Tuesday, June 3, 2025

Literary Fiction Review: Renewals by Gregory F. DeLaurier

Today, I have a crime thriller to share in our book review spotlight. Crime thrillers and suspense novels always find their way onto my reading list. Recently, I had the opportunity to read and review Renewals by Gregory F. DeLaurier. Learn about the novel and author, read my thoughts on the book and be sure to enter for a chance to win a prize in the book tour giveaway at the end of this post.


 

Book Title:  RENEWALS by Gregory F. DeLaurier
Category:  Adult Fiction (18+), 276 pages
Genre:  literary fiction, amateur sleuths
Publisher:  Independently published/Gregory F. DeLaurier
Release date:   February 2025
Content Rating:  R. My book is rated R for one attempted child sexual abuse, not explicit. There is bad language throughout. 
 

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About the Book

When academic Richard returns to his hometown he discovers a scam that has ruined the city, he must unite his friends and family to uncover the truth, but this pits him against the scam’s architect, aging but violent drug kingpin Giacomo Duchamps, who could destroy everyone Richard loves should he fail.

Renewals captures the nature of a hardscrabble small town and those who live and struggle there, in this pitch perfect tale of corruption and renewal. It is the story of the renewal of a city but also the renewal of the lives of those who are lost or oppressed; a young woman trapped in sexual abuse and exploitation, a young ex-con searching for a better life, and others.
 
My Review
 
Expect a Fast-Paced Novel with Believable Twists, Turns and Tension. This novel creates a very believable storyline, with realistic plot twists and believable dialogue and scenes. I love reading a fictional novel that feels real enough that I find myself wondering if it's based on true events. This novel holds all of the corruption, greed and suspense of a mob thriller but does so in a real-world way that pulls average readers into the lives of those affected as the scenes unfold. 
Renewals Offers the Perfect Cast of Characters. While there are no perfect characters in the book, there are plenty of memorable characters that will hold your interest from the beginning to beyond the last page. I enjoyed the humor, the conversations, the twists and turns, and the relationships presented in the book. While the novel is well-written and reaches satisfying conclusions, you can expect to be sad to leave the characters behind as you reach the end. 
 Would I Recommend Renewals by Gregory F. DeLaurier? If you enjoy crime fiction with realistic amateur sleuths and a perfectly imperfect cast of characters--this novel is a well-done, quick read that will hold your interest from beginning to end. 
 
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Meet the Author 
​Gregory F. DeLaurier is a retired university professor who has returned to his first love, fiction writing. He lives in Melrose MA, and has a daughter in her 40s who lives in Brooklyn and a 21 year old son attending Berklee College of Music. His fiction and non-fiction are widely available.

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