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Most of the Porter family members who knew about the incident of
the late 1600's, characterized the perpetrator as a witch. It
seemed appropriate because uncommon things have been happening to
the Porter men since then. Jonathon Porter III is among the few
living souls who knows of the whispered occurrence many years ago,
but does not consider himself to be in any danger. Jonathon
Benjamin Porter III, a successful advertising executive, leads a
risky lifestyle in contrast to his responsible position as a family
man and civic leader in the City of Newman. The Porter family has
lived in New England since the seventeenth century; and, although
each generation of the family had produced successful men and
women, family elders still worried about the perceived curse that
manifested periodically. Jon's behavior and experience indicates
that he might be the next to join the historic record of those
afflicted. Incidents at a Gentlemen's Club, a two-year affair with
a female high-school classmate and a dangerous, unexpected brush
with a pack of dogs begin to take their toll on Jon. While making
an emotional confession to his minister, Jon raises the question of
whether or not average people can unwittingly become involved in a
clash between Good and Evil. Written as a series of short stories,
the reader will find ghosts, a psychic, a hellhound and a
mysterious ex-con with a tattoo on his forearm inhabiting the
chapters of this book. Is there a struggle between Good and Evil
going on around us all the time? In "Locusts and Wild Honey," the
answer is yes.
Among the beauty of ancient mounds and earthworks a thousand years
ago, the people of the Village of Ohi'yo enjoy an idyllic life.
Women care for their families, share farming duties, and choose the
chief, while men protect the village and hunt for game. Yet, with
each new sunrise, change is in the air, threatening the village in
ways that they could not understand. Young Heron has met his love,
Lone Bird, a woman from another clan. The two unite in the moving
Ceremony of One, but painful secrets from his past keep them apart,
except for covert and passionate meetings. As time passes, rain and
snowfall decrease in the region, while the summer's heat increases
and lengthens. Fertile, replenishing floods gradually halt their
annual immersions. Insects emerge from the drying ground to attack
village crops; deer move away as coyotes move in. People follow the
deer. Village life is in jeopardy. Against this backdrop, Young
Heron finally sees hope for a traditional life as he reunites with
his family, until events, hidden for decades, confront him. A
tragic conclusion seems predestined. Years later, the fruits of
this man's life are revealed in a surprising way. Great Heats - a
novel of historic fiction, rich in detail and human experience.
Running away from the sudden revelation of his wife's marital
infidelity, 35 year old Al finds himself surrounded by a murder
investigation headed by the Monroe County Colorado Sheriff's
Department. While at times it appears that Al is the suspect, it
becomes clear instead that he is the target of a secretive
foundation headquartered off the road to Cottonwood Pass. The
foundation is chaired by a reclusive multibillionaire who has
cobbled together an operational philosophy using the thoughts of
Plato, Alinsky's "Rules for Radicals," and something called a
"manufactured crisis." While suspicion and danger surround him, Al
tries to resolve his relationship with his wife and keep his job,
both of which he appears to have abandoned. Set in the stunning
Rocky Mountains, Al also comes into contact with a beautiful,
red-haired detective, Sandy, who is with him through much of his
adventure. It is the most intense and dangerous seven days of his
life, as not all things are as they appear.
On Harrisonville Avenue takes the reader on an entertaining journey
to the mid 1950's. Living in a booming steel-town on the Ohio
River, 13 year old Ron is confronted with the many town characters
- the Mayor, the town drunk, the barbershop, denizens of the pool
hall, Alex the Greek, Eddie the Lawyer and the Police.
Loving family, friends and teachers support him through his
coming of age, complete with many humorous and awkward encounters.
Ducktails, slow dancing, 45rpm, school paddling, pigs in a blanket,
curb feelers, tailfins, the Col.Bogey March, Spin the Bottle,
Eleanor Roosevelt, musicians, baseball, lipstick on your collar and
Whila -- all part of a special time.
The stories included provide a patchwork experience of the area
and a glimpse into today. An easy read in an anecdotal style, On
Harrisonville Avenue will amuse younger and older readers alike
with its naivete and genuine situations -- perhaps reminiscent of
your own
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