INTO THE LIGHT
By Aleatha Romig
Publisher: Thomas & Mercer
Publication Date: June 14, 2016
Sold by: Amazon Digital Services LLC
An investigator's
search for a friend draws her into a world darker than she could have imagined.
Sara Adams awakes blind, unable to remember the most basic
details of her life, but her darkness seems a blessing when she discovers the
terrors of The Light.
Stella Montgomery investigates the news on the mean streets
of Detroit, where she’s noticed a disturbing trend: young women are vanishing.
When her best friend disappears, Stella investigates—despite warnings from her
police detective boyfriend—following a twisted trail that leads her through the
city’s most dangerous and forsaken precincts. There she uncovers something more
sinister than she could have imagined: a shadowy organization known as The
Light, led by the enigmatic Father Gabriel.
As Sara struggles to understand her place in the strange
world she’s awakened to—an oppressive cult demanding unquestioning
obedience—and her feelings for Jacob, the husband she can’t recall and whose
harsh and tender attentions confuse and beguile her, Stella risks all to
discover the truth. But enlightenment always comes with a price...
Published through Thomas and Mercer and scheduled to be
released June 14, 2016
EXCERPT
Sara
Mute as I was,
with my eyes covered and my hand encased in Jacob’s, no one but my husband
noticed my lack of participation. I remained still as he continued to relay my
nonexistent responses, leaving me a bystander to my own story and unable to
affect its outcome.
Maybe this wasn’t real, maybe it was a bad dream and the scene would soon fade.
My stomach twisted as their exchange continued and they discussed my
insubordination and correction. Each time Brother Timothy condemned, Jacob
reminded him that my transgressions were alleged, not proven. It was as if
suddenly I were on trial in my hospital room instead of in a court of law.
It wasn’t until I heard the word banishment that their conversation again
registered. Whatever had been said had apparently been the parting word.
Murmurs floated above the sound of various sets of feet exiting, then finally
there was silence. When the door clicked closed I released my breath.
Turning toward my
husband, I waited for an explanation. Nothing. I was about to pull my hand away
when I felt a tug on my right arm and a woman spoke.
“Brother Jacob,
Dr. Newton would like to examine Sister Sara now.”
So many brothers
and sisters. So unfamiliar.
“Are you giving
her more medicine?” Jacob asked.
“After the doctor
comes. He’d like her to be awake.”
“Tell him he’ll
need to wait until morning. She’s had enough commotion for her first day.
Bring her
medicine, something to drink, and let her sleep.”
I pressed my lips
together in protest. Not that anyone noticed. They were doing it again.
Discussing me while I was right there. Why does no one else find this wrong?
“I’m sorry,” the
woman, who I assumed was a nurse, said. “The Commission hasn’t approved her
intake of fluids. Refusal of nutrients is an approved decree.”
Jacob’s grip
tensed. “I’m quite aware of the Commission’s approved decrees.”
“I’m sorry,
Brother. I didn’t mean to . . .”
“It’s been over a
week. She needs more than what she’s getting from that needle.”
“I believe
they’ll discuss it in the morning since Brother Timothy was able to see and
talk to her. They should have a revised decision by tomorrow. I can’t go
against . . .”
Jacob sighed and
his grip remained tight. “I understand,” he conceded. “Then bring me ice chips.
If we hurry before they melt, they’ll be solids and not liquids. That won’t
violate the Commission’s authority.”
“Brother?”
“Bring me ice.”
ABOUT
ALEATHA:
Aleatha Romig is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling
author who lives in Indiana. She grew up in Mishawaka, graduated from Indiana
University, and is currently living south of Indianapolis. Aleatha has raised
three children with her high school sweetheart and husband of nearly thirty
years. Before she became a full-time author, she worked days as a dental
hygienist and spent her nights writing. Now, when she's not imagining
mind-blowing twists and turns, she likes to spend her time a with her family
and friends. Her other pastimes include reading and creating heroes/anti-heroes
who haunt your dreams!
Aleatha released her first novel, CONSEQUENCES, in August of
2011. CONSEQUENCES became a bestselling series with five novels and two
companions released from 2011 through 2015. The compelling and epic story of
Anthony and Claire Rawlings has graced more than half a million e-readers.
Aleatha released the first of her series TALES FROM THE DARK SIDE, INSIDIOUS,
in the fall of 2014. These stand alone thrillers continue Aleatha's twisted
style with an increase in heat.
In the fall of 2015, Aleatha moved head first into the world
of dark romance with the release of BETRAYAL, the first of her five novel
INFIDELITY series. She also began her traditional publishing career with Thomas
and Mercer. Her books INTO THE LIGHT and AWAY FROM THE DARK will be published through
this mystery/thriller publisher in 2016.
Aleatha is a "Published Author's Network" member
of the Romance Writers of America and represented by Danielle Egan-Miller of
Browne & Miller Literary Associates.
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