Trois Jours en Paris

By John Roach

When ties between neighbours are broken, divisions between both lovers and friends occur. Sam becomes a victim and travels to Paris to assess his future. Here, he meets Annika, and as their friendship develops into more, he discovers the consequences of corrupt power and how the bigotry of the past is returning to haunt rational reasoning.

• Language: English
• Publisher: eXtasy Books Inc
• Release date: Aug 19, 2022
• ISBN: 9781487436261

John Roach

John Roach is a 27 year, highly decorated, retired military veteran. In addition to being directly involved in many world shaping events, he has spent a life trying to have a positive impact in communities, organizations, nations, and people’s lives. Through his writing, he continues his journey of helping others. He has earned a Bachelor’s Degree from Texas State University, a Master’s Degree from the University of Phoenix, a second Master’s from the University of New Mexico, and was inducted into Phi Kappa Phi in 2011. His two wonderful children, David and Kimberly, are also making a difference, and in them - he is extremely proud.

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Disappointed with how politics has affected a relationship, Sam decides to travel alone to assess his future and discover the consequences of populism.

When ties between neighbours are broken, divisions between both lovers and friends occur. Sam becomes a victim and travels to Paris to assess his future. Here he meets Annika, and as their friendship develops into more, he discovers the consequences of corrupt power and how the bigotry of the past is returning to haunt rational reasoning.

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Trois Jours en Paris

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ISBN: 978-1-4874-3626-1

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Trois Jours en Paris

By

John Roach

Chapter One

The automatic doors closed before Sam had time to find somewhere to sit. As the train picked up speed, he saw the station rush past and disappear from view. He walked along the central aisle, hoping to find a vacant seat. In the back of his mind, he thought about his impulsive decision to get away, on his own, but he was now on board the moving train. The first part of his journey had begun.

His mind wandered back to the divisions he was experiencing with his girlfriend and a so-called friend who’d begun to visit more frequently than he regarded as healthy. The atmosphere at home had become strained. The previous year, Sam and Chloe had decided to share a flat in the centre of the large Midland