Near Sighted – A Jake Townsend Thriller Readers captivated by Near Death will eagerly devour Near Sighted, the much anticipated second book in Richard C. Hale’s riveting thriller series. Near Sighted continues the story of Jake Townsend and his mind reading technology as he attempts to find equilibrium between what he should and should not do with the knowledge. Jake feels his life has moved on, but when his dreams return and he sees a glimpse into his future, he discovers that the nightmare has only begun. Somewhere, someone has stolen his secrets. And as he learns of their evil purpose, he must find a way to stop them. Or risk losing everything he holds dear. Once again, the fate of the human race hangs in the balance and Jake holds the key. But will he have the courage to use it? Interview With The Author Q – The premise for the NEAR DEATH series is a little unusual. How did you come up with the idea? A – I was perusing the Web, jumping from one link to another, when I landed on a page that had actual Near Death Experiences recounted by the people who experienced them. Very fascinating reading. I didn’t really think much more about it at that time and moved on after a little time there. About 2 days later, I was watching a show on real mind reading technology using M.R.I. medical equipment and a rudimentary set of words. Then “Click.” My brain made a connection and the story was born. Q – So, this technology exists? A – Not as sophisticated a system as Jake Townsend’s machine. But there have been some advances in the interpretation of electrical impulses emitted by the brain. I expect cell phones, cars, TVs, etc. will be able to “read” our minds in the very near future. Scary and cool. Q – Is this considered a paranormal book? A – It kind of blurs the lines. Which in some folks’ opinions is not a favorable thing to do for an author’s career. It has a little paranormal, a little creepiness, science fiction, action, and thriller all rolled into one fun package. I love all those genres, so why not write what I love? It worked for me and I know it appeals to others as well. Thank you for reading! ~~~ Follow Richard on Twitter (@Richard_C_Hale)
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