In the land of flaunted sex, money, and flexible rules, an ambitious but lonely Rick Daly faces his demons. Rick Daly has established a business in the exotic surroundings of the Philippines, while simultaneously discovering Marilyn Delgado, the woman of his dreams.However, a clash of cultures and his own naiveté lead to disaster. Falsely accused of a sexual crime, Rick loses both his freedom and … freedom and his business. To add insult to injury, a prison escape merely amounts to switching jails.
In a world where the rich prosper, honest individuals are forced to the wall, and a cynical disregard for all but the dollar is destroying society from within, crime soon follows punishment for Rick. Close to losing his soul, will Rick’s ultimate success in drug and arms dealing finally lead him to face up to reality?
Difficult to put down and including erotic scenes, this is a high octane adventure, which will take the reader into a sea of cultural and ethical flashpoints, while exposing huge cracks in the world’s political and social order.
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“Brownout” is an interesting novel for anyone who likes a little travel in their novel. I know America. I’ve been here quite a while. I know the kind of trouble people can get in. But when you move the story to another part of the world that I don’t much about, that adds an extra layer of interest to your book.
Setting, plot, characters, and writing style all work together in this novel. The plot is fast-paced, starting media res, right in the middle of an action sequence, before slowing down to introduce the characters. And while not super deep, the characters read naturally enough. They’re understandable, relatable, and hold natural conversations. It’s not a character study, so they work as they are.
The high point for me, though, is the descriptive quality of the writing. You’ll feel that you’re in the action. It’s much deeper than most modern novels that leave you to imagine the setting as you will.
Brownout-666: or the Real Meaning of the Swastika by John Richard Spencer has it all, sex, a fast pace, danger, an interesting protagonist, and plenty of crime. The story takes place in the Philippines, with all of its incongruity, the haves and have nots, and a multitude of available sex partners. Rick Daly is the lead character, who has a business, yet seems to always get in over his head. There is a wealth of adventure within these pages, a subtle commentary on the political and cultural climate of our times, and Daly himself who must come to terms with who he is. You will find this story riveting, with a solid plot, an interesting setting, a ton of erotica, and much more. Highly recommend for a fun and enticing read. Looking forward to more from this author.