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Avengement
Joe Clark and Sue Andretti, a heartthrob couple, have their dreams crushed in a car accident caused by three members of the Chicago mafia.
As a child, Joe caused constant worry and heartache for his mother. His quick temper landed him in a boys' prison. He survived the harsh environment with help from his friend, Jimmy Robbins, a black youth from Chicago. Brownie, a hundred pound mixed breed dog, became Joe's anchor. Their bond could never be broken.
Recovery became a grueling task, but Joe fought through it, keeping his thoughts inside him.
As a child, Joe caused constant worry and heartache for his mother. His quick temper landed him in a boys' prison. He survived the harsh environment with help from his friend, Jimmy Robbins, a black youth from Chicago. Brownie, a hundred pound mixed breed dog, became Joe's anchor. Their bond could never be broken.
Recovery became a grueling task, but Joe fought through it, keeping his thoughts inside him.
284 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 15, 2012
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About the author
Sam Black
10 books19 followersFrom country boy to salesman to author. Upon graduating from high school I spent four years in the United States Air Force, with three of those years in Germany. After college, I spent my entire career in sales and sales management.
Prior to writing, I studied part-time for one year under the direction of a college professor learning the skills of writing.
I have traveled to more than forty countries and five continents, with more on my wish list.
Prior to writing, I studied part-time for one year under the direction of a college professor learning the skills of writing.
I have traveled to more than forty countries and five continents, with more on my wish list.
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March 11, 2016
DISCLAIMER: I received this book for free through the Goodreads giveaways.
Absolutely loved the crisp, clean cut, rapid fire, no nonsense style of writing. There were no embellishments needed for the story was flowing cursively.
Enjoyed the read and always kept me on my toes wondering at which point will Joe break. But he came through and delivered a very satisfying end.
I also liked the honesty of the story: it wasn't about fancy emotions and over-analyzing life's meaning, but all about those subtle memories that stir something deep inside when they remind you of the people who made you the person you are today (punctuated by the leitmotif of Joe's memory of his dad getting struck by the lightning).
Absolutely loved the crisp, clean cut, rapid fire, no nonsense style of writing. There were no embellishments needed for the story was flowing cursively.
Enjoyed the read and always kept me on my toes wondering at which point will Joe break. But he came through and delivered a very satisfying end.
I also liked the honesty of the story: it wasn't about fancy emotions and over-analyzing life's meaning, but all about those subtle memories that stir something deep inside when they remind you of the people who made you the person you are today (punctuated by the leitmotif of Joe's memory of his dad getting struck by the lightning).
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April 26, 2016I really enjoyed reading this book. I couldn't put it down. Very well written. I am looking forward to read next book from Sam Black!
March 21, 2024
Relateable to life's experiences growing up a similar time and demographic.
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October 15, 2015I won this book via Goodreads First Reads Giveaway. I received an autographed paperback copy plus a bookmark.
October 22, 2015
I won this book through the giveaways. It is a decent little revenge story. Worth a quick read.
October 18, 2015
i enjoyed this book. the story was captivating and well-written.
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