–From @tomgauld for The New Yorker.
I think I avoided most of these in Diamond-T, though I probably have inadvertently uncovered a whole bunch of new things writers shouldn’t do. Hey! It’s not default literature. I’m sure every reader will find something to love and hate in it.
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“I really loved reading this book. The character weaves in and out of time, and LaBrie is able to paint such vivid pictures with his writing, capturing drastically different settings of the first half of the 20th century in rich detail.
The book flows easily and yet it’s also rich with layers of meaning. It’s suspenseful, action-filled, witty, and deeply psychological, so I think anyone would really enjoy reading it and get a lot out if it. Plus, the protagonist is really relatable, even for me as a female. Even after finishing, I still find myself thinking about him and his journey. I’m going to buy several copies of the book for people for the holidays because I’m so eager to talk about it. There’s so much to take away.
Highly recommended!”
— Kate Goldhouse
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Diamond-T available in print/Kindle on Amazon HERE
Book self-destructs at 24-hour mark. You have 24 hours to read it.
http://www.engadget.com/2015/01/21/self-destructing-book/?ncid=rss_truncated
Ahh, the Diamond-T.
Try to think of a time when this design graced the front of a piece of industrial machinery. Is it any wonder that it inspired a book about a mystical journey, one that tries to capture the essence of the America that produced such a thing? This is the mysterious flying-Diamond-T. Stare into it long enough and it stares back at you.
Some great reviews for Diamond-T on Amazon now.
I was sure it would have something in it for everyone: Something to love, something to hate. It’s anything but “default lit.”
The book begins with a seemingly straightforward, harrowing action scene. A tractor trailer dangles precariously over an icy bridge overlooking railroad tracks. A train approaches, and the disoriented, injured driver wonders if his violent demise approaches with it. But to give a simple plot synopsis does this book a disservice. A much broader story is being told than is contained within the events on the page.
As the story progresses (often by digressing, in unexpected but satisfying ways), the driver, Nick Pente, is revealed to be more than just another faceless pop-fiction hero. Both relatable and mysterious, it is exceedingly easy to root for him as he slowly discovers the degree to which his life is (or isn’t?) under his own control. Troubling but telling memories of his past are interwoven with his current predicament, forming a narrative that both engages and intrigues. Nick Pente is a protagonist that maintains familiarity without risking the reader losing sight of what he represents. However he is well-crafted enough as a character, that “what he represents” will differ from reader to reader.
One indicator that an author knows his craft, and has a firm grasp on the story he’s trying to tell, is the degree to which the seemingly unimportant details end up speaking to a larger theme. Bill LaBrie’s writing allows almost all of these details to become full-fledged symbolic elements in the mind of a thoughtful reader. Beyond the evocative and very satisfying narrative lies a thick layer of broader meaning that qualifies “Eye of the Diamond-T” as top-notch fiction. It is a Hero’s Journey story that balances ample entertainment with a clear sense of mythological import.
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For folks in North Phoenix, stop by Dog-Eared Pages near 32nd St. and Bell to pick up your signed copy of Eye of the Diamond-T. It’s a great little shop with a fine selection. Owners Melanie and Tom are passionate about supporting local authors. Check it out today!
PHOENIX!
Diamond-T is now available at The Bookshop on the corner of 16th St. and Bethany.
If you’re a local, love books, and haven’t been there you really ought to check it out. It’s a small old-style privately-owned and -operated place. It’s near the hardware store on the northwest corner near Luci’s coffee. Talk to Roger and peruse his excellent selection!
Eye of the Diamond-T will be released on Amazon in softcover and eBook, and through ebook retailers for all other major devices on December 13th, 2014. Subscribe and stay tuned for more information on special events, promotions, and celebrations!
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