Devotion

By Barry Rachin

Ralph Tucker is dating a woman who favors Orvis, genuine hornback crocodile belts. The dainty accessories retails for just under six hundred dollars. If Ralph's romance blossoms, he's going to need a second job.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Barry Rachin
• Release date: Nov 25, 2019
• ISBN: 9781301823383

Barry Rachin

About the AuthorBorn in Boston, Massachusetts, Barry Rachin spent several years stationed in Yokuska, Japan as a Navy medic caring for casualties during the Vietnam War. He has studied at the University of Jerusalem, lived on a kibbutz for a year and holds a degree in clinical counseling from Simmons College. A self-taught woodworker, he presently lives in Attleboro, Massachusetts with his wife and two daughters.

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Devotion

Barry Rachin

Published by Barry Rachin, 2019.

While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this book, the publisher assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions, or for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein.

DEVOTION

First edition. November 25, 2019.

Copyright © 2019 Barry Rachin.

ISBN: 978-1301823383

Written by Barry Rachin.

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Devotion

Devotion

by

Barry Rachin

A SQUAT MAN WITH BRISTLY red hair sauntered directly to the bar at the Marriot Hotel lounge. Gimme a boilermaker, Freddy. The fellow, who spoke with a thick Scottish brogue, sported a tuxedo with five onyx studs decorating the front of his pleated shirt below a shiny black bowtie. A strong chin complimented fair-skinned, boyish features. The bartender went off to fix his drink. Chevas Regal, he barked. Not that rotgut you pass off on regular customers.

The dapper fellow turned to the man seated at his right. What you drinking?

Coke, that's all. Ralph Tucker lifted a