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$25 #Giveaway A Sweet, Soft Glow by Joshua Magnotta @joshuacmagnotta @XpressoTours Ends 12.28

December 14, 2020 By Mary



A Sweet, Soft Glow
Joshua Magnotta
Publication date: December 15th 2020
Genres: Adult, Thriller

In the ten years since John Malley lost his wife and daughter, he has slowly faded into obscurity in a rural Pennsylvania town. He spends his days at the local bar and tries to numb the pain of his loss. That is, until Ted’s Dead Rose Tavern becomes the home of the biggest mass killing in the history of the town. John, the lone survivor of the killing-spree, is forced on the run. He heads north where he hopes to hide out at his brother’s house.

Meanwhile, in New York City, young Melanie Parker investigates a disturbing new trend she discovered online. From what she has learned, metallic black bands worn along the forearm are responsible for some form of mind control. Skeptical of this theory, Melanie embarks on a night time excursion that places her in the middle of a riot in the middle of the city. Melanie fights for her life as chaos spreads throughout the city.

As John witnesses the events in New York, he is compelled to take action. But once in the city, John is forced to confront his past.

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EXCERPT:

He felt a soft, cool touch on his arm. He opened his eyes, and to his right, standing next to him in the rain was Elly. Tears streamed down her cheeks, her hands outstretched toward her father. John let go of the gun and rushed to her. He swept her off her feet and held her close. Her small arms squeezed him around his neck like they always had. She was here; he could feel her heart beating against his chest as he held her tight to him.

“Elly,” he cried, his tears fell into her locks of golden-brown hair.

“Daddy,” she said.

Her arms still tightly around his neck, Elly leaned back so John could see her face. Her bright blue eyes shone back at him. And there it was, that smile he missed so much. Her face was bright, ebullient as always.

Then she was gone. John’s arms were still locked in her embrace, but she was no longer there. When he blinked, he could see her like the image on a polaroid coming into focus except in reverse. Each time he blinked, she became a little less. His head was numb, and he suddenly felt lightheaded.

Author Bio:

Josh Magnotta has been a resident of northern Pennsylvania for most of his life. Throughout his early life and teenager years he was an avid writer but during college drifted away from the passion as work and other priorities took precedence. In 2014 he graduated from college and soon began working swing shift in a factory. It was here, during off shifts where Josh would read during the night to stay awake, that his passion for writing was rekindled. After leaving the factory-life behind Josh went back to college and began work on his first novel, A Sweet, Soft Glow. He has since been writing ever since.

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Comments

  1. Bea LaRocca says

    December 14, 2020 at 9:00 pm

    An intriguing cover and synopsis, this sounds like a thrilling read. Thank you for sharing the book and author details.

  2. Karen H says

    December 14, 2020 at 9:01 pm

    Sounds like an interesting storyline

  3. Terri Shaw says

    December 14, 2020 at 9:41 pm

    Sounds like a great read.

  4. Nancy says

    December 14, 2020 at 9:43 pm

    I think that the cover of your book has lots of detail and is very interesting in design.

  5. Elaine G says

    December 14, 2020 at 10:04 pm

    Sounds like an interesting book

  6. TINA ALEXANDER says

    December 14, 2020 at 10:40 pm

    I love mystery and suspense, so the excerpt left me wanting to read more.

  7. Marcy Meyer says

    December 15, 2020 at 4:50 am

    The cover looks good. Sounds like a good read.

  8. mARIA mALAVECI says

    December 15, 2020 at 4:56 am

    Sounds like a wonderful read1

  9. Patricia Lieberman says

    December 15, 2020 at 5:02 am

    Sounds very interesting. You hooked me. LOL.

  10. Audrey Stewart says

    December 15, 2020 at 5:18 am

    Joshua Magnotta is a new author to me, but I look forward to reading this. I always love meeting new authors. Thanks to this blog for the introduction.

  11. Tashia Jennings says

    December 15, 2020 at 7:40 am

    Intriguing cover!

  12. Linda Romer says

    December 15, 2020 at 7:50 am

    A Sweet Soft Glow sounds like a thrilling read. Thank you

  13. Cathy French says

    December 15, 2020 at 8:52 am

    Great cover for the storyline. I love thrillers and this sounds like agood read.

  14. Shannon Citrino says

    December 15, 2020 at 9:14 am

    The book sounds brilliant! Happy Holidays!

  15. Teresa Warner says

    December 15, 2020 at 10:00 am

    New author for me, sounds good!

  16. clynsg says

    December 15, 2020 at 1:51 pm

    I am always interested in learning about new books that I might want to read.

  17. Merry says

    December 15, 2020 at 2:36 pm

    Sounds like an intriguing story line

  18. Veronica Vasquez says

    December 15, 2020 at 2:42 pm

    Sounds like a great read! I like the cover

  19. Eva Millien says

    December 15, 2020 at 3:19 pm

    I enjoyed reading the excerpt, Joshua! Your book sounds like a thrilling read! Thanks for sharing and good luck with the blitz!

  20. heather says

    December 15, 2020 at 5:14 pm

    This sounds super good and I love the cover too.

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    December 15, 2020 at 5:15 pm

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  22. Dianne Casey says

    December 15, 2020 at 5:40 pm

    I really enjoyed the description of the book. Sounds like a great read.

  23. Bonnie says

    December 15, 2020 at 6:15 pm

    What an intriguing book! Great excerpt. I’d love to read more.

  24. Paula says

    December 15, 2020 at 7:16 pm

    Interesting summary. Looks like a good read.

  25. wendy hutton says

    December 16, 2020 at 10:43 am

    love the cover

  26. Glenda M says

    December 16, 2020 at 11:17 am

    I’m interested in reading this after both the blurb and the excerpt

  27. Cali W. says

    December 16, 2020 at 3:33 pm

    Great excerpt and giveaway. 🙂

  28. Kim says

    December 17, 2020 at 7:17 am

    This sounds like a very intriguing story.

  29. Dena Akbar says

    December 17, 2020 at 6:07 pm

    Sounds like an interesting book

  30. Peggy Nunn says

    December 18, 2020 at 8:00 am

    I like the cover. It is very intriguing.

  31. Antoinette M says

    December 18, 2020 at 12:02 pm

    Sounds like a great read!

  32. shelly peterson says

    December 19, 2020 at 11:53 am

    Sounds like a great read.

  33. Leela says

    December 19, 2020 at 2:32 pm

    It looks like a good read.

  34. tammy says

    December 22, 2020 at 7:02 am

    Sounds like a great read. Cant wait to check it out. Thanks for the chance to win.

  35. Barbara Montag says

    December 25, 2020 at 9:08 am

    I love thrillers so a must read soon!
    And with a captivating cover.
    Thank you for sharing this review.

  36. Amber Terry says

    December 27, 2020 at 3:51 am

    Always on the look out for a new thriller 🙂

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