for Carol

by J.L. Carson

"Are we all like the surface of a leaf where the veins split off in different directions? Could I have ended up in another alternate reality? Do I warn Jimmy of my premonition? How would I go about it without sounding like a lunatic? Elmer seemed to be the only one right where he needed to be.
"Whatever it was, it taught me to value what I have. One thing was for certain. I was a mess."

43 pages, Paperback

Published September 20, 2022

Reviews

[Paul Hewson · Rating 5 out of 5]

A little bit Capra, a little bit Springsteen, "For Carol" is the story of a small town Average Joe grinding through a quiet existence before an unexpected encounter changes everything. "There's a lot more sand in the bottom of the hourglass now," says Richard "Mac" McLean, the words dripping with regret and longing for a life nearly lived. But what if fate provided you the chance to turn the hourglass on its other end? Would you make the most of it -- or take the forks that send you down the same road you started?

Carson announces himself as a writer to watch -- his portrait of small town life is vivid and filled with flourishes that take you further inside the story. As you slip deeper into the world of fictional Pearl Crest, you might find your mind wandering toward wistful entanglements of your own formative years. Our advice: Keep your focus and enjoy the ride.

[Linda Lucas · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book! Well written and very suspenseful!