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The Alcoholic

A Hero Contends for His Soul

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The Alcoholic

By: TS Flanagan
Narrated by: TS Flanagan
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About this listen

Can a modern-day hero defeat addiction?

Some people are born with seemingly limitless talent, be it in their intellectual capacities, athletic prowess, artistic abilities, or personal aplomb. Roland Hazzard is one of those rare individuals. Nothing should stand in his way.

Yet he suffers from one glaring deficiency—he can’t control and enjoy alcohol. His addiction threatens to destroy the promise of his many gifts.

Now fate throws Roland an opportunity that could change everything. A notorious serial killer is stalking a woman in his building and breaks into Roland’s apartment by mistake. Roland’s slaying of the monster makes him an instant celebrity and he cultivates an outrageous vigilante persona that, on the one hand, scorns the traditional news media and, on the other, spawns a huge internet following.

His fame attracts more violence, and the violence more attention, until Roland is in constant demand and making a lot of easy money.

Roland’s drunken behavior eventually gets him into serious trouble, and a secret crime from his past comes to light.

Will he overcome his self-destructive nature?

Or will the alcoholic sink into obscurity?

©2023 Timothy Sean Flanagan (P)2023 Timothy Sean Flanagan Genre Fiction Metaphysical & Visionary Suspense Thriller & Suspense Crime Exciting Scary Alcohol Murder

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A journey from talented alcoholic to accidental vigilante hero! I always like when the author narrates his own work. The author balanced dark struggles with moments of hope as Roland battles his addiction while navigating unexpected fame. What impressed me most was the depth of the raw portrayal of addiction alongside the thrilling action sequences. A recommended listen!

Gripping redemption

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Gripping story about talent, addiction, and redemption. Roland's journey is full of action, fame, and struggles with his darker side. The twists are shocking, and the story keeps you hooked. A powerful mix of suspense and heart.

Addiction Meets Heroism

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It's a great story. It's fun to read, but it also brings you exhilaration and lots of introspectin. The tension between Roland's public persona and his private demons made his character relatable and compelling. But where the novel went really well was in the underbelly of being famous, Roland getting so addicted that it became reckless, opening up a whole can of secret crimes that he had pulled. Suspense builds thicker and thicker as violent situations keep surfacing from left and right, keeping me literally on the edge of my chair. A reminder of both the greatness of man and his self-destruction, this is a book that begs to question addiction, fame, and just about the choices available in life.

exhilaration and lots of introspection.

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This audiobook is super fun! I loved how Roland fights his drinking problem and turns into a hero. The story is wild and full of surprises. I couldn’t stop listening. If you like cool, real stories, you should give it a try!

Fun stories with real feels, you gotta check this!

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Roland's fascinating journey from a gifted individual to a vigilante celebrity, is an engaging tale of fame, violence, and self-destruction. This audiobook masterfully delivered, explores the complexities of addiction and the struggle for redemption amidst chaos.
Enjoyed it! Thank you 👍

Hero's Battle with Addiction

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