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#BOOKREVIEW BY AYA WALKSFAR: THE PERFECT DAY
A nail-biting #thriller!
Gunnar Lawrence’s book hooked me from the first page. The author has woven a story full of surprising twists and turns. How does a homeless man figure in a series of seemingly unrelated murders? What does the killing of illegal immigrants have to do with the past war in Iraq?
The descriptions are spare, but they draw the reader right into the scene.
The characters are so well-drawn that I felt like I wanted to help that homeless man, assist that woman and her daughter; and they weren’t even the main characters!
It’s a novel with graphic violence that isn’t gruesome. That is a difficult thing to pull off.
The chapters give the reader different perspectives on the unfolding drama, but it is all woven into a tight story.
The subtle romance in the book doesn’t depend on sex or the ‘hottest looking…’ It’s real and poignant.
The Perfect Day is a story with meat on its bones and heart in its plot. A book that I highly recommend.
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#INTERVIEW WITH #THRILLER WRITER GUNNAR ANGEL LAWRENCE
Why did you write this book?
It’s been on my mind since I first heard of the “Perfect Day” scenario plans discovered by US Military forces shortly after 9/11. It was a sort of “what would happen if” the horror that is a terrorist attack found its way to the most innocent and family friendly destination, Orlando, Florida.
How is your book different from other books about terrorists?
Most books pit an elite trained force (CIA, FBI, etc) against terrorists. In the Perfect Day, when the elite trained forces are scattered to the wind, it’s up to a detective, a reporter and a fraud examiner to do what they can.
Who is your favorite character and why?
I like Paul Friedman. He is a no nonsense kind of detective who is very good at his job. He’s observant, smart and has a personable feel to him. Gary Michaels is complex and has had a rough life going through what he has. It’s hard for me to choose just one.
How would you describe your writing style?
Fast paced. Action oriented.
Do you have other published books?
Yes. The first Paul Friedman thriller is entitled Fair Play. It’s the story of a pedophile and murderer who gets off on a technicality. I make a living as a freelance writer so many of the other books I have published are of non-fiction variety. There are also a number of adult titles that I did for a short period of time. I’m hoping to break out of that type of writing and stick with the thriller novels that I enjoy so much.
What advice would you give to new writers about self-publishing?
Keep writing. It is a hard road but there is an increasing number of indie authors who forego the traditional route and do so with pretty decent results. Things are changing in the publishing industry and it is becoming less and less desirable to opt for the old way of doing things.
How important is cover design and how did you decide on your cover?
Cover design is important because like it or not, people DO judge a book by it. When I saw the image in my search for The Perfect Day cover I knew I had the one I wanted. An hourglass set against a setting sun: it was just haunting.
What do you do when you aren’t busy writing?
I work full time as a freelance writer. When I am not writing for a new novel, or a work project, I am either reading or working out at the gym.
Who is your favorite author and why?
For thrillers, I really enjoy the Steven James works The Pawn, The Bishop, etc. Lots of action, lots of twists and turns and you just never know what is going to happen.
Five years from now, where do you see yourself as a writer?
Hopefully, putting out a book every year or more. If I am able to sell enough so that I don’t have to write on the ebook or ghostwriting projects, it would be great for me and I could breathe a little more. After The Perfect Day comes the third book entitled, The Consortium. I’m hoping to finish that one in early 2015. If I’m not spending forty hours a week writing other things, it might be sooner.
#BOOKREVIEW BY AYA WALKSFAR: THE PERFECT DAY
A nail-biting thriller!
Gunnar Lawrence’s book hooked me from the first page. The author has woven a story full of surprising twists and turns. How does a homeless man figure in a series of seemingly unrelated murders? What does the killing of illegal immigrants have to do with the past war in Iraq?
The descriptions are spare, but they draw the reader right into the scene.
The characters are so well-drawn that I felt like I wanted to help that homeless man, assist that woman and her daughter; and they weren’t even the main characters!
It’s a novel with graphic violence that isn’t gruesome. That is a difficult thing to pull off.
The chapters give the reader different perspectives on the unfolding drama, but it is all woven into a tight story.
The subtle romance in the book doesn’t depend on sex or the ‘hottest looking…’ It’s real and poignant.
The Perfect Day is a story with meat on its bones and heart in its plot. A book that I highly recommend.