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The germ of this novel began in 1967. I wrote it originally as a film short while successfully writing “hit” songs, which metier I finally turned my back on because the “commerciality” of the music “business” made me feel less like an artist and more like a tailor.
I am a political animal and an observer of the human condition – a condition in which sadly I find great fault. I have seen the consequences of iniquities faced by people without an education or the means to get a decent-paying job. I’ve been witness to the damage inflicted on people with little recourse other than to live a desperate life, join the military, or turn to crime. I have long been a class warrior.
That a nation surfeit with wealth refuses to provide free or inexpensive health insurance and a solid education to every citizen whose taxes should go towards providing these services has always filled me with anger. The theme of class struggle and what I see as the basic unfairness of our system has always run through my original music, my blogging and my novels. I find humanity as a whole to be too filled with ignorant cruelty not to drive itself to extinction in what will be a blink of the eye to the universe.
This novel represents that greedy part of humanity polluting what decency it can in the naked pursuit of power and money.
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Reviewed by Pikasho Deka for Readers' Favorite
The Attendant is a psychological/crime thriller by Tony Powers. Richard Alleroy, a hedge fund manager at a prestigious investment firm, sees his life slowly unraveling when his partners discover he's been stealing from the company. Set to lose everything, Alleroy comes up with a desperate plan to ensure his family continues to live a life of luxury. After coming across a man named Emanuel Graves, a Gulf War veteran with PTSD who is now a toilet attendant at a restaurant, Alleroy offers him money in exchange for Emanuel killing him in a hit-and-run accident. Alleroy wants that significant insurance money for his family. However, Emanuel is now in love with a kind-hearted woman. Alleroy's offer is tempting, but is it worth compromising his integrity? What's next in store for Emanuel and Alleroy?
A crime drama packed with mystery, suspense, and intrigue, The Attendant will keep readers on their toes until the end. The narrative is very character-driven, as it puts the reader into the psychological headspace of the two main characters. Both Emanuel and Alleroy have agency and drive in their actions and motives. It makes them feel like real people whose lives are intertwined after being caught by the whims of fate. Author Tony Powers makes sure to keep the reader guessing as Emanuel struggles to come to terms with his situation until the last few pages. I enjoyed the distinct personalities of the two main characters. Emanuel and Estella's romance was another highlight for me. In conclusion, if you're looking for a well-written psychological thriller, this is the book for you.
