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Omega III: The Head of the Snake follows a special operations team attempting to take down a child sex trafficking ring, whose mission gets complicated when a team member and a relative go missing. What was the inspiration for the setup of your story?
I was noticing weekly on the news, there were several missing children in the Metro Atlanta area where I live. This got my curiosity up, so I looked into it. I discovered that there was a whole world of child sex trafficking that I wasn’t aware of. I looked for books and information on the topic, but there was little to no information out there. I found some national sights on how to report missing persons. But I wanted more, I wanted to bring to light the dark and secret world of child and human trafficking. Even though my books are fiction, they do use real life examples of sexual abuse and trafficking. My research took me deep into the dark and secret world of human trafficking. Many times, the traffickers get away with a slap on the wrist or able to buy their way out of any serious prison time. That’s when I came up with the Omega book series. So far there are three books with a fourth one that I’m currently working on.
What character did you enjoy writing for? Was there one that was more challenging to write for?
The character I enjoyed the most was Shay Lynn. I model Shay’s personality after my late wife Sharons personality. The character I had trouble developing was Robert Green. I just couldn’t find the right place for him in the book series. I even devoted one chapter in book two, Omega ꞮꞮ A Cry for Help, to see if I could bring his character more to life. I didn’t want the Omega team to be some kind of super humans, ex-Navy SEALs, former CIA or the like. I wanted them to be just like you and me, with all their flaws and baggage. I wanted my readers to be able to maybe relate to them on a personal level. To say to themselves, I can be like Shay, Jack or one of the others in Omega. There’s too many books out there where the characters are the John Wicks, Jack Reacher, James Bond or some super tough guy/gal former Special Forces type.
How did you balance the action scenes with the story elements and still keep a fast pace in the story?
I used the character’s personality to drive the scenes. Each time I wrote something about one of the characters, I put myself in their bodies and mind. I asked myself, how would they react to this situation? When I first started the first book of the series, Omega Ɪ The Creation, I spent weeks developing each character and their personality. I even found pictures of people off the internet that I thought would look like my character. That way when I was writing a scene with that character, I was able to visualize them in my mind. Sometimes, they took me down a rabbit hole that I wasn’t planning to go down. But that was their character and how they would have treated the situation.
Will there be a follow-up novel to this story? If so, what aspects of the story will the next book cover?
Yes, I am currently working on book four, Omega ꞮV Inside the Belly of the Snake. Within this book, I’ll dive into the Dark Web and how it’s role in the sex and human trafficking is used. Also, how organ harvesting is connected to the secret world of human trafficking. The Omega team will continue their fight against sex and human trafficking. They will continue their work, trying to bring down these evil organizations. My hopes are that even though the Omega book series is a work of Fiction. That it will wake people up and bring into the light, the dark world of human trafficking.
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Punishing a person who is truly guilty is justified. Forgiving that person is merciful, but not punishing him is a cruelty to the innocent and society as a whole. — Adam Smith
Join Jack and Shay as they go International to take down a worldwide sex trafficking ring. During this challenging and dangerous mission, they will also be trying to recover a valued member of their team and the younger sister of one of the team members. During their mission, the team will suffer a tragic loss. Will this loss be the end of the Omega group? Follow the team as they discover how all three missions are closely tied together.
Omega III – The Head of the Snake
In Omega III: The Head of the Snake, David J. Story plunges readers into a high-stakes world of international intrigue, where a team of operatives tackles human trafficking while grappling with their personal struggles. The plot revolves around a mission to dismantle a trafficking ring, weaving together action-packed rescue operations, emotional character arcs, and a tragic loss that tests the team’s resilience. It’s a gritty, fast-paced story that doesn’t shy away from harsh realities.
One thing I admired about this book was its raw emotional core. The scenes involving Shay, particularly her fearless takedown of an abusive man in an alley, were nothing short of gripping. Shay’s tenacity and wit shine through when she quips, “If I ever hear that you’ve touched another woman again, I’ll hunt you down and finish what I’ve started.” Moments like these exemplify the book’s commitment to showing strong, multi-dimensional characters. While Shay’s depth is compelling, some secondary characters could have been explored further, as their arcs occasionally felt overshadowed by the larger narrative.
The pacing is another standout aspect. From a suspenseful road trip to a dramatic rescue mission, the book never lets up. A particular highlight was the sequence where Hunter’s abduction is revealed via a hidden camera—a scene brimming with tension and a clever use of tech.
The writing stands out for its engaging dialogue and vivid descriptions, which bring the characters and their world to life. Story’s dialogue adds authenticity and depth to each character, while scenes like the alleyway fight are so vividly portrayed that they linger in your mind. The book’s unflinching exploration of dark themes like trafficking and abuse adds a powerful layer of realism, making the story impactful and thought-provoking.
Omega III: The Head of the Snake is an intense, emotional ride. It’s a story of perseverance, justice, and humanity amidst chaos. I would recommend it to fans of action-packed thrillers and those who appreciate narratives that tackle tough subjects head-on. Just be prepared for a gritty read that doesn’t pull its punches.
Pages: 265 | ASIN : B0DP46D88G
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