MY THOUGHTS ON "A NOTE FROM AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE" BY BILL WALKER

"A NOTE FROM AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE"

BY BILL WALKER

Published:  June 11th 2009 by iUniverse

Details:  Paperback, 360 pages

Isbn:  1440133336 (Isbn 13:  9781440133336)

DESCRIPTION (from Goodreads)

Brian Weller is a haunted man. It's been two years since the tragic accident that left his three-year-old son dead and his wife in an irreversible coma. A popular author of mega-selling thrillers, Brian's life has reached a crossroads: his new book is stalled, his wife's prognosis is dire, and he teeters on the brink of despair.

Everything changes the morning an e-mail arrives from Boston artist Joanna Richman. Her heartfelt note brings back all the poignant memories: the night their eyes met, the fiery passion of their short-lived affair, and the agonizing moment he was forced to leave Joanna forever. Now, fifteen years later, the guilt and anger threaten to overwhelm him. Vowing to make things right, Brian arranges a book-signing tour that will take him back to Boston. He is eager to see Joanna again, but remains unsure where their reunion will lead. One thing is certain: the forces that tore their love asunder will stop at nothing to keep them apart.

A BIT ABOUT THE AUTHOR

A graduate of Emerson College's prestigious film school, Bill wrote and directed his first feature film, Pawn, while still a student. After graduation, he co-founded Newbury Filmworks, Inc., an award-winning production company renowned for making high-quality corporate films and commercials.

In 1990, Bill relocated to Los Angeles, and began a freelance story analysis career for various studios and independent production companies, while devoting his spare time to the writing of novels, short stories, and screenplays. He is also a highly-respected graphic designer, specializing in book and dust jacket design. He has worked on books by such luminaries as: Ray Bradbury, Richard Matheson, Dean Koontz, and Stephen King. In addition, Bill is a member of the Authors Guild.

He has won awards for his screenwriting, his two short story collections for Mid-Graders, Five-Minute Frights and Five-Minute Chillers, are perennial Halloween favorites, and his first novel, Titanic 2012 was enthusiastically received by readers. His second novel, Camp Stalag was released in 2001. Bill lives in Los Angeles with his wife, Debbie, and their sons, Jeffrey and Brian.

MY THOUGHTS

I almost didn't get a chance to read this book because there was a mixup and I didn't get it on time.  I had written and said that I would pass this one up and thankfully they didn't pass that along to the author and he e-mailed me unaware that I didn't receive it, he was so nice and went ahead and sent a copy out to me anyway just to read when I got a chance and I am so glad he did.  To think I almost missed out on a great book.  I spent a little bit of time getting into this story and getting used to the way the author goes back and forth with the characters and then the story just kind of took off full speed ahead. He is a very strong writer and knows just how to put you in the emotional situations and feel what these characters feel.  It was a very emotional read for me and really makes you think about what you would do if put into Brian and Joanna's positions.  The details of the characters in this book are very good and you get a chance to know and understand them.  I was reading this book with the kids around making noises and distracting me and I had to move to another room because I really felt like I needed and wanted to put my full attention into this story.  I didn't want the extra distractions because I was getting so involved in the story and at this point I just didn't want to put it down.  This is a very believable love story that pulls at your heartstrings.  You won't want to miss out on this one.

 

I would like to thank the author Bill Walker for his quick response with sending me his book. Thanks so much I am glad I didn't miss out on this one.

 

I was provided this book from the author Bill Walker to review. This review is of my own honest opinion on the book that I have recieved from this author free of charge to do this review and that in no way influences the way I do my reviews. I am under no obligation to give a positive or negative review. All reviews are of my own thoughts and should not influence a non-purchase on any item soley based on my reviews as these are only my own opinions.