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A Bittersweet Tale - by  Laury A Egan (Paperback) - 1 of 1

A Bittersweet Tale - by Laury A Egan (Paperback)

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  • The deck has always been stacked against you.
  • Author(s): Laury A Egan
  • 192 Pages
  • Fiction + Literature Genres, Psychological

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The deck has always been stacked against you. Then an attractive woman promises love, respect, employment, and a home. Wouldn't you be hooked? Jango Jacks is. An itinerant worker, Jango is a sweet-natured Korean War vet falls for a recent widow and considers ending his roaming. Until he learns he's been set up as the fall guy for a murder.



Book Synopsis



The deck has always been stacked against you. Then an attractive woman promises love, respect, employment, and a home. Wouldn't you be hooked? Jango Jacks is.

Jango is a fifty-three-year-old Korean War vet, itinerant worker, and sweet-natured fellow who left kith and kin in Kentucky decades ago. On a hot August day in 1984, he lands in the Laurel Highlands of Pennsylvania, pockets empty, hungry, and in need of a job. After answering an ad for a farmhand, he is hired by a recent widow, Audrey Dalton, and is immediately charmed by her; surprisingly, Audrey also seems entranced and prepares him a candlelit dinner, which turns into an evening of love. Jango considers ending his tumbleweed ways and settling down after decades of roaming...until the next morning, when he is shocked to learn he's ensnared in a dangerous trap.

A Bittersweet Tale begins as a romance reminiscent of The Bridges of Madison County but spirals into a dark psychological suspense constructed around a mystery whose truths unfold from several angles, as told by Jango and two secondary narrators. A story of authenticity versus artifice, the novel illustrates the old saw, "looks are deceiving," as police, clergy, and society exhibit prejudiced behavior toward Jango based on his appearance, whereas those who are middle class are able to hide immoral personalities, sometimes using religion as a shield to disguise hypocrisy and pathology.



Review Quotes




"I cannot recall a novel so perfectly menacing--from page one. I shivered at the metaphoric iceberg I'd glimpsed, sensing it was but a fraction of the terror that lies below, what lies beyond in the ensuing pages of Egan's twisted romance."--Karla Linn Merrifield, Psyche's Scroll

"What a story! A plot that twists and turns in ways I never expected or even suspected. Characters so complex you really wish you could meet them in person. And superb writing."--Helga Schier, Going Beyond


Dimensions (Overall): 9.0 Inches (H) x 6.0 Inches (W) x .44 Inches (D)
Weight: .64 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 192
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Sub-Genre: Psychological
Publisher: Milford House Press
Format: Paperback
Author: Laury A Egan
Language: English
Street Date: October 26, 2019
TCIN: 1011337610
UPC: 9781620062203
Item Number (DPCI): 247-19-7650
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Q: What motivates Jango to settle down?

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  • A: Jango is motivated by his feelings for Audrey Dalton, who offers him love and a sense of belonging.

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Q: What is the main theme of the book?

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  • A: The book explores themes of deception, love, and the complexities of human relationships within a psychological suspense framework.

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Q: Who is the protagonist of the story?

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  • A: The protagonist is Jango Jacks, a Korean War veteran and itinerant worker seeking stability in his life.

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Q: How does the story unfold?

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  • A: The narrative unfolds through multiple perspectives, revealing a mix of romance and dark psychological suspense.

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  • A: This book falls under the genres of fiction and psychological literature.

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