Greetings to one and all. Today, I am honored to present John W. Howell’s latest release, The Last Drive.
I am so pleased to be with you today, Beem. I want to thank you for helping spread the word about The Last Drive. Your stories have always impressed me with the authentic characters, setting and dialogue. Of course, I don’t reach your level in this stead, but it occurred to me that there were some historical events that could only have been crafted by the devil. I had not thought about creating a sequel to Eternal Road, but the opportunity to visit these historical events with my characters was too compelling to ignore and so The Last Drive was born.
Here is the blurb and then we can get to a short excerpt from the book.
The Blurb
In the sequel to Eternal Road – The final stop, Sam and James are reunited to look for two souls, Ryan and Eddie. Ryan was killed in Afghanistan, trying to avoid a schoolyard with his crippled plane. Eddie Rickenbacker, Ryan’s hero, is to guide Ryan to his Eternal Home, and now both are missing.
The higher-ups believe that there has been some interference in Ryan and Eddie’s journey by Lucifer, so Sam and James have the task of finding Ryan and Eddie to get them back on the road despite the evil interference. Unfortunately, the machinations designed to prevent Ryan and Eddy from completing their journey takes the pair to horrifying testing grounds. The places visited represent the best work of the Devil. They are the trenches of World War I in France, gladiators at the Roman Coliseum, the sinking Titanic in 1912, Hiroshima 45 minutes before the bomb, and the Auschwitz concentration camp in 1943.
This book is for you if you like plenty of action, strong characters, time travel, and a touch of spiritual and historical fiction. So, join Sam and James as they try to find the missing souls while staying one step ahead of the Prince of Darkness, who is determined to destroy all that is good.
An Excerpt.
Sam approaches James, who sits on a chair in a meadow, reading a book next to a glass of iced tea on a small table. Her old friend appears comfortable in his Eternal Home. Butterflies take wing in her stomach. Maybe not bothering James might be the best alternative. As she turns to leave, James glances her way. His eyes widen, and he thrusts out of the chair and makes a semi-sprint over to her. “My God, Sam. It’s you, isn’t it?”
Sam smiles. “Yes, it’s me.”
He turns, throws the book toward the chair, and takes Sam’s hands in his. “How’ve you been?” James radiates warmth.
With a squeeze of James’s hands, Sam gazes into his eyes. “I’ve been great. How about you?”
James releases Sam’s hands. “I can’t believe I haven’t sat around thinking about you.”
“That’s not what you’re supposed to do for eternity.”
“But you would think you’d cross my mind sometime.”
Sam smiles. “That’s the beauty of this place. You only have great thoughts about the things you want to think about.”
A Link to the Trailer
You Tube https://youtu.be/HEUninXiibI
Buy Links
The Last Drive is available in paper and Kindle editions on Amazon. Here are the universal links. The Kindle edition is on sale for 99¢ through mid-February.
Kindle https://mybook.to/FYmkKr
Paper https://mybook.to/BCsWV
Author Bio
John is an award-winning author who after an extensive business career began writing full time in 2012. His specialty is thriller fiction novels, but John also writes poetry and short stories. He has written Six other books that are on Amazon in paperback and Kindle editions.
John lives in Lakeway, Texas with his wife and their spoiled rescue pets.
Author links
Blog Fiction Favorites, http://johnwhowell.com/
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/john.howell.98229241
Twitter –https://www.twitter.com/HowellWave
Goodreads –https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7751796.John_W_Howell
Amazon Author’s page –https://www.amazon.com/author/johnwhowell
BookBub – https://www.bookbub.com/profile/john-w-howell
Eternal Road Buy links
Kindle Universal link mybook.to/EternalRoad
Paper universal link mybook.to/Eternalroadpaper
Hi Beem. Thanks for the preview. I wonder if you could tighten up the paragraph breaks. For whatever reason when a word doc goes into WP there are always extra spaces added. Much thanks.
John
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great review of John’s book. Loved hearing more about your great books as well on his site!
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Thank you, Cindy. Been is an excellent writer.
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Beem. Slip of the finger
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You’re most welcome. Indeed and I look forward to reading him more! ❣️ Thank you!
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Thank you, Cindy. I am glad you visited today.
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You’re most welcome~! It was my pleasure always! ❣️
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Great to see John and his latest book featured here. I love the excerpt between these two characters. Beem, how do I follow your blog?
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Thank you, Darlene. I appreciate your visit. 😁
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Hi, Darlene. To follow my blog, scroll to the very top of the page. A FOLLOW button should appear in the lower right corner. It disappears when you scroll down.
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I think I found it.
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YAY
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Fantastic!
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I’m enjoying John’s tour for The Last Drive. It’s great to see him here in the spotlight today. Thanks for hosting, Beem, and all the best to John!
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Thank you, Mae. I appreciate your support. 😊
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Thanks for stopping by, Mae!
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“That’s the beauty of this place. You only have great thoughts about the things you want to think about.” What a great line. It sounds like a place where I’d want to be. Thanks for hosting John, Beem!
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I think it is a place we all would want to be, Jill. Thanks for the comment. 😊
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Thanks for the visit, Jill.
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The Eternal Home sure does sound like a lovely, peaceful place! Great extract and post John. Wishing you all the best with this new book! Beem, thanks for hosting John today! 💕🙂
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The best part is the peace as you pointed out, Harmony. Thanks for the lovely words. 😊
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Thank you for stopping by, Harmony.
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I’ve happily read a couple of John’s books, so I know this will follow suit. You picked a good author to promote.
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Thank you, GP. Your support is appreciated. 😁
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Thanks, GP. I’m glad you stopped by today.
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And me as well.
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I like the undertone between these two in this scene.
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Thanks, Craig. As you are aware proper tone is sometimes tough to achieve.
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Thank you for hosting me today, Beem. I think the best favor one author can do for another is to provide the time and space to spread the word about a new release. I’m grateful for your favor.
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I am being genuine when I say it is my honor to host you here, John. You’re one of my favorites. And you sure do drive a lot of traffic to my blog when you’re here.
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I asked everyone to wipe their feet. 😁
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I’m with Jill. I love that quote. Thanks for hosting today, Beem on this leg of John’s tour.
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Thank you, Joan. I also appreciate Beem’s hosting today. 😊
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Thank you for visiting, Joan.
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Nice to see your new release getting so much attention, John. Thanks for hosting, Beem!
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I agree, Teri. It is nice, and thanks to all the folks who volunteered, like
Beem. Thanks for the visit and comment.
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Thanks for stopping by, Teri.
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I love this scene, John. It sounds like James found the most perfect eternal home. But of course, he’s up for an adventure with Sam. Congratulations on this new release! Wishing you the best! Thank you, Beem, for hosting today!
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The good part is his Eternal Home choice meant he would not miss Sam. Thanks for your comments and visit, Jan.
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Thanks for the visit, Jan.
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Thank you, Beem, for featuring John and his new book. A big congratulations to John. Your excerpt is quote-worthy. 😊
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Aww, what a nice compliment, Gwen. Thank you. 😁
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Thank you for stopping by, Gwen.
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Best of luck with your new book, John!
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Thank you so much, Jacqui. 😁
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Thanks for stopping in today, Jacqui.
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It’s good you to spread the word of John’s new novel, Beem! 🙂
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And good of you to come and support the effort, Tim. 😁
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Happy to, John. I’m sure enjoying this. It kept me up way past my bedtime!
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That is a good thing. 😁
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The pleasure is all mine, T. W. John is not only a wonderful writer, he’s a wonderful human being.
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I agree! 🙂
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Blush.
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Wonderful seeing John here today. Best wishes!
Beem, thanks for hosting.
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Thank you, Staci. Beem is a super host. 😊
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I’m glad you stopped by, Staci. Thank you.
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I am almost finished with “The Last Drive.” It is another good ride! Best wishes for more success with the book, John.
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Thank you, Jo. I’m so glad you like the story.
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Another great post for a great book. I agree some historical events had to come from the devil.
Thanks for hosting, Beem 🙂
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Thank you for stopping in today, Denise.
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Thank you, Denise. Thank you also for your fantastic review. It put a big smile on my face.
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Hello, Beem. Thanks for hosting John.
John, those are some horrifying historic locations! I’m delighted that there is another adventure for Sam and James. I can’t wait to read it. Wishing you huge success. Hugs.
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Thank you for taking the time to visit, Teagan. Much appreciation.
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The destinations could only have been made by the devil. Thanks, Teagan. 😁
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I finished The Final Drive last night. There were several twists and surprises to get to the end, which I greatly enjoyed. No spoilers from me!
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Thanks for weighing in, Liz. Good to hear from you.
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My pleasure, Beem!
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I’m so glad you liked it, Liz. Thaks for letting me know.
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You’re welcome, John. I love it when a book surprises me–while at the same time seeming completely inevitable.
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Yeah I get that for sure. 😁
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Try thanks, John. Sheesh
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