NewswireTODAY - /newswire/ - Rochester, MN, United States, 2016/04/05 - Set in St. Cloud, MN, where the author grew up and went to school, The Smart Kid is a mystery/thriller about a young man who is being chased by a shadowy government organization in 1979. It is available at Amazon.

Because the novel is set in the 60s and 70s, there are many cultural and historical references. These references were treated as if the setting and era was a character in the novel. For readers who grew up in that era, the novel will be a nostalgic look back. For younger readers, the novel will be part educational because of the references to music, TV shows, technology and historical events.

The novel is not considered Young Adult even though the main character appears to be a sixth grade boy. The intended audience is any adults who enjoy historical fiction set in the 1960s and 70s.

Although The Smart Kid by Bob Miller is a stand-alone story, there are four more books planned for the series. The first drafts are already written. Miller expects to release one book a year.

Miller was able to complete a full novel plus four first drafts in three years because he participated three times in the annual write-a-thon known as NANOWRIMO (National Novel Writing Month.) This non-profit organization encourages completion of 50,000 word first drafts during the thirty days of November. Miller completed first drafts in the months of November in 2013, 2014, and 2015.

A new author, Miller participated in the local Rochester Writer’s group that meets monthly at the public library.

Bob Miller is a professional magician who has performed for years around the Rochester area, and has performed table-side magic in dozens of restaurants. This is his first novel.

Like the main character in Miller’s novel, Miller also uses magic and misdirection to remain free.

Agency / Source: Bob Miller, Inc.

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