The story is what will captivate you when reading this book. It’s a graceful progression from chapter to chapter, never rushed or forced, that will keep you hanging with every new little piece of information that is uncovered right up to the very end.
Escape from Freedom is the vivid story of a faithful, perhaps naive woman, fighting to escape the abuse of her husband. Tormented by way of his greed, his faith and his hands for eighteen years, she attempts to flee and build a new life with her five children. Sarah learns, like many victims of domestic violence, that getting away from immediate danger is only half the battle. Men and women shaped by corruption feel no compassion. The excitement is non-stop as Sarah fights to escape the life that should have been her freedom.
The Blake brothers- and even Sarah, are truly a metaphor for how corruptible our society can be. In witnessing the journey of these delightfully interesting characters one can’t help but question their own evolution and wonder what defects will stain their future. The author has managed to craft a truly enjoyable and thought provoking saga that reminds us all, it is not about the freedom itself but rather what we do with it.
Excerpt
"As a faithful Baptist woman, she wanted to please her family by becoming a preacher’s wife. How could she have known that her God-fearing husband would fall into temptation and destroy their marriage?
1 Timothy 6:10... “Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs.”
After suffering under her pious husband’s dominance for over 18 years, Sara kidnaps her five children leaving behind a wealthy dynasty.
This legally entangled mess harms everyone who wants the money. Some people go to jail. Some get divorced. Some lie and cheat, while others ask for absolution. The ramifications of the fall will cause pain and sorrow for generations.
Professional Reviews
Kimberly Heimbuch ... Coronado, CA, Musing with Crayolakym... Book Reviews and Promotional Services
I immediately noticed you have a distinctive writing style. It reminds me of the Perry Mason TV series writing, but you add an enticing story element creating this official report style verbiage that sounds very formal as if over my shoulder you are reading me legal transcripts and reports while at the same time the story itself is playing out before my eyes.
At first, I was unsure about how I felt about the flow, but after a few chapters, that is when I developed the feeling of someone standing behind me reading. Very Dick Tracy like. It definitely sets you aside as a unique writer.
I would recommend your books if they are just as good, including cover, story and the same writing style. This series would be one that I would heavily back.
My Synopsis...
Sara had dreams of being the perfect preacher’s wife and when she finally found the man who was learning to be one, she settled into his oddly manipulated life. Once married, the life she had dreamed of quickly turned into a nightmare from hell as her husband, who practiced the old ways, dominated her every move.
For eighteen years, Sara was a subservient hostage at the mercy of a half-crazed man while raising five children, and kept in the throes of poverty while her husband and his twin brother stockpiled the family’s cash at their parents farmstead in Iowa. With help from her brother, she loads up a moving truck, takes the kids, and flees for her life. But her nightmare is only just beginning.
Escape from Freedom is not your typical mystery-suspense novel. It takes the warped world of fanatical religion and mixes in murder, theft, arson, mental illness, gender inequalities, and those in-laws you just never could learn to like. Redmond Herring’s unique narrative voice is reminiscent of old Perry Mason episodes, reading as if coming from court documents and other legal files while the actual story plays out before your eyes. The characters are remarkably developed and you quickly build a personal bond to them, whether pleasant or hateful.
The story is what will captivate you when reading this book. It’s a graceful progression from chapter to chapter, never rushed or forced, that will keep you hanging with every new little piece of information that is uncovered right up to the very end.
This book is slated to be part of a ten book series, which Herring has already laid out. If you are in the market for something entirely out of the norm, Escape from Freedom should be at the top of your list.
Yvette Howie ... Journalist, Broadcaster, Poet in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Escape from Freedom is the vivid story of a faithful, perhaps naive woman, fighting to escape the abuse of her husband. Tormented by way of his greed, his faith and his hands for eighteen years, she attempts to flee and build a new life with her five children. Sarah learns, like many victims of domestic violence, that getting away from immediate danger is only half the battle. Men and women shaped by corruption feel no compassion. The excitement is non-stop as Sarah fights to escape the life that should have been her freedom.
The Blake brothers- and even Sarah, are truly a metaphor for how corruptible our society can be. In witnessing the journey of these delightfully interesting characters one can’t help but question their own evolution and wonder what defects will stain their future. The author has managed to craft a truly enjoyable and thought provoking saga that reminds us all, it is not about the freedom itself but rather what we do with it.
Lisa C ... Manuscript Review Team
You have a terrific writing style. I can tell that you have done much planning and preparation in creating your work - especially the way you have thought out the characters and movement that happens in the story. This is not an easy feat.
Your prose is very nicely written with details that capture the Reader's attention. Right from the start, your plot was very engaging and I found myself really connected with what was going on.
It is easy to have too much going on too soon - not in your case. Your plot is slow and methodical and you use your dialogue to move the plot throughout your story.
With all that being said, you really do a nice job of slowly making your way through the story with details and a certain voice (yours as with the author) that allows your reader to really interact with the characters (who are all round and very nicely developed).
Your characters are lifelike and I love it when I leave a story feeling as if I know them. You have a realistic plot and to me that makes for an enjoyable story. You have created a quality piece of writing and I look forward to reviewing your next book. Bravo !
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