The Dutiful
Daughter
By Shawn Graves
and Don Canaan
ISBN:978-1467958578
A 2012 release
from Amazon
A word of
caution: there are apparently two version of this novella available. I received
and read what is apparently the revision and cannot comment on the original.
The story is a deftly constructed, very well handled story. It combines the
persistence of an interesting Fresno cop, her supportive husband and a
convoluted twisting trail that begins with a smiling confused old man abandoned
at the Fresno fair.
Why does this
happen? His daughter, Laura, appears to be a normal dutiful daughter. His
history as a successful automotive dealer is positive and no one seems to have
a bad word for him. So why is Laura now at the beach, alone?
Step by step
more family history is revealed. I predict most readers will find it difficult
if not impossible to stop reading until they reach the stunning conclusion. The
story has considerable relevance to today’s aging American population and the
rise of Alzheimers.
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