Published by Hollygrove Publishing Genres: Fiction
Death is the final act and for those who are left behind closure is a hard act. Brian W. Smith’s Differences is the tale of those left behind. The Jackson siblings are mourning the loss of their father, Conway. Conway was the rock of the Jackson Family as their mother had passed several years before. Hardworking, Conway owned his own business to provide for his family. Upon his death, Conway’s hard work was able to leave his children a nice inheritance but there is a catch…..Conway’s children all have their own issues and secrets with each other. His will states that in order for them to collect they will have to work together to figure out where the money is located.
The Jackson siblings have not been a “family unit” in years. The oldest Beulah, is the church-going lady but under those church hats are some buried secrets so deep that if they ever saw the light of day it would rock several worlds. Norman, the second in charge and first boy is the epitome of a frat boy. He went away to school and never looked back. He drives his expensive car, custom suits, mixers and motivational speeches. Norman looks the part, but what really lies beneath? Thomas is the third born. He is a cop and seems to be the most grounded. With a wife who is expecting and daughter, Thomas wants his American dream. Gayle is a daughter that is hurting. She hides her pain through gambling and other measures. Lemar is an ex-con that stuck and can’t seem to move past it. He is on a “hamster wheel” of destructive behavior that with guidance he can finally get off. The baby of the family, Tanya is the outspoken free spirit. (Think Tamar Braxton) Tanya says what’s on her mind at all times.Conway pairs his kids up into handpicked teams, knowingly pairing up some of the children that haven’t spoken to each other in years. Having to work together, they are forced to face their issues head on despite the repercussions.
About Brian W. Smith
Brian W. Smith is the bestselling author of sixteen novels to include: If These Trees Could Talk, Quagmire, and the Sleepy Carter Mystery Series. His novels have appeared on several bestsellers list to include: Dallas Morning News, Amazon, Black Expressions, and others. Brian has owned a publishing company and is currently signed to an imprint of Simon and Schuster.
Brian holds multiple college degrees to include an MBA. When he is not writing novels and touring he serves as an Adjunct Professor of Creative Writing at Collin College and Dallas Community College, both schools are in the Dallas, TX, area. Brian is a native of New Orleans, La., and currently lives in McKinney, TX.
Mia… GREAT Job on this Review…
Great review. I loved this book too!
This is something I’ve discussed often – those who are left behind when a loved one passes on and how it affects their life. I’m going to have to check this out…
This looks like an interesting story!
Robin D
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I agree TWC….
Robin its a very good book!!!
I have got to get this book!
This sounds like a book that I should put on my list. It sounds rather emotional and very different from what I normally read. Thanks!