The Dance and the Diamond Sky — Gary Marks (Novel)
A novel set in late-1960s America during a time of political division, corruption, war, and social upheaval — an America that came to the same crossroads we face today.
Genre: Voice-driven literary fiction
Sub-label: Political coming-of-consciousness (1969)
In a fractured 1960s America, a young pacifist songwriter and his closest friends struggle to hold onto loyalty, love, and their hope for peace as war and political corruption tear their country apart.
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“An amazing book, beautifully written, about a critical time in our country’s history. Though this coming of age tale is about a time decades removed, The Dance and the Diamond Sky generates wisdom that directly reflects upon the internal and external struggles we face today. There are no cliches here. There is humor, plenty of drama, and a great ending. A story that needed to be written finally was. . . .”
“ .... From the first page I felt like I’d traveled back in time. There’s a lyricism to both the language and the plot that’s mesmerizing..... Gary Marks is a clear talent.”