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Renshaw Mansion
After years of moving from one military base to the next… Billy Saunders and his family finally settled down in the small enclave of Sutter’s Creek, California. Trying to make new friends and fit in at a plethora of different military bases surrounded by other ‘military brats’ wasn’t easy for Billy… he’d make new friends, and then his father would be transferred by his commanding officers - forcing them to move. He always felt like his life could be interrupted at any moment.
Then his dad officially retired, and the family finally landed in Sutter’s Creek, California… it was the first time in his short life that he finally realized some sense of stability. It was initially his father Earl’s interest in Gold Country History that brought the family to Sutter Creek, and the move there immediately caught on with Billy too. His interest in the Gold Discovery Story was as compelling for Billy as it was for his father. In fact, he found himself reading every book that his father had finished. And over time, Billy became an expert on what happened when Gold was first discovered at Sutter Creek.
It was his propensity for absorbing Gold Country Details that helped him secure a Docent Position at the Park that first spring after the family arrived. He had always loved entertaining others and working at the park was a chance where he could pass along the knowledge that he had learned to the visiting tourists that frequented the location. Billy had secured his part time position at the park months before school had started… but as soon as school began he was quick to put his humorous and disciplined personality to work making new friends. After he’d made some headway with ‘the in crowd’ he began to learn all about the various legends associated with the area, specifically the Renshaw Mansion. It wasn’t long before his new friends taunted him with a dare that he just could not ignore.
The legends involved intrigue, a murder, the hint of a possible treasure, and talk around town that the Renshaw Mansion was haunted. It all seemed rather silly, and certainly unbelievable and he soon found himself accepting a challenge to spend a night alone in the mansion just to win a bet.
The writing is extremely creative and full of imagery. I love that the story is short. It swept my mind away from the day to day and kept me engrossed in the story. Honestly I enjoyed it so much I wish it was just a little bit longer as it ended quickly. I also love that I felt like I was stepping back in time into another world.
Creative Writing Masterpiece... ~ T.
Denny has a creative mind and this story flows as if you are following a dream. The story tells the tale of a bar keeper's teenage son who works his way through a variety of jobs as he makes his way to the coast to join a sailing crew and eventually makes his way to the New World. Along the way, he and companions share a few 'miss' - adventures.
Like Watching A Dream... ~ D.J.H.
The story arc is lovely. Tells of the characters moving in and out of the life of the protagonist. I literally cried at the ending. Not going to give any spoilers though. Every single day enjoy the blessings that surround you. Be grateful for the bounty right in front of yourself. Open your eyes and heart and embrace the joy.
It is a fund read. I liked the story arc of all the characters. ~ G. P.
Nice Read with a nice twist finish. I enjoyed the layout of family life and first job jitters. Fast read.
Fast Read. ~ J. M.
A bit of a step into the “Twilight Zone”… up till the very end, you just never quite knew where it was going…
A bit of a step into the “Twilight Zone”… ~ P.
I love the story telling style of the author. It is like he is sitting across from you and describing the San Francisco and Bay Area artist, music, counter-culture and vibe of that trippy era. Has a very real and authentic immersion of that psychedelic age.
A journey through the groovy period of the San Francisco in 1960s and 1970s. ~ G.P.
Reading this book felt to me like reading a mini version of my fave book On The Road by Jack Kerouac. I teared up in parts and laughed in others!! Well worth the read if you fancy delving into the life of guy who has truly lived!
Reminded me in parts of On The Road. ~ Y. A.
This novella will appeal to lovers of San Francisco history and introduce other readers to its rich past. The story traces the path of its heroine Abigail Busby from the modest beginnings of her family in France to the top tier of San Francisco society. Along the way we visit many of the city's iconic landmarks and meet some of her legendary figures. Abigail herself is a fascinating woman whose life makes this an interesting read.
This novella will appeal to lovers of San Francisco history… ~ A. C.
It convinced me to try it. When everything you hear from your doctor (I had 3 different ones) is like they are reading the same manuscript and offering nothing different… it was time to look for myself!
When everything you hear from your doctor (I had 3 different ones) is like they are reading the same manuscript and offering nothing… ~ T. O. G.
Mr. Magic comes through with different experiences with aliens!
eXTRATERRESTIAL. ~ M. M.
The writing is extremely creative and full of imagery. I love that the story is short. It swept my mind away from the day to day and kept me engrossed in the story. Honestly I enjoyed it so much I wish it was just a little bit longer as it ended quickly. I also felt like I was stepping back in time into another world.
Creative writing masterpiece. ~ T.
