The Dream Chaser
The Dream Chaser,
a novel of hopeful perseverance in the face of continual adversity, combines
dark humor, tragic intensity and suspense.
Blake Doyle, a handsome, smart New York City newspaper writer, is haunted by memories of a horrific childhood trauma. As compensation, he drinks too much, ignores his responsibilities, and pins his hopes of fame and fortune on selling a board game he created especially for children.
His quest for financial backing takes him and three friends on a rollicking ride from Manhattan to Vermont, Ireland, and finally North Carolina, where they encounter hilarious adventures and heart-wrenching disappointments. Blake’s efforts are constantly stymied, usually due to his own shortcomings, but also by Liz, his controlling, slightly unhinged fiancée. His best friend Chet, and Dee, a public relations executive, both attempt to prevent Blake from destroying himself. Years of abusing his body with alcohol and drugs have taken their toll and when his health breaks down, he is forced to confront his demons and accept the fact that he may never achieve the dream that he had so relentlessly tried to chase down.
Blake Doyle, a handsome, smart New York City newspaper writer, is haunted by memories of a horrific childhood trauma. As compensation, he drinks too much, ignores his responsibilities, and pins his hopes of fame and fortune on selling a board game he created especially for children.
His quest for financial backing takes him and three friends on a rollicking ride from Manhattan to Vermont, Ireland, and finally North Carolina, where they encounter hilarious adventures and heart-wrenching disappointments. Blake’s efforts are constantly stymied, usually due to his own shortcomings, but also by Liz, his controlling, slightly unhinged fiancée. His best friend Chet, and Dee, a public relations executive, both attempt to prevent Blake from destroying himself. Years of abusing his body with alcohol and drugs have taken their toll and when his health breaks down, he is forced to confront his demons and accept the fact that he may never achieve the dream that he had so relentlessly tried to chase down.
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“A real page-turner. I could not put this book down.”
~ Yusi Basuki, author of The Yellow Dragon, The Three Ballerinas, and The Exotic Orchid
“A heartwarming tale. An excellently-written novel. I envy this writer’s talent. But more importantly, you will love this story!”
~ Gerald Shaw, author of Axing Taxes: the First Amendment Battle of an Ax the Tax Crusader
Book Cover by Sherrill Craig
~ Yusi Basuki, author of The Yellow Dragon, The Three Ballerinas, and The Exotic Orchid
“A heartwarming tale. An excellently-written novel. I envy this writer’s talent. But more importantly, you will love this story!”
~ Gerald Shaw, author of Axing Taxes: the First Amendment Battle of an Ax the Tax Crusader
Book Cover by Sherrill Craig