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| While out camping in the woods
with two of his friends, Jack Ramsey has a frightening run in
with a bear that leads to his discovery of unexplained powers.
As Jack explores his mystical powers, he comes across a
strange red light coming out of the night sky. He soon learns
that the light is from a satellite high above the Earth that
spreads hate and negative thoughts to anyone it touches. Jack
gathers that Methuselah Al Din, a terrorist determined to
obliterate America, is behind the satellite weapon and Jack
understands that his newfound powers were given to him to stop
the destruction. |
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| As Jack is trying to stop the
terrorist, he saves the life of Vonya, a Russian spy who has
first hand knowledge of the psychic powers that are being used
as warfare. Will Jack and Vonya be able to stop the terrorist
before he implements his plan to kill millions of Americans?
Will Al Din's powers be too great for them to
stop? |
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| A Cry For A Hero is an
exciting adventure unlike anything I've ever read before. It
was original and creative with an extremely descriptive plot
that left me feeling as if I was there instead of just reading
about it. The characters throughout this powerful story are
detailed and enjoyable. Jonathan Womack is a highly talented
storyteller with a meticulous eye for detail. He is sure to
seize the attention of anyone who picks up this book.
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| An act of carelessness on a
camping trip causes things to go horribly wrong for Jack
Ramsey. When a scavenging grizzly rips apart his camp, Jack is
literally scared to death. And that triggers an out-of-body
experience. Suddenly, outside his body, watching his friends
try to resuscitate him, Jack discovers what he should have
recognized all along: all mankind has an immortal soul, be he
sinner or saint! How could he have missed that or the wonder
of all the universe? |
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| He suddenly has an
overwhelming urge to investigate this new state of being.
Taking off for the wild blue yonder, Jack leaves his body
behind. How long can his body survive without him? Somehow he
knows his body will pull him back before it’s too late. As he
soars around the universe, he discovers the interconnection
between all living things, a force that gives him many powers
he could never have in his corporal state. All too soon he
feels the tug that tells him it’s time to reunite with his
body. As he awakens, he determines to explore this new source
of power more closely. |
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| As he continues his forays
into the unknown, he meets the sultry Vonya (ex-KGB and on the
run from a twisted terrorist leader, Al Dinn, and his evil
henchmen), uncovers a plot to lay low the United States of
America, and develops his alter-ego Ram, the superhero of his
childhood days. What develops is an action-packed
tale--written for the adult. |
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| Follow Ram through secret
military encampments, covert operations and valiant rescues.
What sadistic plans are Al Dinn and his followers hatching?
Will Ram develop his new powers quickly enough to save Uncle
Sam from ultimate disaster? You’ll just have to read A Cry for
a Hero to find out! |
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| Towering Terrorists Thrillers,
Batman! The comic book superhero has come of age! When I read
the synopsis of A Cry for a Hero, I had a vision of the old
Batman TV series. I thought, "Well that could be a fun
review." So I went to acryforahero.com and read the excerpt
that appeared there. The writing I found there left me wanting
to read more. |
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| After finishing the book, I am
compelled to say, "Every once in a great while, a new talent
comes along that has the potential for greatness. I feel that
Jonathan Womack is one such talent." Mr. Womack has the great
gift of evoking feelings and painting pictures with words,
creating a tale that carries the reader along with the hero.
When Ram flies to the rescue, the reader flies along
too--Robin to his Batman. When Ram encounters the bad guys,
the reader is there sharing the chills and thrills and
dangers. When Ram falls in love with Vonya, flames ignite!
Womack has matured the comic book hero, and penned a novel
adults will love to read. |
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| Note: Mr. Womack is now
working on The Dogman Cometh, a story of a Cheyenne Dogman and
his struggle to prevent the extinction of his race. I’ve read
an excerpt and it looks to live up to the excellence of A Cry
for a Hero. Fantasy Novel Review looks forward to reviewing
this second offering of Jonathan Womack. Keep checking back to
our
site for news of it. |
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| "A Cry for a Hero" by Jonathan
Womack hits the ground running and never slows down. This
novel possesses all the components of a classic "good versus
evil" adventure story - assassins, an evil genius and the
requisite beautiful woman. The story revolves around a western
farm boy who |
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| discovers he possesses the
ability to become an out-of-body hero and promptly becomes
entangled in a battle to preserve life in the United
States. |
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| Womack weaves a thread of
spirituality into this tale of the supernatural, creating a
story that speaks to the soul as well as the imagination of
the reader. Page turning excitement combined with subtle
spiritual and sexual nuances combine to make this an
intriguing and provocative
read. |
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| Joetta Mitchell - Amazon
Reviewer |
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| While camping with two
friends, Jack Ramsey has an out of body experience for the
first time. He learns that he has powers that are in league
with the comic book superheroes of his youth. While
experimenting with his newfound powers, Jack finds himself
flying high above the ground when he spots a satellite that is
being run by people that have similar mystical powers to his,
only these people wish to use their powers for evil. The
results are violence and terror targeting the United States.
While trying to stop the terrorists, Jack saves the life of a
renegade, Vonya who the terrorists are trying to kill before
she finds a way to put a stop to their evil plot. Now Vonya
and Jack team up and join forces to end the terrorists' plan
of destruction. And maybe forge a romantic relationship should
they both survive. |
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| When reading the blurb for A
CRY FOR A HERO this reviewer could see the superheroes of old
in her minds' eye and just had to read this offering by author
Jonathan Womack, and for the first half of the book was not
disappointed. This reader found it very intriguing, exciting
and full of energy. Jack's superhero alter ego, Ram is dynamic
and everything a comic hero should be, powerful, smart, and of
course chivalrous. But as the tale wove on and on, this
reader's attention began to wan and wander. A CRY FOR A HERO
had mucho action throughout, but it was a bit blah action in
the middle. However, the intrigue picked back up and the book
came to a most satisfying end. |
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| The characters in A CRY FOR A
HERO are well written and Jack is definitely
multi-dimensional. The tale explores his past family life, his
friends, and of course his super powers. While the leading
lady in our story is not so thoroughly explored, Vonya is a
character that will titillate the reader and as an underdog,
one will most assuredly be in her
corner. |
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| Mr. Womack has a wonderful
read that kept this reader entertained for many an hour. The
prose was smooth and without blemish once the reader gets past
the lull. Sit back and enjoy! |
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| "Womack has created a
superhero for the new
millenium. |
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| A Cry for a Hero is an
instant classic." |
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| Dennis Latham - Author of
Driving With Ace and The Bad
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| "I am halfway through with
A Cry for a Hero and I am loving every word of it! The
premise fascinates me, and Jonathan Womack is one of the few
authors I have read whose storytelling talent makes a reader
feel as though the author is speaking specifically to them.
I admire that
ability!" |
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| "In this mind-over-matter
thriller, terrorists meet their match in an ordinary American
with extraordinary powers. Jubilant, thought provoking, and
most of all, fun! Hoorah for "A Cry For A
Hero." |
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| "This novel will have your
attention at "be dead." I was extremely pleased with Jonathan
Womack's writing. Whether you read sci-fi, general fiction,
romance or new age, you will find Mr. Womack's first novel
worth your time. Even more interesting is the information on
the book jacket. It explains a lot of where the author's ideas
came from." |
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| "`Ram' is the most unique
and exciting character to come along since the golden days of
Marvel and DC. With the increasing popularity of superhero
flics, Womack's novel `A Cry for a Hero' is destined to become
a Hollywood blockbuster." |
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| Two Thumbs Up, June 23,
2008 |
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| By M. M. Anderson
(Florida) - See all my reviews |
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| If you're a fan of
metaphysical mind mysteries, love stories, and old fashioned
good vs. evil novels, then A Cry for a Hero by Jonathan Womack
needs to be your next read. I won't go into the story summary,
other reviewers have done so, but I will say that this
action-packed book had me hooked from page one. Womack
explores the very plausible idea that a superhero exists in
the soul of even the most regular guy--in this case, Jack
Ramsey. But as we know, with great power comes great
responsibility. Is Jack, aka RAM, up for the challenge? He is,
and without giving anything away I'll say that both the good
ole US of A and the reader benefits! The story ends
satisfactorily--tying up all the loose ends, but it also
leaves the possibility that there will be more adventures of
Ram. Looking forward to the
sequel! |
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| This Hero is a page
turner!, September 7, 2007 |
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| By Deb G "goedeb"
(providence, RI) - See all my reviews
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| Jonathan Womack writes an
old-fashioned, good-guy-versus-the-bad-guys tale wrapped
around a very new type of hero. When faced with a (literally!)
death-defying encounter with an angry and hungry grizzly, Jack
Ramsey discovers he can "play dead" and leave his body. When
he does, he discovers there's more to life, our bodies, and
our world than meets the eye. His soul, when out of his
physical body, has powers he never imagined. Jack is awed and
excited by the knowledge of his new power and is quickly
instilled with a sense of purpose when he comes across some
very bad guys playing a very bad game of psychic and physical
terrorism. Out-of-body hero "Ram" is born and off to the
rescue he goes. Nothing less than the hope and freedom of the
human race, starting with the United States, is at stake and
the good guy is determined to succeed, despite the
overwhelming odds stacked against him. The tale Womack weaves
around how Jack Ramsey attempts to save the world - with a
little help from new friends, including his love interest, the
sexy ex-KGB agent Vonnie - is a fast-paced, page-turning read.
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| With this first novel,
Womack's writing skill shows every promise of only getting
better. You see his characters and he easily takes you along
for the ride. I'd recommend picking up A Cry for a Hero, and
keeping your eye out for his next novel.
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| A
Magnificent Read!, August 15, 2007
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| By Patricia M.
Salerno "atlantic goddess" (Wakefield, RI, USA) - See all my
reviews |
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| This review is from: A Cry
for a Hero (Paperback) |
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| Written prior to 9/11 under
the title "Psi-Spy," author Jonathan Womack, whose birthday
just happens to be 9/11, shelved it indefinitely. His
innovative novel re-emerged in astral splendor as "A Cry for a
Hero" in the wake of our nation's terrorist attacks. Womack's
novel is an ingenious homogenization of sci-fi thriller, super
hero adventure, and romance darkened by the forces of evil
perpetrated by a jihadist World Order deigned to manipulate
its malevolence through an evil red ray of psychic energy
spawning chaos, doubt, and misery to annihilate peace,
prosperity, and freedom. |
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| Jonathan Womack's
compelling story is quick-paced, pulsates with energy,
radiates charm, infuses humor, and skirts danger from the
onset as the reader first meets our hero, Jack Ramsey, an
unpretentious, easy going, all American farm boy on a camping
trip with his buddies where he discovers his innate ability to
induce an out-of-body state to survive a probable attack by a
menacing grizzly. |
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| Don't bother to check your
suspension of beliefs at the door with this one! I defy anyone
to separate the wheat from the chaff in this gripping tale
where astrological, geographical, scientific, paranormal, and
military facts overlap the imaginative. You will hold your
breath, sigh, be shaken, and marvel along your own journey
while hanging on to Ram's magnificent gold cape. Jack Ramsey
is truly a hero for he is ordinary, yet so extraordinary:
though a vivid imagination and strength of will drive his
astral powers, faith and love fuel his courage.
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| "A Cry for a Hero" by
Jonathan Womack is a magnificent read!
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WOW!, January
5, 2007 |
| Reviewer: |
M. Courtright "just
an artist" (Columbus, OH USA) - See all my
reviews
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A++++++ This
novel just drew me in deeper by the minute to where I
could not think of anything else! The author, Jonathan
Womak, has a captivating way of weaving such an
intricate web of stories, heroes, and villains - each
one interesting and complex. The storyline had
everything from action, sci-fi and suspense, to romance
and humor. Even the not so scientifically gifted (like
me) will understand it. It will make you step back and
second guess your thoughts of reality. I think anyone
could identify with the hero, because who hasn't wanted
to be a superhero at least once in his or her lifetime.
And to think, it could be as simple as 'playing dead' -
or COULD it? Look out Stephen King, HEEEEEERE'S
JOHNNY!!
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| A Cry For a Hero, May 11,
2005 |
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| Reviewer: |
CB Langlois (Boston,
MA) - See all my
reviews | |
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| A truly enjoyable read. Jon
Womack's stimulating adventure will keep you enthralled and
interested right to the end. This book has a little something
for everyone. If you liked anything from Dean Koontz, Stephen
King, Dan Brown, Anne Rice, Michael Crichton, or Orson Scott
Card, then you will like this book by Jonathan Womack. A very
interesting melding of Sci-Fi, and the real fear of terrorism
present in today's modern society. "A Cry For a Hero" a one of
a kind piece of work, very worth your interest. I'm looking
forward to the sequel. |
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| AN ABSOLUTELY CHILLING
THRILLER, May 4, 2005 |
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| Reviewer: |
Ram Fan (mass.) - See
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| A spellbinding story of an
individual who has an out-of-body experience and discovers a
terrorist threat about to unfold before him. During his
searching to resolve this, "Ram" meets "Vonnie", the woman of
his dreams. Together they fight to save Boston and each other.
This is one book I simply could not put down. I look forward
to reading more work of Jonathan Womack. He is a fascinating
story teller. |
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| AN AMAZING PIECE OF
WORK!!!!, April 19, 2005 |
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| Reviewer: |
READER27
(NORTON,MASS.) - See all my
reviews | |
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| This is a story that grips
the reader from the beginning and continues till the very end,
though leaving the reader questioning "could this really
happen?" The plot is creative and realistic with a mixture of
romance, passion, deceit, and adventure, along with the eerie
subject of out of body experiences, leaving one to wonder how
much of this story is from personal experiences of Jonathan
Womack? I found that I simply could not get enough of "Ram"
and "Vonnie." I personnally will be looking forward to reading
more of his work. An incredible, imaginative
mind. |
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| Could this incredible story
really happen?, April 5, 2005 |
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| Reviewer: |
George Shepherd
"Shep" (Boulder, CO. USA) - See all my
reviews | |
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| Absorbing paranormal,
romantic thriller, grabbed me at page one and kept it coming,
left me wondering how much was really "fictional" and how much
was fact. Everyman Jack Ramsey's "be dead..." transformation
into the out of body superhero "Ram" was very compelling.
Classic chemistry between Jack and the heroine/love-interest
Vonya. Great villains too. An excellent read.
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| A Refreshing Psi-Fi,
December 27, 2004 |
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| Reviewer: |
Ted Carter (Leesburg,
IN USA) - See all my
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| A fast read but not too
fast, kept me on the edge of my seat for most of the entire
book. A good job of jumping back and forth between characters
without loosing the continuity of the storyline. I like the
use of psychic power without delving too much into the realm
of fantasy, the military use and exploration of psychic
kinetic powers seems entirely plausible. A very important
aspect of good science fiction. The introspection of Ram is
also entirely plausible and one finds oneself identifying with
the main character in a manner of how would I react if this
happened to me. Reminiscent of Neuromancer by William Gibson.
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| I would recommend this
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| A 2005 Best Seller!,
December 8, 2004 |
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| Reviewer: |
N. Cullis (Buffalo,
NY) - See all my
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| A Cry for a Hero will be on
the BEST SELLERS list for 2005! Read and believe in this
dynamic new author, Jonathan Womack and what he has to say
about his very own out-of-body experience and how he so
intimately weaves it into a thrilling tale of superhero
adventurer vs. terrorist. |
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| Written before 9/11.... the
author's virtual premonition will astound you as to the
similarity to our history's real turn of events.
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| Nancy Cullis, Literary
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| Category: Writing and Poetry |
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| Today I want to get in
touch with my reader friends. This is just a friendly heads
up, if you need a good book to read, check out "A Cry for a
Hero" by Jonathan Womack. I'll give you a quick rundown on
what I think. I have him listed as 1 on my friends list for
easy access to information on his amazing performance in
putting together one of the most interesting and well designed
heroes of novel history. |
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| With clever twists, Jack
Ramsey becomes quite the character, full of life as he's
painted into your mind with a very talented hand. Best
described here "29 year old Jack Ramsey grew up in the
majestic Colorado Rocky Mountains. As a youth, Jack emulated
comic book superheroes, a tucked-in towel for a cape, T-shirt
and jeans in place of tights. Those times are far behind now,
his heroes long since put on the shelf. Until one fateful day,
when a terrifying encounter triggers a profound metamorphosis
that forever changes him, awakening a power both wonderful and
shocking." In my eyes, Jack reflects the author a bit with his
cunning charm and intellectual humor. So bold is he to take
the reader to the next level in doing something I've never
seen done in this form of a novel before. Jonathan animates
"out of body experiences" or "astral projections" to
accomplish some very crafty and captivating moments that will
have you saying, "I don't think I've ever read anything like
it." This can be considered a thrill ride on the sci-fi roller
coaster blasting you through a fascinating new approach to
heroism that will whisk you away from your everyday life. I
give this a 5 out of 5 and it only gets better, Jonathan has
another book on the way. I won't give away any specific
information on it, just know that if you become a fan, you'll
be on the edge of your seat waiting to rush to Barnes and
Noble the day it hits the shelf. A crowning achievement, my
hats off! Want to learn more? He will be 1 on my list for the
next week and if you miss this opportunity, he will always be
available via search on myspace as well as my friends list,
and his website,
jonathanwomack.com. | | |