The Pacific Between by Raymond K. Wong
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- Pub. Date: February 2006
- 234pp
- Sales Rank: 612,174
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Product Details
- Pub. Date: February 2006
- Publisher: Behler Publications, LLC
- Format: Hardcover, 234pp
- Sales Rank: 612,174
- ISBN-13: 9781933016320
- ISBN: 1933016329
Synopsis
Written with a rich Asian voice that speaks from the heart, Mr. Wong reaches in and touches the reader’s soul like warm tea.
"Betrayal makes us do strange things." When Greg Lockland returns to California for his parents’ funeral, he discovers letters that suggest an affair between his ex-lover, Lian, and his late father. Suspicions, anger and jealousy take Greg on a transpacific journey to find the truth. One by one, people from the past return to his life, including elusive and perfect Lian. Uncovering deep-rooted deceptions creates more twists and turns to the past than an old Chinese alleyway.The Pacific Between evinces the power of unconditional love and deals with personal subjects such as death, estrangement, and betrayal. It is a man’s journey to discover himself and the world around him. Told with wit and humor, this nostalgic tale speaks true to the heart about relationships, families, and sacrifices.
published more than 2,500 articles. Her most recent articles were published in ByLine Magazine, Writer’s Digest, Absolute Write, and Moondance - Joanne Kiggins
"The witty dialogue is smooth and believable and portrays the dynamic and fascinating characters, keeping them and the reader in suspense and a whirlwind of emotions. Wong’s story reaches into the heart, mind, and soul of readers with a robust Asian voice. His story melds two cultures so eloquently that he has you walking beside his characters and places you in the center of Hong Kong’s beautiful culture and picturesque landscape.
The Pacific Between is more than a story of love, death and betrayal. It’s a superb tale of deception, relationships, sacrifices and unconditional love. It is filled with nostalgia, wit, humor, and triumph. This book is not a casual read. The plot leaves the reader waiting to turn the pages. It’s unpredictable to the end. Wong will leave you laughing one minute and crying the next, and in between, awestruck by dead-ends that lead to a satisfying finish...a book readers will want to place on their bookshelves to be read over and over again."
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Raymond K Wong studied creative writing at UCLA and, after graduation, worked for Scholastic in New York as writer. His work has been published in The Asian-American Anthology, the Pittsburgh Post Gazette, and Writers Post Journal. He also writes a movie column for Actors Ink. When Ray isn’t writing, he is a film and television actor.
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Pacific Betweenby Anonymous
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January 07, 2007: A friend of mine recommended this novel to me, said it was one of the best books she'd read this year. At first, I wasn't sure what to think of it, since I wasn't familiar with the author and it was a debut novel. Soon, I was enthralled and enchanted by the twists and turns, and was surprised by its emotional depth and power. I thought the protagonist was very interesting, and I was amazed by all the wrong choices he made. I couldn't put this book down, simply to see where he was going what happened next surprised me. Just when I figured out what was going on, the story took a different, unexpected turn, and turns after turns they led to a satisfying ending. I didn't want to let these characters go, and in the process, have learned a few things myself. The story is a mix of mystery, suspense, romance and coming of age, and it's done extremely well. The minor characters are wonderful, and the author's descriptions are top-notch, giving me an experience that feels very real. It is an intimate, personal, and powerful page-turner.
Pacific Betweenby Anonymous
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March 21, 2006: Raymond K. Wong's first novel is a journey between two cultures, as well as within the heart and soul of the protagonist, Greg Lockland. Some reviews have called this book a 'romance novel.' Well, I wouldn't call The Pacific Between a genre romance novel. However, it most definitely is a romantic novel. Two very different things, though they might share a common thematic underpinning, that of finding love and happiness. As for the setting, I found myself transported to a place as unfamiliar to me as any spot on Earth, yet when I reached the end of this compelling story, felt as though I could go to Hong Kong and not feel completely lost. I've put down a few books unfinished in the last couple of years, but this is one I couldn't put down, especially toward the end, and that to me is the truest way to determine whether or not it's a good read. The Pacific Between is a fine first novel, and I'm looking forward to Raymond K. Wong's next effort.
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