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by Bill Schweitzer (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 out of 5 stars (41)

"Those sweet summer days seemed to linger forever. You remember. It was in that time before cell phones, electronic games, and helicopter parenting; when a garden hose was your water fountain, a bicycle your limousine, and you had to invent your own fun, using your own imagination. The books you checked out from the local library were printed on paper, with pages you actually had to turn, and smelled of musty adventure."

With these words we are launched into the exploits of an exceptional group of children as they play out through the Texas Hill Country and across the Blackland Prairies. Are they within the realm of science-fiction, or are they all simply due to drug-induced hallucinations that resulted from government- funded experimentation by a private laboratory, the University of Texas Psychology Department and the U.S. Air Force?

On the surface, two tales spin out—the children's search for what they believe was a flying saucer landing, and their parents' investigation into the drug experiments. Eventually the two come together, and the parents believe it's all over, but the kids know better.

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"I really enjoyed reading Doves In A Tempest. It reminded me a lot of Stephen King's It with other homages to different books and movies from the 80s and 90s." -Readers' Favorite

"Doves in a Tempest takes the reader back to earlier, nostalgic times, only to find that they were neither as kind nor as gentle as memory suggests. A Five-Star Read!" -Diane Lauer, author of Dormant Diversion

"A fantastic coming of age and sci-fi mystery that makes you more than wonder about transitional wonder years." -Jeff Ulin, author of The Lord's Tusks

"A vivid, compelling story." -Levi Bronze, author of Two Yellow Cabooses

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Bill Schweitzer lives in Austin, Texas with his beautiful wife, little faux beagle Sami (per DNA, 1/2 basset hound and a slew of other breeds, but you'd swear she's a beagle), and Sami's cat. Bill waited 73 years to write his first novel, so you know it's gotta be good.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0BWNJGZSK
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Black Rose Writing
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 16, 2023
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
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  • Best Sellers Rank: #2,641,671 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
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Bill Schweitzer lives just outside of Austin, Texas with his muse (lovely wife), little dog, Sami, and Sami's cat. His stories center in Austin, where he grew up, attended The University of Texas, married, had children, and countless dogs. Along with his family, he has traveled around the world and lived as an ex-pat for many years.

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  • Michael P. Hartnett
    5.0 out of 5 stars Hallucinogens, Heroines, History, and Humor
    Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2024
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    Set in the Texas Hill Country of the late 1950s, Doves in a Tempest by Bill Schweitzer is simultaneously an ominous tale about disturbing corporate and governmental machinations and a charming, funny, and socially astute commentary about growing up in a not-so-simpler times.
    Schweitzer pulls off this combination through a folksy, playful, and wise narrator, reminiscent of the Stage Manager of Our Town. The rich characterization, especially of the three main females of the novel, makes the reader quickly become enthralled with the mysterious emotional damage done to the cadre of whip-smart preteens who take a night-time journey to an isolated valley, which for them becomes a hallucinogenic pit of despair.
    Sixth grader Anna Belle serves as the novel’s emotional and spiritual center; she has great moral instincts and a toughness that guides the rest of the group of misfit nerds through troubling times. Her mother Carrie, an independent and quick-thinking nurse, leads the group of parents steadily working on unfolding the causes behind their children’s nightmares. The final member of this female triumvirate, Jenny, serves as the great link between the nefarious activities in the lab and the fate of the children. The collective resilience of these three, along with their humorous interactions throughout, give Doves in a Tempest a soul that becomes a great counterpoint to the ruthless outlook at Alpen Labs. Schweitzer also cleverly intertwines the lives of many of the family members, giving the novel layers even as the plot is paced deftly and economically.
    Filled with childhood adventures over treacherous bridges, dense forests, and desolate valleys, Doves in a Tempest manages to balance nostalgia with a clear-eyed awareness that corruption and reprehensible schemes were not invented in America in the 21st Century.
    While the novel has a very satisfying climax, it possesses unresolved questions that I look forward to reading about in the next installment of what promises to be an entertaining, historically evocative series.
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  • Brian Kaufman
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantasy meets Dark History
    Reviewed in the United States on September 17, 2023
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    Psychological horror with elements of sci-fi, fantasy and...dark history. The protagonists are fifth and sixth graders, not teens. They face the pressures of childhood along with their eventual entry into a world teeming with unresolved racial, religious, and class problems. That’s when the nightmares begin…

    As a child of the fifties, I appreciated the way the author presented both the nostalgic lens and the sharper realities of his story.

    Intermittent journal entries supplement the narration, giving a more personal glimpse into the children at the heart of the story. With a large cast of characters, including the kids, their parents, and lab workers, the author keeps the confusion at a minimum so the reader can focus on the horror at the story's center.

    Inventive plot, fine writing, a poetic style, and a firm sense of character make this novel a must read. This is the first book in a series (the book contains a teaser for book two). After all, "...a number of questions remain unanswered, and the answers we have seem to raise more questions."

    I can’t wait for the next installment!
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  • Stephen L. Brayton
    4.0 out of 5 stars A nice spooky mystery set in the late 50s.
    Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2023
    Format: Hardcover
    Plot

    1958. A group of fifth and sixth graders from a small Texas town explore a secluded valley one night because of a sighting of something strange. A UFO? Each of the children experiences something weird that affects their dreams.

    Meanwhile, two people from a laboratory outside of town are suspicious of their company’s activities with groups of college students who are bussed in.

    Meanwhile, the local hospital is dealing with a multitude of patients suffering conditions that mirror hallucinogenic drug use.

    How are all of these connected? The children, their parents, and the two company employees are determined to find out.

    I wasn’t sure where this plot was heading when I started reading. The story begins with the children, introducing them and their personalities. Then the lab employees are brought in and finally, the parents become involved.

    As a reader of mysteries, thrillers, and horror, I knew who was behind it all, but that didn’t spoil the story for me. The enjoyment was the progression through the story and everyone’s attempts to discover the answer.

    Characters

    Anna Belle Cook – 11, 6th grader, freckled, tomboy, long ginger hair that’s usually braided, mom nurse, dad left when she was younger

    James Hatcher – 6th grader, quiet demeanor, tall, skinny, wears glasses

    “Little” Betty Lou Durpree – small build, 5th grader, blonde, ponytail, blue-green eyes, family is very religious

    Steve Lindquist – 9, 5th grader, pale blue eyes, wears glasses, chubby, clumsy, has an older brother, 4’2″, parents dead and he lives with an aunt/uncle

    Levi “Shrimp” Steiglitz – 5th grader, class clown, small stature, Jewish, curly black hair.

    Georgie Woods – black, 8f, only has a mother

    Mark Lindquist – Steve’s older brother, 15, drives a Studebaker

    I’ll list only the kids here in this section. There are plenty more including the lab employees and the children’s parents.

    I like the descriptions of the kids that were shown in Anna’s journal entries. Each has a distinct personality. Anna comes out as the “leader.” The story gives the reader more than just an adventure and a mystery. It shows the time period in which the people live and how the children are maturing. I liked how Betty included in her journal entries the fact she has a crush on Levi. James has an issue with his body reacting at inappropriate moments.

    What happens a lot in books is that with multiple characters, at least one gets a diminished share of the spotlight. This book does a pretty good job of mentioning all of the kids in fairly equal portions with Anna and Betty getting a shade more.

    The adult characters are fine but except for Betty’s mom, they tend to blend. The two lab employees are good and I wish they had even more story than they did.

    Dialogue

    Some profanity, but most of the “profanity” is amusing because it’s the kids’ version of bad words. Flacking, Gawrd, and other adaptations.

    Otherwise, the kids speak like 9-11-year-olds. The waitress speaks like a waitress.

    Writing

    This became interesting right away. The narrator speaks to the reader at times with the use of “you.”

    There’s a lot of lofty, high-minded, philosophical narration here. I wasn’t sure about it at first, but it seemed to work.

    Most chapters are headed by quotes.

    As mentioned a lot of information is given through journal entries.

    I enjoyed the intrigue and the danger.

    Also, the book does a fine job of bringing in references to the culture of the time. Vehicles, music, food, clothing, and tidbits such as the fact the HIPPA Act hadn’t been passed. There’s a bit of racial tension here, too. These are all needed to cement the time frame of the story.

    This is a complete story with a (sort of) expected ending, and I was a little disappointed the characters didn’t exhibit much development throughout. There is some, but I figured there might be a wrap-up telling us how each of the kids grew during their teen and adult years. There was a hint of it near the beginning regarding how Steve fared in later life.

    However, my disappointment vanished when the ending was only the beginning. The development is yet to be seen (although a touch of it could have been included here). There’s more to this story, so expect more good stuff from this author.

    As to rank, I debated between Purple and Blue. I think the book is well-thought-out and the writing was different than others. I enjoyed the characters of the kids and wanted to see more. I’m hoping the next book will bring more surprises.

    My rank:

    Blue Belt
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  • Laura Davis
    5.0 out of 5 stars Suspense and Nostalgia
    Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2023
    Format: HardcoverVerified Purchase
    This book is — incredibly—Bill Schweitzer’s first novel. It takes the reader back to a time of “idyllic childhood” that the time and place presume to be true. While under the the facade of a simpler time, the author gradually leads the reader to discover evil that pervades the place, time, and lives of the characters. The story takes place in Austin, Texas, but upon reading the story, the reader comes to realize this could take place anywhere in any time, and raises uncomfortable possibility that we can find ourselves in a “tempest” of our own time. The book is rich in detail and invites the reader to imagine being part of this disturbing tale. I’m looking forward to the next novel.
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  • Mary Conlon
    5.0 out of 5 stars thrilling story
    Reviewed in Australia on August 27, 2023
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    I liked every part of this story. So we’ll written, the kids are great, all the characters are well drawn and engaging in their own ways. So totally realistic, evoking Texas and the USA of 1958, not shying away from the realities of racism. And a lovely tribute to Molly Ivins in the character of the journalist. it’s a joy to read a book by someone with real writing skill I can’t wait to read the next book and find out what really happened to the kids in that valley.
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