Savannah

by Perry Martin

Something happened to MICHAEL EASTON when he was a child.

Something so terrifying it became a recurring nightmare. A nightmare that holds within it the seeds of his own destruction. A nightmare he thought he’d left far behind him. But it was waiting. Buried deep in his subconscious. Waiting to emerge when the time was right, and compel him to destroy everything he cares about.

316 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 26, 2014

About the author

IN HIS LONG AND VARIED CAREER as a musician, songwriter and producer, Perry has worked with such show biz luminaries as the Bee Gees, Ambrosia, Little River Band, Hal Ketchum and country supergroup Lonestar ― to name just a few.

Born in London, England, Perry grew up in Queensland, Australia. As a teenager in the early 1970’s he traveled throughout South-East Asia playing music. He finally settled in Hong Kong for 12 years, enjoying a successful career as a singer-songwriter-producer where he released three albums of his own original material, while also writing songs and producing albums for local pop artists.

In 1983 he moved to Southern California where he lived and worked until 2012. Fate had something wonderful in store for him and he unexpectedly encountered the love of his life, Hong Kong superstar Rowena Cortes. This prompted him to return to Hong Kong after a 29 year absence. They were married in May 2013, in front of an audience of 3.500 at one of Rowena’s concerts.

Since then he has released two audiophile CDs called “Perry Martin and Friends” and “Perry Martin and Friends Volume 2″ as well producing a similar CD for his wife and her singing partner Louie Castro.

Meanwhile a screenplay based on his first novel, “Pretty Flamingo” is being written and he has since published two other novels; “SAVANNAH” which was released in April 2014 and his latest work, “THE MAN IN THE WHITE SUIT” which was released in June 2015.

Reviews

[Aly · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you Perry! I had a rough weekend this weekend with my puppy. This book was a great distractions from my worries. I think this book is great and a psychological mystery was great for me at this time. You should see what you think of this book. It is very different than many books I have read before. * I received this book from the author in exchange for an honest review*

[Patrick Bowmaster · Rating 4 out of 5]

We all have fears. Sometimes I think the way we handle them determines how our lives turn out to a large degree. Protagonist Michael Easton’s fear and how he deals with it plays a central role in this book. As a former professional musician, I particularly enjoyed reading of Michael’s struggles since he works in the music industry just like the man who created him.

Martin’ story is complex. It is also presented in a manner that does not confuse the reader.

The author furthermore deserves praise for drawing interesting characters.

It could have been tightened up a bit. It is still a fascinating story written by a strong writer.

I look forward to reading another book by Perry Martin.

[Michael Vorhis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Timelessly Unique
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They say there's nothing new under the sun, and with respect to fiction I do think it's a valid point. Every story--every good one anyway--is a variation on others told sometime before. Comments we sometimes read about this or that novel being "cliche" because it tells a tale with a familiar story structure are ignorant of that fact, and are using the wrong word--instead of "cliche" they should be saying "timeless." Basic plot lines are revisited repeatedly because they're so satisfying. They speak to us in worthwhile ways. They're classic--they never get old.

SAVANNAH is a heart-wrenching story of a haunting--of some memory, or curse...or something...out of the protagonist's past. It is destroying him. Sound familiar? Oh, but it won't be.

Perry Martin weaves this tale with the same powerful emotional impact he crafted into "Pretty Flamingo." His style is unmistakable, and once again this one won't let you down. He takes the tale very deftly through leaps in time, back to long ago, forward to the present, back, forward. He does it so naturally, and that isn't easy. He paints a complex protagonist little by little through the struggles against the dark thing, and against himself. I found my connection to that protagonist went through several transformations before it was all done.

Martin does dialog well, and subliminal dialog too. He's also quite good at plopping a reader right into the soup.

And if you think you've guessed the "answer," you won't have. It's far more encompassing than a single thing. There are nuances to it that I've never seen done in this kind of tale. And once revealed, they're quite believable. Martin is thorough--he won't leave loose threads to nag at the back of your mind.

Despite the fact that this is a book based on a character with a destructive past and that there have been many others, SAVANNAH has its own satisfying flavor. And it does some important things uniquely, like take us through the professional ups and downs of a rising artist's life--a world most of us won't experience in our lives. That alone is worth endorsing this book, although that's not the half of it.

SAVANNAH, like its characters, is all about feeling.

[Michael Vorhis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Timelessly Unique
=======================
They say there's nothing new under the sun, and with respect to fiction I do think it's a valid point. Every story--every good one anyway--is a variation on others told sometime before. Comments we sometimes read about this or that novel being "cliche" because it tells a tale with a familiar story structure are ignorant of that fact, and are using the wrong word--instead of "cliche" they should be saying "timeless." Basic plot lines are revisited repeatedly because they're so satisfying. They speak to us in worthwhile ways. They're classic--they never get old.

SAVANNAH is a heart-wrenching story of a haunting--of some memory, or curse...or something...out of the protagonist's past. It is destroying him. Sound familiar? Oh, but it won't be.

Perry Martin weaves this tale with the same powerful emotional impact he crafted into "Pretty Flamingo." His style is unmistakable, and once again this one won't let you down. He takes the tale very deftly through leaps in time, back to long ago, forward to the present, back, forward. He does it so naturally, and that isn't easy. He paints a complex protagonist little by little through the struggles against the dark thing, and against himself. I found my connection to that protagonist went through several transformations before it was all done.

Martin does dialog well, and subliminal dialog too. He's also quite good at plopping a reader right into the soup.

And if you think you've guessed the "answer," you won't have. It's far more encompassing than a single thing. There are nuances to it that I've never seen done in this kind of tale. And once revealed, they're quite believable. Martin is thorough--he won't leave loose threads to nag at the back of your mind.

Despite the fact that this is a book based on a character with a destructive past and that there have been many others, SAVANNAH has its own satisfying flavor. And it does some important things uniquely, like take us through the professional ups and downs of a rising artist's life--a world most of us won't experience in our lives. That alone is worth endorsing this book, although that's not the half of it.

SAVANNAH, like its characters, is all about feeling.

[Shon · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have to say I really enjoyed this book so much! It was slow some in the beginning but after a few chapters it got even better. This book really makes you think about life and things that may come our way. I will be reading more from this author.

[Lexie Miller · Rating 3 out of 5]

What happened to Michael that he has reoccurring nightmares and destroys everything good that has ever happened to him? What happened to the sweet and kind girl Savannah? For an unusual writing style and mystery you will enjoy this book figuring out what happened and what will still happen.

[Glenna · Rating 3 out of 5]

Well . . . . it was so very depressing to read, but all in all, a good book.

[Rfvi · Rating 5 out of 5]

This deals with a man haunted. A bit of a psychological mystery in a way. It is like watching a painter sketch in and then complete, in quality oils, an entire portrait. I liked the story.

[Diane Shipley · Rating 4 out of 5]

Plot was different

Liked the book..it kept interest. The character of Michael was great. The book could of been shorter. It was a little drawn out.