Historical/Suspense ; Suspense/Thriller ; Adult Literary
Date Published: 09-01-2022
Publisher: Endicott Street Press
Paris, 1954. Eli Cole, American attaché, wants only one thing: to avenge his wife’s murder. But the trail has gone cold. After two years, drinking to his beloved Liana’s memory is all he has left — until the secrets she took to the grave come back to shatter them all. A hidden photo, a Gestapo file, an unsent letter: these are some of the clues Eli must piece together if he is to understand Liana’s secret life, and her mysterious mission. But the clock is ticking. Powerful new enemies are out to give Eli a one-way ticket back to the United States — in a pinewood box.
With the help of Liana’s father and sister, an old war buddy come abroad, and a cunning teenage girl, Eli unravels the events that led to his wife’s death. But getting justice won’t be easy. The more Eli reveals of Liana’s secret past, the more his devotion to her is tested by her deceit. Can Eli allow himself to recognize the entirety of the woman he married? Will Liana’s last art piece, a spectacular glass tree, give Eli the assurance he needs to continue believing in the sanctity of love?
The Glass Tree is a fast-paced, unpredictable mystery, and it is also the story of one man’s attempt to untangle the complexities of betrayal, love and forgiveness.
Is There a Message in Your Novel That You Want Readers to Grasp?
A: Yes, that love can overcome our baser emotions.
Is there anything you find particularly challenging in your writing?
A: I am looking for a more emotional response from my readers than
perhaps is anticipated when picking up a mystery novel.
How many books have you written and which is your favorite?
A: This is my first novel and so far it’s my favorite J
If You had the chance to cast your main character from Hollywood today, who would you pick and why?
A: Even though Eric Bana is older than Eli is in the book, I think
he would be perfect in this role. He has a way of evoking the inner conflict of
his characters.
When did you begin writing?
A: My friend and I wrote short stories featuring a mouse detective
in 4th grade.
How long did it take to complete your first book?
A: It took two years to write and one year to edit.
Did you have an author who inspired you to become a writer?
A: Ernest Hemingway
What is your favorite part of the writing process?
A: When you manage to get a sentence just right.
Describe your latest book in 4 words.
A: Sad, Impactful, Hopeful, Thrilling
Can you share a little bit about your current work or what is in the
future for your writing?
A: I’ve been preoccupied with learning book promotion as of late,
but I hope to start a new novel soon. Perhaps something for young adults.
About the Author
Michael J. Manz lives in Massachusetts’ Pioneer Valley and is a rare bookseller by trade. Except for a few years spent in Chicago, he is a lifelong New Englander. The only place he’d rather be, at least some of the time, is Paris, where he has been known to wander the streets in search of old bookshops, great cafes and forgotten bars. He is the past organizer of the Protagonists and Procrastinators writers’ group and has from childhood been scratching away at some kind of story or another. Michael holds a BA in English from Keene State College. The Glass Tree is his first novel.
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