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Contemporary Fiction Books
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"Where The Days Are Longer" by Jeff R. Norris
From the back cover:
"Time seems to drag on for J.R. Cooper and his friends, but all of that changes on a cold Iowa night. Can the chain reaction of one event destroy an entire community? Stricken with grief, he's forced to take a closer look at his sleepy Iowa town. Drawing from his past, he must find the strength to overcome an unthinkable tragedy."
Search the title on Facebook for more info about his website, etc. That's how I found out about the book.
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thnx
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Shelley Stout
Author of RADIUM HALOS
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I also read that book kimsmom and I really appreciate that book. Thank you for reminding me that story.kimsmom wrote:A young man from our area just published his first novel and I was blown away. A great coming of age literary work. Suspense, drama, love interests. It has something for everyone.
"Where The Days Are Longer" by Jeff R. Norris
From the back cover:
"Time seems to drag on for J.R. Cooper and his friends, but all of that changes on a cold Iowa night. Can the chain reaction of one event destroy an entire community? Stricken with grief, he's forced to take a closer look at his sleepy Iowa town. Drawing from his past, he must find the strength to overcome an unthinkable tragedy."
Search the title on Facebook for more info about his website, etc. That's how I found out about the book.
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one of my favorite quotes from the novel so far explains this technique much more eloquently than I can :
" ...together they were unquestionably bollylicious , the couple of the moment . Dimple spoke with that strange Mid Atlantic Bollywood drawl her words curving each syllable like the shape of her boudoir frame"
This is pure poetry and such a pretty way to describe a raunchy chick .
The book explores the themes of celebrity, tabloid news, fame , notoriety , greed and excess, drugs and social class it's brilliantly stylish and a must read for anyone interested in new fiction I'm loving it
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Starlighter was really good, and what makes it better is that it's the first book in a trilogy (so there's even more to read!). The book takes place between two planets that share a mysterious past. It's all about a boy who wonders if rumors of another planet, where dragons have enslaved humans, really exists, and if he can find a way to get there, and save the "Lost Ones". I don't want to say a whole lot more, because I personally dislike reading synopses, so I won't fall into the hypocrisy of writing one of my own.
Anyway, check out Bryan Davis online. I'd post some links to his websites, but since I haven't been around long enough to bypass the restrictions.
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My top tip is SLIDE by SAIRA VIOLA it's smart funny and spills the dirt on the excesses of modern life . The really unique and original aspect of this book is the way it is written - the writer has developed a new style of writing that plays with language and words so is refreshing . If you like it uncensored and raw Viola's a hot read .
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Author Eyes wrote:I would like to recommend DEAD WEIGHT by Batt Humphreys. This novel is historical fiction about the injustice of an African American, wrongly accused of assault and murder in Charleston, SC in the year 1910. Tightly written and fast-paced, this novel kept me excited from page one. Great characters and expertly crafted prose.
Is this heavily based on a true story, or just roughly based on the fact that this sort of injustice happened quite often in those times?
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