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Glow
"From Amazon bestselling author Steve Gannon, thrillers that will keep you up all night . . . but lock your doors and windows first!" Mike Callahan is thirty-three years old, divorced, and a reporter for the Los Angeles Times. Sunday morning, when he heads out on a motorcycle ride up the California coast, he has no idea he is about to embark on a journey that will lead to death, rebirth, and a final chance for redemption . . . as well as testing the limits of his sanity. And possibly yours . . .
- GenresMystery
271 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 25, 2013
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About the author
Steve Gannon
13 books39 followersI was a Navy brat, the oldest of four kids. My dad served as a captain in the US Navy, so our family moved around a lot—North Carolina, Rhode Island, Virginia. When my dad finally took a post at the Pentagon for the remainder of his career, we landed for good in Falls Church, Virginia.
After a high-school education under the not-so-gentle tutelage of the Brothers of the Christian Schools, I embarked for college one step ahead of a serious run-in with the Falls Church police—eventually completing my undergraduate education at Duke University and USC with a degree in physics. Following a stint as a systems engineer in the Southern California aerospace industry, I headed back to UCLA for graduate work, earning a DDS degree four years later. I passed the California Dental Board exam that summer and prepared to begin a new career.
At that point I think I had my first identity crisis. I liked school. Beat work. Plus it allowed me to put off deciding what I wanted to do with my life when I grew up. I had never really thought about the future much. I had just gone from day to day, surmounting one hurdle at a time. Now that I was finished with school, was this going to be it? Work?
Not that I don’t like work. I held down part-time jobs during most of my college years— retail sales in a bookstore, swing shift on a loading dock, nights as a bartender. Like that.
In retrospect, I think those jobs were as influential as my formal education in shaping who I am. I recall little of my advanced math courses (and by little I mean zero), and I haven’t practiced dentistry in years, but I do remember things I picked up working various jobs, things I have been able to use in my writing.
Anyway, I opened a dental office on the Westside of town and began my life as an adult. But not without a struggle. During the years I practiced dentistry in Brentwood (right down the street from where O.J. Simpson didn’t kill Nicole), I got my Screen Actors Guild card and “acted” in TV commercials, shamelessly promoting everything from luggage to beer. I also modeled in a worldwide print campaign for Camel cigarettes before “Joe Camel,” the famous R.J. Reynolds cartoon that more effectively targeted kids, took over the cigarette advertising reins. That job was fun. Except for the smoking.
And I wrote fiction. Lots of fiction. All kinds of fiction. Mostly short stories, but some longer pieces, too. Some even got published.
Upon retiring from dentistry in my mid-thirties, I spent a decade as a real-estate developer specializing in beachfront construction in Malibu. Homes for the stars. More recently I’ve served as executive director for an Idaho nonprofit that promotes classical music concerts and presents various educational programs. And I continue to write.
Okay, seems like a lot of careers for one guy, right? I agree. Bottom line, I guess I was always ready to take a chance on something new, which led me down a lot of unexpected paths. But one constant remained throughout, something that gave me a way to use all my experiences, both good and bad. Writing.
And in the end, that’s what I finally decided I wanted to do, even if I were to ever grow up . . . someday. I think it’s what I do best.
My first full novel, titled A Song for the Asking, was published to both critical and reader acclaim by Bantam Books. The book was inspired by the question: “Can a homicide detective who deals with the worst of human nature go home to a normal family life?” In doing the research for my fictional lead character, LAPD Detective Daniel Kane, I met some fascinating people, learned some unexpected things, and made some lifelong friends.
IMG_0206Since then I have continued the “Kane Novel” series, following with bestsellers Kane, a thriller, and Allison, a suspense tale told from the perspective of Kane’s only daughter, Allison. A fourth in the series, titled L.A. Sniper, is scheduled for release in 2014. Glow, a standalone novel that chronicles the e
After a high-school education under the not-so-gentle tutelage of the Brothers of the Christian Schools, I embarked for college one step ahead of a serious run-in with the Falls Church police—eventually completing my undergraduate education at Duke University and USC with a degree in physics. Following a stint as a systems engineer in the Southern California aerospace industry, I headed back to UCLA for graduate work, earning a DDS degree four years later. I passed the California Dental Board exam that summer and prepared to begin a new career.
At that point I think I had my first identity crisis. I liked school. Beat work. Plus it allowed me to put off deciding what I wanted to do with my life when I grew up. I had never really thought about the future much. I had just gone from day to day, surmounting one hurdle at a time. Now that I was finished with school, was this going to be it? Work?
Not that I don’t like work. I held down part-time jobs during most of my college years— retail sales in a bookstore, swing shift on a loading dock, nights as a bartender. Like that.
In retrospect, I think those jobs were as influential as my formal education in shaping who I am. I recall little of my advanced math courses (and by little I mean zero), and I haven’t practiced dentistry in years, but I do remember things I picked up working various jobs, things I have been able to use in my writing.
Anyway, I opened a dental office on the Westside of town and began my life as an adult. But not without a struggle. During the years I practiced dentistry in Brentwood (right down the street from where O.J. Simpson didn’t kill Nicole), I got my Screen Actors Guild card and “acted” in TV commercials, shamelessly promoting everything from luggage to beer. I also modeled in a worldwide print campaign for Camel cigarettes before “Joe Camel,” the famous R.J. Reynolds cartoon that more effectively targeted kids, took over the cigarette advertising reins. That job was fun. Except for the smoking.
And I wrote fiction. Lots of fiction. All kinds of fiction. Mostly short stories, but some longer pieces, too. Some even got published.
Upon retiring from dentistry in my mid-thirties, I spent a decade as a real-estate developer specializing in beachfront construction in Malibu. Homes for the stars. More recently I’ve served as executive director for an Idaho nonprofit that promotes classical music concerts and presents various educational programs. And I continue to write.
Okay, seems like a lot of careers for one guy, right? I agree. Bottom line, I guess I was always ready to take a chance on something new, which led me down a lot of unexpected paths. But one constant remained throughout, something that gave me a way to use all my experiences, both good and bad. Writing.
And in the end, that’s what I finally decided I wanted to do, even if I were to ever grow up . . . someday. I think it’s what I do best.
My first full novel, titled A Song for the Asking, was published to both critical and reader acclaim by Bantam Books. The book was inspired by the question: “Can a homicide detective who deals with the worst of human nature go home to a normal family life?” In doing the research for my fictional lead character, LAPD Detective Daniel Kane, I met some fascinating people, learned some unexpected things, and made some lifelong friends.
IMG_0206Since then I have continued the “Kane Novel” series, following with bestsellers Kane, a thriller, and Allison, a suspense tale told from the perspective of Kane’s only daughter, Allison. A fourth in the series, titled L.A. Sniper, is scheduled for release in 2014. Glow, a standalone novel that chronicles the e
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September 24, 2014
This story grabs you from the first page and keeps you anticipating what will happen next. The chapters are fast moving without a lot of needless back story. It is a creative story about the battle between good and evil with a unique twist.
The main character in this book is a reporter, with a unique ability of his own, who stumbles into an assassination at a political dinner. He then learns of a different kind of human being that can make people do things by using their minds. They can even wear other people's bodies like a costume by overtaking their minds.
The ending left me wanting more. It needs to be made into a series. It was exciting and scary. A very enjoyable read. A real sitting on the edge of your seat, page turner.
The main character in this book is a reporter, with a unique ability of his own, who stumbles into an assassination at a political dinner. He then learns of a different kind of human being that can make people do things by using their minds. They can even wear other people's bodies like a costume by overtaking their minds.
The ending left me wanting more. It needs to be made into a series. It was exciting and scary. A very enjoyable read. A real sitting on the edge of your seat, page turner.
April 17, 2014
Why is this book not a series?! It's standalone? I want more!! the main character is a reporter who stumbles into an assassination attempt, then learns of a different breed of humans that can make people do things with their minds and even kind of wear other people's bodies like a costume. I won't give too much away, but there's lots of action and sci-fi ishy and it's kind of like a YA novel except with grown ups. The end left me wanting to rush to the next one, but it seems there is no next one... yet? Steve Gannon, please write more about these people!
October 17, 2014
I liked this story about vampire-ish creatures. Very good plot and characters. Good read. Recommended if you like horror/vampire/thrillers. Lots of dead bodies. Well thought out, written and edited.
November 24, 2017
This book was good, and I enjoyed reading it. While science fiction isn't my favorite genre, at least this one is written in current times instead of in a galaxy far far away.
Author Steve Gannon has never disappointed yet, and this book is no exception - I do recommend this book.
Author Steve Gannon has never disappointed yet, and this book is no exception - I do recommend this book.
July 13, 2020
Good Book
if you like mysteries you will love all Steve Gannon books.I wasn't an fan until I read his first book then had to read everything he wrote.This book keeps the action going ! I love the characters and reading about Kane's family.
if you like mysteries you will love all Steve Gannon books.I wasn't an fan until I read his first book then had to read everything he wrote.This book keeps the action going ! I love the characters and reading about Kane's family.
June 11, 2017
Grabbed my attention
I'm not one for fantasy fiction, however, this book got me. I could not put it down. As always, Gannon writes another winner.
I'm not one for fantasy fiction, however, this book got me. I could not put it down. As always, Gannon writes another winner.
April 25, 2018
Ludicrous. Don't bother.
October 21, 2014
The mind is everything. What you think you become. - Buddha
Up front, let me write that I am a huge fan of author Steve Gannon. I love his Kane series of books, which includes "A Song for the Asking" (one of my all-time favorite books); "Kane;" and "Allison."
I wasn't as impressed by GLOW. I wish the author had chosen a genre and stuck to it. Instead the book ends up being a mish mash of genres (paranormal, sci fi, vampirish monster).
The story just never seemed to flow smoothly. It felt like the author was over thinking the story line and the characters were one-dimensional. It is an okay read but after reading his other books, I was disappointed in this offering.
Mike Callahan, the protagonist of the story, spoke wooden lines of dialogue and there wasn't any huge "aha" moments in the whole tale.
Oh well, this book won't keep me from reading any other books Gannon writes. I was THAT impressed with his Kane series. And I just had the opportunity to read an Advanced Reading Copy of the fourth book in the series L.A. SNIPER which should hopefully be out soon.
Up front, let me write that I am a huge fan of author Steve Gannon. I love his Kane series of books, which includes "A Song for the Asking" (one of my all-time favorite books); "Kane;" and "Allison."
I wasn't as impressed by GLOW. I wish the author had chosen a genre and stuck to it. Instead the book ends up being a mish mash of genres (paranormal, sci fi, vampirish monster).
The story just never seemed to flow smoothly. It felt like the author was over thinking the story line and the characters were one-dimensional. It is an okay read but after reading his other books, I was disappointed in this offering.
Mike Callahan, the protagonist of the story, spoke wooden lines of dialogue and there wasn't any huge "aha" moments in the whole tale.
Oh well, this book won't keep me from reading any other books Gannon writes. I was THAT impressed with his Kane series. And I just had the opportunity to read an Advanced Reading Copy of the fourth book in the series L.A. SNIPER which should hopefully be out soon.
September 30, 2015
This was not the kind of mystery I usually read, but it was interesting and very well written as Mr. Gannon's books always are. The gory parts were not overly done which I appreciated. The plot was unique and the characters were excellent. If you like Anne Rice's books, you'll like this novel. I still like the Kane books best.
February 20, 2014
Scifi, suspense, action. This book had it all. I love SciFi especially when the author does the research and can make obvious fiction seem like it could actually be. I loved the details and at times felt a kindred spirit in Mike Callahan.
October 12, 2014
Not the type of book I usually read, but I have enjoyed Gannon's other books, and this one did not disappoint.
September 13, 2015
Loved it. First time reading anything by him. I will definitely be looking for other books of his.
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