Cherry Laurel

by Scott William Burrows

What Happens When You Have Everything Taken Away!

Cherry Laurel by Scott William Burrows is an interesting mix of what could have been and what was.  As a man with places to go, Nickie Roritor had it all – as a football player, his life changed in mere minutes!  Now, he’s a man with nothing and his career is that of a factory worker.  He now drinks to forget what might have been.  That is until he met Lisa – now his life has changed but not necessarily for the good!

Scott William Burrows, the author, diligently builds each character making them relatable and giving them depth.  The storyline – what might have been and what comes to pass is powerful and a bit unsettling.  Nickie is on a mission, one that will not end well for someone (no spoilers here).  Burrows maintains the suspense and delivers an excellent noir-like fiction book.   The tone of this book clearly communicates the feeling of loss, redemption, and a range of other emotions.   He knows the value of keeping the listener on the edge of their chair!

I normally do not comment on the cover but in this case, I have to say it is fitting - the black and white, the empty space, the clouds, everything in this cover speaks to the book in one way or another!

The narrator, Marc Ginsburg gives an excellent performance.  He speaks clearly and with distinct voices.  He has a solid cadence to his speech delivering a solid performance.

There were no issues with the quality or production of this audiobook, it was well done. 

Disclaimer: This Audiobook was provided free of charge by the author, narrator, and/or publisher in exchange for a non-bias, honest review.