Albert Parker arrives on Reichold Street, bringing with him the emotional scars of early parental loss, and all the aggressive attitude a dysfunctional and abusive stepfather can create. His struggle to find a way to cope, and the stories of the neighborhood around him as he tries, create a fast-paced, powerful story about family dysfunction, murder, suicide, madness and war.
Imagine, if you will, J.D. Salinger (Catcher in the Rye), William Golding (Lord of the Flies) and Stephen King (The Body) sitting down to write a fast-paced coming-of-age story set in a working-class American neighborhood in the turbulent 1960s Vietnam era.
As Kirkus Reviews points out, "...the characters are bold, the plot twists surprising and the point - we never truly know a person or his story...heartbreakingly clear..."
"...the characters are bold, the plot twists surprising, and the point - that we never fully know a person or his story - heartbreakingly clear. Skillfully written and emotionally charged."
~ Kirkus Reviews
5-Stars! "Herron is a master of the art of character development...his characters come to life...it's easy to recommend this book!"
~ Readers' Favorite
5 Stars! "Reichold Street is an indie novel you want everyone to hear about ... don’t let this one slip under the radar!"
~ TBR Book Reviews
A FANTASTIC STORY NOT SOON FORGOTTEN!
Five Stars!
A multi-dimensional narrative about life’s ups and downs told through the eyes of the various characters living on Reichold street. A raw, gritty coming of age tale, Reichold Street is a powerful anthology of various nostalgic, and often heartbreaking, stories. Herron demonstrates true artistry in the ability to encompass every emotion in a hauntingly poignant manner. The unpredictability of the plot twists, combined with vivid scenery and stellar storytelling, ensnares the reader and refuses to let go until the final word is read.
