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The Tarot predicts the journey as Ray Long comes to the town of Pettington hoping to leave his rage behind and begin a new life. And when he meets Skye Roosevelt, he begins to believe he can recreate himself and find his future in Pettington. But Pettington is no ordinary town with a metaphysical store that tells its future, a whore house that keeps it financially secure, and secrets long buried just beneath its surface. And soon Ray Long begins to spiral down into the pit of violence he has always known. He begins to hear the Devil whisper in his ear, and he soon discovers his old self is more soothing to him than the new life he’s created. And when he tries to murder two of Pettington’s own, Skye Roosevelt must search deep within herself for her own self identity in order to protect her son as Ray Long battles the past in order to separate the passion from the pain. Broken Wing is a story about an abuser who was a victim of abuse as a child. This is a story about his family relations, the need for love, the devastation of rejection, and the merry-go-round that keeps turning. And this story is about self-identity, a self-identity the character believes defines him, dark and rigid, until he is pushed to the extreme, only then can he step out and stand naked with this identity at his feet as he lays claim to the past that molded him and the passion that fills his heart.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00GIB7JAO
Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 6, 2013
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 16068 KB
Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 228 pages

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Born to a father who was a musician and at one time a member of Elvis Presley's back-up band, and a mother who was just a little different than most, Anna Klay has always been a storyteller of the human condition. She is also a graduate of Naropa University with an MFA in creative writing and so far, her first book, Broken Wing, has received great reviews including one from Pacific Reviews:

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belois

Skye and Ray together: the personification of Good and Evil. Rating: 4.5

Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2014

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BROKEN WING
By Anna Klay

It is daunting to review a book that has been reviewed by so many other reviewers. After reading many of the foregoing reviews, I can appreciate where readers are coming from in Broken Wing, perhaps more so than in most “run of the mill” novels. Broken Wing is definitely not your everyday novel, perhaps not even the first choice I would have made to read. It is one of those hidden gems that makes the reader glad she did pick it up because the book is so emotionally intense at times, it is hard to put down.

The literal reader, looking for stereotypical small town values in the town of Pettington may have difficulty relating to the characters and their stories; but the discerning reader interested in the hidden flaws of each member of our society will love the astute insight into each flawed citizen of this unusual small town located in the midst of nowhere. Klay eases into character development in a way that allows the reader to merge with the inner persona of each character, while gradually gaining a physical image that grows and carries throughout the story. This quiet, sensitive ease of fully developing each personality shows how the individual became the person he or she is today without the drudgery of misusing back-story, or telling the reader what created the imperfections.

Pettington – Small Town, USA – a town of complex citizens, each with his or her own “broken wing.” As with most small towns, they are family who protect their own and are wary of the occasional stranger who wanders into their midst. Ray Long, an outsider deserving of the town’s suspicions, falls for Skye Roosevelt, the most naïve cheerful soul in town who believes in the positive value of each person she meets. Together, they are the personification of Good and Evil; yet some good comes from their relationship which Skye is determined to salvage. The strength of her pain intertwined with the determination to guard her beliefs and protect her most valued possessions presents a powerful emotion for the reader in an unexpectedly dramatic ending as some of the characters rise from the ashes like the proverbial Phoenix, while others casually continue their damaged existence.

Broken Wing, a quiet, but powerful, story of humanity, exemplifies the profound effects of childhood abuse and neglect on actions of adults. It is well written, has some peculiar characters, and an unpredictable plot with just enough metaphysical touches to relieve the tension and create an enjoyable read. I highly recommend it.
Reviewed by: Lois G. Bennett, PhD.

Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2014

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Title: Broken Wing

Author: Anna Klay
Reviewer: George Shadow

Summary:
The Tarot predicts the journey as Ray Long comes to the town of Pettington hoping to leave his rage behind and begin a new life. And when he meets Skye Roosevelt, he begins to believe he can recreate himself and find his future in Pettington. But Pettington is no ordinary town with a metaphysical store that tells its future, a whore house that keeps it financially secure, and secrets long buried just beneath its surface. Soon Ray Long begins to spiral down into the pit of violence he has always known. He begins to hear the Devil whisper in his ear, and he soon discovers his old self is more soothing to him than the new life he has created. And when he tries to murder two of Pettington's own, Skye Roosevelt must search deep within herself for her own self identity in order to protect her son as Ray Long battles the past in order to separate the passion from the pain.

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This is a tearful tale of brutal rage, betrayal, revenge and discord owing to societal abuse amidst broken dreams. This is not a pleasant story, so one must be cautious in making the choice. However, it is a lesson to all those who feel they can never be a part of their communities and either go about smiling shallowly or wearing long faces. Ray Long is trying to keep away the demons in his past, while Skye Roosevelt is trying to understand her own past and achieve her dreams. They both meet and their personalities get the better of their judgments, pushing them both into a relationship with mysterious forebodings that can either turn out so well, or end up so nightmarishly. The small town and the characters portrayed in this story speak volumes of our modern rural communities and how they have been turned upside down by the very fixations we see as ingredients of comfort. Rural communities nowadays are not all that . . . the urge for privacy and comical
independence often rob us of the classical communal nature of these settlements with devastating consequences. Many of our families are no longer extended, hence, the abusive nature of most nuclear relationships go unchecked and the result is the creation of monsters that dwell amongst us and pose as normal human beings. This story can be recognized as a real harrowing life experience if put into the above context, however, it is equally a tale of future hopes and aspirations, love, longings, family ties and second chances, and many lessons can be learned from it in the light of everything I have discussed here.

Writing Style:
Written in the first person, the book's characters are well fleshed out, having realistic flaws and regrets. Author Klay's writing is vibrant, painting a picture that makes you feel you are watching a movie unraveling before your very eyes. Although love is the initial theme played out between our two main characters, a dangerous twist quickly ensues and all hell breaks loose. I must say the plot is very captivating and the interior layout is well done. Grammatical errors and typos are kept to a minimal and the book's cover is also very relevant to the book's theme. I must think it to be connected in some way. A broken wing is all that can force the weakest of us to give in to the demons within and bow out in the very end.

My Thoughts:
Very overwhelming, but redemption always comes in the end, doesn't it?

George Shadow is the author of THE BLACK BOOK.

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Broken Wing by Anna Klay

Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2014

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Tarot cards predict the future of many of the towns people. Pettington really is a small town. Ray Long, having left his home to get away from the violence and anger, is trying to live a better life. It's not working though. The Tarot say many things and one of those things is Ray needs to deal with the violence. Skye Roosevelt comes into his life and together they create a son. How will Ray deal with all the new stress?

A book filled with colorful characters, this one will keep you on the edge of your seat. Not in a good way though. It keeps you on edge because it starts off strong and goes nowhere. Trying to be deep and philosophical, it just leaves and empty space. Avoid this book.

As I said above, there are issues. I think it could have been written better. Less metaphors and symbolizing.

I gave this one 2 cheers out of 5 because I know the path the author was looking for, she just never found it. ~Copy of book provided by author in exchange for a fair review~

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A strange story set in a strange town

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 27, 2014

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At first I thought the story was going to be all from Ray's point of view. The boy from a deadbeat family, with an evil temper and a self-destructive streak, walks into the strangest small town in America and falls in love with the only woman who isn't either a hooker or batshit crazy.

Skye is the woman he meets, an ordinary girl in an extraordinary place. She is also a victim of her own family, still recovering from the abandonment of her mother and kept in check by her authoritarian father, she sees in Ray the opportunity to escape, before she realises that his demons are closer than he wants to admit. Finally she tries to break free of him, and from there on the path chaos is inevitable.

I don't want to give too much away, but the characters are interesting and intriguing, the story premise unusual and captivating. You will either like them or you won't. There seems to be no middle ground. I loved the idea of a tiny town in the middle of nowhere steeping in it's own secrets, with people trying to do the best they can despite trying circumstances. Klay writes with experience and good background knowledge, sprinkled with a liberal dose of artistic licence. Her writing is never flippant, and draws the reader in as the story reaches its tragic conclusion.

This is a hefty book but never felt like it. I would gladly read another by this author.

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