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Blood and Gasoline
His father suffering with fatal cancer, Cody is forced to reunite with the violent, alcoholic tyrant of his childhood. Requiring expensive, live in care, Cody is tethered to the old man by guilt and duty, and there is no one else but him to step up to the task. Feeling trapped, Cody becomes desperate for a different life. While restrained by caring for his father, Cody meets Perla, and the different life he dreamed of begins taking shape. When he brings her home to meet his father, however, Avery snaps, insulting and degrading the woman Cody has fallen in love with. Every relationship has secrets. Some darker than others , including the drunken accident that left Cody without a mother. With time running out, Cody and his father work to shed light on their dark past before cancer claims the relationship each of them seeks. Things get better, but as always, it is only for a while...
146 pages, Paperback
First published March 3, 2011
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About the author
Elias Anderson
19 books51 followersBorn in 1978 in the wastelands of southeastern Montana, Elias Anderson was moved to Colorado at the age of six weeks. He spent the next 21 years in various parts of the state until relocating to California and Oregon, only to settle back in Denver with his wife and two daughters.
His professional writing experience ranges from staff writer and reporter for the Coastal View News (Carpinteria, CA) to food critic, freelance copy writer, and editor. He has published poetry, articles, essays, and short stories in a variety of hard copy and web-based publications.
His professional writing experience ranges from staff writer and reporter for the Coastal View News (Carpinteria, CA) to food critic, freelance copy writer, and editor. He has published poetry, articles, essays, and short stories in a variety of hard copy and web-based publications.
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August 10, 2015
Wow, I loved this. It was hard to put down. The story is great and the relationships between the characters were so detailed that it was easy to imagine their interactions as real people. When I had to stop reading and attend to real life, I found myself wondering how they were doing.
I think one of the strengths of this book is that there are not many characters in it. It added a simplicity to Cody's story that I thought was appropriate.
I think one of the strengths of this book is that there are not many characters in it. It added a simplicity to Cody's story that I thought was appropriate.
February 20, 2019
Good little story if you want a short, quick read.
July 29, 2021
This was a very tumultuous story. Intertwined relationships come about with fierce love and abusive scenarios. It might be a trigger warning for some on various levels. It will keep you page turning.
January 10, 2015
As complicated as life itself
This book is for anyone who has ever had a complicated relationship with a family member, particularly a parent. The layers of love, hate, guilt, wanting, and more are explored so well, and with clarity that is not sappy.
I could see this book as a movie, mostly because the scenes and dialogue are so well written.
This book is for anyone who has ever had a complicated relationship with a family member, particularly a parent. The layers of love, hate, guilt, wanting, and more are explored so well, and with clarity that is not sappy.
I could see this book as a movie, mostly because the scenes and dialogue are so well written.
July 31, 2011
I really enjoyed this book. So much so, I read it in less than 24 hours. I just couldn't put it down and when I did, I found myself wondering what was going to happen next. I got mine on Amazon for Kindle. You won't be disappointed.
January 10, 2014
It was pretty good, not my usual kind of book but it kept my interest. I've read a few "family drama" type books and this was one of the better ones I've read. Short, but still the perfect length to tell the story of a strained father/son relationship.
March 27, 2014
Classic tale of father and son, love and hate, and final meeting of the minds and heart. I quite liked this book and never found it maudlin or over done. I wish we could rate books 3.5 as I am torn betweena 3 and a 4 star for this one, so will go with the 4.
June 7, 2014
This book was excellent! One of the best books I've read in a while. I downloaded it on my Kindle when I saw it listed as a freebie for a day. I am so happy I did! I would gladly pay the list price for this. I highly recommend this to anyone that's looking for a good read.
July 31, 2015
Blood and Gasoline
This is a very good book and I read it in one evening. The story runs the gamut of emotions- love, hate, anger, fear, surprise, dread and hope. I was disappointed with Cody's incident at the end of the novel, though.
This is a very good book and I read it in one evening. The story runs the gamut of emotions- love, hate, anger, fear, surprise, dread and hope. I was disappointed with Cody's incident at the end of the novel, though.
May 11, 2014
Loved it
Loved it
I loved this book because it had every emotion in it and it was just such a good story. would recommend to anyone.
Loved it
I loved this book because it had every emotion in it and it was just such a good story. would recommend to anyone.
January 26, 2016
Good.
Liked this book a lot, but didn't love it quite as much as his other books. The thing I do love the most about his books are that they could be true.
Liked this book a lot, but didn't love it quite as much as his other books. The thing I do love the most about his books are that they could be true.
May 5, 2014
I really enjoyed it!
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