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A Gripping Page Turner
"You won't be able to put this book down. A thrilling combination of desperation, determination, danger, acceptance, and hope permeates each page, driving the reader to keep reading long after other books are retired for the evening. Easily McLaughlin's best to date. *Note - The explicit sexual content may make you bristle, so skip those sections & keep reading anyway :)"
Compassionate human tale
"An underdog story for the ages. This is a story that grips you from the first heart-wrenching chapter and asks all the uncomfortable questions: about society, about mental illness, about the wealth gap and corruption in our most esteemed institutions. "Under the Aurora" makes clear that anyone of us, despite our best efforts, could have the rug of destiny pulled out from under us. This is a story about people who have, and how they subsequently cope, struggle, claw their way back to the top armed with an optimism, a willpower, that is nearly impossible to maintain when everything seems to be working against them. I don't want to give away spoilers or specifics, but for all the tumult this skilled author puts you through, trust that at the end of it you will emerge more thoughtful and more in awe of your fellow man. If you've read McLaughlin before, you know what his talents are, and none of them lag in this latest manuscript. We're fortunate that he is as prolific as he is, his stories as diverse as they are, always imbued with a humanism and an all-too-relatable complexity."
Best Book of the Year So Far!
"Under the Aurora is an uplifting story about the willpower of one homeless man to rebuild his life, while facing off against corrupt cops tied up in a web of drugs, sex trafficking and gangland activity. From its first chapter, we root for the MC to defy the odds and overcome his circumstances. The story's dynamic cast of characters bring to life the captivating plot, and help in raising the stakes for their counterparts. A character driven drama and plot driven thriller, Under the Aurora is woven together with such ingenuity, it is near impossible to put down. Had I had more time, I would've easily binged it in one sitting. Another McLaughlin masterpiece. With a round of proofreading to correct some typos, this should definitely score 5 well deserved stars from each and every critic who reads it! "
A Thriller You Don’t Want to Miss!
"A gripping, well-constructed novel that had me turning pages eagerly for the next chapter. Masterfully drawn characters I could really bond with and enjoyed tracing the development of. Superb imagery and finely wrought prose. Chilling intrigue and powerful intensity. Action-packed scenes that leave the reader thirsting for more. Every chapter ended with a suspenseful conclusion. A homeless man endeavors with sheer determination to get off the streets, all while battling a mental disorder, corrupt cops, and the will to assist in bringing down a ring of human trafficking… and proves that even the homeless can love again. McLaughlin brought to the forefront with a delicate sensitivity the homelessness, suicide, and mental disorders that prevail in our society today. When a writer’s work brings me to tears, he has done his work well. Of all Greg McLaughlin’s work, I believe he has achieved his best with Under the Aurora. This is a thriller you don’t want to miss!"
