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Perfect Score
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2010
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Perfect Score
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"Perfect Score" is set in mid West USA in the 1960s and is a story about family relationships, corruption, growing up, integrity, responsibility, and being a man of worth in a society of the worthless.
The two main characters are Alex and Sam. Alex, who lives with a wealthy uncle, is a blend of musical genius, stubbornness and firmly believes in his fantasy that his love for Sam is reciprocated. Sam has more direction in his little finger than Alex has in his whole body. He’s strong, yet of small stature and has developed a tough outer-coating after the knocks of a traumatic up-bringing which left him homeless. His one aim in life is to earn enough money to look after his disabled sister. He has no time for a spoiled, rich, guitar player. Sam also stutters and has what is probably a severe form of dyslexia.
When Sam unexpectedly disappears, Alex begins a somewhat bungling quest to find him, only to discover that Sam has a fearsome enemy: Alex's powerful and influential yet sociopathic uncle.
As Alex spirals downwards towards alcoholism, many questions need answering. Just why did Alex's evil uncle adopt him at age eleven yet deny him any affection? And what's the mystery behind Alex's father's death?
Both seem to face unbeatable odds. Are they doomed to follow separate paths forever?
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Whenever I pick up a book by Catherine Cavendish I know what to expect - a great story that'll keep me coming back for more, straightforward prose and characters so realistic, I can picture them perfectly - it's like putting your feet into cosy slipp ...more | |
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I thoroughly enjoyed Bedlam & Breakfast to the extent that I didn't want to put it down. It is a work of fiction but, apparently, based loosely on the author's real-life experiences of how varied it is to own a B&B - and how hard work it is! ...more | |
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The blurb fits the book beautifully ("there's a body in the ha-ha") but doesn't do justice to Ms Slade's sensitive, witty and highly professional writing. The three Fyttleton sisters are adorable in their own way - Addy, Alix and Chrystie leap off th ...more | |
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I enjoyed this book so much I didn't want to put it down as I followed the two main characters - Amelia and Frederick. They're so credible and have an instant rapport but too many obstacles in their way that they have to overcome. What a delight this ...more | |
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You won a copy of Perfect Score!
Just send me your email addy (or you can email me: sueroebuck@gmail.com) and I'll send you the PDF file.
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Hi Rosa
The publisher hasn't put it on Amazon yet (it's on Mobiphone) but it's cheaper on the publisher's website: www.awe-struck.net (Perfect Score by Susan Roebuck).
Tell me if you have problems.
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