Robert Tucker
Author of Literary and Genre Fiction
Historical Fiction
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Artisan Book Review
The Revolutionist by Robert Tucker is a well-researched, gripping work of historical fiction. Tucker weaves an intricate tale of political intrigue, violence, hope, and redemption. Supported by a large cast of characters, including J.P. Morgan, the book delivers an entertaining, immersive story with eloquent descriptions of America on the cusp of the Industrial Revolution. Tucker has sketched a bare-knuckle portrait of twentieth-century America, revealing its seedy underbelly along with its prosperity. Thanks to Tucker, I got a glimpse of America teeming with immigrants from all over the world who became a part of her history. This novel also shows humanity at its worst and its best. It shows how the avarice of a few powerful men breaks the spirits of thousands of hard-working men and women and how, despite all odds, the resilient human spirit always survives. Moreover, Tucker brilliantly interlaces the coming-of-age story of Julie within this historical fiction. Her metamorphosis from a frightened child to a determined girl seeking revenge transpires quietly, which provides a satisfying dénouement. The Revolutionist is recommended for fans of historical fiction and for those seeking a great story. *** Read more of Artisan Book Review's enthusiastic review of The Revolutionist. |
Midwest Book Review
Burton Blake is a sweeping historical fiction epic that will also interest business novel readers because it focuses on corporate greed, family business involvements, historical conundrums revolving around financial decisions, and more. Historical fiction and business novel audiences receive an astute, compelling story that provides a sequel to Robert Tucker's The Revolutionist, but doesn't require prior familiarity with that book in order to prove satisfying. *** Read more of Midwest Book Review's rave review for Burton Blake. |
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Artisan Book Reviews
The Discontent of Mary Wenger by Robert Tucker is an extraordinary epic tale of one woman and the struggles she faces living through some of the greatest changes in the history of the Twentieth Century. The author has set out to create an intimate and detailed look at her life, as he explores the complexities of modern life and the far too often challenging needs many women faced during this time in history.
Inwardly Mary is no conformist. She knows the life society has set out for her is missing something crucial and that creates an emptiness deep within her. She begins to understand that her dream of becoming a perfect American housewife is tainted with many sacrifices and compromises.
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Read the full review of The Discontent of Mary Wenger from Artisan Book Reviews.
The second book in Robert Tucker's Paper Dolls trilogy focuses on the high society lives and loneliness of Gwen and Tess Vanderveer, sisters who live in a Boston Beacon Hill mansion in the 1930s and 40s, and whose distance from their family is as great as that of friends whose companionship doesn't withstand the test of time.
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Read the full review from MidWest Book Review at Paper Dolls
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Urban Fantasy
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The year is 2012. While investigating the heinous death of a prominent evangelist, FBI agent, Leon Safullo is unable to identify the killer through traditional methods of forensic analysis. Simultaneously, Leon learns of the sudden disappearance of Paul Evans, CEO of a major corporation.
Forced to accept that dark powers have created his success and they want his son, Matt, in exchange, Paul and his son flee into a mountain wilderness. Deep in the back country, their lives are further threatened in a deadly encounter with Luther Macke, a rancher, and his two sons on a mountain lion hunt. In the midst of a violent winter storm in the remote Rocky Mountains, fathers and sons fight for survival against the forces of darkness whose sole objective is to possess them and extinguish the light wherever and in whomever it may exist. |
Simonetta Vespucci escapes from the power of Hiram Bean, her dark energy creator. Due to a feminine mutation in her spiritual programming, she challenges him.
Her personal mission of sabotage and destruction catches the attention of the FBI and brings Leon Saffulo, a profiler, to the case. When technology cannot explain the phenomenon, he reluctantly works with a retired magician, Maximilian Schultz, who takes him into the simulated individual module (SIM) world, the creation of virtual life from dark energy. |
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Donovan's Literary Services Review
Urban fantasy readers are in for a treat with The Gotten, a story that embraces horror, urban fantasy, sci-fi, and a teen adventure. The tale opens with a focus on thirteen-year-old new girl in school Astrid. Undaunted by cliques or rejection, Astrid impresses four boys who become the objects of her attention. Little do they know that they also will follow her into extraordinary dangers and encounters that will change their perception of reality. ... The Gotten's special blend of intrigue, fantasy, mythology, and evolving relationships between children and adults places it in a category of its own. Impossible to neatly categorize or predict, it's a riveting story that is recommended for young adult to adult audiences. *** Read the full rave Midwest Book review of The Gotten from Donovan's Literary Services |
