Luke Marusiak Reveals History of West Pennsylvania in FEAR & HOPE

From Luke Marusiak, author of "Marx & Ford" and "Loud & Clear," comes Fear & Hope, the latest installment to the "Good Fight Series." This arresting work of literature, a treasure trove of history and wisdom in its own right, tells a story of three youths who come of age in disastrous decline and, through their choices, push on their destinies and change them against all odds.

In 2012 when Barack Obama's 2008 mischaracterization of Western Pennsylvanians-as "clinging"-was repeated as fact, Marusiak realized there was a need to not only set the record straight, but to reveal the great untold story of the past in that area, hence, the inception of this novel. First of all, this book is meant to entertain because the Western Pennsylvania tragedies and triumphs are one heck of a story. At the same time, it is also, in some small measure, meant to both rebuff Mr. Obama's pompous marginalization and point out the cautionary tales of high-cost mistakes made then that are being repeated today.

The collapse of the steel industry in the 1970s hit Western Pennsylvania hard. Hundreds of thousands lost their livelihoods, population sank, schools closed, and despair ruled many. In the midst of these trials, the destinies of three who came of age during that time-Philip Bennet, Liam Conti, and Ruth O'Brien-were determined by the choice they made: that of fear or that of hope. As they grapple with their situation and their yearning for significance, they discover their fight is part of a much larger struggle.

In the midst of what appears to be insurmountable adversity, can three kids shape their destiny by showing courage and paying the price that comes at a high cost? A mind-expanding work of historical fiction capturing the zeitgeist of the roaring late 20th century Western Pennsylvania, Fear & Hope is an absorbing story of hope in the face of dire desperation.

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About the Author
Luke Marusiak was raised in Western Pennsylvania. He served in the U.S. Army culminating with the 1st Infantry Division in Desert Storm. He has resided in the Silicon Valley since the early 1990s working in semiconductors, hard drive media, and vacuum chamber systems in positions from process engineer to Chief Operating Officer and CEO. He draws on his family, friendships, and experiences for his writing. He currently resides in California with his wife and son.

Fear & Hope * by Luke Marusiak
Publication Date: June 17, 2013
Trade Paperback; $23.99; 435 pages; 978-1-4836-4572-8
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