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Told in alternating timelines from World War II to 1992, Enemies of Doves is a tale of family secrets, jealousy and deception perfect for fans of Kate Morton and Allen Eskens.
On a summer night in 1932, twelve-year-old Joel Fitchett wanders into an East Texas diner badly beaten and carrying his unconscious brother, Clancy. Though both boys claim they have no memory of what happened, the horrific details are etched into their minds as deep as the scar left across Joel’s face.
Thirteen years later, both men still struggle with the aftershocks of that long-ago night and the pact they made to hide the truth. When they find themselves at the center of a murder investigation, they make a decision that will change everything. A second lie, a second pact and for a time, a second chance.
In 1991 college student, Garrison Stark, travels to Texas chasing a rumor that Clancy Fitchett is his biological grandfather. Clancy has been missing since 1946 and Garrison hopes to find him, and in doing so, find a family. What he doesn’t expect to discover is a tangle of secrets spanning sixty years involving Clancy, Joel and the woman they both loved, Lorraine.
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Books have always been a portal for me to explore different times, places, and situations. Some books accomplish this on a deeper level than others. This is one of them! Shanessa Gluhm is one of the most descriptive writers I've read in a long time. She puts you right in story, feeling all the feels, smelling all the smells.
Transported to small town Texas, you'll discover how deep the meaning of family extends - especially between brothers. The assortment of issues are deep - varying from addition to PTSD - gripping your heart with empathy for the situations. I found my heart pounding numerous times and my eyes scanning faster as I couldn't wait to discover what twist was coming next.
Starting out during World War II, Gluhm seamlessly transports you through time, until the early 1990's. It reminded me of many stories I'd heard from my grandfather about the time frame prior to my birth (even though his were based in IL and NC), the nostalgia helped make the story feel more intimate.
You'll want to read this quickly -- but take your time. I went back and re-read several chapters throughout the journey to fully-absorb the situations. It made the twists even more breath-taking and strong.
About the Author:
Shanessa Gluhm works as a librarian at an elementary school in New Mexico where she lives with her husband and children. It was during her own elementary days when a teacher encouraged Shanessa to write and share stories with the class. She hasn’t stopped writing since. Enemies of Doves is her debut novel.
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