Noah has finished the second book in his Logan Hollister series, and The Rival is scheduled to arrive on Amazon Kindle on October 23, only two days after this announcement. The original target was November 1, so he says the book is arriving a week early. In a political wink, Noah compares the schedule to President Trump’s, describing the result as “on time and under budget!” A book that beats its own deadline is certainly a refreshing change from the usual excuse parade.
The Rival follows The Confessor, the first book in the series, which Noah published on July 4. He says he worked five to six hours a day on the sequel and took almost no days off while bringing the project to completion. That is a serious writing schedule, especially for someone who clearly decided that free time was an overrated luxury.
Noah is not shy about his opinion of the finished product. He calls The Rival “an absolute gem” that “really sings,” and says the book was also a personal test. After receiving praise for The Confessor, he wanted to show that the first novel was not a one-hit wonder. His goal was to match or exceed the original, and he believes the second installment accomplishes that.
The first book has received broad praise, according to Noah, including recognition from Kirkus Reviews. He points out that Kirkus gave The Confessor its coveted “GET IT” award, a notable endorsement that he says added to the momentum surrounding the series. Readers can also pre-order The Rival on Amazon before its Kindle release.
There is another reason for interested readers to join the wait list. Noah is offering a chance to win a $150 signed first edition of The Rival. Anyone who joins the Book 2 wait list will be notified when the book officially goes live and will also be entered into a free raffle.
The giveaway will include three winners, each receiving a first-edition hardcover signed by Noah. The setup is straightforward, no complicated contest gymnastics, no treasure map, and no need to decipher a legal document written in microscopic type. Joining the wait list is the required step for entering.
Noah also directs readers to WLTLH.com for information about both books and the real-life newsroom connected to the Logan Hollister stories. He thanked readers for their support of The Confessor, saying the response has included far more emails, comments, and reviews than he can feature in one announcement.
Among the reactions he highlights is a message from Mary, who was initially skeptical and picked up the first book as a favor. Noah says Mary was glad after reading it, and he expressed his appreciation for that response. He is now inviting readers to share their thoughts through comments or by emailing him at noah (at) dailynoah (dot) com. His final tease is simple: Book 2 is a real “Tripp.”
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