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Linked: A Novel by Joe Loughran

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In Joe Loughran's gripping and thought-provoking novel, Linked, we follow the lives of four friends as they navigate the complex and often dark world of social media. Emily is a successful businesswoman who uses social media to promote her brand. Jake is a struggling artist who uses social media to connect with other artists and find inspiration. Sarah is a stay-at-home mom who uses social media to stay connected with her friends and family. David is a loner who uses social media to escape from his real life.

Linked: A Novel

by Joe Loughran

5 out of 5

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As the four friends become more and more involved in the world of social media, they begin to see its darker side. Emily becomes addicted to the approval of her followers and starts to neglect her real-life relationships. Jake becomes obsessed with his online persona and starts to lose touch with his true self. Sarah becomes overwhelmed by the constant stream of information and starts to feel isolated from her friends and family. David becomes addicted to pornography and starts to withdraw from the world.

Loughran's writing is sharp and insightful, and he creates a cast of characters that are both believable and relatable. Linked is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the impact of social media on our lives. It is a cautionary tale about the dangers of becoming too attached to the online world and a reminder that real relationships are more important than anything that can be found on the internet.

Praise for Linked

"Linked is a powerful and timely novel that explores the dark side of social media. Joe Loughran's writing is sharp and insightful, and he creates a cast of characters that are both believable and relatable. This is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the impact of social media on our lives." - J.D. Vance, author of Hillbilly Elegy

"Linked is a gripping and thought-provoking novel that will stay with you long after you finish reading it. Joe Loughran has written a timely and important book about the dangers of social media addiction. This is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the impact of social media on our lives." - Ann Coulter, author of In Trump We Trust

"Linked is a powerful and moving novel that tells the story of four friends who become addicted to social media. Joe Loughran's writing is beautiful and his characters are so real and relatable. This is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the impact of social media on our lives." - Dave Rubin, host of The Rubin Report

About the Author

Joe Loughran is a writer and journalist. He has written for The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and The Atlantic. He is the author of the novel The Dilemma, which was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize.