Sunrise

A Novel

By: James Mondesir

Narrated by: Joshua Macrae

In Sunrise, Javier De Barre, a young Haitian-American and top graduate, faces the harsh realities of the IT industry during the late ‘90s. After losing his best friend and love to a tragedy in Elizabeth, NJ, he embarks on a desperate journey south in search of a fresh start. He confronts his grief, unfriendly towns, and financial instability along the way. Finding a job in a small town in South Carolina, he clings to hope and believes he’s finally back on the path to his dreams. However, he soon finds himself entangled in a dangerous web of corporate fraud and deception that test moral compass. As he navigates this treacherous landscape, Javier must confront the complexities of ambition, integrity, and the sacrifices required to achieve one’s dreams.

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This is a complex tale of one man’s journey to recover from a devasting loss only to become embroiled in corporate fraud and deception.

The author, James Mondesir, carefully blends cultural behaviors and prejudices into this complex narrative. He develops the characters with depth and relatability while also projecting a vivid and detailed accounting of prejudices and deceit found in the corporate world. The internal struggle of Javier is vivid and well depicted through emotions, actions, and dialogue vividly throughout the narrative.

The narrator, Joshua Macrae, delivers a clear, energetic performance that captures the emotion and tone of the narrative. His steady, engaging delivery keeps the listener immersed throughout the story. Each word feels intentional, enhancing the mood and pacing with subtle precision making the story come alive in a natural, compelling manner.

This is an interesting and complex storyline that not only captures but holds the attention of the listener.

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