New literary fiction where unity meets adversity combines family life, action and suspense in a gripping story

Palmetto Publishing announces the release of THE WOODEN SWORDS

The wooden swords

Charleston, SC, July 8, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Readers of captivating novels about friends, new family, and adventure can look forward to a new title: The wooden swordsa debut publication by author Neil L. Marchese.

In the tranquil Blue Ridge Vista, danger lurks in the form of EverStar, a private equity firm driven by greed and an insatiable hunger for power. A group of heroes known simply as “The Knights” have enjoyed an early retirement in Blue Ridge Vista after their adventures, but must resurface and don their armor to save their homes, lives and valuables.

“I believe that The wooden swords has a broad appeal,” Neil said. “(Especially for) people in their 60s and 70s who have encountered difficulties in their lives that they have been able to overcome.”

Marchese’s debut is more than just a book – it is also a tribute to the life of his daughter Polly and her battle with leukemia… a battle she did not win. April 29, 2024 will mark the 23rd anniversary of Polly’s death.

“Her life blessed all of us in so many ways,” Marchese said. “As parents, you think about what you want to impart to your children through life lessons. For my wife, Claire, and I, it was just the opposite. We learned so much more from Polly’s way of life. She was kind, thoughtful, generous and had a wonderful sense of humor.”

On May 18, 2024, the family and loved ones attended a Visionaries Celebration for the Leukemia Lymphoma Society in Indianapolis. Sarah Thomas Reeg, Marchese’s niece, and Sarah’s husband Gavin set out to raise funds to have Polly’s name included in a research portfolio at the LLS.

“Claire and I, as well as Stephen, Darci, Max and Leo, are so proud of (Sarah and Gavin) for memorializing Polly in this way,” Marchese said.

The wooden swords is a heartbreaking thriller, a story of friendship tested, and a narrative that promises to captivate readers from the first page to the last.

The wooden swords is available online at Amazon.com and Barnes and Noble.com. For more information about the author, visit his social media platforms.

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Instagram: @neilmarchese

About the author:

The wooden swords is the debut novel by Neil L. Marchese, who grew up in Pittsburgh. Neil has a degree in sociology from DePauw University, where he met his beloved wife, Claire. With a grown son, Stephen, daughter-in-law Darci, and two grandchildren, Max and Leo, Neil’s life is full of joy and busyness. The memory of their daughter Polly is always in their hearts. Neil lives in abundance and enjoys fishing, cooking, and golf. Neil and Claire live together in Terre Haute, Indiana.

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