The Oaks

by Patrick Brown

Doug Carlson is over-privileged, mean spirited, self centered, egotistical and evil. He will stop at nothing to get what he wants. He approaches every aspect of his life with the same level of insatiable greed. Business, friends, women are all the same to Doug; just there to satisfy his current need or desire. Doug hopes to buy "The Oaks", an upscale restaurant and bar located on the banks of the Tred Avon, but the current owner Harry is unsure about selling and retiring. Doug, of course, tries to help Harry make up his mind and in the process of doing this Doug experiences a life changing event that now has him reconsidering his view of life. For the first time since he was very young he has found the heart of a woman and wants nothing more than to become a new and better man. Will Doug be able to grow and become the man he truly wants to be, or is his past too close behind to let him get away?

292 pages, Paperback

First published March 17, 2009

Reviews

[Patrick Brown · Rating 5 out of 5]

It my book, what did you expect?

[Ed Nicholls · Rating 5 out of 5]

This captivating work is one of the best reads I've experienced in some time. It's hard to believe this is the authors first publication!