I’ve got a treat for you today – John Howell and Gwen Plano are here with their new release! The Contract offers an intriguing blend of genres – a suspenseful thriller, as well as a spiritual sort of love story. Read the excerpt below, then head on over to Amazon!
The CONTRACT between heaven and earth
By John W. Howell & Gwen M. Plano
Thank you, Teri, for inviting us to join you today. We are so grateful to be featured on your beautiful blog to share with your readers a bit about our new book. Your YA novels are super reads. All the best to you.
Available on Kindle and Paperback
Kindle priced at $0.99 for the introduction.
The CONTRACT is a different story for writers John W. Howell and Gwen M. Plano. For either of them, it is their first attempt at co-authorship. After a year of Hurricane Harvey and other challenges, they have created, what they have termed, an inspirational thriller that bridges heaven and earth.
Here is the blurb:
The earth is threatened with a catastrophic political event which could result in international warfare and destroy all life on the planet. In heaven, a divine council decides that extraordinary measures are essential. They call for an intervention that involves two souls returning to earth. The chosen two sign a contract that they will work to avert the disaster.
Brad Channing, a Navy SEAL, and Sarah O’Brien, a teacher, become heaven’s representatives on earth. The story follows them as they individually and then together face overwhelming obstacles and eventually end up on a strategic Air Force base in California. It is there that they discover a conspiracy to assassinate the President of the United States. The terrorists have a plan for global dominance, and they are determined to complete their mission. Although military leadership appears to have the President’s best interests at heart, it is not clear who can be trusted and who should be feared. The action is rough and tumble as Brad and Sarah try to figure out the culprits for the plot that will turn into a worldwide conflagration unless stopped.
If you enjoy thrillers, this is one with enough twists and adventure to keep you riveted and guessing. If you like your thriller along with a good romance, Brad and Sarah’s initial attraction and eventual love will sustain you as they live out their heavenly and earthly desires.
Here is an excerpt.
Brad and Sarah left the complex and strolled back to their residence. Brad leaned close to Sarah and whispered, “Why do I get the feeling we’re being watched?”
“I’ve had that feeling since we arrived on base. I just assumed it came down to everyone here knowing you.”
“Naw. This feels different. I had this same instinct back in Afghanistan—nothing you can put your finger on but just a knowing feeling.”
“What should we do?”
“Keep our eyes open.”
“I would love to have a pair in the back of my head.”
Sarah’s comment broke the tension, and they both laughed.
Brad said, “We just have to keep aware of who’s around us.”
“Why?”
“I need to tell you some things about this whole situation. It will make you nervous, though. Let’s take a moment and sit here.” Brad pointed at a lone bench that stood beside the pedestrian path.
Bewildered, Sarah sat and looked at Brad, “So something is going on that you haven’t shared with me? I’ve had that strange feeling you described, only it has to do with you and me.”
Authors Bio.
John began his writing as a full-time occupation after an extensive business career. His specialty is thriller fiction novels, but John also writes poetry and short stories. His first book, My GRL, introduces the exciting adventures of the book’s central character, John J. Cannon. The second Cannon novel, His Revenge, continues the adventure, while the final book in the trilogy, Our Justice, launched in September 2016. The last, Circumstances of Childhood is a family life thriller story and launched October 2017. All books are available on Amazon in paperback and Kindle editions.
John lives in Port Aransas, Texas with his wife and their spoiled rescue pets.
John’s other books.
Available on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/author/johnwhowell
Gwen had a lengthy career in higher education, and it was there that she published her first book, Beyond Boundaries, for students interested in volunteer work in developing countries. After she retired, she wrote her award-winning memoir, Letting Go into Perfect Love.
Gwen lives in Branson, Missouri with her husband.
Gwen’s books.
Available on Amazon at https://amzn.to/2wdXsrn
Thank you so much for having us over today, Teri. Your support of The Contract has been outstanding and I’m very grateful. 😀
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Thrilled to help promote your book, John!
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Reblogged this on Fiction Favorites and commented:
Teri Polen is hosting Gwen and me on her terrific blog. Teri is a talented YA author who writes books everyone can enjoy. I loved her first, Sarah. Teri is a member of Rosie’s Book Review Challengers team and has a feature titled The Writer’s Reading Corner where she highlights Indie authors. She is currently launching her next book, The Gemini Connection. Thank you for the help, Teri.
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Wishing you both success with the release!
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Thank you, Staci. 😀
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John and Gwen are all over the blogging world! How awesome to see them here, Teri. Thanks for hosting.
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Yes they are – and I was just over at your place, Jan!
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Thank you, Jan. I guess we are a bit noisy today. 😀 Ha ha ha
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Thank you so much, Teri. This is a lovely post and I’m most grateful. All the best to you. ☺
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Thanks, Gwen – much luck to you with your launch!
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Reblogged this on When Angels Fly.
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Thank you, Mary. So nice of you.
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Welcome John!
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Thanks for the reblog!
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Welcome Teri!
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Thank you so much, Mary. ♥
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Welcome Gwen!
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Thank you so much, Mary. ♥
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I am so thrilled to see you both all over the web! Best of luck with the launch! 🙂
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Thank you, Harmony. Your good wishes are so appreciated. 😀
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I’m so intrigued by the blend of genres in this book. It’s on my Kindle and in my reading queue. Best wishes Gwen and John!
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Thank you, Mae. We had some challenges trying to label it. Thank you for your support.
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Great post Teri! What a fun book release tour John amd Gwen:)
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Thank you so much, Denise. 🙂
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Thanks, Denise!
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You guys are everywhere. Hope you’re making a big splash.
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I hope so too, Craig. Thanks for the visit. 🙂
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John and Gwen are everywhere! Thanks for sharing, Teri. Happy Weekend!
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I think this book sounds awesome, Teri.
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I can confirm that it is, Robbie – I read an ARC of it.
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