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About Dreamin' in '89

Dreamin' in '89: A Novel by T.G. Monahan

"Vividly conjuring the spirit of the late 1980s, this book takes a fresh and candid approach to classic themes of growing up.” —The BookLife Prize

It’s the summer of 1989. Batman owns the box office, Milli Vanilli rules the airwaves, stone-washed Cavariccis are all the rage…and Sebastian Riggs has bigger problems than being made to do the school bullies’ homework or winning the attention of the coolest girl in his class. The one thing in the world he desperately needs is the one thing he can’t seem to get: a vintage stunt radio-controlled airplane—the Dreamin’.

Seb’s mission is clear: make enough money to buy the Dreamin’ and become a world-renowned R/C pilot, thereby earning his father’s respect…or fail and remain a tormented loser for life.

The stakes couldn’t be any higher and summer job opportunities are in short supply. Finding obstacles at every turn and help in some surprising places, Seb embarks on a mission to fulfill his dreams of R/C glory and prove to the world he’s a force to be reckoned with. But in a small town built on well-kept secrets, could his dream bring everyone’s dark side to light?

And in their darkest hour, as the line between friend and foe vanishes, Hilaríon must forsake what he most desires and find the hero within.

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Advance Praise for the Book

"T.G. Monahan convincingly conveys the awkwardness and uncertainty of adolescence while he vividly conjures the spirit of the late 1980s in this story of boyhood. The protagonist is especially well portrayed, although readers may question his single-mindedness. Monahan sensitively humanizes bullies, avoiding reducing them to caricatures. A redemption story for a boy whose carelessness has serious consequences, this work takes a fresh and candid approach to classic themes of growing up."
The Booklife Prize

"Dreamin in '89, a captivating storyline with a tumbling twist through a prominent era of history, is woven with intriguing scene and characters that make us remember our own youth. The nostalgia, the yearning for more, the longing to be somebody and the realization of what actually matters: friends sticking together and dreams coming to life."
—Chloe Rachel Gallaway, author of The Soulful Child: Twelve Years in the Wilderness

"Dreamin’ in ‘89 is outstanding with a well-presented storyline. Amazing author! Amazing book!""
—Javier Ferrea, author of To Live and Fly in the USA and The Gift of Travel

"A moving tale of one young man's journey to discovering what really matters in life. T.G. Monahan writes characters who either feel like your best friends or make you want to save them. A joy to read!""
—Lorraine K. Toth, author of Run

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About The Vexing Heirloom

The Vexing Heirloom: A Novel by T.G. Monahan

An epic of Cuba meets the classic hero's journey in The Vexing Heirloom, an immersive adventure and fallen idealist’s quest for redemption.

It is the Cuban War of Independence, 1896. The medallion around the woman’s throat is there for Hilaríon’s taking, but the soldier-turned-highwayman cannot bring himself to commit murder. He chases the mysterious woman, Ypriána, into the wilds. He’ll seize his plunder, then while away the rest of his life in some far-flung corner of the globe. But when she tempts him with a better choice, something inside of him leaps at the chance.

Ypriána is a savior on a mission—or so she believes. Her people, the M’Brae, have long lived in darkness, but an ancient promise of priceless treasure gives them a glimmer of hope. Only through her can they overcome the Vexing Heirloom, the deadly gauntlet preceding the treasure, yet she needs Hilaríon’s help. The thief hears only one word: treasure.

As armies clash all around them, Hilaríon and Ypriána marshal her people along the perilous quest, which will bring them face-to-face with savage enemies, mind-bending riddles, and treachery even within their own ranks. Seeing himself through Ypriána’s eyes, Hilaríon staggers ever closer unto redemption, yet he finds the mounting questions more trying still. Is finding treasure worth such pain? Could the treasure be more than just a prize?

And in their darkest hour, as the line between friend and foe vanishes, Hilaríon must forsake what he most desires and find the hero within.

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Advance Praise for the Book

"What makes The Vexing Heirloom such a remarkable debut—and TG Monahan such a formidable writer—is the combination of a rich Cuban history with elements of magic realism overlain, delivered with page-turning and crackling tension. This is polished prose, a solid story, and a unique voice. This is a writer to watch."
—Les Edgerton, author of Hooked, Bomb! and sixteen other titles

"With the spirit of poets, TG Monahan delivers Cuba—myth, legend and history, in an epic journey of ever-unfolding mystery. With lucid descriptions, heartfelt characters and a pace that draws you in like treasure to the jungle, The Vexing Heirloom screams Cuba Libre!"
—Liam Sweeny, author of Welcome Back, Jack!

"Monahan has crafted a gorgeous novel, artfully balancing action and adventure with obsession and intrigue, and delivers it near perfectly, through beautifully crafted prose."
—Maegan Beaumont, award-winning author of Blood of Saints

"The Vexing Heirloom is a lyrical, mystical journey through a Cuba the world has never seen before, but definitely should. Rich with mythology and magic, it’s an experience readers will not soon forget."
—Leah Rhyne, author of Heartless

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TG Monahan is the author of Dreamin' in '89 (Citrine Publishing, 2018) and The Vexing Heirloom (2017). He received his B.A. from Rutgers University and his J.D. from Albany Law School. He is a former Judge Advocate officer in the U.S. Marine Corps and a veteran of the Iraq War. A native of Hawthorne, New Jersey, he now resides in Albany, New York, with his son.
 
 

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