I can’t wait to recommend Marcus Starr’s debut novel, Nora’s Curse – a quick-paced and comedic thriller featuring loveable bassist bartender and Canadian lead character, Nora, whose wish just might come true. But is that a good thing? Especially as she deals with competition at work and the fact that she’s possibly dating The Midnight Rambler?!
Aside from the fact that I can totally see this becoming a hilarious, exciting and addicting mini series on Netflix, I want to recommend this novel because I genuinely enjoyed reading it! I’m so tired of the same old stories and big name authors (appreciated, but exhausted). Nora’s Curse is something altogether different and yet familiar. You don’t broach the topic of wishes without the old adage coming up … yet this story never feels stale.
Starr weaves current issues into the background narrative making the novel relevant and easily captures readers’ suspension of disbelief. Parts of the novel make you wonder if you are enjoying a beach read or dancing with the devil. Get ready for sex, drugs, rock n’ roll, mayhem and maybe a bit of magic. (Or is it old time religion?)
You can find Nora’s Curse on Amazon or on December 18, grab a copy in person at Starr’s Book Launch in Ancaster!
12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
at the
Coach & Lantern Pub
384 Wilson St. E
Ancaster, ON
Did I mention there will be live music by Starr himself?
Hope to see you there – or that you can get your hands on a copy! Let’s bring this one to the screen.
The Halfwit Writer 