Can he give up the home knowing that it’s the last time he’ll ever run that track again?
Hott Review:
John sent me this book to ask if I thought if would work for a tour at Partners in Crime. It’s not something I’d normally read but since I like him I decided to try it out.
What I liked: It was tremendously interesting to me to “see” how different but how alike things were in the 1960s as opposed to when I was fourteen and now. I felt like I was fully anticipating the dance and it’s wonder and horrors as it was depicted.
What I didn’t like: Honestly, the only thing I didn’t like was the foul language. It doesn’t permeate the book but it’s there.
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| Author: | John Lansing | ||
| Source: | John Lansing | ||
| Grade: | B+ | ||
| Ages: | 16+ | ||
| Steam: | None, but the language is colorful. | ||
| Setting: | 1963 Long Island, NY | ||
Author Bio:
John Lansing started his career as an actor in New York City. He spent a year at the Royale Theatre playing the lead role in the Broadway production of “Grease.” He then landed a co-starring role in George Lucas’ “More American Graffiti,” and guest-starred on numerous television shows. During his fifteen-year writing career, Lansing wrote and produced “Walker Texas Ranger,” co-wrote two CBS Movies of the Week, and he also co-executive produced the ABC series “Scoundrels.” John’s first book was Good Cop, Bad Money, a true-crime tome with former NYPD Inspector Glen Morisano. The Devil’s Necktie, his debut novel became a Barnes&Noble best seller and Blond Cargo is the second book in the Jack Bertolino series. Tatra Press recently published, The Test, a coming of age tale, set on Long Island in 1963 that deals with race, violence, social politics, and young love. A native of Long Island, John now resides in Los Angeles.
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Many thanks to Gina for reading my short story, and then writing a thoughtful review. It’s greatly appreciated.
All the best,
John
I’m a fan of short fiction, and this looks like a really interesting story. Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts on it with us.
Thanks for stopping by, Lance! It was so different but very interesting and entertaining.