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SOLACE
Ethan Cole returns to his hometown of Solace, Arizona hoping for a reset. After years of carrying losses he can’t outrun, all he wants is time with his family and a chance to rebuild his life where everything once felt simple. But from the moment he arrives, Solace doesn’t feel like the place he left behind.
The town is quieter. The nights feel heavier. Familiar faces seem changed in subtle, unsettling ways. And when darkness falls, Ethan can’t shake the sense that something is moving just out of sight — as if Solace itself is watching him.
Trying to piece his life back together, Ethan is drawn into the strange undercurrent running through the town. The deeper he looks, the more he realizes the Solace he remembers is gone… replaced by something twisted, patient, and impossible to fully understand.
Moody, emotional, and steeped in dread, Solace follows one man’s attempt to rebuild his life in the place he once called home — only to discover that the darkness waiting there has been expecting him.
The town is quieter. The nights feel heavier. Familiar faces seem changed in subtle, unsettling ways. And when darkness falls, Ethan can’t shake the sense that something is moving just out of sight — as if Solace itself is watching him.
Trying to piece his life back together, Ethan is drawn into the strange undercurrent running through the town. The deeper he looks, the more he realizes the Solace he remembers is gone… replaced by something twisted, patient, and impossible to fully understand.
Moody, emotional, and steeped in dread, Solace follows one man’s attempt to rebuild his life in the place he once called home — only to discover that the darkness waiting there has been expecting him.
516 pages, Paperback
Published November 30, 2025
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JOEL DANIEL DONATO
1 bookJoel Daniel Donato is the author of Solace, a slow-burn horror novel set in the Arizona town of "Solace". Originally from Syracuse, New York, he also creates music, draws, and spends as much time outdoors as possible. He lives in Arizona with his family.
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January 15, 2026
Captivating
Loved it! Couldn't put it down. The attention to detail made scenes feel like you were there! It truly made me want to know what Solace was like before and after! Thrilling and suspenseful with just the right amount of sweet moments to show Ethan's growth and that even in the darkest of darkest times, a light can always be found.
Loved it! Couldn't put it down. The attention to detail made scenes feel like you were there! It truly made me want to know what Solace was like before and after! Thrilling and suspenseful with just the right amount of sweet moments to show Ethan's growth and that even in the darkest of darkest times, a light can always be found.
January 11, 2026
Solace was a surprisingly captivating read for me, especially since I don’t usually gravitate toward horror novels. From the start, the pacing was excellent. Fast enough to keep me hooked, but detailed enough to fully pull me into the story. I found myself reading for long stretches at a time, and I ended up finishing the book in just a few days because I couldn’t put it down.
The horror and vampire elements were done in a way that felt engaging rather than overwhelming, which made it a great entry point for someone like me who doesn’t typically read this genre. Overall, I really enjoyed Solace and would recommend it not only to horror fans, but also to readers who want to try something outside their usual genre and still have a great reading experience.
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