Ida Smith

THE RISE OF THE KING.ONE MAN, ONE HOPE-TWO VERY DIFFERENT PATHS.All his life, 9-year-old Uzziel has heard the prophesies of a great king-one who will rescue his people from oppression. When he discovers a new born child; he questions the strange happenings around this child's arrival. Angry at the oppression of Rome and her cruel soldiers, Uzziel is drawn to this unique child and tries to protect him.As the child grows, Uzziel senses the small boy can see through him and knows about his horrible secret. But as Uzziel pieces together ancient prophecies of a long-awaited King, he suspects this child is the anticipated one who will save his people from Roman rule.Then, in one morning of extraordinary violence, Uzziel's hope is destroyed, and his hatred of Rome cemented. Uzziel assumes he was wrong about the child and spends the next several decades supporting those willing to fight against the Romans. But now, two leaders emerge-each with very different ideas and methods.Could one of these men be the fulfillment of the ancient prophecies? If so, which one is the Promised One who will rid his people of their oppressors?If you liked, Buck Storm and Bill Perkins, The List and Tosca Lee's Iscariot: A Novel of Judas you'll enjoy, Anticipated.How will Uzziel respond to the turn of events that threaten all he's anticipated? Click the BUY NOW button at the top and find the Anticipated One."Amazing novella. A great, thought-provoking novella from Ida Smith. I enjoyed the main characters viewpoint." Maureen Keoppel, Goodreads"This is a book you won't be able to put down. Ida keeps you asking, 'What's going to happen next' " - Misty Clark, author of the entertaining blog: "Moms for Lowered Expectations.""A wonderful story about the Jewish response to Jesus the Messiah in the first century A.D. The author's description of Jesus is based on solid research and a realistic portrayal of the different responses to Jesus by first century Jews, as seen through the eyes of Bethlehem shepherd boy, Uzziel...fun reading, but also very informative. Author Ida Smith, knows her craft." - Paul F. Murray, Readers Favorite

WHAT IS FREEDOM WHEN YOU'RE A WANTED MAN? "Deciphering Invisibility was a suspenseful, blood-pumping sequel to The Invisible Cipher. Just as with the first book, I was quickly sucked in...has plenty of action to fill the pages...If you like suspense and Crime fiction, I would definitely recommend it." - Becca Rae, TheBeccaFiles Blog The sleepy farm town of Cleavemont, Illinois is suspicious of outsiders-especially convicted murders. Pardoned for murder and released from prison, Neil Gatlin is relieved to be found innocent. But with nowhere to go, Neil accepts a job offer from his only ally, Leonard Black. But not everyone in Cleavemont is happy to see Neil free. When secret messages appear, trapping him between prison and death, Neil struggles to hide his troubles. But his bizarre behavior erodes his girlfriend Sunshine's trust and raises doubt in everyone's mind of Neil's innocence. Neil struggles to decode the messages and decipher the clues before he loses Sunshine, his freedom, and even his life. Enjoy this thrilling sequel to The Invisible Cipher. If you like reading about characters stuck in tough places, you'll enjoy Deciphering Invisibility. Click the BUY NOW button at the top and watch Neil struggle. Reviews: "Good characters, good story. Neil has been exonerated and released from jail but there are still two groups of people who are 'after him.' He knows that it would be very easy for him to find himself back in jail. - Liza, Goodreads"What does a man have to do when he is innocent of a crime, but his hometown believes he is guilty? A story that pulls at your heartstrings. You feel sorry for Neil Gatlin and want him to succeed. A touching story." - Linda, Goodreads"In Deciphering Invisibility, author Ida Smith quickly pulls you into the troubled lives of Neil Gatlin and his girlfriend Sunshine. Through a series of bad choices, Neil descends deeper and deeper into a pit that threatens to destroy his most precious relationships. The plot flows naturally and the dialog is believable. This fast-paced novella will keep you reading " - Pam Thorson, Author of Song in the Night and Out of the Shadows

IN A WORLD WHERE DANGER HIDES IN CODES, NEIL MUST SECRETLY DECIPHER THE TRUTH AND STOP A DEADLY PLAN"The Invisible Cipher is a fast-paced, action-packed thriller that will hold you captive until you've read cover to cover." - Becca Rae, TheBeccaFiles BlogNo one expects danger in a Midwest farm town. But when you're down on your luck, you're a walking target.Neil Gatlin wants nothing more than to return home to Indiana and girlfriend, Sunshine. But with truck problems and little money, Neil enters a pool game and misreads the cues. His win becomes a trap and he's wrongly accused of a crime he didn't commit.Imprisoned, Neil's troubled past, and the lies that entangled him, must be exposed. Working to secure his freedom, Neil discovers coded messages. The only one with the skills to decipher a deadly plan by hardened criminals; Neil must code his responses and hide his intensions or be killed.As tensions rise and dangers increase, Neil doesn't know who to trust. But time is running out. If Neil chooses to save others, he may never see freedom and Sunshine again. If you like Elizabeth Gooddard's Never Let Go, Helena Marchmont's Bunburry Cosy Mysteries or Hope Callaghan's Savannah Mysteries, then you'll love The Invisible Cipher.As the code becomes clear, Neil realizes doing what's right may cost him his life. Click the BUY NOW button at the top and enter Neil's world today.Book #2 Deciphering Invisibility is also available."Ida Smith takes us on a journey that we very desperately want to be a part of. It focuses on a young man who is trying ever so hard to do the right thing, but is always caught on the wrong side of things. No matter how hard he tries he is surrounded by danger - and now he is going to be a new father - how will he keep his family safe when he cannot even keep himself safe?" - PAR - Goodreads"Numerous twists made The Invisible Cipher an even more interesting and suspenseful story. The situation that Neil found himself in could happen to anyone, giving the story a realistic feel." -Michelle Stanley for Readers' Favorite"Very Poignant. Well worth reading." - Ann - Goodreads"If this has been a movie than I would have been sitting on the edge of my seat. So glad that doing the right thing finally caught up with him. You have to read this book." - Joan - Goodreads"I love this & I can't wait for more." Barb VanderWel - Goodreads