
Discover your next favorite book by A.L. Smith.

Dr. A.L. Smith is a former member of Grambling State University's basketball team, a practicing Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, retired Lieutenant Colonel (Army Reserves), an author, and independent filmmaker. Her most recent project, ‘He Never Came Home’, a documentary film, is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Movies.
Her third novel, Malicious Intent, was released in 2023. Malicious Intent is a thrilling and intriguing murder mystery set in the post-COVID 19 world of Dallas Texas. Protagonist Attorney Alexandra Phillips is determined to uncover the truth behind a mysterious HIV strain that is discovered as she searches for a key piece of evidence to exonerate her client.
In 2022, A.L. Smith was selected as a semifinalist for the pilot taping of America’s Next Great Author. The ground-breaking concept is similar to American Idol, but designed specifically for authors. The event was hosted by Newbery Award-winning and New York Times bestselling author Kwame Alexander.

An adaptation of my second novel "Behind Closed Doors 2: Dana's Story

The story of Lemon Howard, a mentally disabled youth falsely accused of a crime.
In “Exodus,” A.L. Smith unfolds a gripping narrative that explores the fragility of power and the consequences of historical injustices. Set against a backdrop of a rapidly changing global economy, the novel captures a pivotal moment in human history where the tides shift dramatically. The introduction of the “Shadow Coin,” a revolutionary currency that empowers Africa and undermines the dominance of the American dollar, serves as the catalyst for the upheaval that follows.


EASTWOOD is a coming-of-age comedy-drama set in the early 2000s. It follows Ethan, a 17-year-old small-town kid from Mansfield, Louisiana, who dreams of being a rapper. The story explores friendship, family, music, and finding your voice.
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