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