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Murdering Our Memory
E Foster B tells the heartbreaking story of Johnny, who desperately tries to make the most of his second chance at life after being released from prison. In the struggle to overcome the tough odds that an ex-felon faces back in society, Johnny discovers quickly that a second chance doesn’t exist, and that freedom actually never truly exists again. When he recognizes that he can’t run away from his past, he decides to destroy it. In his destructive rage, he meets others that are imprisoned by their past too. Johnny ultimately recognizes that everybody lives an ongoing prison sentence, except some people are locked behind white picket fences and are serving a life sentence for their family secrets.
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Published May 27, 2022
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E. Foster B.
4 books21 followersE Foster B is an American contemporary author of transgression fiction. Before he started writing, he was a bartender who served some of the most interesting unknowns and knowns that inhabit this world. Through listening to them tell their life stories (some real, some fiction), E Foster B became captivated by the art of storytelling, as he watched people hang on to each word of a great story, bracing to hear “what happened next.” Now, after accumulating a few of his own experiences, which sadly included witnessing the tragedy of humanity, he has blended them into his passion for storytelling, which he hopes will bring awareness to the serious issues plaguing our world.
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July 20, 2022
Looking for a polite, well mannered thriller? This book isn’t it.
From the very first page it confronts the reader. Drags us through the dirt. Delivers a tale so raw, so real, it won’t appeal to everyone. But if you crave authenticity, are willing to spend time with characters that slither right off the page, you’d be hard-pressed to find a better read.
The plot is crammed with twists and turns, action and introspection, inviting us to join the narrator on his slow descent into darkness. Along the way there is betrayal, double and triple crosses, soul mates who aren’t afraid of some raunchy backseat sex. And rather than present his tale in a conventional, linear fashion, E Foster B intersperses portions of real-time narrative with flashbacks and complex back story. This makes for a jagged, impressionistic style that suits our star-crossed lovers, both victims of trauma and childhood abuse, each spiraling out of control.
Some authors write about people. Some become those people instead. If you’re ready for that kind of total immersion, this is the tale for you.
From the very first page it confronts the reader. Drags us through the dirt. Delivers a tale so raw, so real, it won’t appeal to everyone. But if you crave authenticity, are willing to spend time with characters that slither right off the page, you’d be hard-pressed to find a better read.
The plot is crammed with twists and turns, action and introspection, inviting us to join the narrator on his slow descent into darkness. Along the way there is betrayal, double and triple crosses, soul mates who aren’t afraid of some raunchy backseat sex. And rather than present his tale in a conventional, linear fashion, E Foster B intersperses portions of real-time narrative with flashbacks and complex back story. This makes for a jagged, impressionistic style that suits our star-crossed lovers, both victims of trauma and childhood abuse, each spiraling out of control.
Some authors write about people. Some become those people instead. If you’re ready for that kind of total immersion, this is the tale for you.
May 21, 2024
Murdering Our Memory narrates how second chances don’t truly exist. Even if your first chance was stolen from you. The irony of lost chances is we don’t share our truths with each other, creating relationships based on false promises. This book illustrates the dangerous domino effects that result in hollow relationships. If you want to know what happens when people peel off their false identities and reveal their true selves, read this book. Great read.
June 1, 2022
Gritty and bleak
Murdering Our Memory begins at the critical part of Johnny’s life. He is a convicted rapist who has been released at the end of his term of imprisonment. He finds it impossible to live a straight life, and he is rejected by his mother and society. Set in a US small town, the novel deals with lies, incest, drug dealing, and prostitution and illustrates a bleak side of life. Each of the characters is damaged, struggling and trying to survive against the odds. Johnny, the protagonist, has been wrongly convicted, betrayed and abandoned and the novel follows his life as it spirals ever downwards. He meets Adam, the drug-dealing son of the sheriff, who leads him into drug dealing, football match fixing and the death of a customer. Johnny meets Anny, Adam’s sister and they form a complex relationship. The story takes the reader back to the key moments that led to Johnny fighting for his life, and then the drama plays out.
The novel has an element of the ‘sins of the father’s’ philosophy, and is a compelling, but dark read. E Foster B has a pared-down style that creates a sense of being present in the drama. Life is brutal, complex and unforgiving, and there is little uplifting in this tale, and no humour. I am sure there are many who will enjoy this noir novel.
Murdering Our Memory begins at the critical part of Johnny’s life. He is a convicted rapist who has been released at the end of his term of imprisonment. He finds it impossible to live a straight life, and he is rejected by his mother and society. Set in a US small town, the novel deals with lies, incest, drug dealing, and prostitution and illustrates a bleak side of life. Each of the characters is damaged, struggling and trying to survive against the odds. Johnny, the protagonist, has been wrongly convicted, betrayed and abandoned and the novel follows his life as it spirals ever downwards. He meets Adam, the drug-dealing son of the sheriff, who leads him into drug dealing, football match fixing and the death of a customer. Johnny meets Anny, Adam’s sister and they form a complex relationship. The story takes the reader back to the key moments that led to Johnny fighting for his life, and then the drama plays out.
The novel has an element of the ‘sins of the father’s’ philosophy, and is a compelling, but dark read. E Foster B has a pared-down style that creates a sense of being present in the drama. Life is brutal, complex and unforgiving, and there is little uplifting in this tale, and no humour. I am sure there are many who will enjoy this noir novel.
February 14, 2024
Does second chances exist?
Murdering Our Memory is the second book I've read for E Foster B, and he didn't let me down.
This drama is about the inescapable shadows of one's past. It is about Johnny grappling with the harsh realities of life after prison.
Amid the darkness of Johnny's journey, Foster B is nakeding society as if he is peeling an onion layer by layer, revealing the core of each character's true intentions and the societal sickness that binds them, underlining the theme that freedom is often an illusion.
Foster B's approach to storytelling from a format perspective is commercial by utilizing short chapters for flashbacks and cliffhangers to keep the reader captivated while his content is purely literature. The novel's pace is fast, yet it manages to deliver deep insights into life.
Murdering Our Memory is chilling, tragic, and ultimately, a genuine tear-jerker.
Readers who appreciate a satisfying ending without clichés will find this book rewarding.
Murdering Our Memory is the second book I've read for E Foster B, and he didn't let me down.
This drama is about the inescapable shadows of one's past. It is about Johnny grappling with the harsh realities of life after prison.
Amid the darkness of Johnny's journey, Foster B is nakeding society as if he is peeling an onion layer by layer, revealing the core of each character's true intentions and the societal sickness that binds them, underlining the theme that freedom is often an illusion.
Foster B's approach to storytelling from a format perspective is commercial by utilizing short chapters for flashbacks and cliffhangers to keep the reader captivated while his content is purely literature. The novel's pace is fast, yet it manages to deliver deep insights into life.
Murdering Our Memory is chilling, tragic, and ultimately, a genuine tear-jerker.
Readers who appreciate a satisfying ending without clichés will find this book rewarding.
April 19, 2023
Strange, but in a good way
This is a page turner that drew me in from the first line. Who would think a count down at a nail shop would be interesting to read. The suspense during the car ride had me wondering if the guy was paranoid, or on to something. The characters are well written because their motivations are clear, even though some revelations came later in the novella. I enjoyed reading the unfolding of how all characters are linked. The ending is believable because the characters remained true to themselves. This story will stay with me for a long time. It might be the best I've read this year. I recommend this to anyone interested in love, trauma, despair, and the unfairness of society.
This is a page turner that drew me in from the first line. Who would think a count down at a nail shop would be interesting to read. The suspense during the car ride had me wondering if the guy was paranoid, or on to something. The characters are well written because their motivations are clear, even though some revelations came later in the novella. I enjoyed reading the unfolding of how all characters are linked. The ending is believable because the characters remained true to themselves. This story will stay with me for a long time. It might be the best I've read this year. I recommend this to anyone interested in love, trauma, despair, and the unfairness of society.
August 5, 2023
This is a shocking and profound story that is also grim, unbalanced, and dark. For some reason, I just couldn't put it down. While I can't say I can relate to everything in Johnny's narrative, I can certainly understand how he feels. His growth and evolution after his epiphany make for a compelling story arc. Those interested in crime fiction should read this book. Well done!
June 4, 2022
Very dark and moving story about how difficult it is for people with criminal pasts to change the road they are on. There aren't very many books about this topic so I was very happy to see it illustrated in this story. Johnny, the main character, has ended up where he is because of a past incident that wrongly labeled him as a criminal. He searches for healing in other broken people and the characters, their stories and pasts, are compellingly dramatic, realistic and moving. Would recommend this book and look forward to reading more from this unique author.
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