Barbara Avon’s novel Sultry Is the Night has been honored with the Literary Titan Gold Book Award, recognizing its outstanding contribution to literature. This compelling story, set in 1982, masterfully interweaves a vivid and crumbling town with the raw emotional journey of its protagonist, Mario. Once a man of privilege, Mario now grapples with poverty, grief, and a fractured sense of self, finding brief solace in the friendship of a kind-hearted pizzeria owner, Dito.
Mario’s fragile world is upended by Tess, a glamorous yet enigmatic stranger whose dark secrets threaten to pull him into the depths of despair. Avon’s lyrical prose and richly atmospheric descriptions bring the setting to life, transforming the town into both a haunting backdrop and a metaphor for Mario’s inner struggles.
Literary Titan praised Sultry Is the Night as “a tale of redemption and resilience…” The review highlights Barbara Avon’s masterful storytelling, describing the novel as “harrowing yet breathtaking,” with prose that is “raw yet lyrical, each sentence intentionally crafted to evoke vivid imagery and palpable emotion.” Literary Titan commended the novel’s exploration of universal themes, noting that it “reimagines the timeless struggle between light and darkness, good and evil, and the unyielding quest for redemption, all with remarkable depth.”
Readers and critics alike have praised Avon’s ability to craft flawed, deeply relatable characters and explore weighty themes such as poverty, betrayal, and self-discovery with remarkable nuance. Through its poetic realism and emotional depth, Sultry Is the Night stands as a testament to the enduring power of storytelling and the human spirit’s resilience in the face of adversity.
Don’t miss the chance to experience Sultry Is the Night, the award-winning novel that’s capturing hearts and minds. Available now on Kindle and in paperback on Amazon. Discover the magic for yourself!
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About the Author
Barbara Avon grew up Italian in the Niagara Region, attending Notre Dame High School before pursuing higher education at Brock University. In 1999, she relocated to Ottawa, where she built a career working with two major area magazines. Her love for storytelling began in childhood, inspired by her Grade 9 English teacher, whose encouragement cemented her dream of becoming a writer.
Avon’s work has appeared in anthologies such as Steering 23 Publications, Storytime for Grownups, and Beyond the Levee. In 2022, her novel Revived earned the title of “Horror Book of the Year” from the Feed My Reads community. Known for her captivating narratives and lyrical prose, Avon believes in the transformative power of stories.
When not writing, Barbara indulges her passion for cooking, devours 1980s movies, and engages with her readers on Twitter.
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