by H. D. Gordon
My heart sinks to the cold, tiled floor beneath my feet. And there it stays.
Moving into the bedroom, I take a seat at the desk that is in the corner. I pull a sheet of paper and a pencil from the desk’s drawer. I shut my eyes as my left hand moves over the paper, and curse the Heaven’s right down to Hell.
Five minutes later, my hand stops. A chill sets its cold feet to my spine and walks its way up. I open my eyes. My heart confirms that it has followed me in here from the bathroom by thumping fast and furious against my ribcage. When I am able to pull in air, I look down.
I hope like hell that the hole inside of me is endlessly deep, because if I live much longer, it is going to be filled to the brim with freshly turned dirt and dead, buried secrets.
I stare down at the sketch for a long time. Apparently, the story is not over. Apparently, it is just starting a new chapter.
A word that would’ve made my mother shudder comes out of my mouth then.
I am going to need some help.
A WORD FROM THE AUTHOR
Though this title is my least read, from time to time I get questions about whether or not there will be a sequel to this book. The short answer is, yes. In 2014 I plan to write the next Joe adventure, and though I don’t have a date set in stone yet, you can always look me up on Facebook or Twitter to receive the latest updates about my next releases.
Now, if you enjoyed this title, and even if you didn’t, I humbly ask you to take the time to write a review. As an indie author, reviews are a huge part of what gets the word out about books and drives sales, and regardless of how this books sells, I will be following it up with a sequel, but know that I read all reviews, and take into consideration which of my titles is in biggest demand before deciding my next release. So, please, if you would like to see Joe return quickly, do me the kindness of leaving a review and helping to spread the word. This isn’t just something you can do for me, but for all authors whose books you enjoy. I can’t tell you how much we appreciate it.
Anyhow, thank you for reading, and go forth and enjoy your life. Because you never know what could happen next. Unless, of course, you’re like Joe.
-H. D. Gordon
To contact me directly, email @ [email protected]. I read all emails, and do my best to respond in a timely fashion.
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Look out for Joe’s next journey, coming 2014.
Acknowledgments
Thank you to my mom for making this book way better than it would have been. A great portion of this tale came from your mind, and the readers should know this. Your support has been invaluable.
Thank you to my father for believing that I could do this and for telling me that everything that is worthwhile requires sacrifice.
Thank you to Regina Wamba for this incredible cover. Your artistic brilliance never fails to amaze me.
Thank you to all the folks that beta-read this and who helped me to clean it up. Producing a good book is like raising a child; it takes a village.
Thanks to my family. It means the world to know you’re proud of me.
To my precious daughters, Soraya and Akira. There isn’t a part of this that isn’t all for you. Not a part.
And finally, to the readers and bloggers who have supported me so faithfully. I never could have imagined the love you’ve given my work. Thanks for that.
About H.D. Gordon
H.D. Gordon is the bestselling author of The Alexa Montgomery Saga and a paranormal thriller entitled Joe. She is a lifelong reader and writer, a true lover of words. When she is not reading or writing she is raising her two daughters, playing a little guitar and spending time with her family. She is twenty-four years old and lives in the northeastern United States.
Connect with H.D. Gordon:
Website: http://hdgordon.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/hd_gordon
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HDGordonauthor
Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5189455.H_D_Gordon
Table of Contents
Copyright
Dedications
Prologue
Chapter One
Chapter Two
Chapter Three
Chapter Four
Chapter Five
Chapter Six
Chapter Seven
Chapter Eight
Chapter Nine
Chapter Ten
Chapter Eleven
Chapter Twelve
Chapter Thirteen
Chapter Fourteen
Chapter Fifteen
Chapter Sixteen
Chapter Seventeen
Chapter Eighteen
Chapter Nineteen
Chapter Twenty
Chapter Twenty-one
Chapter Twenty-two
Chapter Twenty-three
Chapter Twenty-four
Chapter Twenty-five
Chapter Twenty-six
Chapter 27
Chapter 28
Chapter Twenty-Nine
Chapter Thirty
Chapter Thirty-One
Chapter Thirty-One
Part II: Sunday
Chapter Thirty Two
Chapter Thirty-Three
Chapter Thirty-Four
Chapter Thirty-Five
Chapter Thirty-Six
Chapter Thirty-Seven
Chapter Thirty-Eight
Chapter Thirty-Nine
Chapter Forty
Chapter Forty-One
Chapter Forty-Two
Chapter Forty-Three
Chapter Forty-Four
Chapter Forty-Five
Chapter Forty-Six
Chapter Forty-Seven
Chapter Forty-Eight
Chapter Forty-Nine
Chapter Fifty
Chapter Fifty-One
Chapter Fifty-Two
Chapter Fifty-Three
Chapter Fifty-Four
Chapter Fifty-Five
Chapter Fifty-Six
Chapter Fifty-Seven
Chapter Fifty-Eight
Chapter Fifty-Nine
Chapter Sixty
Chapter Sixty-One
Chapter Sixty-Two
Chapter Sixty-Three
Chapter Sixty-Four
Chapter Sixty-Five
Chapter Sixty-Six
Chapter Sixty-Seven
Chapter Sixty-Eight
Chapter Sixty-Nine
Chapter Seventy
Chapter Seventy-One
Chapter Seventy-Two
Chapter Seventy-Three
Chapter Seventy-Four
Chapter Seventy-Five
Chapter Seventy-Six
Chapter Seventy-Seven
Chapter Seventy-Eight
Chapter Seventy-Nine
Chapter Eighty
Chapter Eighty-One
Chapter Eighty-Two
Chapter Eighty-Three
Chapter Eighty-Four
Chapter Eighty-Five
Chapter Eighty-Six
Chapter Eighty-Seven
Chapter Eighty-Eight
Chapter Eighty-Nine
Chapter Ninety
Chapter Ninety-One
Chapter Ninety-Two
Chapter Ninety-Three
Chapter Ninety-Four
Chapter Ninety-Five
Chapter Ninety-Six
Chapter Ninety-Seven
Chapter Ninety-Eight
Afterword
A WORD FROM THE AUTHOR
Acknowledgments
About H.D. Gordon
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