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On a Dime: Senseless in Lewes
Marshall Hamilton Stewart III (a.k.a. Mars) is a bank manager living a charmed life in the beautiful beach town of Lewes when a few reckless moments of passion suck him into a powerful rip tide of problems. Framed for embezzlement by a woman from his past, Mars struggles to get back to shore and to the family he hopes will still be waiting for him.
On a Dime is suspense, mystery, romance, crime, a slice of family drama, and a little bit of golf all rolled into one. It's an entertaining novel for a weekend at the beach or even a slow day at the office. No matter where you read it, it will add some sizzle to your summer or warmth to your winter. Love, passion, and betrayal collide within Mars resulting in a main charcater that some will hate. Others who believe in the power of true love will almost forgive him.
The story is set in the beach town of Lewes, Delaware. Mars also travels to Wilmington, Delaware and Baltimore, Maryland as he attempts to exonerate himself. Readers who are familar with these areas will feel like insiders as Revere transports them to popular landmarks.
*** Guard your logons and your love, or you too may find that your life is about to turn ON A DIME. ***
On a Dime is suspense, mystery, romance, crime, a slice of family drama, and a little bit of golf all rolled into one. It's an entertaining novel for a weekend at the beach or even a slow day at the office. No matter where you read it, it will add some sizzle to your summer or warmth to your winter. Love, passion, and betrayal collide within Mars resulting in a main charcater that some will hate. Others who believe in the power of true love will almost forgive him.
The story is set in the beach town of Lewes, Delaware. Mars also travels to Wilmington, Delaware and Baltimore, Maryland as he attempts to exonerate himself. Readers who are familar with these areas will feel like insiders as Revere transports them to popular landmarks.
*** Guard your logons and your love, or you too may find that your life is about to turn ON A DIME. ***
355 pages, Paperback
First published June 21, 2012
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Revere Reed
1 book2 followersSelf-published independent author
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Beach lover
Long-term life-partner (30+ years)
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Competitive recreational golfer (14 handicap)
Pickleball player
Retired Banking / Info Technology professional
MBA, BS Mathematics
Avid lifetime reader
Beach lover
Long-term life-partner (30+ years)
Thinker
Competitive recreational golfer (14 handicap)
Pickleball player
Retired Banking / Info Technology professional
MBA, BS Mathematics
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October 4, 2012
As the author, I am a tad biased:-), but please continue reading my comments. Hopefully, they will make you want to check out the reviews and sample pages on Amazon.
If I am lucky, you'll be hooked; you'll want to follow Mars as he tries to exonerate himself. See how his sense of being 'true to himself' puts his marriage and his family at risk. I think most will agree Mars was, indeed, senseless in Lewes. His job, his marital status and his freedom are all at risk as his life threatens to turn on a dime. Some is his own doing, some is not.
Please consider helping out a debut inedependent author. I can't guarantee you will enjoy it, but the feedback I have received in person, by e-mail, and online indicates that you will. Of the eleven who reviewed it on Amazon, nine gave it five stars and two gave four stars. One reader stated, "The tale was spun artfully . . .with lots of steam and intrigue ... always want to get to the next chapter. I strongly recommend the book as an easy and entertaining love/mystery ideal for quiet moments at the beach or beyond."
On a Dime - Senseless in Lewes has short chapters like in James Patterson's novels. I attempted to do what he does at the end of each chapter (and the end of the book) and leave you wanting to discover what the character(s)will do next. If you like reading James Patterson, I think you should try reading Revere Reed:-)
WARNING: The main character behaves badly; some readers will understandably never forgive his betrayal. Whether you end up loving or loathing him, I hope you will get swept away in Mars's story.
If I am lucky, you'll be hooked; you'll want to follow Mars as he tries to exonerate himself. See how his sense of being 'true to himself' puts his marriage and his family at risk. I think most will agree Mars was, indeed, senseless in Lewes. His job, his marital status and his freedom are all at risk as his life threatens to turn on a dime. Some is his own doing, some is not.
Please consider helping out a debut inedependent author. I can't guarantee you will enjoy it, but the feedback I have received in person, by e-mail, and online indicates that you will. Of the eleven who reviewed it on Amazon, nine gave it five stars and two gave four stars. One reader stated, "The tale was spun artfully . . .with lots of steam and intrigue ... always want to get to the next chapter. I strongly recommend the book as an easy and entertaining love/mystery ideal for quiet moments at the beach or beyond."
On a Dime - Senseless in Lewes has short chapters like in James Patterson's novels. I attempted to do what he does at the end of each chapter (and the end of the book) and leave you wanting to discover what the character(s)will do next. If you like reading James Patterson, I think you should try reading Revere Reed:-)
WARNING: The main character behaves badly; some readers will understandably never forgive his betrayal. Whether you end up loving or loathing him, I hope you will get swept away in Mars's story.
June 5, 2024
Disappointing
I like the premise of the book and the accurate local flavor of Delaware. The book was an easy read.
Why I was disappointed. Many inaccuracies. Banking is highly regulated and computer systems are monitored and audit logs stored for years.
The characters were too flawed. How could 2 people who were close as teenagers not recognize one of them decades later especially since he was deeply in love with her.
Finally, the ending was disappointing. Resolution of the issue would have been more satisfying.
I like the premise of the book and the accurate local flavor of Delaware. The book was an easy read.
Why I was disappointed. Many inaccuracies. Banking is highly regulated and computer systems are monitored and audit logs stored for years.
The characters were too flawed. How could 2 people who were close as teenagers not recognize one of them decades later especially since he was deeply in love with her.
Finally, the ending was disappointing. Resolution of the issue would have been more satisfying.
December 18, 2023
This is a Delaware book with some very nice portrayals of summertime in Lewes. The description makes it sound much more like a thriller than it actually is, which is a story of middle age and the disruption of an orderly, predictable life. Not the type of thing I'm normally into, hence my mediocre rating, but I would definitely recommend it as light vacation reading.
July 10, 2023
Fun summer read. Especially being familiar with the Lewes, DE area. Thoroughly enjoyed.
October 16, 2012
This was a true page-turner. The author did a great job of creating believable, flawed characters. Their dialogue rang true, as well. I was familiar with most of the real places in Lewes, Wilmington and Baltimore that Mars visited as he tried to clear himself of pending embezzlement charges... I think the female author did a fine job in her portrayal of the male main character, Mars. I ended up never forgiving him, but I did get caught up in his story. I think you would too!
January 1, 2014
LOVED this book. It's set in Lewes, DE. Has many references to the beach communities in Delaware and to Smyrna and Wilmington! This book kept me hooked - a few surprises that added to my enjoyment.
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