The South Side Escape Artist

Protagonist Roland Lee Highmark embarks on a journey into the nightmare of his past.With great apprehension the lead character introduces the reader to his former-self. Hes been through a transformation and no longer feels connected to the character of his past. He longs to share his story as a warning to others.The main character delivers a strong authentic narrative in an honest straight forward self revealing way. This is a love story interwoven with disaster. A tale of revenge gone wrong. The reader witnesses the main characters decent into an uncontrollable whirlwind of catastrophe and its eventual resolution. The escape artist doesnt end up in happily-ever-after-land. He does however find himself free from the inner demons that drove him to personal tragedy.Story also carries a message of redemption but not from the perspective of goodie two shoes gets enlightened. Through the lead characters eyes the reader experiences the apocalyptic repercussions and aftermath of a life altering event.In addition this narrative chronicles an original interesting twist to a courtroom scene. Content also reveals meaningful insight into the self-destructive nature of the alcoholic mind.Subject matter also imparts the repeated theme of coincidence. This is no accident. These coincidences are a part of a subtle guiding force that opens the reader to a greater reality.The story also has a metaphysical ending--metaphysical in the sense that it defies rational explanation.The core message--transformation through a higher way of being.Similar stories-- A south Saint Louis version of a Bronx Tale. The diametric opposite of Way of the Peaceful Warrior. Story is more akin to way of the un-peaceful warrior.Book Details 31 chapters 234 pages Word count 15500. Psychological action / drama with spiritual undertones.