LD Sledge

“Your Dawn’s Revenge is a true thriller that kept me intrigued and captivated. I particularly enjoyed the local color in your settings and characters. I found my senses savoring typical New Orleans scenes and colorful Louisiana characters given vivid life by your superior descriptive powers. Your keen knowledge of the New Orleans legal and political system was obvious in your creative yet bizarre manipulation of the system’s characters. The reader is so drawn into the powerful plot, that he is relieved to realize that life has sheltered him from such heinous realities that are deeply disturbing. What a refreshing surprise to, at last, see an accurate portrayal of a true Cajun character. Nookie Naquin will win hearts. “ Edwin W. Edwards, Four Term Governor of Louisiana

“I raced through this book. It is a wonder that Sledge can document the existence of the seamy side of life while maintaining our hope for a better way. His description of New Orleans, the Cajun culture, swamps and bayous, and a few Louisiana politicians are not to be missed. Fact is often stranger than fiction. Truly, a fantastic read.” Buddy Roemer, Governor of Louisiana

“The exotic streets of New Orleans’ French Quarter and the mysterious swamps of south Louisiana have attracted writers from Longfellow to Anne Rice, Faulkner to James Lee Burke. They provide the setting for a thriller by Baton Rouge attorney Sledge, who doesn’t write like a guy who has a day job. It is a gripping, fast moving tale about Jack Chandler, an under-achieving French Quarter lawyer who takes on the corrupt power structure to uncover a ring of child molesters. Jack is running for his life during a massive hurricane. (written in 1993 with an accurate prediction of Katrina complete with breaking the levees) He is in love with a bright, beautiful woman, Dr. Victoria Keens-Dennison, whose heritage encompasses Trinidad and Casablanca, with “Moorish features and emerald eyes”, but she is black, and he hesitates to cross the line. The story may be fictional, but the kind of description in this book is by a man who knows his territory and presents it realistically, warts and all. Such honesty alone is worth the price of the book.” Smiley Anders, Baton Rouge Advocate Staff Writer

“What do you get when you mix murder with magnolias, Cajuns and corrupt police officers, a dead body and the bayous of South Louisiana. You get one thrilling novel by Baton Rouge lawyer and Louisiana native, L. D. Sledge. It reads much like a hard-boiled detective novel with Sledge providing the requisite bad guys, chase scenes, overactive libidos and a simmering inter-racial love interest. Some of his finest writing is found in the subplot describing the romantic entanglements between Jack and Victoria, the Tulane pathologist. Sledge’s use of inner monologues about Jack’s feeling of inadequacy and uncertainty about Victoria are short, thoughtful and sometimes hilarious.” Kevin Cuccia, Shreveport Times Writer

“This book is provocative. That is good. Sledge explores all the taboos which are more times than not swept under the carpet. Subjects such as child molestation, interracial relationships, and corruption in the political, justice and social welfare systems. The Gonzales Weekly

“L D Sledge, prominent attorney-turned-author, lived and worked in the New Orleans French Quarter before establishing a 43 year private practice in Baton Rouge. Validity of his fictional thriller demonstrates keen observations by a rampant imagination penned by a true wordsmith. The bizarre modus operandi of his plot hits so close to real life headlines that the author leaves little doubt of a certain first-hand knowledge of the Quarter’s darker edges A parallel plot of biracial romance adds to the exotic titillation, seducing the reader at every bend of the bayou and stalk on the wild side. Be prepared to experience residual sensory overload that will linger with longing much like the adrenaline rush of skiing a perfect powder black-diamond slope. The mental exhilaration is worth a visit to your local bookstore. Penny Meaux, Writer for Baker Observer

“The first thing you need to be a writer is the ability to write well. L.D. proves that hands down in Dawn’s Revenge. His writing style is clear while at the same time very descriptive. The second thing is a good story. Dawn’s Revenge will satisfy your quest for a really interesting tale. He puts a lot of himself into the yarn. Jack is one of those guys in a crampted little office who has trouble paying the light bill much of the time, but he likes to do the right thing in the name of his profession. It gets him into a lot of trouble in 308 pages of intrigue, swamps, snakes and bad guys. And, oh yes, there’s a love angle too. A love angle that gets into that controversial area called crossing the racial line. Here’s Jack falling for a beautiful woman with Trinidad and Casablanca as a heritage. This may not play too well in Des Moines, but it makes a really interesting part of LD’s story.” Lou Major, Editor owner of The Bogalusa Herald

“I have not yet had the pleasure of reading any of your books except for Nimrod’s Peril, where I fell in love with Nimrod’s companion, the loveable mouse. Nimrod’s Peril reminded me of a cross between Heinlein’s irreverent nature and J.K. Rowling’s depth of universe, the way the whole world is created around these characters and the way they interact with their environment and the people around them.” Alan Eames

The following are from Amazon:

5.0 out of 5 stars Dawn’s Revenge is the most captivating book I have ever read, November 1, 1999

By A Customer

I was working in a Houma bookstore and Mr. L.D. Sledge was invited for an author signing. To prepare for the day I read the summary of Dawn’s Revenge. As a native of Louisiana, I found it quite intriguing. Being an avid reader, I purchased the book and had it autographed. This was one of the wisest things I have ever done. I have found what I believe to be one of the best Louisiana authors in a long time. Mr. Sledge describes southern Louisiana flawlessly; the humid summers, the voodoo culture, the corrupt politics, even the lifestyle of the Vieux Carre’. Dawn’s Revenge has definitely become my favorite novel. I have not been as enchanted with or satisfied by a selection since I completed this book. Mr. Sledge I am anxiously awaiting your next release.

4.0 out of 5 stars Can’t wait for bedtime!, December 22, 2006

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Seeker (Florida, USA) -

We’ve got four little kids so I don’t have a lot of extra time. But I’m making time to read Dawn’s Revenge because once I started I couldn’t stop. There’s a bit of everything: murder, love, action/suspense, foul weather and the intriguing city of New Orleans. I’m half way through now and find myself looking forward to the little bit of time I have before going to sleep so I can pick it up again. Can’t wait for L.D. Sledge’s next book too!

5.0 out of 5 stars can’t put it down, May 8, 1999

By A Customer

i was hooked from the first page. this book is filled with suspense. originally from new orleans i could see everyplace described clearly as i read. this book is a definite must read

ELIZABETH J SLEDGE (OAK HARBOR, WA USA)

I was interested in this novel for two reasons. One, I’m a Sledge originally from Louisiana and two, I had just returned from New Orleans when the book was published, I was delighted to find out that the author will give the name of Sledge a good turn. He wrote a captivating, engrossing mystery. After having been in New Orleans in July, I could feel the heat in the streets there as he described it. It was a pleasure to read a story with interesting characters and scenerios. I hope he writes another soon.