A Song for the Asking: A Kane Novel
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~ Readers' and Critics' Praise For Steve Gannon Novels "Exciting and emotionally gripping - highly recommended." ~ Suncoast (Amazon Top 500xa0Reviewer)xa0"Brilliant, moving, penetrating gem of a novel. At times I laughed out loud; at times I couldn't stop the tears - it was that moving. This book deserves an unquestioned five stars." ~ Skye Hyexa0xa0"One of my favorite series.xa0I've laughed, gotten mad, and even cried through these books. Highly recommend." ~ CVxa0"Well-drawn, convincing characters . . ." ~ Kirkus Reviewsxa0xa0"This novel has it all...the best I've read all year (out of hundreds!)xa0I am looking forward to reading other works by this talented author." ~BooksthroughBifocalsxa0"The Best! Steve Gannon again thrills, and just as with all his work, you won't be able to put this one down. So... Feed the kids, tell the husband or wife you're busy, and read, read, read!" ~ Debra Vogelxa0"OMG! A Must Read!!!!xa0I just finished this wonderfully written novel. This book had me from the start and wouldn't let me go." ~ SDFlash "Booklist" Review 2/1/97 Gannon writes brilliantly of the high hopes and shattered dreams, the love, laughter, tears, and pain that make up the family experience. His wonderfully dense and complex characters and his provocative plot combine to produce a heartrending, heartwarming novel. An impressive debut. --Emily MeltonI recently retired as a police officer, serving over 30 years, in the Los Angeles area. I enjoy reading police novels. I am very critical on the research, the characters, the police officers, and the suspects in each book. Steve Gannon did an excellent job with his research.xa0I hope more "Dan Kane" novels follow. xa0~ Henry Bud JohnsonDan Kane is one of the most multi-layered son-of-a-bitch fathers that one can't help want to know as you laugh at his outrageous sexist humor, be in awe of his courage under fire, want to sit at his table when he cooks a Friday night dinner, and yet cringe when his dark side takes hold. Do not miss this experience. ~ Marc Seifer "Author"Makes Pat Conroy's Great Santini look like Ward Cleaver. xa0Characters that involve readers from the beginning . . . An exciting plot makes this a real page-turner. ~ Library JournalWell drawn, convincing characters . . . ~ Kirkus Reviews From the Inside Flap "No stranger can truly hurt you; that terrible power is held only in the hands of those you love." Rarelyxa0does a first novel come along that is both compassionate and unflinching in its portrayal of a family shattered by tragedy. xa0In this intense and poignant debut, Steve Gannon tells a story that is impossible to put down--and impossible to forget. Detective Daniel Kane is the self-proclaimed king of his castle-- his California beachfront home--and a loving despot to his subjects: his wife, Catheryn, and his four children, Tommy, Travis, Allison, and Nate. With a relentless perfectionism and razon-edge cynicism born of years on the LAPD, Kane is determined to recast his children in his own image, steeling them to face a harsh and violent world. Although Catheryn struggles to soften the rigors of his exacting love, over the course of a single, shattering summer, Kane's expectations will bring tragedy to each of his children, plunging the entire family into an abyss of heartbreak that will test the limits of its strength. xa0Yet, in a devestating moment that changes all of the Kanes forever, it is Travis alone who will find the courage to defy his father and, ultimately, to redeem him. Told against a a finely drawn backdrop ranging from the High Sierra to the beaches of Malibu and the gritty streets of Los Angeles, "A Song for the Asking" is an electrifying first novel--deeply moving, compelling, and filled with candor, compassion, and humor--signaling the emergence of a remarkable new talent. xa0(From Bantam Hardcover Edition) From the drama of the High Sierra to the beaches of Malibu and the crime-ridden streets of Los Angeles, "A Song for the Asking" tells the story of a family struck by tragedy . . . and of the courage each member must find to survive. xa0Filled with candor, compassion, and humor, Steve Gannon's "A Song for the Asking" is a deeply moving novel that celebrates the enduring strength of the family spirit. xa0(From Trade Paperback Edition) STEVE GANNON is the author of the bestselling Kane Novels, which include A Song for the Asking , first published by Bantam Books.xa0 Gannon divides his time between Italy and Idaho, living in two of the most beautiful places on earth.xa0 In Idaho he spends his days skiing, whitewater kayaking, and writing.xa0 In Italy Gannon also continues to write, while enjoying the Italian people, food, history, culture, and learning the Italian language.xa0xa0He is married to international performing artist, pianist Susan Spelius Gannon.To contact Steve, purchase books, or to join his email list to receive his blog and updates on new releases, visit his website at: stevegannonauthor.com Read more
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- "From Amazon bestselling author Steve Gannon, thrillers that will keep you up all night . . . but make sure to lock your doors and windows first."From the drama of the High Sierra to the beaches of Malibu and the streets of Los Angeles, "A Song for the Asking" tells the story of a family struck by tragedy . . . and of the courage each member must find to survive. Filled with candor, compassion, and humor, Steve Gannon's "A Song for the Asking" is a deeply moving novel that celebrates the enduring strength of the family spirit.
