A decorated combat veteran of Vietnam and former Airborne Ranger, Rhode Island author David Slone, chose a 78-year-old woman as the narrator of his first published novel.
Set in the fictional Rose Beach (Plum Beach), the story spans a four-day period during which Helen and her husband Zeke must decide whether to sell their summer cottage. The deceits and lies accumulated over sixty years of marriage are revealed by each of them, their son Davey (who is estranged from Zeke) and her doctor friend, Hattie. Helen is faced with managing the physical and emotional decline of Zeke, who is stricken with Parkinson’s. She seeks a way to bring them all together at the same time she must reveal her secret to Zeke. She looks to her past as she tries to keep her family from unraveling.
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A resident (with his wife, Stephanie) of Plum Beach in Saunderstown since 2004, Slone describes his neighborhood this way. “There are no shortages of characters, charm and stories to come out of Plum Beach.”
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“The story of Helen is one of a woman’s path to self-exploration and self-awareness in the face of adversity."
Asked how he feels about life in Plum Beach, he says “Living here in the summer is like being at a camp for adults.”
The novel is available in e-book and paperback versions on Amazon.com or by contacting the author directly at daveslone@yahoo.com.
David can be reached at 401-480-2992 or at daveslone@yahoo.com
Amazon reader reviews
"I predict this will be the first of many must-reads by David Slone. The reader is left desperately hungry for more. Helen will live forever in your mind and heart." - Andy Kiinnecom
"Rose Beach takes you to a time and place that is an idealistic quintessential Rhode Island seaside village, yet is very real. - Sandy Musia
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“Rose Beach is a delightful gem. A wonderful summer read with its memorable characters sharing their lives and loves; you can feel the sand between your toes. Bravo.” - Lisa G.
