It is my deep pleasure to participate in the blog tour for John Howell’s latest novel, Detour on the Eternal Road. As John notes below, we’ve been blogging pals for over ten years. When I first met John, he quickly captured my heart with his wit, his kindness, and his great storytelling. I love seeing how successful he has been over the years. He is the hardest-working writer I know. His novels also have the best book covers. Over to you, John!
I am excited to be here with you today, Marie. You and I have been blogging for over ten years. I look back with fondness on the days when we spent more than a year writing the Top Ten lists for simultaneous publication on our separate blogs. You were always an inspiration and that continues today. Thank you for offering to host me on this stop on the tour. My latest book Detour on the Eternal Road is book three in the Eternal Road Series. Here is the blurb.
Blurb
Sam and James are dragged into another strange assignment when a couple of souls on The Eternal Road drop off the radar. Archangel Michael gives them specific orders to resolve the issue and get Billy Ray Chitwood, the national race car champion, and Dale Earnhardt, his guide, back on the task of finding Billy’s Eternal Home.
Finally, meeting up with Billy Ray and Dale, the foursome finds themselves in the future where World War III has devastated the country. The team discovers the cause of the start of the war and vows to mitigate that circumstance and save the world from devastation. They encounter their old nemesis, Lucifer, who has in mind trading preventing the war in exchange for Sam accepting his offer to be his queen.
Since Lucifer’s offer is a non-starter, Sam and James must overcome Lucifer’s interference and work to change the course of history, or humankind is doomed.
Excerpt
Wyatt stands by the reception desk and decides to pick up the bill himself and not bother the sheriff. Since they haven’t charged for breakfast, Wyatt assumes the old man hasn’t eaten this morning. After waiting a few minutes more, Wyatt becomes concerned that maybe the old man slept in. He heads up to the room and raps on the door.
Light shuffling follows his soft knocks on the wood. Finally, the door opens, and the old man seems ready to go.
“You had any breakfast?”
The old man pulls the door closed. “Yup, sure have.”
“Where did you eat? The bill didn’t show anything for breakfast.”
“Well, sir, I had this big ole steak for dinner and couldn’t finish it. Seemed a shame to waste good beef so I wrapped it in a napkin and had it this morning.”
Wyatt smiles at the resourcefulness of the old guy. “That would make a mighty fine breakfast for sure. So, you ready to get going?”
“I sure am, and I’m grateful for your help, what with your brothers shot ‘n all.”
“I’m always ready to help. Let’s go over to the livery and get the wagon.”
The old man nods, and Wyatt allows him to pass into the hallway. They leave the hotel and walk toward the livery—up the road and near the O.K. Corral. While walking, the old man asks, “How’d it feel to shoot the rustler?”
Wyatt explains, “I never enjoy killin’ a man, but when duty calls, I’m ready.” The old man nods and rubs his stubble.
Wyatt says, “Here we are.” He and the old man go into the business side of the livery. The horses stand hitched and ready, so Wyatt helps the old man onto the wagon. With a click of the tongue and a shake of the reins, the horses go at a slow walk out of the stable. “I took the liberty of packing lunch and water, given that your house is a far ways.”
“Again, I’m obliged to you, Wyatt. Not sure how I can repay your kindness.”
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 seven other books that are on Amazon in paperback and Kindle editions.
John lives in Lakeway, Texas with his wife and their spoiled rescue pets.
Trailer Link
https://animoto.com/play/0Z6vyFwQqrAZjjVAlciipw
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
BlueSky – @johnhowellauthor.bsky.social
Buy Links
Universal paper https://mybook.to/Detour-Paper
Universal ebook https://mybook.to/Detour-Ebook
Thank you for joining us on John’s book tour! Be sure to pick up a copy of Detour on the Eternal Road before you leave. Raji is watching.
Marie at 1 Write Way 