Date Published: December 15, 2020
Publisher: FyreSyde Publishing
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.
EXCERPT
Nother drink?” Leroy asked.
John was about to say no, that he needed to get back on the road when he saw her. There sitting in the chair next to his was Elly. She turned and smiled, beautiful as ever.
“You need to stay here, Daddy,” she said.
So, John took his seat in the stool and nodded to Leroy.
“Baby girl, what are you doing here?” he whispered after Leroy turned to get his drink.
“Daddy, we miss you,” she said.
“I miss you too.”
“Daddy?”
“Yea, sweety?”
“Daddy, you are going to die.”
He touched the wound at his shoulder; it was warm beneath his hand. The infection would soon spread if it hadn’t already.
“I know, baby.”
“You need to do something before then.”
“What is it?”
“You will know when you see it.”
About the Author
Josh Magnotta has been a resident of northern Pennsylvania for most of his life. Throughout his early life and teenage 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 a 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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