Absolute Truth

Chuck Radda presents his second novel, Absolute Truth, available as a trade paperback or ebook. Here’s a summary from the book jacket:

Brutal murders on successive nights have shocked the small town of Drayton. In their aftermath two young women are dead, two anguished families will confront a shattering loss, and residents must face the possibility that a serial killer lives among them.

To Brianna Cooper, a reporter for the Drayton Courier, even such horrific crimes would ordinarily mean little more than an assignment; but because the first victim was a friend, Brianna feels a greater personal involvement. Unfortunately, her reputation as a journalist is spotty at best: she cuts corners when it suits her, and at least once has embarrassed herself and the Courier with her nonchalant approach and indifferent attitude.

Brianna Cooper believes she can do better—can gather facts and verify sources, seek the truth and report it, play her role with a new independence. She doesn’t realize that simply doing her job may well have consequences she could never have anticipated, and that the absolute truth can present its own dangers.

 

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Chuck can also be reached by email at chuckradda@gmail.com

Chuck can also be found at his website: chuckradda.com

I’ve always been drawn to aviation

I’ve always been drawn to aviation—maybe because I had an uncle once who flew bombing missions in the Pacific during World War II, crash-landed in New Guinea, and somehow made it back alive. He seldom spoke of the incident, but to the rest of the family he was always a pilot.

I’m not a pilot. I never became one (just as Kramer in Seinfeld never became a banker) but that didn’t keep me away from airports—even dragging my family there incessantly in years past—less so these days when heightened security measures make it difficult to find a location to watch take-offs and landings. But of course aviation is often linked to disasters, and the piece previewed here involves one of them: the crash of American 191 in Chicago, May, 1979. Though the story takes place today, its seed grew from that event.

The link below will take you to my website where you can download an early chapter. I’d love to hear what you think.

And Let All Sleep

Giguere painting featured in art show

Lefora author Judy Giguere poses along side her painting incuded in the Monastery Gallery art show in West Hartford through April 23.

Lefora author Judy Giguere’s Chinese ink brush painting is included in the Monastery Gallery’s current art show. entitled “No Ordinary Path.” Giguere published The Art of Chinese Brush Painting two years ago.

The announcement on the website describes the show as allowing the exhibitors an opened-ended opportunity to participate using many different mediums. “Most artists provided a statement as to how the artwork fit the theme. For many it was following their own creative path exploring where the theme took them. Learn more as you explore the exhibit.”

The gallery is located on the grounds of Holy Family Passionist Retreact Center in West Hartford. The shows runs through April 23.

Its mission states the following: “The Monastery Gallery of Art values and promotes all forms of art that explore themes of compassion, resilience, peacemaking, loving kindness, social justice, and care for others and our planet.”

Lucy Welles Robbins Library Program set

I volunteered to take the TV home—but only if I could change the picture.

Lefora Publishing had its second excellent experience with the Lucy Welles Robbins Library in Newington, Connecticut, on the evening of June 27.

This time it was author Chuck Radda who greeted a small but eager group of book enthusiasts and read some excerpts from all three novels, spent some time discussing the upcoming fourth, and talked about his philosophy of writing and his source of ideas.

Assistant Library Director Karen Benner arranged for refreshments and publicity and, in short, did everything that made the evening a success. I’m indebted to her for the care and planning that goes into an event like this—it’s something she and the library do on a daily basis.

We may be back in the fall or winter, maybe with a group of authors, but for now my thanks to Karen and the library for giving me the forum to present my work.

Authors night appearance in Newington

Dawn, David, Frank, and Chuck appeared at the Lucy Robbins Welles Library in Newington, Connecticut, on February 25, 2015. We were met by an enthusiastic and highly interested group of readers (and friends and relatives). Below the promotional poster are some photos from the event. (Thanks to Deanie Radda for the photography.)

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Dawn setting upDawn sets up before the event begins. Dawn sold copies of Eagle Scouting as well as In Flight, her previous novel.

 

Dave readingDave starts the evening off by reading some of the selections from Paradise, his recently published book of poems.

 

Frank readingFrank reads an excerpt from Did You Ever See a Horse Go By. He joked with the audience that, if they wanted to know what the title meant, they’d have to buy the book.

 

Signing and sellingAfter the reading a number of audience members purchased books and discussed them with the authors, in this case, Chuck and Dark Time.

 

Dawn discusses bookDawn answers some questions about Eagle Scouting. The audience was enthusiastic and knowledgable: many of them left with signed copies of the books.

 

Beth, Michelle, meChuck reminisces with two of his former English students from Plainville High School.

 

Half of audienceToward the end of the evening, some of the audience remained. It was warmer inside than out, and the refreshments (not pictured but consumed) were good too.

Thanks too Jeanette Francini from the Lucy Robbins Welles Library in Newington for setting this up and making sure it ran smoothly. And to all those who attended, our sincere appreciation.

 

 

Chimney Crest Writers at Bristol Public Library

Library poster

The Chimney Crest Writers, many of whom write for Lefora, presented some excerpts from their recently-published books, then chatted afterwards with a number of the attendees. The evening was sponsored by the Friends of the Public Library who, as always, did an exemplary job. Books were available for sale and signing also.

Thanks to all who attended.

And be sure to contact us you would like one or more of us to visit and talk with your own book group, library, school, or organization, by filling out the form below. We are happy to visit as long as we can make reasonable travel arrangements.

Bristol Historical Society

Dawn, Chuck and Dave will be holding a book signing Dec. 2 at the Bristol Historical Society, 10-4 p.m.

Lefora authors Dawn Leger, Chuck Radda and David Fortier will be signing books during the Bristol Historical Society’s Annual Holiday Craft Fair, Dec. 2 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the BHS on the corner of Summer and Center streets in Bristol.




Lefora Publishing had its second excellent experience with the Lucy Welles Robbins Library in Newington, Connecticut, on the evening of June 27.

This time it was author Chuck Radda who greeted a small but eager group of book enthusiasts and read some excerpts from all three novels, spent some time discussing the upcoming fourth, and talked about his philosophy of writing and his source of ideas.

Assistant Library Director Karen Benner arranged for refreshments and publicity and, in short, did everything that made the evening a success. I’m indebted to her for the care and planning that goes into an event like this—it’s something she and the library do on a daily basis.

We may be back in the fall or winter, maybe with a group of authors, but for now my thanks to Karen and the library for giving me the forum to present my work.