The Cul-De-Sac War

Emilio Iasiello is an extensively published author across several disciplines. He is the author of the thriller Attrition, the literary novel The Girl Behind the Glass, and the middle-grade novel The Web Paige Chronicles. Passionate about all forms of writing, he has also authored a collection of short stories Why People Do What They Do and a full-length book of poetry Smoke in the Afterlife. He has written the screenplays for several independent feature films, and his stage plays have been produced in the United States and United Kingdom. A cybersecurity expert by day, he has published research papers, security blogs, and presented before international audiences. His first novel for The Story Plant, Frank and Me will be published in 2023.

For the first time in more than 20 years, Mike Ianelli returns to his childhood home, stirring memories of a turf war that altered his view on his neighborhood, his relationships, and, most importantly, his hometown. Back then, he was eleven and ready to start his summer vacation in the Glen, his twin cul-de-sac neighborhood. But two things were going to make this a summer like no other. One was that he had to find a way to share a difficult, potentially divisive decision with his best friend. The other was that a standoff with the troublesome kids up the hill over the neighborhood basketball hoop had quickly escalated to something far more sinister and dangerous. Juxtaposed against this tension is Mike's budding romance with one of the sisters of the "enemy." As everything builds to a fever pitch, Mike must face resolutions that could have a profound effect on his future. It's a season of change for Mike Ianelli - all triggered by the cul-de-sac war.

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