As the release of my debut novel Inheritance of Silence on April 24, 2026 continues to approach, the excitement surrounding this story has been growing faster than I could have imagined. Over the past several months, readers, supporters, and friends from across the country have joined this community, followed the journey of the book, and helped build the momentum leading up to launch day.
Because of that incredible support, I wanted to create something special for the readers who have been spreading the word and helping introduce new people to the story.
So today I’m officially launching the Refer a Friend & Win Contest.
How the Contest Works
Participating is simple:
- Refer friends, family, or fellow readers to join my author mailing list.
- Ask them to mention your name when they subscribe or have them reply to one of the welcome emails confirming that you referred them.
- Each confirmed referral counts as one entry toward the contest.
The reader with the most referrals will receive an exclusive prize package celebrating the release of Inheritance of Silence.
Grand Prize
The top referrer will receive:
- A Signed First Edition of Inheritance of Silence
- A VIP Invitation to the Official Author Launch & Book Signing Party
- Recognition as one of the earliest supporters who helped bring this story to readers around the world
The launch event is shaping up to be a memorable celebration, and I’m excited to offer one member of this community the opportunity to attend as a VIP guest.
Contest Timeline
The referral contest starts now and will run through the weeks leading up to the official release of Inheritance of Silence on April 24, 2026.
Throughout the contest, I’ll be sharing updates and milestones as more readers join the community and the launch date gets closer.
Why Your Support Matters
For new authors, word-of-mouth is one of the most powerful ways a story finds its audience. Every time you invite a friend to join this community, you are helping expand the reach of this book and supporting independent storytelling.
If you know someone who enjoys literary suspense, character-driven stories, or discovering new authors before everyone else does, now is the perfect time to invite them.
You can share the website, forward the newsletter, or simply encourage them to sign up for updates.
Every referral helps grow the community that will bring Inheritance of Silence into the world.
Thank you for being part of this journey.
John Erik Dunnam
Author of Inheritance of Silence
Official Release Date: April 24, 2026