THEY ARE ALL BUILDING CASTLES IN THE SAND. WHICH ONE WILL CRUMBLE FIRST?
Think 1961. After decades of glory as the World’s Playground, Atlantic City is slouching toward extinction. The renowned resort has become the media’s national joke as a tawdry “bust out” town where corrupt politicians and crime lords reign. Businesses struggle to stay open while the service people eke by on a three-month summer economy, a dwindling convention schedule, and unemployment checks. Restaurateur Arthur Templeton battles fire, flood, family, a secret cartel, and the Mafia to keep his elegant Arthur’s Castle . Working under his cloud of sexual harassment, four employees fight for personal survival. Will Beth find the courage she seeks? Can Katie maintain security for her family? Will Carolyn’s manipulations backfire? Is revenge the answer for Anna Marie’s ruined life?
PRAISE FOR CASTLES IN THE SAND
“With the carefully chosen language of a poet, the author of this riveting novel intertwines the lives of four women with the seduction of money, power, and glamour, giving new respect and sympathy for the often heartbreaking vocation of those who serve us in restaurants.” S SS S Annemarieke Tazelaar, author of Apple Eater
“Castles in the Sand is a captivating page turner telling an engaging story of the end of an era in Atlantic City history.” S SS S Debbie Levin, West Seattle Book Club
