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I've dreamed of being a successful author—a real, working novelist, my whole life. Until the Internet happened along, however, I thought that the dream was beyond my grasp. Now, thanks to the new revolution of publishing, I am living my dream. Of course, I still dream of making it big, with huge sales and adoring fans and all that, but that's not really all that important. Just being on the journey is a wonderful thing. Thanks for being a part of it. Now here's a review of a new Author of...
"The Desert has no King"
My favorite find, though, has to be the defiant "The Desert has no King" , an independent novel by Frederiko Aguilar. It starts right out with a bang:
What can I say? I’ve had a good run. I’m riding blindfolded in a classy car with a babe that I’ve been banging to kingdom come, and, that I guess I’ve been in love with since I laid eyes on her. Now we’re in the damn desert at three in the morning where lightning and thunder are having their way with each other. I can smell the rich scent of Opium perfume as Nina sits next to me. Tremors are going through her body as her blindfold soaks up a tear. I know the routine and this scene. Hey, this is Vegas!It’s funny how keen your senses become when you can’t see a thing. I’m calm... I know the score! I hear the purring of the motor as we drive over bumps and slides of blowing sand. That damned thunder! I never could get used to it. We’re stopping. I can feel Nina’s body tighten. Front car doors open slowly as our escorts step out. A long minute goes by as I feel Nina’s warm breath face me.“Frankie?” I lean over and whisper to her very low and softly—“Shhhh. Don’t say anything, sweetheart.”“Frankie, I love you.”
Review:
I've read the book in two
sittings, the first sitting
required me to go two-thirds into Frankie Santos'
world. The characters
were real, no surprise, and I remembered all of them,
which in many books I
read I have to really recollect who was who. Really
loved the middle of the
book, the day to day goings on of Frankie and the people he caroused with
were amusing. Really enjoyed seeing the family pics
spread throughout the
pages. I'm very impressed that you did not put a lot
of action and words to
the "hook-ups" Frankie encountered. Hope you continue
in that same vein in
the next book. Your vivid imagination and character
development was all
that was needed. I love Las Vegas and I looked
forward to what was going to
happen to Frankie and his family every time he left
Mary's house headed for
his casino off the strip or headed to the strip. Tortured, I'll have to
wait for the next book to know what fate has for
Frankie.
Continued success!!!
Gloria Meadows Kepler
Review:
Well, I got your book last week, and I just couldn't put it down. I finished it today, and boy did you leave me hanging. When is the next book coming out. Let me know so I can get it too. You really did great on this one. I really enjoyed the book, but I want to know what happens to Frank, his mom and the bad guys, and Carissa and her gang.
Review:
The Mexican Goodfellas, July 23, 2007
This book was riveting. I personally know something of Vegas and Mr. Aguilar captures the sensuality and undercurrent of poison sitting just below the surface. I had an intimate ride with Frankie Santos and held my breath as he cheated death and women. This book is a movie and this author will be around for a long time as he has captured the guts of the Latino underbelly...Strap in boys its going to be a bumpy ride!!!
Can't wait for more, Frankie hurts so good.
By J. Honodel (Portland, OR)
