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Blue Arrow (Diffusion) Kindle Edition

by Stan C. Smith (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 out of 5 stars 53 ratings

Is the world ready for Peter Wooley?

Rose Wooley is in love. But her husband Peter is addicted to near-suicidal feats of endurance and adventure. Just when Rose can no longer bear the distress and heartache of his exploits, Peter returns from a trek through the remote wilderness of New Guinea. He claims that he will never leave her again, that he is now a new man. What Rose doesn't realize is how true this really is.

Blue Arrow is a stand-alone novella (15,000 words). But it complements the Diffusion series, and you'll enjoy it even more if you've already read Diffusion and Infusion. If you have read Diffusion and Infusion, you'll already know who Peter and Rose are and will likely be eager to better understand the fascinating history of their relationship.

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  1. Print length
    62 pages
  2. Language
    English
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  4. Publication date
    January 28, 2017
  5. File size
    1.6 MB
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About the Author

Stan Smith has lived most of his life in the Midwest United States and currently resides in Warrensburg, Missouri. He writes adventure novels that have a generous sprinkling of science fiction. He also writes short stories, and one of his current projects is a collection of unusual speculative stories about love (Blue Arrow is an example). His novels and stories are about regular people who find themselves caught up in highly unusual situations. They are designed to stimulate your sense of wonder, get your heart pounding, and keep you reading late into the night, with minimal risk of exposure to spelling and punctuation errors. His books are for anyone who loves adventure, discovery, and mind-bending surprises.

Stan's Author Website: stancsmith.com

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01NBZZDFF
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 28, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.6 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 62 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 out of 5 stars 53 ratings

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Stan C. Smith

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Stan C. Smith’s secret formula? Create strange worlds filled with even stranger creatures. Drop in unsuspecting characters. Shake vigorously. Stan lives with his wife Trish deep in the Ozark Forest of Missouri, where creatures are more docile than those in his novels. His goal is to stimulate your sense of wonder, get your heart pounding, and keep you reading late into the night. His books are for anyone who loves adventure, discovery, and mind-bending surprises.

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Customers find the book's storyline fascinating, with one review describing it as an epic adventure. Moreover, the writing quality is well-received, and customers enjoy the entire series. Additionally, the pacing receives positive feedback, with one customer describing it as emotional.

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Customers enjoy the storyline of the book, describing it as fascinating and an interesting love story, with one customer noting it has an amazing ending.

"...He creates not only interesting and sometimes extraordinarily interesting characters, he has the knack of creating elements or worlds or cultures..." Read more

"This is a great short story about how two people meet, fall in love, marry and learn to love in spite of differences...." Read more

"A love story and prequel backstory to the Diffusion book. I loved how this was written from the point of view of his wife, Rose...." Read more

"This short love story is well written and interesting. I liked the emotional intelligence of the narrator." Read more

5 customers mention "Readability"5 positive0 negative

Customers find the book wonderful to read and enjoy the entire series, with one customer noting it's great for letting their message run wild.

"...keep them coming take the time you need because your books are wonderful to read. I look forward to your Awesome Animal emails...." Read more

"...I find his books entertaining and completely believable. It could very well happen this way." Read more

"A great book to let your message nd run wild in this epic adventure. I loved it!! Get it now." Read more

"I really enjoyed this entire series. Well-written, well-edited and a fascinating story. I hope the saga continues!" Read more

3 customers mention "Pacing"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the pacing of the book, describing it as emotional, gut-wrenching, heart-warming, and calming.

"This short love story is well written and interesting. I liked the emotional intelligence of the narrator." Read more

"...story line that is both gut-wrenching and, at the same time, heart-warming. Never has the old expression “short and sweet” been so apt." Read more

"...I am glad I did. The interlude was beautiful and calming, it prepared me for Book 2...." Read more

3 customers mention "Writing quality"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the writing quality of the book, with one noting it is well-edited.

"This short love story is well written and interesting. I liked the emotional intelligence of the narrator." Read more

"I really enjoyed this entire series. Well-written, well-edited and a fascinating story. I hope the saga continues!" Read more

"Loved the writing & how it brought more to the existing story." Read more

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  • John R. Sheehan
    5.0 out of 5 stars Short and Powerful
    Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2022
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    Stan Smith is a delightful artist, and never fails to both surprise and delight. He creates not only interesting and sometimes extraordinarily interesting characters, he has the knack of creating elements or worlds or cultures within which the characters function. In this delightful tale, there are a group of people who seem, at first glance, to be ordinary - threatening, perhaps, but ordinary. And into their world come individuals who are not (we know) NOT ordinary.
    And things unfold. Logically - realistically within the confines of this world - but always with a little kick, a little surprise.
    It is almost always the case with a Stan Smith work - you hate to see it end.
    Once again - Bravo!
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    5.0 out of 5 stars The Best with only one complaint!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2019
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    I have read and thoroughly enjoyed every book you have written. I have read them all.
    Now getting to the complaint part. I don't see anymore books out there so snap to it!
    Just kidding (partially) keep them coming take the time you need because your books are wonderful to read.
    I look forward to your Awesome Animal emails. Nicely done!
    Thanks!
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  • Kindle Customeravid reader
    4.0 out of 5 stars Rainforest miracles
    Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2017
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    I have read all mr Smith’s books so far. It’s always a possibility that the next medical breakthrough will be found in one of the few remaining rainforests. I find his books entertaining and completely believable. It could very well happen this way.
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  • Lisa Ann Sherman
    5.0 out of 5 stars A most unusual love story.
    Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2017
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    Stan Smith plans out his stories like Svengali! He draws you into his Diffusion trilogy and drops you into the thick of the action, creating situations that make you frantic to know more about the characters who don't seem to "fit in" even though they're pivotal to the story.

    Blue Arrow is the second of the two back stories, focusing on the Wooleys. He is the creator of the game/language that becomes a universal means of communication. However, its creation and aftermath become a lifetime obsession.
    Explaining the why's, wherefores and the changes in himself is confusing. But one person does her best to believe in and support her man.

    The road of their marriage is rocky and not without its share of grief and regret. But their love surmounts everything. The only down side to the story is that I'm now anxiously awaiting the final book of the trilogy more than ever!
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing
    Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2019
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    This is a great short story about how two people meet, fall in love, marry and learn to love in spite of differences. Their lives go through many twists and turns and they learn how loving someone is more than loving what that person looks like on the outside. People change their outward appearance but are still the same person on the inside. Will their love win the test of time? The book has an amazing ending.
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  • Beyondreading
    5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely Love Story
    Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2020
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    A love story and prequel backstory to the Diffusion book. I loved how this was written from the point of view of his wife, Rose. How Love had to overcome Peter's contact with a strange artifact that had stopped his aging and how they had to overcome obstacles that formed from that.
    I think this book is a great prequel to get started into the diffusion universe. I highly recommend reading.
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  • bridgit
    4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting love story
    Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2019
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    This short love story is well written and interesting. I liked the emotional intelligence of the narrator.
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  • Jack E. Waddington
    5.0 out of 5 stars Heartfelt Story
    Reviewed in the United States on August 11, 2020
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    What an incredibly fascinating yet different story line that is both gut-wrenching and, at the same time, heart-warming. Never has the old expression “short and sweet” been so apt.
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  • Sylvia
    4.0 out of 5 stars A very interesting read
    Reviewed in Canada on October 17, 2018
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    It sounded so believable and reading all of Rose's thoughts during the years, she is an amazing character.
    This was the first book I have read in the series and look forward to reading it all.
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