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LOST FOOTSTEPS
(A Novel)
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"Our footsteps always leads us back to those we love" Tim reads a poem in a magazine at an airport on returning home from a war in the Middle East war that gave him pause about the steps he took in the past. On his arrival home, his family and the people in his hometown acted strangely towards him. They were put off by returning from the war. He found himself caught in a triangle between his high school love and the love he met during the war. His journey takes him to find the truth about his past and the people around him while searching for the love he left behind. Tim Warner returned home from the war with more than the tragic experience of politics and war during his two-year tour of duty. During his time overseas, he found the true love Venda that he found and lost her, which made him question himself, his past, and his footsteps. After reading a poem at the airport in Germany on his way home. On his return to his small hometown, he found that things had changed since being overseas. Not only did people act oddly towards him, but His ex-girlfriend had a baby and with a long-time school bully Ed Murphy and antagonist between Ashley and Tim. But what about the Baby? He flees his small hometown to Boston after close calls and strange behavior that kept happening. In Boston, he meets a fellow Ex-Marine Stanley from his unit in the Middle East; that helps him find a job and a place to stay and helps him find Venda again.
Lost Footsteps comments and professional reviewers
Book reviews:
"Lost Footsteps is such a compelling read! Tim Warner's journey, returning from the Middle East to a hometown that feels both familiar and strange, navigating love triangles, old antagonisms, and the lingering shadows of war, draws the reader in immediately. Your depiction of his emotional and physical journey, alongside the reconnections and betrayals, creates a suspenseful and heartfelt narrative that really stays with me."- Claire Jensen.
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"Lost Footsteps, and the first image that stood out to me was the depth and emotional resonance behind the story. The blend of mystery, personal journey, and heartfelt character work gives the book a compelling yet accessible appeal that readers who enjoy emotionally driven fiction truly appreciate."- Elite, Enhance Reader Community.
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"I spent some time with Lost Footsteps, and what really struck me was how you wove the personal weight of Tim's return from war with the pull of past and present love. It doesn't just read like a military or romance story it feels like a lived experience that lingers after you put the book down. The mix of emotional honesty, suspense, and the very human search for belonging gives readers a lot to sit with and that's exactly the kind of energy that sparks real conversations in book groups. I can see people connecting deeply to Tim's choices and the way the past never quite lets go."--Isabel Inkworks book reviews
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"Reading the premise of Lost Footsteps immediately struck me. Tim’s journey home from the Middle East, grappling with love, loss, and the unexpected reactions of those around him, promises a mix of emotional intensity and thought-provoking questions. Our readers are often drawn to stories that explore how war, memory, and relationships intersect, and Tim’s struggle to reconcile his past, navigate a love triangle, and uncover the truth about his hometown will spark rich discussion. I think our group would be particularly interested in how the novel portrays the lasting effects of conflict on personal identity, the complexities of returning home after trauma, and the choices we make when faced with love and loyalty. The layers of past and present, personal and communal, provide ample space for reflection"-David Hartley, Glasgow Book Club Organizer.
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From the United States. Amazon customer comments on Lost Footsteps
rating 4.7 out of 5. https://www.amazon.com/.../ref=cm_cr_dp_d_show_all_btm...
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Paul Coffey
5.0 out of 5 stars The story took me captive, then led me to a surprise ending! I was flabbergasted but satisfied.
I liked the characters enough to keep turning the pages to see what happens next. The author did his homework. He knew military jargon and educated me a little on something else relevant to today's news — oops! I won't give away the story; you'll have to read the whole thing for yourself. But I learned some interesting things about another relevant culture. This story would make a nice movie--I think.
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Ashley Rosado
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing!
This book was amazing! It was emotional, yet riveting! The author really knows how to keep the reader engaged but not overwhelmed. Thanks for a great book! I look forward to more!
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James H. Cavanaugh
5.0 out of 5 stars A Good Story
I liked the book. It gave me the feeling of being in Tim's shoes. His struggles were very realistic and left me anxious to read what was next. It was a good read from start to finish. Kudos to the author in his effort to bring his story to life. Hoping to see more from him.
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janice troia
5.0 out of 5 stars Characters Come Alive; Keeps You Wondering
A friend lent me this book to read. I enjoyed the suspense of what was going to happen next. I felt that the author had a keen ability to make the characters come alive, especially Tim, Stan, and Max. And as with any book, I learned some things I never knewwould beforethe author had a keen ability to bring the characters to life