| Latent Imageby Jack EadonEloquence Press | | | | park ranger who is steeped in Hopi Indian lore and |
| (2005)ISBN 0975330047Reviewed by Richard R. | | | | ancient Indian healing tradition. |
| Blake for Reader Views (10/06) | | | | As the narrative unfolds and the cast of characters is |
| This, another of Jack Eadon's American Drama | | | | introduced, Eadon generates a sense of romance, |
| novels, features young Marcus Ramsay, an idealist, | | | | mystery, mistrust, and intrigue. His characters |
| trusting and naïve, in business and relationships. | | | | become real, complex, and at risk. Eadon skillfully |
| Marcus is opening a specialty advertising photography | | | | weaves a question of motive, loyalty, and mistrust |
| studio in Tustin, California. Before he has even signed | | | | as Marcus openly avails himself to them, exposing his |
| the lease on his studio, or officially opened for | | | | vulnerability. |
| business, an unscrupulous group of competitive | | | | Influenced by the writing of F. Scott Fitzgerald, Eadon |
| studios owners begins a campaign to ensure that | | | | has dedicated this book to him. Much of the |
| Ramsay's business fails. | | | | subtleties of plot structure and character are |
| Eadon uses dialog to provide detailed information on | | | | attributed to the inspiration and examples learned |
| photography, photographic equipment, lighting | | | | from Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby." Eadon's |
| techniques, and photo shoots. This adds to the | | | | descriptions of the Grand Canyon, its grandeur, |
| authenticity and genuineness of his character, Marcus, | | | | beauty, and enormity, are breathtaking. |
| who again finds himself on the cutting edge in an | | | | Eadon's writing is strong in plot and subplot, and all |
| extremely competitive cut throat market. | | | | the elements of good story telling. I savored every |
| Vandalism, embezzlement, and arson force Marcus to | | | | page as I journeyed with Marcus Ramsay in his |
| near defeat. Encouraged by counseling from friends | | | | search for purpose and meaning in his work and in his |
| and peers, Marcus accepts the challenge to rebuild his | | | | relationships. |
| business. | | | | A fast moving plot with unexpected twists and turns, |
| However, still feeling failure in his earlier corporate | | | | Eadon takes the reader on a roller coaster ride of |
| career and devastated by his failed marriage, Marcus | | | | romance, drama, and suspense, with a stunning |
| arranges to meet the twin sister of Jessica, one of | | | | climactic surprise finish. |
| his models. Her sister Suzanne is a Grand Canyon | | | | |