R. I. Author Steven R. Porter Releases Gripping Debut Thriller Confessions of the Meek & the Valiant

Aug. 13, 2011 - PRLog -- The notorious criminal gangs of South Boston are gone, but loyal men still meet to glorify them in the backrooms of the raucous neighborhood pubs. So when Riley Lynch, a shy, bright and likable Irish-Catholic kid from Southie is accepted to a prestigious college in New York, his proud family and their old connections rally to support him. But in doing so, they inadvertently expose disturbing secrets from his family's past that cause Riley to question everything he was raised to believe. And it is only through the passion of a pure and innocent heart that he and those he loves can be rescued from his family's dark legacy, and from the control of a rising, new and ambitious mob kingpin.
   
Confessions of the Meek and the Valiant is a fast-paced chronicle of love, family, adventure and redemption. It is a story of a young man's quest to discover who he is, who he wants to be, and whether he can accept what the world believes he has become.

Early readers have said:

"This book has absolutely something for everyone...intrigue, history, love and action! The words come together beautifully and create vivid pictures as you get deeper and deeper into the story. The character of Riley is so perfectly developed and where I thought I might have had an inkling of where the story was going, I was fabulously surprised! Not many authors are able to pull this off today and Porter has done so in this tremendously crafted novel!

"In addition to the strong storyline, the writing itself is excellent. It draws you into what is happening by making the characters seem very real."

"I'm half way through this book, started it last night and can't believe that this is a first novel! This book is incredible so far!"
   
"...a solid well-written enjoyable beach read kinda book."
   
"Steve... the only thing disappointing about the book is the fact that it had to end!!! Hurry up with another please!!!"

Steven R. Porter is a self-employed writer, marketing consultant and former Director of Advertising and Public Relations for Lauriat's Bookstores, Inc, and is also a frequent speaker and lecturer on Internet job search technologies in his role as a consultant for www.JobsinRI.com. Steven is the former president of the Glocester Little League, and founder of the current Ponaganset Middle School PTO. He resides in Harmony, RI with his wife Dawn and their two children, Thomas and Susannah.

Steven is a seasoned and entertaining public speaker, and is available for author readings, book signings, book groups and other special events.

Confessions of the Meek and the Valiant
by Steven R. Porter
Paperback: $17.00
e-Book (various formats): $4.99
ISBN: 1-46354-200-3
Pages: 317
http://www.stevenporter.com