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Tragedy does strange things to people, and it is not always negative. Countdown to Action! is a novel based on the beginnings of the old television program Thunderbirds. When faced with his wife's death, Jeff Tracy calls upon his sons to create an organization dedicated to rescuing those who need it. Creating such an organization, however, is much easier said than done. Countdown to Action! is highly recommended reading for science fiction enthusiasts in general and fans of the Thunderbirds television series in particular.


Darlene J. McCurdy, Harrisburg, PA

I have read the 3 books from the Thunderbird series and can honestly say once I read the first page I couldn't put it down. It kept me wanting more and looking forward to the next book in the series. Anyone who loves action books, would love the Thunderbirds Books. They are great for kids and adults. I passed them on to my grandson and he loves them also.


Vickie Vanderpool, Indianola, IA
 
My grandson loved your second novel.  It took him only a week to read through it. He wanted me to drop you a line and say "WELL DONE."  After he finished I read it to his younger brothers and he sat in to listen again. Amazing; he doesn't sit still very often. I see that you'll have a new one coming in 2010. Fantastic!!!!!! We can't wait to read this one also.




Doug Pratt, owner, Pratt Hobbies, Herndon, VA
I encourage you to order copies--they are wonderful books. If you are new to Thunderbirds, they will be an excellent introduction. If the Tracy family are old friends, you will find these stories deepen your understanding and enrich your memories. That's what good books are supposed to do. I'm delighted to have the chance to spread this fine work around, and to share something that has been very important to me. Something in the program resonated. The idea of selfless, honorable people devoting their lives to rescuing strangers, maybe. Or maybe it was the technology; nothing in Thunderbirds is what it appears to be. Swimming pools are rocket hangars, cars have machine guns, watches and powder compacts communicate with satellites.

And Joan, I have to tell you, I've given away 18 books...so far. I'm getting emails back already about how much people are enjoying them. At least three parents told me they took the books out of the packages and read them before [giving them to their children to read].


David Tremont, Model maker, Weta Workshop, New Zealand

Thunderbirds has been my inspiration since childhood. This has been an enjoyable read and reliving of the characters and their history. I look forward to new adventures ahead as should fans old and new, too.




Monica Ferris
USA Today bestselling author of Crewel World and other Needlecraft Mysteries
St. Louis Park, MN

Verba has created a humane and human background for these characters, with foibles and weaknesses believably overcome, which makes their forming a brave, self-sacrificing force all the more credit-worthy.  FAB!


Daria Brooks, Rancho Dominguez, CA

Countdown To Action [is] a book to read and remember. It's also a thoroughly enjoyable, adventurous outing with characters who are beloved by fans around the world.

My fascination with the series has always been more about what compels this amazing family to risk their lives time and time again, as well as about what in their collective background prepared them for their hazardous chosen task. Scott, Virgil, John, Gordon and Alan all had their own fields of study and interests outside of the family and were on their individual ways to gaining fame in their own right. Countdown To Action illustrates in seamless order how Jeff Tracy raised five such selfless and brave sons to maturity, gifting the world with young men who were willing to sacrifice their own personal lives and safety to save those in mortal peril time and time again. Countdown To Action [is] a very satisfying introduction to an exciting new series. 




Let me tell you a bit about myself....
I’ve been in love with astronomy and science fiction since second grade. When I went to college, I got a degree in physics and went on to work for one year as an associate instructor in astronomy. I’ve worked as a computer programmer, writer, editor, publisher, and weight loss coach. My first book, Voyager: Exploring the Outer Planets, qualified me for a full membership in the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators. I’m also a full member of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America. My nonfiction books include Voyager, Boldly Writing, and Weight Loss Success. My novels include Countdown to Action, Action Alert, and Deadly Danger.

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