Shades of Grey (Book Two of the Alexis Stanton Chronicles) [Kindle Edition]

J.C. Phelps (Author)

Book Description

New job. New name. New assignment.

When Alexis Stanton, a.k.a. Ms. Grey, is assigned to uncover the true identity of the infamous sniper Penumbra, she's also expected to protect the business mogul next on the assassin's hit list.

The one person who holds the key to the sniper's true identity warns Alex not to dig any deeper. Penumbra has never missed his mark and will take out anyone who gets in the way.

Product Details

• File Size: 374 KB
• Print Length: 248 pages
• Publisher: NewPub Binding (May 5, 2010)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
• Language: English
• ASIN: B003L0QT1A
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• X-Ray: Enabled
• Lending: Enabled
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #21,427 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

48 of 51 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Same As The First Book.......blah, blah, blah. I'm Bored. October 24, 2011

By LilaBird

Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase

Okay. I finished this book a few days ago now and I think I'm ready to write a review. It's not that great. It's weird. I feel myself being drawn to these characters. I like them and I don't mind spending time with them. I just don't think they're in the right hands. They're not being given very interesting stories or even very interesting things to say. I don't understand how an author could come up with such intriguing characters, but then not be able to tell their stories properly. It upsets me. They deserve better than this.

Let's start off with my first complaint. All the men in this book (with the slight exception of Mr. Black) speak exactly the same. Most notably, Mr. Red and Mr. White. Barely anything differentiates these men. Even Blue and Brown sometimes sound the same way. I do understand the subtle differences between them, but they don't have unique enough personalities. I think that's why I'm always rooting for Black when I'm reading. He's the best guy there, so why does Alex feel nothing for him?? Drives me crazy. And IF she's going to feel something for White, why not actually do anything about it????? They should at least talk about their feelings or kiss or something! It's not even sexual tension, the way it's written. Not that it has to be some crazy romance novel, it definitely shouldn't be, but please! Give something! I'm begging you!

JC Phelps needs an editor badly too. I can overlook the occasional typo, really I can. But not like this. First of all, learn the difference between "your" and "you're"; "their", "there" and "they're"; and "its" and "it's". Those mistakes are unforgivable in my reader's mind. I can't take it. Secondly, make sure you know what the words mean that you're choosing to use. Well known phrases are repeatedly misused.... Common sayings are just wrong. There's not any other way to explain it. Here's an example: It's not "for all intensive purposes". It's "for all intents and purposes". That type of mistake is made THROUGHOUT the entire series and it has been driving me crazy.

I have to mention the cover art again. I do realize that in this day and time, when the major bookstores are disintegrating before our eyes, covers may not seem like they matter as much anymore. Everything is digital and small thumbnail covers are overlooked. But I personally disagree. No longer do we have the luxury of flipping through a book, skimming the back cover, etc. ALL WE HAVE is the cover! To me, it becomes one of the most important things I look at when deciding to buy a book. Here are some tips. Don't have a solid color background with no differentiation at all. It's boring. Don't EVER EVER EVER use the same font for the title of the book as for the author's name! NEVER! Do something more interesting than just generic silhouettes that you found in your computer's clip art folder. And even if that's not where you got the images from, take my point --- it LOOKS like that's where you got them from so wherever you really did get them from is irrelevant. You really, really need the help of a graphic designer. And if you can't afford a graphic designer, then go to a bookstore (yes, some of them do still exist) and take a look at some successful covers. Take pictures. Make notes about what makes them successful. Buy Photoshop. Learn how to use it. Get advice from other people -- not only friends and family. Post the images in a Goodreads discussion thread and ask strangers' opinions. Take their criticism and advice. Make changes. Then, when you have AMAZING new covers, then re-release your books (hopefully they've been re-edited by this point) and publicize that you have new editions with new cover art. Do giveaways. Do blog posts. Once people start seeing your amazing new covers, they will assume that the book is as good as the cover is and they will be WAY more likely to buy it.

I hope some of this helps you. I don't mean to be snarky about it, but come on. There is A LOT of competition out there and your stuff has to be top notch if you want to compete with the best. You have an awesome start, you just need to give these stories some more work. I hope you take the time to do it. Your characters are worth it. Read more ›

9 of 11 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Shades of Grey! NOT 50 Shades of Gray! May 18, 2012

By M. R. Mathias

Format:Kindle Edition

If you bought this title thinking it was something else, you should read the book information better. This is from a series of books that has been out for a few years. Book One was a finalist in the Amazon/Createspace Breakout Novel Contest. Color Me Grey (Book One of the Alexis Stanton Chronicles) Just because some big wig author used the same title for their "Mamma Porn" is not this author's, or this book's fault. Learn to read the book description before you buy. I love the Alex Stanton books. Book 3 - Reflections of Grey (Book Three of the Alexis Stanton Chronicles) is available as well.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

1.0 out of 5 stars Terrible! January 12, 2013

By Michael S. Levy

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The seocnd book is worse than the first, if that is poissible, and yet not as bad as the third. Cannot bleive I wasted my time with this drivel.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

2.0 out of 5 stars Boring and Badly Written August 21, 2012

By J. L. Chase

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I read this and the first book against my better judgement, and I was right! These books both suffer badly from a lack of editing and common sense.
Why anyone would think they can charge good money for such poorly constructed material is beyond my ken. Why, why, why waste the time and money necessary to read such tripe. !!!!!! DON'T WASTE EITHER and don't bother to read the rest of the Alex Stanton books. It's a exercise in bad judgement to spend either on these books.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars shades of gret by j c phelps series May 9, 2012

By Bonnie W. Baggett

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a good read, holds readers interest, good page turner, can't wait for more in this series.
nice rainy day book.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

2.0 out of 5 stars Even for the genre it's not very good March 3, 2013

By Hopeful Thinker

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This is poorly written and mostly boring. There are a few entertaining passages;that's about it. The Story of O (years ago) was better

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Fun read February 5, 2013

By Starr Goodridge

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Enjoyed book #2. It is a nice fun read and I look forward to reading the next. Go Ms Grey!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

2.0 out of 5 stars Did not hold my attention. December 2, 2012

By Yvonne Azarian

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This book is pretty boring. A lot went into describing surroundings which were in themselves were BORING. A lot of repetition as events were relayed over and over to the characters. I lost interest and did not finish it. This author may eventually be better, though.

More About the Author

J.C. Phelps is a wife and mother of three who writes from the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota.

The Alexis Stanton Chronicles have been the most enjoyable works she's written. Color Me Grey, the first book in the series, introduces the characters she has come to love. Shades of Grey and Reflections of Grey continue with the same characters and were equally as fun to write.

J.C. is considering another in the Alexis Stanton Chronicles, but is currently working on a couple other different stories to put to paper.

You can find her online at

Facebook -
www.facebook.com/authorjcphelps
and
www.facebook.com/jcphelpsauthor

Twitter -
@jeaniep3

Blog -
http://jcphelps.blogspot.com

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