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Wright for America
Pryor Wright’s ultra-conservative radio show has millions of devout fans who are sure that the slurs and wild accusations fired at the liberal left prove him a true patriot. But when his venomous rantings catch Maren Garrity’s twin brother in the crossfire, the struggling actress pursues her own style of justice and enlists a troupe of fellow unemployed actors to teach Wright just how powerful words can be.
261 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 14, 2012
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Robin Lamont
8 books123 followersBroadway actress - private investigator - Assistant DA - and now novelist.
Robin Lamont worked as a Broadway actress and singer, playing lead roles in Godspell, Grease, and Working. Her original cast recording of "Day by "Day" and her film version of the song have drawn fans from around the world. Utilizing her acting experience she became an undercover investigator for a PI firm in New York City that specialized in investigations into counterfeiting. During that time she went to law school and later practiced as an Assistant District Attorney in New York.
Now an award winning novelist, Robin draws on these diverse careers for her work, infusing suspenseful plots with character-driven drama.
Her work has garnered awards and recognition, including Suspense Magazine’s Best of the Indies and a Gold Medal in the Independent Publishers Book Awards for If Thy Right Hand. Her novel The Chain, which introduced Jude Brannock to readers, was a Foreword Reviews Book of the Year Finalist.
Robin Lamont worked as a Broadway actress and singer, playing lead roles in Godspell, Grease, and Working. Her original cast recording of "Day by "Day" and her film version of the song have drawn fans from around the world. Utilizing her acting experience she became an undercover investigator for a PI firm in New York City that specialized in investigations into counterfeiting. During that time she went to law school and later practiced as an Assistant District Attorney in New York.
Now an award winning novelist, Robin draws on these diverse careers for her work, infusing suspenseful plots with character-driven drama.
Her work has garnered awards and recognition, including Suspense Magazine’s Best of the Indies and a Gold Medal in the Independent Publishers Book Awards for If Thy Right Hand. Her novel The Chain, which introduced Jude Brannock to readers, was a Foreword Reviews Book of the Year Finalist.
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October 13, 2012
Wright for America by Robin Lamont
Robin Lamont's newest book is not suspense in the traditional sense, but she does create enough tension to keep the reader turning the pages.
The main character Maren Garrity is a struggling actress who uses her theatrical skills to work as a private detective to pay the rent. On her current assignment, she creates various identities and disguises to trap the sellers of knock-off designer bags, but the plot turns into a comedy of errors when a shipment of fake Louis Vuitton bags is mixed up with a shipment of weapons destined for a survivalist group in Utah, who are under surveillance by the FBI.
And to complicate matters, Maren is on her own quest for vengeance against Pryor Wright, an ultra-right wing radio talk show host whose virulent anti-gay tirades may have caused a vicious attach on her twin brother Dell. The attackers were heard to quote Wright as they beat Dell so severely that he lands in the hospital, and almost loses the use of his hand, a double tragedy for a guitar player.
Maren finagles a job as a summer intern on Wright's show by creating another persona who adores Wright's message. Meanwhile the FBI and New York police are on her trail, but whose trail are they following? As she changes costumes and identities, they are unable to figure out who she really is, and what her agenda is.
While the story sometimes takes on aspects of Greek tragedy, Maren rehearses for a new musical version of Antigone, and she may be caught in the same web of deceit that led to the death of the original character from Sophocles' play.
Wright for America is a thoroughly enjoyable novel that had me laughing at the confusion of the characters, but at the same time, it sends a timely and crucial message: Words have power. Words can shock and words can kill. If you speak, think first. And think about what you hear.
Robin Lamont's book shows her versatility as a writer, and I look forward to what she does next.
Robin Lamont's newest book is not suspense in the traditional sense, but she does create enough tension to keep the reader turning the pages.
The main character Maren Garrity is a struggling actress who uses her theatrical skills to work as a private detective to pay the rent. On her current assignment, she creates various identities and disguises to trap the sellers of knock-off designer bags, but the plot turns into a comedy of errors when a shipment of fake Louis Vuitton bags is mixed up with a shipment of weapons destined for a survivalist group in Utah, who are under surveillance by the FBI.
And to complicate matters, Maren is on her own quest for vengeance against Pryor Wright, an ultra-right wing radio talk show host whose virulent anti-gay tirades may have caused a vicious attach on her twin brother Dell. The attackers were heard to quote Wright as they beat Dell so severely that he lands in the hospital, and almost loses the use of his hand, a double tragedy for a guitar player.
Maren finagles a job as a summer intern on Wright's show by creating another persona who adores Wright's message. Meanwhile the FBI and New York police are on her trail, but whose trail are they following? As she changes costumes and identities, they are unable to figure out who she really is, and what her agenda is.
While the story sometimes takes on aspects of Greek tragedy, Maren rehearses for a new musical version of Antigone, and she may be caught in the same web of deceit that led to the death of the original character from Sophocles' play.
Wright for America is a thoroughly enjoyable novel that had me laughing at the confusion of the characters, but at the same time, it sends a timely and crucial message: Words have power. Words can shock and words can kill. If you speak, think first. And think about what you hear.
Robin Lamont's book shows her versatility as a writer, and I look forward to what she does next.
October 29, 2012
Words have power. That is only one of the messages put forth in this rather entertaining book about talented but unemployed actress Maren Garrity. Pryor Wright is a conservative talk show host who spills his opinions on various subjects to a large contingent of followers. When some of those followers act upon his disgust of gays and assault Maren's brother she decides something has to be done. She approaches the district attorney's office and the ACLU but runs up against a bureaucratic wall so she decides to take action herself. SHE will prove to Pryor Wright that WORDS HAVE POWER.
Maren decides to infiltrate Pryor Wright's organization so she can find out his weakness and use it to bring him down. She is also working for a company that is investigating the counterfeiting of designer purses. The FBI is investigating an illegal arms dealer. That same man is selling Maren the fake purses. These three plots all come together in a Keystone Cops-like ending that had me laughing at loud at times.
Nothing in the book, besides the statement "words have power" can really be taken seriously but just sit down, read and enjoy the fun. The book isn't here for anything other than to remind us all that whether you lean left or right all of the talk spewing from both sides has consequences. Ms. Lamont delivers her lessons with a fast paced story and a cast of quirky characters. Not all are fully fleshed out but that doesn't detract from the fun. This is a fun, light read with a strong underlying message that all of us should remember.
Maren decides to infiltrate Pryor Wright's organization so she can find out his weakness and use it to bring him down. She is also working for a company that is investigating the counterfeiting of designer purses. The FBI is investigating an illegal arms dealer. That same man is selling Maren the fake purses. These three plots all come together in a Keystone Cops-like ending that had me laughing at loud at times.
Nothing in the book, besides the statement "words have power" can really be taken seriously but just sit down, read and enjoy the fun. The book isn't here for anything other than to remind us all that whether you lean left or right all of the talk spewing from both sides has consequences. Ms. Lamont delivers her lessons with a fast paced story and a cast of quirky characters. Not all are fully fleshed out but that doesn't detract from the fun. This is a fun, light read with a strong underlying message that all of us should remember.
February 6, 2013
I have loved Robin Lamont as a singer and actress for a long time. Now, I love her as an author. I found her second book, Wright for America, to be intelligent, witty, and very relevant. I only hope my very conservative, Rush Limbaugh loving momma enjoys it as much as I did!!!! *crossing my fingers*
October 22, 2012
Did I enjoy this book: This book was not bad but it did take me awhile to get through. It was not a book that I had to read every free chance I had.
For me, this book was kind of confusing. There were a lot of characters to keep track of and I lost track of most of them. Some of the characters - specifically the main characters - were playing multiple roles in this plot to get Pryor Wright. It was just hard to follow sometimes. I could not keep track of the different arms dealers and buyers or their "bodyguards" and assistants.
Some parts of this book were funny and some parts were just unbelievable. Satire or not, it is a very political book with a definite slant. This did not bother me in the least...but it may bother some readers depending on their political leanings.
Maren was an interesting lead character. She played at least three different roles in this book. She was Maren, the struggling actress who happened to work undercover for a private investigative firm. She also played the part of Rita for the PI firm, trying to uncover a counterfeit designer handbag ring. And for her own personal vendetta against Pryor Wright, Maren took on the personality of Katherine Starr. I didn't really get the need to trap or humiliate Pryor Wright. I understand her thinking behind it to an extent but even her brother - the victim in this case - didn't really care about her going after Pryor.
Pryor Wright is the ultra-right-wing conservative radio talk show host. He talks at an extreme level and many people think that he insights extremists to act in harmful ways. His rhetoric is out there and to the far side.
The theme throughout the book seemed to be that words have power. This is very true and that power can affect anyone no matter what side of the political coin they happen to fall.
Would I recommend it: I don't know if I would recommend this book. It is not a book for everyone.
Will I read it again: I will not read this book again.
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For me, this book was kind of confusing. There were a lot of characters to keep track of and I lost track of most of them. Some of the characters - specifically the main characters - were playing multiple roles in this plot to get Pryor Wright. It was just hard to follow sometimes. I could not keep track of the different arms dealers and buyers or their "bodyguards" and assistants.
Some parts of this book were funny and some parts were just unbelievable. Satire or not, it is a very political book with a definite slant. This did not bother me in the least...but it may bother some readers depending on their political leanings.
Maren was an interesting lead character. She played at least three different roles in this book. She was Maren, the struggling actress who happened to work undercover for a private investigative firm. She also played the part of Rita for the PI firm, trying to uncover a counterfeit designer handbag ring. And for her own personal vendetta against Pryor Wright, Maren took on the personality of Katherine Starr. I didn't really get the need to trap or humiliate Pryor Wright. I understand her thinking behind it to an extent but even her brother - the victim in this case - didn't really care about her going after Pryor.
Pryor Wright is the ultra-right-wing conservative radio talk show host. He talks at an extreme level and many people think that he insights extremists to act in harmful ways. His rhetoric is out there and to the far side.
The theme throughout the book seemed to be that words have power. This is very true and that power can affect anyone no matter what side of the political coin they happen to fall.
Would I recommend it: I don't know if I would recommend this book. It is not a book for everyone.
Will I read it again: I will not read this book again.
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November 7, 2012Robin Lamont’s newest book is not suspense in the traditional sense, but does create enough tension to keep the reader turning the pages. The main character Maren Garrity is a struggling actress who uses her theatrical skills to work as a private detective to pay the rent. On her current assignment, she creates various identities and disguises to trap the sellers of knock-off designer bags, but the plot turns into a comedy of errors when a shipment of fake Louis Vuitton bags is mixed up with a shipment of weapons destined for a survivalist group in Utah, who are under surveillance by the FBI.
And to complicate matters, Maren is on her own quest for vengeance against Pryor Wright, an ultra-right wing, radio talk show host whose virulent anti-gay tirades may have caused a vicious attack on her twin brother Dell. The attackers were heard to quote Wright as they beat Dell so severely that he lands in the hospital, and almost loses the use of his hand, a double tragedy for a guitar player.
Maren finagles a job as a summer intern on Wright’s show by creating another persona who adores Wright’s message. Meanwhile, the FBI and New York police are on her trail, but whose trail are they following? As she changes costumes and identities, they are unable to figure out who she really is, and what her agenda is.
While the story sometimes takes on aspects of Greek tragedy, Maren rehearses for a new musical version of Antigone, and she may be caught in the same web of deceit that led to the death of the original character from Sophocles’ play.
“Wright for America” is a thoroughly enjoyable novel that had me laughing at the confusion of the characters, but at the same time, it sends a timely and crucial message: Words have power. Words can shock and words can kill. If you speak, think first. And think about what you hear.
Robin Lamont’s book shows her versatility as a writer, and I look forward to what she does next.
Reviewed by Kathleen Heady, author of “The Gate House” for Suspense Magazine
And to complicate matters, Maren is on her own quest for vengeance against Pryor Wright, an ultra-right wing, radio talk show host whose virulent anti-gay tirades may have caused a vicious attack on her twin brother Dell. The attackers were heard to quote Wright as they beat Dell so severely that he lands in the hospital, and almost loses the use of his hand, a double tragedy for a guitar player.
Maren finagles a job as a summer intern on Wright’s show by creating another persona who adores Wright’s message. Meanwhile, the FBI and New York police are on her trail, but whose trail are they following? As she changes costumes and identities, they are unable to figure out who she really is, and what her agenda is.
While the story sometimes takes on aspects of Greek tragedy, Maren rehearses for a new musical version of Antigone, and she may be caught in the same web of deceit that led to the death of the original character from Sophocles’ play.
“Wright for America” is a thoroughly enjoyable novel that had me laughing at the confusion of the characters, but at the same time, it sends a timely and crucial message: Words have power. Words can shock and words can kill. If you speak, think first. And think about what you hear.
Robin Lamont’s book shows her versatility as a writer, and I look forward to what she does next.
Reviewed by Kathleen Heady, author of “The Gate House” for Suspense Magazine
October 7, 2013
Wright for America by Robin Lamont is a story with a lot of elements. There's suspense, romance, politics, and more! Maren Garrity is an undercover actress who helps to catch criminals. Her twin brother is the target of a hate crime, and this leads Maren to vow for revenge against the leader of the pac. The man responsible for spreading hate is a popular radio host by the name of Pryor Wright.
Maren devises a plan to frame Mr. Wright with the help of her troupe, and she also has her regular daytime job of catching a man selling counterfeit handbags. Somehow, the FBI gets involved, and Maren is in deeper than she ever wanted to be. One of the FBI agents assigned to catch Maren (aka Rita, aka Katherine Starr) turns out to be easy on the eyes. Can Maren take out Pryor Wright? Will Maren get caught? Will she fall in love? You'll have to read to find out!
Judging by the cover and the title, don't assume this book is too political. It is fiction. Maren reminds me of Pirot. She is there to say, "Ha! Got yah!" I love her personality. Maren is a fun-loving gal on a mission.
What can I say about storylines that feature an acting company? They're always a win in my book. Shenanigans are bound to come in to play.
Interesting plot. Developed characters. Quality writing. The pace actually quickened near the end, whereas most novels drop off. On the whole, an outstanding read!
Maren devises a plan to frame Mr. Wright with the help of her troupe, and she also has her regular daytime job of catching a man selling counterfeit handbags. Somehow, the FBI gets involved, and Maren is in deeper than she ever wanted to be. One of the FBI agents assigned to catch Maren (aka Rita, aka Katherine Starr) turns out to be easy on the eyes. Can Maren take out Pryor Wright? Will Maren get caught? Will she fall in love? You'll have to read to find out!
Judging by the cover and the title, don't assume this book is too political. It is fiction. Maren reminds me of Pirot. She is there to say, "Ha! Got yah!" I love her personality. Maren is a fun-loving gal on a mission.
What can I say about storylines that feature an acting company? They're always a win in my book. Shenanigans are bound to come in to play.
Interesting plot. Developed characters. Quality writing. The pace actually quickened near the end, whereas most novels drop off. On the whole, an outstanding read!
December 6, 2012
Wright for America by Robin Lamont is a thriller and a political statement and a personal story all wrapped up in one. The reader follows a radio host who is full of himself, a young actress sticking up for her twin brother, and an FBI agent who has fallen in love with the woman he is tailing. The twists and turns take the reader to unexpected places.
The book started out with a topic I was not expecting. The radio host, Pryor Wright, is an extreme republican. And by extreme I mean goading his listeners on to take their anger out on those they disagree with. Then a few chapters in there was a hospital scene between Maren and her twin brother, who was attacked by some of Wright's listeners simply for being gay, and I fell in love with the characters.
At the beginning the twists and surprises all felt trite and obvious. Wright was an easy villain with nothing to love. But at the end, everything culminated in a wonderful catastrophe and each twist went somewhere completely unexpected.
This book really made me think. Robin never forced her ideals on my, she just introduced them and let them simmer in my mind for a bit.
I received this book from the author for review.
The book started out with a topic I was not expecting. The radio host, Pryor Wright, is an extreme republican. And by extreme I mean goading his listeners on to take their anger out on those they disagree with. Then a few chapters in there was a hospital scene between Maren and her twin brother, who was attacked by some of Wright's listeners simply for being gay, and I fell in love with the characters.
At the beginning the twists and surprises all felt trite and obvious. Wright was an easy villain with nothing to love. But at the end, everything culminated in a wonderful catastrophe and each twist went somewhere completely unexpected.
This book really made me think. Robin never forced her ideals on my, she just introduced them and let them simmer in my mind for a bit.
I received this book from the author for review.
November 15, 2012
My full review at Literary Inklings
Wright for America, Robin Lamont’s second novel, combines the worlds of art and politics into an absorbing, often satiric dialogue on the social landscape of America. Lamont’s examination of the power of words and the result they can have on our lives presents a consistent and thought-provoking theme throughout the novel, and her depiction of over-zealous conservatism illuminates an ideology whose progression is severely stunted by archaic morals. The result is a wonderfully entertaining story that guides the reader expertly through disarming realities and hair-brained shenanigans; a terrifically well-rounded story told with great confidence and charm. Read more...
Wright for America, Robin Lamont’s second novel, combines the worlds of art and politics into an absorbing, often satiric dialogue on the social landscape of America. Lamont’s examination of the power of words and the result they can have on our lives presents a consistent and thought-provoking theme throughout the novel, and her depiction of over-zealous conservatism illuminates an ideology whose progression is severely stunted by archaic morals. The result is a wonderfully entertaining story that guides the reader expertly through disarming realities and hair-brained shenanigans; a terrifically well-rounded story told with great confidence and charm. Read more...
January 22, 2013
Great premise, a bit short on delivery. If the author had concentrated on one (or even two) of the plot lines instead of throwing in the FBI. the arms dealers AND the revenge on the talk-show host, the book might have been better. As it was, there were just a bit too many characters who were dropped by the wayside and forgotten when the action heated up elsewhere and were never returned to.
For the most part, a fun read.
For the most part, a fun read.
February 4, 2013
This is one of the best books I have ever read. Robin Lamont weaves a tale of intrigue and humor. She truly is a master story teller. She draws on her experiences as an actor, Private Investigator and D.A. Phenomenal read.
July 31, 2014
I loved this book. Lamont does a wonderful job creating a back drop of political missteps with an ongoing investigation that had me smiling throughout the entire novel. When is the motion picture coming out? Would make a fabulous screen play.
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September 17, 2012unsolicited/from publisher
March 29, 2017
Absolutely delightful. Despite the hate-speech, there are many places that are belly-laugh funny. Reminiscent of the Cary Grant movies where misinterpretations lead to hilarious situations, it is really enjoyable.
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