Lemon Flavored Cigarettes [Paperback]

J. L. Peters (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 244 pages
• Publisher: Washington House (August 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1932581014
• ISBN-13: 978-1932581010
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,736,772 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Powerful story!, November 15, 2003

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W J Olcheski (Virginia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Lemon Flavored Cigarettes (Paperback)

I was managing editor for this project. The story is interesting and the suspense is well handled. It is well written. In my opinion, J L Peters is a rising star in the literary world. This is what we came up with for the book jacket:

When a young reporter sat down to interview Industrial Tycoon Danny Dowd he didn't know what to expect. He had known Danny for years and had enjoyed his confidence and trust. He had no idea how this interview would turn out. It certainly couldn't hurt his career as a writer.
The wealthy bachelor took out an old package of lemon flavored cigarettes,lit one, as he had done every Valentine's Day for the past eighteen years. He took several puffs and then snuffed the cigarette out in the ashtray.
"That's the last of them," he said, "you can't get them any more, not since early 1975."
He leaned back, suggested that the reporter set up the chessboard and he would tell him the story behind the cigarettes. He said the conversation would be taped and the reporter would get the tape at the end of the session. There would be no questions allowed.
This is how we are introduced to the story of Danny Dowd, a tale of joy and sadness, of love, tomfoolery and tragedy. It is built around the lives of two young people who meet in college and immediately fall in love.
The path they follow is not easy. They are constantly confronted with problems that challenge their love for each other. This is a story of gripping suspense that involves sex, fraternity and sorority life, a life-threatening disease
and a struggle with families that disapprove of the relationship.
This is a hard book to put down, based on a true account. You'll be torn between chuckles, tears and memories as you follow this fascinating tale.
Enjoy,
W. Olchesky

2 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A rising star., October 28, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Lemon Flavored Cigarettes (Paperback)

I was managing editor for this project. The story is interesting and the suspense is well handled. It is well written. In my opinion, J L Peters is a rising star in the literary world. This is what we came up with for the book jacket:

When a young reporter sat down to interview Industrial Tycoon Danny Dowd he didn't know what to expect. He had known Danny for years and had enjoyed his confidence and trust. He had no idea how this interview would turn out. It certainly couldn't hurt his career as a writer.
The wealthy bachelor took out an old package of lemon flavored cigarettes,lit one, as he had done every Valentine's Day for the past eighteen years. He took several puffs and then snuffed the cigarette out in the ashtray.
"That's the last of them," he said, "you can't get them any more, not since early 1975."
He leaned back, suggested that the reporter set up the chessboard and he would tell him the story behind the cigarettes. He said the conversation would be taped and the reporter would get the tape at the end of the session. There would be no questions allowed.
This is how we are introduced to the story of Danny Dowd, a tale of joy and sadness, of love, tomfoolery and tragedy. It is built around the lives of two young people who meet in college and immediately fall in love.
The path they follow is not easy. They are constantly confronted with problems that challenge their love for each other. This is a story of gripping suspense that involves sex, fraternity and sorority life, a life-threatening disease
and a struggle with families that disapprove of the relationship.
This is a hard book to put down, based on a true account. You'll be torn between chuckles, tears and memories as you follow this fascinating tale.
Enjoy,
W. Olchesky

0 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What a KICK!, October 27, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Lemon Flavored Cigarettes (Paperback)

I laughed, I cried, then I laughed at myself for crying. This is a well-told and interesting story. It's nothing less than AWESOME!