Terry Dressler Livres

Elysium is the last town created on the southern coast of California. It was a fitful and difficult birth and resulted in a community of unique beauty, wealth, and privilege. Yet still, despite the apparent perfection of the design, the architectural refinement, the whole enforced ambience of the town, it is not immune to drama and tragedy, conflict and poverty. A working-class District Attorney Investigator sifts through the evidence and a cast of narcissistic characters to find the truth about a death on an otherwise idyllic and pristine beach. In his search for the truth, he finds a complex milieu of motivation and obsession; and in the final analysis, he discovers his own peace.

Set on a horse farm in Kentucky, the story follows Reuben Cox as he approaches adolescence, balancing a classical education with the teachings of his father about duty and honor. His father instills martial skills and responsibilities, while his mother nurtures his emotional and moral development. The narrative explores themes of growth, family dynamics, and the transition from childhood to adulthood in a picturesque rural setting.