Hollow Years (Good Guy, #5)

Paul Diluan‘s life used to be defined by asking himself where it all went wrong. But after countless years of one tragedy followed by the next, he no longer has the strength to do anything beyond placing one foot in front of the other while life uncaringly passes him by. Then, when all at last seems lost, he receives the most devastating news of all: every misfortune, every accident, every calamity ... every single instant across two decades of misery had been architected by a malevolent supernatural being run amok and causing no end of trouble on both the terrestrial and celestial planes. Now Paul represents something of a conundrum for the powers that be that are not accustomed to issuing apologies. The decision is made to give Paul a fresh start, returning him to a time when he was first denied salvation. He‘s given an unfamiliar body, a new name, and the chance to undertake a divine mission: to seek out others like himself, people who lost hope long ago, and to give them another chance at happiness. But the mind is a complex thing, and the trauma caused by decades of torment is not so easily forgotten. It is not until Paul encounters a kindred spirit in the guise a beautiful woman whose tragic life mirrors his own, that it occurs to him that his future could be something other than the emptiness which has defined his existence. Hollow Years is the story of honor, fate, second chances and love. Blending supernatural intrigue with profound human emotion, it explores whether a man whose life was defined by misfortune can find purpose, and perhaps even love, when given the chance to rewrite his destiny. Author‘s note: This novel is a work of nearly contemporary fantasy adventure. Hollow Years takes place in the Good Guy shared universe, but it can be read as a stand-alone. Make no mistake, this novel delves into some weighty subject matter. Trigger warnings for on-page violence, significant emotional and psychological trauma, depression, and suicidal ideation.