Michael’s wish was for Ron to exile himself in the heart of Paris with its beautiful culture and citizens as they protest and fight for the soul of the city.
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About the Book
Exiles
Reflections of Michael Trilogy Book Three
by L.J. Ambrosio
Published 21 May 2024
Film Valor
Genre: Literary Fiction/Coming of Age
Page Count: 167
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In this final chapter, Ron’s story concludes from Reflections on the Boulevard (2023). Michael’s wish was for Ron to exile himself in the heart of Paris with its beautiful culture and citizens as they protest and fight for the soul of the city. Ron’s journey is met with life-affirming friendships and lessons along the way. The final book in the Reflections of Michael Trilogy, which started with A Reservoir Man (2022).
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Excerpt
Near the corner, Ron had missed his opportunity to slow and check for other people walking, so he slammed into a group of women. He especially blasted into an old lady whose groceries flew into the sky, and a yogurt splattered against a wall and the faces of the other women. She turned to condemn her assailant, but he was already on the next block in pursuit of the thief.
He spotted the thief at the Notre Dame Hotel, out of breath, leaning against a pillar. Surprised at the thief’s choice to stop here, he slowed down and let his feet pound the street into a halt.
Ron grabbed at him but still missed his shoulder. “Give me the book back!” he said, very loudly. The thief just shrugged his shoulder, a mocking
smile. His smile made the act of chasing him through the streets feel silly, as if this were a game that had been played and he took it too seriously.
The thief looked at Ron and asked, sarcastically, “What language are you speaking?”
“What do mean? I am speaking French!”
Our thief laughed, turned to a random man who walked down the street, and said, “This young man thinks he is speaking French Go ahead say something to this stranger; he will tell you are speaking some other language other than French!”
“I will call the police,” Ron said firmly.
“Go ahead! They know me very well. I have been arrested over 10 times.”
“Stealing other books?”
“No, protecting my freedom and that of my compatriots; they will arrest me and beat me to their enjoyment. I do not care. You want to see my scars?”
“What is your name?” asked Ron.
“Louie Dubois!” he said with pride. “Who are you? How does an American run a bookstore in Paris?”
“By speaking multiple languages badly. Okay? You got one jab in, now give me that book back.”
About the Author
Louis J. Ambrosio ran one of the most nurturing bi-coastal talent agencies in Los Angeles and New York. He started his career as a theatrical producer, running two major regional theaters for eight seasons. Ambrosio taught at seven universities. Ambrosio also distinguished himself as an award-winning film producer and novelist over the course of his impressive career.
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Giveaway Alert!
L.J. Ambrosio will be awarding a $20 Amazon/BN gift card, a dragonfly necklace, or a second dragonfly necklace to three randomly drawn winners via rafflecopter during the tour.
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| July 24 | Fabulous and Brunette | July 25 | The Faerie Review |
| July 26 | Stormy Nights Reviewing & Bloggin’ | July 29 | Straight From the Library |
| July 30 | Dawn’s Reading Nook | July 31 | Celticlady’s Reviews |
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