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Facets of the Past: No Dark Deed Goes Unpunished
by Monique Gliozzi
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GENRE: FICTION / Thrillers / Supernatural /
Psychological
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BLURB:
When Hank Gild is given the opportunity to
take up his dream job, he accepts the offer with excitement. As a tour guide at
the historical imperial castle on Lake Starnberg, Hank delights his guests with
stories of the late Bavarian emperor-his antics, his precious artifacts and the
mystery shrouding his death in 1886. But it seems that not all the castle's
visitors are of pure heart. Before long, Hank is forced down a path of greed,
deception and danger with no way out. A once happy and simple life unexpectedly
becomes a treacherous nightmare. Who can he trust? Can Hank save himself before
learning the ultimate lesson?
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EXCERPTS :
Sliding behind the tapestry immortalizing the king’s
coronation, then positioning my flashlight to take full advantage of its beam,
I went to work. The old lock cracked within seconds. The click echoing around
the room appeared loud to my already adrenaline-laden senses. With a heart
pounding like a jackhammer, I reached for the handle, savoring the feeling of
cold brass against my clammy palm. The little secret door was finally ajar.
Anyone familiar with old doors would know that they never
open quietly, their hinges invariably will creak. This one was no different. A
rush of cold musty air rushed past me. Shining the torch, I could see that
behind this partition was a short narrow corridor leading to a set of steps.
Glancing at my watch, I noted there was still time before a second security
sweep would be needed.
Tentatively, I walked into the unknown, first tackling the
corridor and steep set of winding stairs to another locked door. As I prepared
to pick its lock, images of an archaeological expedition crossed my mind –
Tutankhamen. The oppressive musty air, steep dark tunnels and unlawful
intrusion were some similarities taunting with my moral compass. I hoped that
there were no microorganisms in this space causing a mysterious and deadly
affliction or, worse, a curse.
Sweat built on my brow, the tools slipped from between my
moist fingers, but eventually I opened the second door, revealing yet another
very long tunnel. The ceiling was arched and low, suitable for anyone of
shorter stature than my six-foot frame. As I walked bent over like the hunchback
of Notre Dame, I calculated the approximate length of this tunnel to be eight
hundred yards. Finally, reaching its end, another door beckoned to be unlocked.
Putting my skill to good use, within seconds I found myself in a small
underground room.
Shining the beam around the space, a sense of uncanny
familiarity befell me. Then, at the far end of the antique wine cellar, I
recognized a set of wooden steps. I was in the cellar of my cottage! Relieved
at having completed this little adventure unscathed, I decided to retrace my
steps back to the castle.
“I’ve been waiting for you, Hank!”
Startled, I spun around, my flashlight catching a dark
hooded shape emerging from the shadows.
“Who are you? How do you know my name?” The harshness of my
tone barely disguised my fear. The figure slowly stepped toward the middle of
the room, his head bowed and face still concealed by the hood of what appeared
to be a monk’s habit. He stood in silence.
“Who are you?” I demanded. Then, slowly lifting his head
toward the light, revealing a sunken midface, sharply jutting jaw, a long
beaked nose, and black penetrating eyes, the stranger answered, sending a chill
down my spine.
“Call me the Handyman.”
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AUTHOR Bio and Links:
Born in Dublin, Dr Monique Gliozzi, a graduate from the University
of Western Australia medical school, has a keen interest in forensic sciences
and psychiatry. She works as a psychiatrist in Perth, with ties to the UWA
School of Psychiatry, where she has had a role as a senior clinical lecturer.
Her love for teaching granted her a nomination for an Excellence in Teaching
Award in 2016.
Monique also holds an interest in aviation. She trained at the
Royal Aero Club of Western Australia, where she obtained a commercial pilot
licence. Following this, Monique completed her instructor rating and is now
working on a casual basis as a senior flight instructor.
Monique rekindled her passion for writing starting with the
fictional thriller Foresight, followed by Hunted and ghostly encounters in
Vestige. Her latest book, Diversity, is a compilation of entertaining short
stories of different genres.
Connect
with Monique Gliozzi:
WEBSITE
BLOG
https://paranormalpsychiatrist.com/
https://www.facebook.com/moniquegliozziauthor
https://www.instagram.com/monique.gliozzi/?hl=en
https://twitter.com/GliozziMonique
Purchase
Links:
AMAZON.COM
https://amazon.com/dp/0228848903
INDIGO CHAPTERS
https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/facets-of-the-past-no/9780228848929-item.html
BARNES & NOBLE
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/facets-of-the-past-monique-gliozzi/1139129049
RAKUTEN KOBO
https://www.kobo.com/ca/en/ebook/facets-of-the-past
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APPLE BOOKS
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Dear host of FM Dreaming,
Thank you for facilitating this interview with a choice
of diverse questions. What a great opportunity to give our audience insight
into the mind of an author. So, let us begin.
1) You’re marooned on a small island with one person and one item of your
choice—who is that person and what item do you have?
The notion of being stranded on a remote island is
exciting but also a tad scary, when one considers the possible dangers not only
from the elements, but also other four-legged “inhabitants”. I would chose my husband
who is always able to remain calm cool & collected in most situations, to
be my companion for the “adventure”. One precious item I’d take would be a
compass, in order to navigate the surroundings without losing orientation. The
idea of being lost for me is more daunting than the initial concern of being
stranded & isolated.
2) What is your idea of how to spend
romantic time with your significant other?
It depends what you’d consider romantic. I tend to like
to keep things simple, hence my idea of something romantic would include going
for a bike ride in the countryside, taking along a hamper of goodies, and enjoying
a picnic in a remote forest. Here in Western Australia the forests are not as
lush as in other parts of the world, but nevertheless hold a beauty which is
enhanced by wildlife.
3) When you start a new story, do you begin with a character, or a plot?
Usually a thread for a plot spontaneously starts to
evolve in my mind’s eye, which is soon accompanied by a main protagonist (the
villain). As I allow my imagination to run wild over the course of several
days, more ideas begin to surface which I jot down on a notepad (sometimes a
scrap piece of paper will have to suffice).
Eventually more layers for the story morph into a plot further
enrichened by the introduction of each new character.
4) If they were to make the story of your life into a movie, who should play
you?
I don’t consider myself that interesting to have my biography
written and made into a movie. However, just to satisfy this curiosity, let’s
say that Scarlet Johansen would represent my character well. She is a seasoned
actor who I believe embraces life’s adventures and is keen to learn new skills,
while still remaining grounded as a person.
5) Who’s your favorite horror villain and why?
As you may have gathered from my work thus far, I am a
fan of a good psychological thriller! My favorite movie is Hannibal Lecter,
with Sir Anthony Hopkins playing the highly intelligent sociopath. There is
something very disturbing about a villain who is highly qualified in a specific
field, making his character credible. Sir Hopkins takes on this role with
immaculate precision contrasting an unassuming exterior with the complexity of
an intricately devious mind. I had a couple of sleepless nights after watching
this movie!
Dear All, that’s all for now, but I hope that you enjoyed
learning a little more about me and have fun with the rest of the tour.
Thank you again for hosting Facets of the Past.
Warm Regards
Monique Gliozzi ( Author - Foresight, Hunted, Vestige,
Diversity).
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ReplyDeleteI liked the excerpt.
ReplyDeleteMonique Gliozzi is a very talented writer. I love her books.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a very good book.
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