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Having read “Tales from the Beach House” and thoroughly enjoying it, I was happy to see this author’s adventures had continued. His creations have an authentic feel because he actually lives and experiences these scenarios. Having visited St. Louis a couple of times and having an extended family line there, I was looking forward to another viewpoint. Aylott delivered.

This story is a captivating exploration of the eclectic tapestry that is St. Louis, set against the backdrop of an iconic tower apartments building. With a diverse cast of characters ranging from enterprising real estate agents to resilient strippers and dedicated police officers, this novel immersed me in a richly textured urban landscape. The author skillfully wove intersecting storylines, each one offering a unique glimpse into the city’s vibrant soul.

What sets this book apart is its ability to make St. Louis itself a compelling character, its streets and neighborhoods pulsating with life and history. Amidst the reputation as a dangerous city of chaos, there is charm as protagonist Mike’s journey unfolds, propelled by two perplexing women whose presence disrupts his already stressful life.

Fans of the author’s previous work will not be disappointed by this tale that celebrates the resilience and complexity of urban life in St. Louis.

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SUMMARY

Missouri Towers, once the swankiest address in St. Louis, but now tagged “Misery Towers,” is a shabby apartment building blessed with breathtaking views of the iconic Gateway Arch. Amongst its eccentric dwellers is a trapeze artist whose love life is dangling from a wire, a struggling realtor who can never close a deal, a Bosnian immigrant who is infused with the spirit of Winston Churchill, an aging stripper who refuses to relinquish her grip on the pole, an undertaker on a mission of vengeance, a broken-hearted soul searching for his own pretty woman — one hooker at a time, a beat cop tired of dodging bullets, and a dogged collector of lucky pennies who picks up a cursed coin. On a hot and dangerous August night, against the backdrop of a city on edge, the interwoven lives of these characters will collide with devastating consequences.

By turns, hilarious, bawdy, tender, and tragic, Tales of Whiskey Tango from Misery Towers is a fast-paced, action-packed novel, filled with razor-sharp prose and cringe-worthy dark humor. It offers a unique insight into the psychological landscape of life in a Rust Belt city, plagued with violence and wrestling decline.