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Panicles Kindle Edition

by Richard Robbins (Author), Lane Diamond (Editor) Format: Kindle Edition
4.7 out of 5 stars 12
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Is it better to take the risk and pursue the glory of fame and fortune, or to live a simpler, more grounded life?

  • WINNER: Pinnacle Book Achievement Award, Winter 2020 - Best Literary Fiction
  • WINNER: Readers' Favorite Book Awards 2020 - Bronze Medal - Fiction-Drama

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“Richard Robbins has presented a cast of interesting characters, and each one is fully explored. The plot engages the reader from the first page to the last. The writing style is fast-paced and flows smoothly. Author Richard Robbins has penned a captivating novel in Panicles. A fascinating read!” ~ Readers’ Favorite Book Reviews, Deborah Lloyd (5 STARS)

Follow the fates of two families, one wealthy and powerful, the other blue collar, from a chance meeting at a Florida poolside, to the highest levels of politics and power. This sweeping saga of love, war, money, and power leaves each family weighing their duty to their family versus service to their country.

It all leads to a fateful choice—a sacrifice—which could change the course of history.

EVOLVED PUBLISHING PRESENTS a contemporary literary exploration of two very different families, with their ties to politics, power and influence, and to each other. [DRM-Free]

“Panicles will make you think, make you cry, make you laugh and smile and keep you reading until the very end.” ~ Readers’ Favorite Book Reviews, Trudi LoPreto (5 STARS)

“Panicles is a novel that invites reflection with its subtle and significant meaning... Connections, effects, and a great storyline make Panicles a remarkable novel from many points of view.” ~ Readers’ Favorite Book Reviews, Astrid Iustulin (5 STARS)

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About the Author

EDITOR: Lane Diamond has over 190 published books to his editing credit, including many multiple award-winners, across many genres and styles, with many more to come.

AUTHOR: Richard's novels explore important moral questions such as the price of fame, the nature of loss and redemption, and the meaning of life, through the lens of family dynamics. He lives with his wife in New Orleans and New York City, near their adult children, and his work is infused with the flavor of those vibrant and unique cities. Richard was named Louisiana Independent Author of the Year for 2020, and his works have won numerous awards, including Feathered Quill Book Awards and Readers' Favorite Book Awards.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07WK9Y61P
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Evolved Publishing LLC; 1st edition (4 November 2019)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3356 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 252 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 out of 5 stars 12

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Richard Robbins

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Thank you to everyone who has helped my last novel, The Tormenting Beauty of Empathy, become Amazon's #1 ranked novel in Contemporary Literary Fiction in October 2021, and my most recent novel, We Do What We Must, reach Amazon's Top 25 in Historical Fiction in October 2022.

My novels address the larger ethical and spiritual questions we face, through memorable characters as they interact with family, friends, and the world at large. I hope that you enjoy and are moved by my work.

My first novel, Love, Loss, and Lagniappe, was inspired by actual events in my life. It explores the journey of self-discovery after heartbreaking loss, while revealing the scientific basis for the meaning of life (You’ll have to read it to find out!).

My next novel, Panicles, follows the fates of two families, one wealthy and powerful, the other blue collar, from a chance meeting at a Florida poolside, to the highest levels of politics and power. This sweeping saga of love, war, money, and power leaves each family weighing their duty to their family versus service to their country. It all leads to a fateful choice—a sacrifice—which could change the course of history.

My third book, The Tormenting Beauty of Empathy, follows Hana, a young Guatemalan immigrant, mute from childhood tragedy, as her quiet life is upended by the birth of a daughter who turns out to be different. And special. The kind of special that soon draws worldwide attention, for the better, and worse…

My most recent novel, We Do What We Must, recounts the story of the true life Giacona family, who emigrated from Sicily to New Orleans in the 1890s. They came to the US to escape the influence of The Mafia, only to be confronted by the same challenges in the New World.

I was proud to be named Louisiana Independent Author of the Year for 2020, and my works have won numerous awards, including the Feathered Quill Book Awards and the Readers’ Favorite Book Awards. I live in New Orleans and New York City with my wife Lisa, near our beloved grown children.

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Alysia Kosky
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant
Reviewed in Australia on 5 April 2022
A multilayered story with intricate family dynamics spanning 40 years with subtle plots involving two families on opposite ends of the life spectrum. One rich and one poor after a chance meeting at a pool. It will take you on a journey of political intrigue, fame and sacrifice . Loved it.
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Rita C.
5.0 out of 5 stars A TALE OF TWO FAMILIES
Reviewed in the United States on 4 April 2020
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Set in the fast-paced world of politics, Richard Robbins deftly weaves two tales, of two sets of brothers, and the intricate events of their interwoven lives.

Robbins’s main characters are from two families, whose chance meeting, poolside in Florida, intertwines them for the rest of their lives. Two sets of brothers, with virtually the same upbringing and DNA determine their paths through life based on their personality-driven choices. Robbins skillfully plays the characters individualities off each other while a fast moving plot races through the often-tense interaction of the realistic characters. The book moves through time and locations rapidly, giving the reader glimpses into life in Pennsylvania and Maryland, the war in Afghanistan and the always fascinating political scene in Washington, DC.

A great read, especially in this election year, with insights into election campaigns and interesting plot twists to keep the reader guessing. I am waiting for the next book.
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JPB
4.0 out of 5 stars An entertaining family drama
Reviewed in the United States on 21 December 2019
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It's not often that a book tackles such a broad range of time, but Panicles manages to tell a tale spanning 40 years quickly and efficiently, easily keeping the characters consistent even as they age through the years. Indeed, with so many characters, many other books would become indecipherable, but not so with Panicles. The storylines are clear and concise, and the characters never step on each other's narrative toes, despite multiple POV jumps. I especially loved Emily and Matthew, and wish a little more time could have been spent with them.

Panicles is refreshing in its restraint. Despite recounting some life-altering moments, it never bogs itself down with treating those moments as exceptional. Instead, they all feel like the inevitable next step in each character's journey. At first, this seemed a bit jarring. Something monumental would be revealed, only to be wrapped up in just a chapter or two, often leaving me wondering what else could possibly happen to top that. The truth is, that not everything got "topped" because that's not how life works, and instead of creating something bigger for his characters, Robbins instead revels in them dealing with the consequences.

Overall, Panicles is an easy recommendation for its breezy pace and strong characters.
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Kevin R.
5.0 out of 5 stars 5 Stars for Captivating the reading audience...This Second Book Was Even Better Then the First!
Reviewed in the United States on 29 November 2019
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Runners get a runner's high when everything is at a peak point, and I got a reader's high with this book. I finished it in two sittings. The title and theme of Panicles is a great visual way to show how the strength of family and friendships can grow and thrive as extraordinary positive force. There is such a range of characters that are so well developed that every reader will find empathy, inspiration and humor that will draw them in. I can't wait to read Richard Robbin's next novel!
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CSM
5.0 out of 5 stars The story fascinated me to the extent that read the book twice.
Reviewed in the United States on 16 March 2020
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Richard Robbins Panicles is an extraordinary tale of two families, a story that fascinated me to the extent that I read the book twice.

One family is wealthy and successful, the other middle-class and hard working. We see one child from each meet and form a relationship that grows into adulthood through disappointments, successes, and near tragedy. Each family, in its own way, wants to serve the country, one in the armed forces, the other in politics. The travails of each produce laughter, tears, and suspense. Above all, we watch two young people who clearly belong together but who may or may not realize it, ever.

Mr. Robbins shines in his ability to handle an immense amount of material without wasting a word. He knows how to compress, when to extend, and where to omit. The surprises, jumps, and zigzags held my attention and left me wanting more.

I strongly recommend this book to anyone who wants a good read but enjoys depth, exceptionally well-developed characters, and jarring surprises. I also recognize a story that would make an excellent movie or limited TV series. Read it, savor it, enjoy it.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Dialogue-driven family saga
Reviewed in the United States on 7 January 2020
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Panicles is a novel that follows two families, the Waxes and the Murnanes, as they weave in and out of each other's lives. The Waxes are blue collar and the Murnanes are old money, yet Matthew Wax and Emily Murnane form a lifelong friendship that carries them through death, war, and politics.

The story reads like an episode of Law and Order, and I'm not sure if the author intended it that way to translate well to a screen because that's what we get. The story is very dialogue driven; the characters are aware of their feelings and motivations and voice them and backstory to each other in every interaction, rather than presenting these in the narrative. The story is also chronologically fast-paced, in that we get a brief scene of the important events in their lives, covering 30+ years of the characters' fortunes and misfortunes.

I think the author could easily have split this book into three or more separate books, due to the wide cast of characters and the richness of their lives that we only get brief glimpses of. That said, there's a second book coming down the pipeline and hopefully it'll give us the chance to savor the characters we've gotten to know throughout book 1.

Overall, it's a good look at how what we want out of life and plan for isn't always what we get. Sometimes, what we get is better.
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