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The Dissenter
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In May of 1970, Jackson Boone is unhappily teaching sociology at Indiana University amid the turmoil of campus unrest and disagreements with his superiors. His world is suddenly turned upside down when his girlfriend won’t answer her phone. In searching for the truth about her, he encounters an underground group of radicals hell-bent on destruction, who seem to hold the promise of giving his life meaning. This debut novel is being compared to the mystery/suspense novels of Patricia Highsmith, and is a realistic portrayal of life on college campuses during the turbulent sixties and early seventies.
In May of 1970, Jackson Boone is unhappily teaching sociology at Indiana University amid the turmoil of campus unrest and disagreements with his superiors. His world is suddenly turned upside down when his girlfriend won’t answer her phone. In searching for the truth about her, he encounters an underground group of radicals hell-bent on destruction, who seem to hold the promise of giving his life meaning. This debut novel is being compared to the mystery/suspense novels of Patricia Highsmith, and is a realistic portrayal of life on college campuses during the turbulent sixties and early seventies.
154 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 1, 2012
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About the author
Gregory Eaves
3 books59 followers Gregory Eaves was born October 18, 1950, in Indianapolis, Indiana. He attended Speedway High School and Indiana University. In his twenties, he traveled extensively throughout the United States, with an eight year stay in San Diego, California, where he studied and practiced meditation.
Gregory moved to Florida and completed a master’s degree in Library and Information Science from the University of South Florida.
Library school rekindled his interest in reading, which had been his favorite activity as a child growing up. Mysteries had been his first love, and he devoured his first mystery books with singular passion and zeal. Nothing else seemed to hit the sweet spot like reading The Hardy Boys, Sherlock Holmes, and Poirot. He later enjoyed authors like Raymond Chandler, John D. McDonald, Graham Greene, Patricia Highsmith, and others.
THE DISSENTER is Gregory’s first novel. His prior experience with writing included poetry and short stories. One of his short-shorts won runner-up in a contest in Alfred Hitchcock's Mystery Magazine.
He now lives on the east coast of Florida, and when he isn’t writing, he enjoys playing guitar and collecting vintage stereo gear and vinyl records. He is a member of American Mensa.
Gregory moved to Florida and completed a master’s degree in Library and Information Science from the University of South Florida.
Library school rekindled his interest in reading, which had been his favorite activity as a child growing up. Mysteries had been his first love, and he devoured his first mystery books with singular passion and zeal. Nothing else seemed to hit the sweet spot like reading The Hardy Boys, Sherlock Holmes, and Poirot. He later enjoyed authors like Raymond Chandler, John D. McDonald, Graham Greene, Patricia Highsmith, and others.
THE DISSENTER is Gregory’s first novel. His prior experience with writing included poetry and short stories. One of his short-shorts won runner-up in a contest in Alfred Hitchcock's Mystery Magazine.
He now lives on the east coast of Florida, and when he isn’t writing, he enjoys playing guitar and collecting vintage stereo gear and vinyl records. He is a member of American Mensa.
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