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rank 5463
word count 144319
date submitted 03.06.2010
date updated 03.06.2010
genres: Fiction, Literary Fiction, Romance,...
classification: moderate
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iReckon

Greg Heywood

You are jettisoned into the remorseless, unforgiving world of man’s ambitions. Two men deliver their visions to lead the world to a better place.

 

The backdrop is the turbulence of the financial tsunami and the world’s financial institutions are under threat. Behind the tsunami, is a single man, Trevor Hoary a chairman of an international bank, who has orchestrated many of the events, to achieve his goals.

His adversary, Tane Wood, a rule breaker who now writes a column iReckon for the newspaper in New York was ruined by the credit crunch ten years earlier now, seeks to re-establish himself with a vision.

Both men strive to deliver a purpose for mankind and assert a number of social influences which have shaped our culture. Mans behavior becomes exposed.

Both choose different routes to build their platforms, battling to gain credibility and influence, each becoming aware of the others presence as the novel progresses.

The novel takes you on an incredible journey and delves deep into the human psyche and promotes a new view of man. Money, greed, materialism and blame distract from the truth. Is God watching?

The world will become a better place. Those who are damaged can be repaired.

 
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marywood18 wrote 707 days ago

This is a novel of epic proportions and you give confidence you can handle it. It is a work of genius touches and cannot not be done justice by the reading of one chapter as i have done, so apologise for not having time to read more. But, I did want to and know one day I will as this will be published and perhaps even made into a film.

Your command of the writing skills jumps off the page, but so does one of the disciplines you have missed on a couple of occassions, bound to when surrounded by such excellence. The use of 'was' this word as you know gives a passive voice and by turning the sentence around you can achieve an active voice with very little effort, but very rewarding effect.

Other than that, this is superb, well done. Backed with pride, love Mary

Bill Carrigan wrote 709 days ago

Greetings Greg,

Thanks for calling my attention to "iReckon," which has provided a most rewarding read. The theme is noble, the story modern, the characters realistic. The tone is sophisticated, hip. For these reasons I will gladly back the book. It would be good of you to take a look at my novel "The Doctor of Summitville" and give me your impressions. Don't pull your punches.

Best of luck, Bill

Famlavan wrote 713 days ago

This is clever.
Like how you set the scenes, you bring the time and place alive by your descriptive prose, it felt real and engaging like I was there. The other thing I found impressive was the depth of character you developed, again it felt congruent and fitting. I like how this story is developing, definately one to come back to when time permits. – Good luck!

klouholmes wrote 714 days ago

Hi Greg, These are sophisticated characters who are enticing as their success doesn’t obviate their asking questions about man, all 7 billion of them. I like Woods’ boldness in his endeavors yet his personality is that. An elegant writing style and I can visualize these cityscapes. Happy to shelve – Katherine (The Swan Bonnet)

lynn clayton wrote 714 days ago

That a premise including something as prosaic as finance should produce something as moving as this. You prose is full of emotive words, but restrained and apt. There's a profundity to your writing which is rare. Silly to back after reading so little but I will. I hope to find time to read all you've posted, though. Backed. Lynn

Elizabeth Wolfe wrote 719 days ago

Your title suggests there will be a day of reckoning in this book for the financial tsunami. Let's hope so! Really good concept and interesting writing. BACKED -Elizabeth Wolfe (Memories of Glory)

missyfleming_22 wrote 719 days ago

Very interesting and well written. I think you've done a terrific job on this, the characters are great and the tension moves at a great pace. I didn't notice anything wrong with this at all, I'm going to come back to read more snippets when I have time.

Missy

AuthorTom wrote 719 days ago

Backed with confidence! Tom Ryerson (Carnal Wreckage)

name falied moderation wrote 720 days ago

Forgot , if you could read some of my work, it is non-fiction , and also give your comments on it , I would be grateful

again BEST of luck

Denise
The Letter

name falied moderation wrote 720 days ago

Greg love the book cover the title and the read. Pulled right in from the start by your use of colorful words creating vivid characters. SHELVED and will also continue reading. Best of luck with this and
BACKED BY ME FOR SURE

Denise

A Knight wrote 720 days ago

Tane and Trevor are excellent characters, We're pulled right in, and I have to give you kudos for the title. It's perfect - technologically apt, iconic and corporate. Brilliant job here, and I've backed this work with pleasure.

Abi xxx

Burgio wrote 720 days ago

IRECKEN
This is an interesting story. You have good characters in both Tane and Trevor; they make good counteracts for each other. You’re obviously well versed in money matters and your expertise shows through your descriptions and dialogue. Makes this a good read. I’m adding it to my shelf. Burgio (Grain of Salt).

soutexmex wrote 720 days ago

Welcome aboard, Greg. This website will improve your writing craft, if you allow it. I'm a bit of a pitch doctor, having read thousands of pitches in my time on this website, so I want to share my insight here with you. You have to think of your pitches as your sales tool to grab the casual reader's eyes. For the short pitch, perhaps you can just use the second sentence as your pitch? The long pitch works but would work better if you ended with a question to pique the interest of your casual reader. Perfecting your pitches is how you climb in ranking to gather more exposure and comments to better your novel. Is there a specific section or chapter you want me to read? The writing is good so I am SHELVING you.

Though I have been a very active member for over a year and have the most commented book on the website, I can still use your comments on my book when you get the chance. Every little bit helps. Cheers!

JC
The Obergemau Key

lizjrnm wrote 720 days ago

Backed with pleasure!

Liz
The Cheech Room

Melcom wrote 720 days ago

A very clever read, but unusual all the same.

Great imagination and the writing flows really well.
Very happy to shelve such fine writing.
Melxx
Impeding Justice

yasmin esack wrote 720 days ago


GREG
Oh my what mastery of English and what perfect literary fiction. You have an immensely powerful novel.
Wood is a wonderful character. Futuristc and magnetic.

Your font needs to be bigger try 12 New Times Roman.

backed

SusieGulick wrote 720 days ago

Dear Greg, I got so excited when I saw that you had backed, "He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not." :) Thanks so very much. :) Since I have already "backed" your book, I will put your book on my "watchlist." Could you please take a moment to "back" my completed unedited memoir version? "Tell Me True Love Stories," which at the end tells of my illness now & 6th abusive marriage. I'd be ever so grateful. :) Thank you. :) Love, Susie :)
authonomy quotes: "Every time you place a book on your bookshelf, your recommendation pushes the book up the rankings. And while that book sits on your bookshelf, your reputation as a talent spotter increases depending on how well that book performs.
When you back a book, it only improves the ranking of that book, not yours. However, the author whose book you are backing may decide to back your book also, in which case yes, your ranking would be improved...authonomy.

tlst wrote 720 days ago

You can tell that this is written by a very clever mind, though I did find it hard to engage with at times as it jumps around at the beginning and I prefer my books to get started and continue along a solid course - this is personal preference and not a criticism. It is a very 'male' book and it feels substantial. The pitch is great and this is how I judge whether to read a book at all, as you would in a shop so well done with that. Might I suggest reformatting c1 so there is less space for the on-screen reader?
Tania

Su Dan wrote 720 days ago

a true epic. i can see this sat on many a shelf in the future. you have worked very hard...on wl
read SEASONS...

eloraine wrote 720 days ago

Welcome and good luck, loved it. E.Loraine Royal Blood Chronicles book one

SusieGulick wrote 720 days ago

Dear Greg, I love your "financial tsunami" phrase - that's just about what happened & we almost lost our condo & unable to refinance because of debt/house value ration - you're brilliant to think of this term. :) Before I began to read your book, I was prepared by your pitch & excellent table of contents. :) Your list of "Hottest females," I loved. :) Your new "sods law" made me laugh - it was great/ingenious. :) Hope you write more books - your humor far exceeds most people. :) Your story is good because you create interest by having short paragraphs & lots of dialogue, which makes me want to keep reading to find out what's going to happen next. I'm "backing" your book. :) "When you back a book, it only improves the ranking of that book, not yours. However, the author whose book you are backing may decide to back your book also, in which case yes, your ranking would be improved"...authonomy quote. :) Please "back" my TWO memoir books, "He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not" & my completed memoir unedited version? "Tell Me True Love Stories," which tells at the end, my illness now & 6th abusive marriage." Thanks, Susie :)
additional authonomy quote: "Every time you place a book on your bookshelf, your recommendation pushes the book up the rankings. And while that book sits on your bookshelf, your reputation as a talent spotter increases depending on how well that book performs." :)

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