Reichold Street

by R. L. Herron

Overview

Masterfully written in the manner of J.D. Salinger (Catcher in the Rye), William Golding (Lord of the Flies) and Stephen King (The Body), the 2012 Readers Favorite Gold Medal Winner REICHOLD STREET, by R.L. Herron, is a spellbinding coming-of-age story.

Albert Parker is the new kid in the neighborhood. He brings with him the emotional scars of early parental loss and all the aggressive attitude a dysfunctional and abusive step-father can create. His struggle to fit in - and the stories of the people around him as he tries - create a powerful story about friendship, love and loss that Kirkus Reviews called "Skillfully written and emotionally charged."

Set in a working-class American neighborhood in the turbulent 1960s, REICHOLD STREET deals with some tough societal issues: bullying, alcoholism, family dysfunction, criminal activity, murder, suicide and the horrors of fighting in Vietnam. Nothing is what it seems to be, as the story takes you from awkward teenage introductions to the searing tragedy, yet remarkable redemption of war.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940014276658
Publisher:	R. L. Herron
Publication date:	03/23/2012
Series:	Reichold Street , #1
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	279
File size:	836 KB

About the Author

A member of the National Writers Association, Michigan Writers, the Association of Independent Publishers (US), the Alliance of Independent Publishers (UK) and the American Academy of Poets, Ron Herron once worked for some of the world's largest advertising agencies and enjoyed a long, distinguished career on the public relations and marketing staffs of an international Fortune 10 company.

He has three other books available at B&N: the general fiction short stories gathered in the book TINKER, the 2013 Readers Favorite Silver Medal fantasy collection ZEBULON, and the sequel to his debut novel, called ONE WAY STREET.

Although he admits to disliking the winters there, Herron still lives and writes in Michigan with his lovely wife, an ugly mortgage and one extremely large cat.

Editorial Reviews

FIVE STARS!
Herron's creative work has a unique voice that is engaging and entertaining, offering surprises within well-crafted stories. Struggles in life, love and relationships have poignant touches that evoke empathy in his easy narrative style.

Northern Ireland - Siobhan McKinney

FIVE STARS!
Ron Herron's stories strip away layers of the obvious to reveal extraordinary qualities possessed by ordinary people...

Auburn Hills, Michigan - Ed Markowski

FIVE-STARS!
A microcosm of working-class America during the turbulent Vietnam era. An enthralling book!

Readers Favorite - Jean Brickell

5 STARS!
Ronald L. Herron is a master of the art of character development.REICHOLD STREET is an extremely moving account of a group of boys who come-of-age during the turbulent 1960's. Some walk away from this neighborhood with fame, some in defeat; and some will never survive the haunting essence of this place they called Reichold Street.

A wonderful addition to any library.

Readers Favorite - Lorraine Carey

FIVE STARS!
I was able to live each moment with the well-written characters. Herron choreographed emotions and personalities, allowing me to join in as one of the street's residents. Many times authors like to direct us with their narration, but in REICHOLD STREET, Herron gives us multiple perspectives and lets us construct our own opinions. No one, and nothing, is what it seems. Reading REICHOLD STREET was time well spent. I look forward to reading more by this fascinating author.

Goodreads - Brian MacLearn

"Ron's creative work has a unique voice that is engaging and entertaining, offering surprises within well-crafted stories. Struggles in life, love and relationships have poignant touches that evoke empathy in his easy narrative style."

Siobhan McKinney

"Ron's poems and stories strip away layers of the obvious to reveal extraordinary qualities possessed by ordinary people. He gives voice to voices all too often ignored..."

Ed Markowski