Words Kill
by David Myles Robinson
Description
Famed reporter Russell Blaze is dead. It may have been an accident, but then again, it may have been murder. Russ' son Cody finds Russ's unfinished memoir for clues as to what may have happened. The opening words are: On the night of October 16, 1968, I uttered a sentence that would haunt me for the rest of my life. The sentence was, "Someone should kill that motherf***er.As Cody delves into the memoir, a window opens into a tragic past and thrusts the still-burning embers of another time's radical violence into the political reality of the present. History that once seemed far away becomes a deeply personal immersion for Cody into the storied heyday of Haight-Ashbury: drugs, sex, war protesters, right-wing militias, ground-breaking journalism-and the mysterious Gloria, who wanders into Russ' pad one day just to "crash here for a while until things calm down."Cody discovers aspects of his father's life he never knew, and slowly begins to understand the significance of those words his father spoke in 1968.
Words Kill is a story of loss, violence, and racism; love, hate, and discovery. It is a story of then . . . and now.
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"A hauntingly riveting tale in a uniquely engaging style. Highly recommended!"
--Kevin G. Chapman, author of The Mike Stoneman Thriller Series.
"I lack words to describe how fantastic this story is. David Myles Robinson has a way with words that keeps the reader captivated with the book from its beginning
I give Words Kill a perfect rating of 4 out of 4 stars. If mystery is your thing, I highly recommendthe book to you. There's enough thrill to get your blood to pump twice as fast."
--Online Book Review "Powerful observations about domestic violence, racial inequality, and addiction fill in the book's world without slowing down the plot... Overall, David Myles Robinson's, Words Kill, is a gritty, suspenseful novel with an unsettling ending that will leave readers shocked and entertained." - *Review by the Book Excellence Awards* [Robinson's] "written a book that showcases the big issues of that time in American including the War in Vietnam and others that still resonate today including the prevalence of post-traumatic stress syndrome among veterans, alcohol and drug addiction, and, particularly racism." *4.5 out of 5 stars by San Francisco Book Review*
*"An impressive literary mystery that's as entertaining as it is
thoughtful... A triumph.*...The investigation and its ultimate destination
are thoroughly gripping, and the final twist will surprise even eagle-eyed
readers. However, the mystery is peripheral to the poignant exploration of
love, loss, hate, trauma, violence, and racial disparity...Beautifully
written, dark, and propulsive, the book makes for a standout". -The
Prairies Book Review
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- Publisher/Imprint Mango Moon Media / Terra Nova Books
- Publication Date June 2021
- Orginal LanguageEnglish
- ISBN/Identifier 9781948749800 / 1948749807
- Publication Country or regionUnited States
- FormatPaperback
- Pages284
- ReadershipGeneral
- Publish StatusPublished
- Original Language TitleEnglish
- Copyright Year2021
- Page size5.5 x 8.5 in (5.5 x 8.5) inches
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