Book Details:
Book Title: RENEWALS by Gregory F. DeLaurier
Category: Adult Fiction (18+), 276 pages
Genre: literary fiction, amateur sleuths
Publisher: Independently published/Gregory F. DeLaurier
Release date: February 2025
Content Rating: R. My book is rated R for one attempted child sexual abuse, not explicit. There is bad language throughout.
Book Title: RENEWALS by Gregory F. DeLaurier
Category: Adult Fiction (18+), 276 pages
Genre: literary fiction, amateur sleuths
Publisher: Independently published/Gregory F. DeLaurier
Release date: February 2025
Content Rating: R. My book is rated R for one attempted child sexual abuse, not explicit. There is bad language throughout.
Book Description:
When academic Richard returns to his hometown he discovers a scam that has ruined the city, he must unite his friends and family to uncover the truth, but this pits him against the scam’s architect, aging but violent drug kingpin Giacomo Duchamps, who could destroy everyone Richard loves should he fail.
Renewals captures the nature of a hardscrabble small town and those who live and struggle there, in this pitch perfect tale of corruption and renewal. It is the story of the renewal of a city but also the renewal of the lives of those who are lost or oppressed; a young woman trapped in sexual abuse and exploitation, a young ex-con searching for a better life, and others.
When academic Richard returns to his hometown he discovers a scam that has ruined the city, he must unite his friends and family to uncover the truth, but this pits him against the scam’s architect, aging but violent drug kingpin Giacomo Duchamps, who could destroy everyone Richard loves should he fail.
Renewals captures the nature of a hardscrabble small town and those who live and struggle there, in this pitch perfect tale of corruption and renewal. It is the story of the renewal of a city but also the renewal of the lives of those who are lost or oppressed; a young woman trapped in sexual abuse and exploitation, a young ex-con searching for a better life, and others.
Meet the Author:
Gregory F. DeLaurier is a retired university professor who has returned to his first love, fiction writing. He lives in Melrose MA, and has a daughter in her 40s who lives in Brooklyn and a 21 year old son attending Berklee College of Music. His fiction and non-fiction are widely available.
connect with the author: facebook ~ goodreads
Gregory F. DeLaurier is a retired university professor who has returned to his first love, fiction writing. He lives in Melrose MA, and has a daughter in her 40s who lives in Brooklyn and a 21 year old son attending Berklee College of Music. His fiction and non-fiction are widely available.
connect with the author: facebook ~ goodreads
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My Review:
Renewals is the fabulous debut from author, Gregory F Delaurier. I thought the writing style was different and unique. Within the first couple of chapters, I was intrigued with this story of mystery and suspense. The main character, Richard, finds himself in danger when he makes shocking discoveries and must do everything he can to protect those he loves. I enjoyed seeing the dialogue between him and those around him. The author sprinkles in humor all throughout between the characters that had me laughing out loud at times. Some of the scenes were so detailed at times that made me see the horror and sadness of the city and surroundings. I found this tale to be believable, fun, entertaining, mysterious, suspenseful, dangerous, and adventurous. I thought it was an overall great novel and a perfect start for Mr Delaurier's writing career. I loved it so much and had no problem of reading it in one sitting.
I am going to give Renewals a very well deserved five plus stars. I highly recommend it and believe fans of mysteries will not miss out on it. It is most definitely worth the read. I would love to read more like this from the talented, Gregory F Delaurier, and seeing where else he would take his characters, readers, and fans to next.
I received a copy of Gregory F Delaurier's Renewals from the publisher, but was not required to write a positive review. This review is one hundred percent my own honest opinion.
This looks outstanding. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHi Michael, RENEWALS has gotten a lot of great reviews, including this one. Hope you check out the book. Greg
DeleteDear Amy C, Just a note to thank you for your kind, thoughtful, and generous review of my novel Renewals. It means so much to me. As a new author, one never knows how the book will be received. You have given me confidence and, one hopes, a broader audience. And also, simply made my day. Once again, and with the deepest gratitude, thanks.
ReplyDeletequick comment for your readers, in addition to Amazon, Renewals is also available at Bookshop.org, at a reduced price.
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