{"product_id":"a-tissue-of-lies-9798869318114","title":"A Tissue of Lies","description":"The Eddie Kovacs origin story and the prequel to \u003cem\u003eThe Two Lives of Eddie Kovacs\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt a time when political leaders were brazenly assassinated, inalienable civil rights had to be guaranteed by legislation, race riots disfigured the American landscape, a controversial war shaped social consciousness, and the existential threat of nuclear annihilation hung over the land, the blue collar Kovacs family struggled to achieve the American Dream. In 1966, fifteen-year-old Eddie, the neglected middle child, harbored a dream that strained the family's limited resources and sparked a contentious relationship with his Dad. Danny, the eldest son, dreamt of becoming a professional baseball player, a dream Dad vowed to make come true at any cost. Mom wanted to escape her hand-to-mouth existence and was not above blackmail to achieve her goal. When Danny received his draft notice, everyone's dreams were shattered. During that fateful summer, Eddie, with the help of his rebellious friend, Marcy, discovered Danny's explosive secret, unraveled Mom's buried lies, and uncovered Dad's deceitful maneuvers to rescue Danny's career. Defying his dad, Eddie schemes to save his brother's life while his own future hangs in the balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Tissue of Lies\u003c\/em\u003e is the coming-of-age story that defines the Baby Boomer generation. To learn what happened to Eddie, read the sequel, \u003cem\u003eThe Two Lives of Eddie Kovacs\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvance praise: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"With echoes of John Fante, \u003cem\u003eA Tissue of Lies\u003c\/em\u003e grips the reader in the slow unraveling of an unhappy family's conflicted loves and squandered hopes. Fifteen-year-old Eddie Kovacs is an endearing and unlikely anti-hero, flailing against an angry father's contempt while fighting for his own and his brother's futures. A captivating coming-of-age tale equal parts harrowing and fearless.\" \u003cem\u003eThe BookLife Prize\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"An engrossing story of a kid deciphering the fine line between right and wrong. Eddie is a complex anti-hero: not as holy as he thinks, but capable of deep feeling, rendered in lyrical prose. Readers will root for his crooked search for a compromised goodness.\" - Kirkus Indie Reviews\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eA Tissue of Lies\u003c\/em\u003e is a compelling work with a fantastic narrative power and style. The book is a poignant coming-of-age tale that captures the essence of a generation marked by rebellion, sacrifice, and the pursuit of identity. Nemeth's storytelling prowess brings a period in history to life through a rich tapestry of characters and events, leaving a lasting impact on the reader.\" - K. C. Finn for Reader's Favorites\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eA Tissue of Lies\u003c\/em\u003e is a brilliant work that skillfully combines historical story with human development... Nemeth is a master at developing characters, especially his flawed but likable protagonist, Eddie. His writing style is lyrical, which fits the thoughtful and emotional tone of the book.\" Historium Press\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Michael Nemeth\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Nemo Writes, LLC\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/16\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 264\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.79lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.55d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798869318114\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis title is not returnable\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nemo Writes, LLC","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44475483422835,"sku":"9798869318114","price":25.64,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/files\/img_0596be9d-410f-4600-b7a8-26251de5a547.jpg?v=1774357405","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/products\/a-tissue-of-lies-9798869318114","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}