creatures."- J. jung, Amazon reviewer ★★★★★Scroll up and grab this heavily discounted box set!

How can you save humanity if your only hope is to call upon an entity that could destroy us all?As nations argue over who should possess the alien entity called the Lamotelokhai, 15-year-old Bobby Truex knows the answer—no one should. After all, he’s the one who told it to go into hiding. He knows, better than anyone, that misusing it leads to death and destruction. After months trying to overcome his guilt, Bobby’s life is suddenly shattered, forcing him to risk everything and once again ask for help from the most dangerous object imaginable.Meanwhile, Quentin and Lindsey Darnell are tormented by the memory of leaving their son Addison to die in the Papuan rainforest. After learning he is still alive, they set out to find him but are shocked by what they discover. Addison is now part of something truly amazing, something that may result in the next stage of human evolution.Now, Bobby must not only survive—he must make his way to the other side of the world to find Quentin and Lindsey. The fate of the planet depends on it.

INCLUDES THE ENTIRE SERIES. Over 1,200 pages to feed your sense of wonder.Something amazing lies hidden in the remote jungle wilderness of New Guinea. It is unremarkable in appearance yet beautiful in purpose. It is intelligent yet not human. It is a gift. But gifts always come at a price.Together in one box set for the first time, the Diffusion series is a story of first contact unlike any other. As one reviewer states, reading this series is “like entering a mystifying portal and attaching jumper cables to your imagination.”Books included in this complete box set:- Diffusion- Infusion- Profusion- Savage- Blue Arrow“Don't worry, you'll have time to breathe at the end! From the first word I was drawn into a vortex of action and tension! This did not abate until the last word was read. Whew, what a ride! Kudos Mr. Smith!”- Tammy, Amazon reviewer ★★★★★“This whole series has been incredible not only to read, but to become immersed in the ongoing lives of all involved. Hopefully this is not the End! Stan Smith has an amazing gift that enables him to make his books on the edge of virtual reality.”- Claudia Riggs, Amazon reviewer ★★★★★“You need to read this series! Underestimating the potential for destruction that the Lamotelokhai holds within, the actions of a misguided few come with potentially lethal consequences for the whole planet.- Mandy Walkden-Brown, Amazon reviewer ★★★★★“New Favorite Author. This author just keeps on getting better with each book. I am enthralled with his world. The characters are well developed and entertaining. The action is non-stop.”- Linda W, Amazon reviewer ★★★★★“This series has to be the most original concept in recent years, and is executed by an author who puts images into your head that will hold you in thrall.”- Walter Scott, Amazon reviewer ★★★★★Scroll up and grab this heavily discounted series!

Who would you trust with the power to alter the destiny of humanity?Devastated by the loss of his son in a remote rainforest of Indonesian Papua, Quentin Darnell now must struggle to get his wife and surviving students safely back to civilization. But surviving the trek out of the wilderness is only the first challenge, because his group now possesses an object that can create anything or do anything, for better or for worse. Can anyone be trusted with such power? If they can somehow get the object to the United States, will they be heroes—or the world’s destroyers?Quentin and his group face impossible choices with each perilous leg of their journey. And every triumph that takes them closer to home also takes them closer to a more personal dilemma—they may no longer be welcome there.

Some worlds are better left alone. Infinity Fowler has been fighting all her life. As a child, she had to fight for survival. Then she fought professionally. But when humans obtained the technology to bridge to alternate versions of Earth, she saw a chance for a new life. She signed up to become a bridger--an elite fighter and survival expert who protects tourists bridging to alternate worlds. Desmond Weaver is a tourist making a last-ditch effort to complete his PhD in evolutionary biology. He has booked the excursion of a lifetime, a data collection mission to a vastly different version of Earth. If he fails, his career will be over. Infinity is Desmond's assigned trainer and bridger. She is one of the best, willing to die protecting tourists. And also willing to kill. When it's time to bridge, Desmond and his two college roommates feel well prepared. But they aren't. Naked and weaponless, on an extraordinary world teeming with lethal predators, the team becomes entangled in a life-and-death struggle more terrifying than anything they could ever have imagined.

If you have found this book, the end of the world has already begun.Something lies hidden in the remote wilderness. It is unremarkable in appearance yet beautiful in purpose. It is intelligent yet not human. It is a gift. But gifts always come at a price.It’s 1868. Gentleman naturalist Samuel Inwood is fulfilling his dream of exploring Dutch New Guinea when things go horribly wrong. A savage aboriginal tribe takes him captive, and as Samuel fights to survive, he begins to doubt that he is the civilized man he had thought himself to be. But his personal concerns suddenly become trivial when he realizes the tribe is harboring the greatest discovery in history, and he finds himself solely responsible for the future of all humanity.Losing his sanity and stripped of his dignity, Samuel finds solace in writing of his horrors and revelations in his field notebook. The more he learns of his captors and the secret they hold, the more his written words become a warning to the rest of the world. It is a warning he hopes no one will ever have to heed.If you have found this book, it is too late. The end of the world has already begun. Are you prepared to face what the new world might bring?Savage is pure adventure, reminiscent of the classic tales of Edgar Rice Burroughs and Jules Verne.

What would you sacrifice to bring to light the greatest discovery in human history?Quentin Darnell was only a boy when his anthropologist parents were overcome by a professional failure so crushing it led to his father's suicide. Now a schoolteacher, Quentin is looking for answers that can only be found in the wild terrains of Indonesian Papua, where years ago his parents studied an isolated aboriginal tribe.Quentin leads his wife, son, and six students on a field trip to experience Papua’s pristine tropical forests. When their plane tragically crashes in the wilderness, Quentin becomes trapped in a vicious fight to protect the ones he loves.Just as resources and hope run out, several mysterious tribesmen appear, bearing a substance with extraordinary healing properties. The material promises to benefit all of humanity. But it’s much more than medicine. It creates creatures unknown to science. And it brings to life what should remain dead—including Quentin’s own son, Addison.Logic and sanity begin to unravel. Addison speaks a new language. He knows things he shouldn’t. And he’s a killer.For the others to escape, Quentin must face a decision no parent should have to make.

Demystifies this versatile medium--also covers easy-to-use watersoluble oil paints. Repackaged with a new user-friendly Wire-O binding to make this book even more accessible. This complete painting course for the beginner in ten easy-to-follow lessons is designed to make oils accessible to everyone. Principles and approaches are explained in a simple and logical way using practical examples, step-by-step demonstrations and illustrated with finished paintings. The book demonstrates the versatility of oil paint and how to take advantage of its slow drying time, which means that the paint remains flexible and mistakes can easily be rectified. Fundamental techniques are explained in a straightforward fashion, although readers are also encouraged to experiment, leaving room for artistic integrity.