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The South End
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ISBN:
0-7414-5354-1
©2009
Price:
$19.95
Book Size:
5.5'' x 8.5''
, 370 pages
Category/Subject:
FICTION / General
This place gives him nightmares. His old flame wants him back; his alcoholic brother keeps getting in trouble; and his old friend may be a murderer. He’s trapped ! Drama. Mystery. Mayhem!
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Abstract:
Family drama, long-held secrets, attempted murder, and neighborhood mayhem set the scene for a fascinating tale of THE SOUTH END. Frank Crocker returns to his boyhood home in THE SOUTH END of Shoreville, Maine, to bury his father. His intent is to wrap up family affairs quickly and return to New York. However, recurring nightmares mock him as he becomes increasingly involved in South End affairs. An alcoholic brother; an old flame; and an old friend in trouble trap him in the old neighborhood. With the help of his wife and an unusual event he finally finds his way out of THE SOUTH END with a renewed understanding and appreciation of his past.
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Customer Reviews
"Write What You Know"
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07/18/2009
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Reviewer:
Pat Cokinis
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Sandra Syhlvester obviously knows small town neighborhoods, specifically Small Town Coastal Maine, but generally Small Town USA. Her characters, the neighborhood settings, even the High School Musical show, could have happened anywhere in any recent decade, in any neighborhood, where neighbors knew each other.
Her major story line is enriched with sub-plots, and the resulting book is a great read. Even her minor characters, like Gertie, the neighborhood lady whose cheap perfume didn't hide the aroma of whiskey on her breath, are true to life. We only meet Gertie twice in the story, but she is unforgettable.
After reading The South End, I found myself missing the characters, wondering what happened in the following years.
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