The Wings of Leo Spencer [Paperback]

Jerome Parisse (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 2010

Fourteen year old Leo has found the most amazing present for his mum's birthday. Unfortunately, someone has decided that he will not live to see it ... As he dies, Leo finds himself facing a terrifying choice, one that will impact his life - or his death - forever. But who wanted him dead in the first place? And why is he being targeted by an evil force? Even Geraldine - dead and loving every minute of it - has no clue as to what's happening. Leo's search for the truth takes him to the most astonishing places, and presents him with a challenge even greater than dying: to protect his family and his best friend from a terrible fate ... But how do you do that if you can make no impression on the material world?

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About the Author

Jerome Parisse was born in France, where he developed a love for language, literature and good food. In his early thirties, he moved to Australia where he is now based. Jerome has always been interested in the world of theatre. He studied acting in Sydney and Paris and has performed in Australia and in France. Jerome is also a successful playwright, having had many plays produced in Australia, America, Malaysia, the UK and Singapore. One of his plays, Love and Light, has been produced more than ten times times and performed more than fifty times in five countries. Jerome can speak several languages, including Australian Sign Language, in which he performs on a regular basis. He is deeply involved with the deaf community in Sydney. One of his plays, My Sister's Choice, was written for both hearing and deaf audiences and involves spoken English and Sign Language. Jerome writes the kind of stories he enjoys reading, fast paced adventures in which his characters struggle with identity, feelings and difficult choices. He writes in English and in French.

Product Details

• Paperback: 276 pages
• Publisher: Sid Harta Publishers Pty Ltd (April 1, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1921642149
• ISBN-13: 978-1921642142
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.3 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,486,566 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

I was born and grew up in France, where I developed a love for language, literature, and good food. In my early thirties I moved to Australia where I am based now.

I am an agricultural economist and a linguist by education, and a management consultant by trade. However, my passion for writing and literature led me to more creative endeavours...
I started by writing short plays. Having studied acting in Sydney and in Paris, it just seemed a natural extension of performing on stage. I enjoyed it so much that I decided to continue. The rest is history, as we say... I write in both English and French. One of my plays, My Sister's Choice, also makes extensive use of sign language.

I have published two novels, The Wings of Leo Spencer, and Body Swap, and three plays, My Sister's Choice, The Birthday Knife and Guys, Only Guys! I have written two full-length plays and a large number of short plays, which have been produced in America, Australia, the UK, Singapore and Malaysia. Some of them have won prizes. I have also written and published (mostly online) a large number of articles related to the issue of rare diseases, research and patients, translated in many languages throughout Europe. My writing credits also include an award-winning short story and a radio play.

I'm currently working on a thriller which will take place in Hong Kong,and fumy next nove, (in French), Metaphore du Rapide, will be published in February 2011.

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A review by Free Book Reviews, August 24, 2011

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Albert Robbins III "Albert Robbins III" (Sioux City, IA) - See all my reviews
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The Wings of Leo Spencer

Overall Feedback: This is a wonderful fantasy sory about a boy named Leo. This story will reach out to anyone that reads it and I can not wait to read more.

Point of View: You get to experience this from outside in third person. Again a great example of living vicariously through another.

Voice: The author has exceptional talent here and draws the reader through the story.

Character Development: Wonderful development and Parisse really connects the reader to Leo.

Plot: Parisse paints a world that is both based in reality and imagination and really has the reader believe it is possible.

Dialogue: Exceptional dialogue that only adds to the character's charm.

Pacing: Every page turns into the next that only ends when the story is over. But you still want more.

Setting: This is also a place where Parisse is exceptional. The setting really grabs the story and shoves it at the reader and keeps you wanting more.

Continuity: Parisse goes from moment to moment without missing a beat.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars reading "The wings of Leo Spencer", April 12, 2011

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Claude L. - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Wings of Leo Spencer (Paperback)

« The Wings of Leo Spencer » is a great fantasy story. I enjoyed reading it. Young Leo is such a charming boy and so much happen to him and his friends that everything hangs in the balance until the very end! The characters are all really interesting, and it's fascinating to see how Leo can handle them all so well! This book is for young adults, but I believe everybody can enjoy it !