A scheming cadre of photographers attempts to run a down-and-out Marcus Ramsay into business failure in Jack Eadon's illustrious novel "Latent Image." Reeling from incredible losses, a love interest steeped in Hopi spirituality may be just what Marcus needs to reignite his passion for life. Tustin, CA (PRWeb) February 5, 2007 -- Out of Jack Eadon's seven books to date, his second proved his tour-de-force, and the one he still holds closest to his heart. "Latent Image (2nd Edition)" (ISBN 0975330047, Eloquence Press, 2006), an adventurous sequel to his stellar debut "A Consequence of Greed," is another installment in Eadon's fiction based on real-life "American Drama Series."

Eadon owned an advertising photography studio in a competitive southern California market from 1985 to 1994, and became nationally known for his breakthrough lighting techniques. His successful career in the industry became the impetus for years of creative stirrings that eventually found an outlet in his second literary work.

"Latent Image," though a sequel, is a well grounded stand-alone novel that continues where "Greed" left off. It follows a disillusioned Marcus Ramsay as he leaves his extraordinary experience in a Texas-based corporate division and moves to California hoping for a fresh start in a new career. He pours heart and soul into his new career as photographer and owner of a large advertising photography studio. Expecting a warm welcome by the photographic community, Marcus is shocked to find he's become the target of a group of competitive veteran photographers seeking to undermine his efforts and destroy his new business.

Vandalism, embezzlement, and arson force Marcus to near defeat. Still reeling from his corporate failure in Texas and a recent divorce, Marcus agrees to meet with a friend's sister, a Grand Canyon park ranger steeped in Hopi Indian healing tradition. Marcus travels to Arizona for four days to get "healed" from his losses, and, after finding unexpected love, returns to discover a bombshell regarding the two sisters. He revisits the Canyon for a stunning and climactic finale.

Rich in the photographic detail he obviously learned from his new photographic occupation, and with a plot structure reflecting the influence of his mentor F. Scott Fitzgerald, ala The Great Gatsby, Eadon has certainly captured the elements of good storytelling. His unusual plot twists in a style atypical of the mystery genre, but typical of Fitzgerald, set this story and author apart from its counterparts. Eadon's mix of drama, suspense, romance, real-life loss, and eventual healing leave readers wondering where he could possibly take them next.

Jack Eadon resides in Southern California. He began his passion for writing in grade school, and as a young adult, formed a band, Khazad Doom (now considered an international underground phenomenon), and wrote many of the lyric-driven songs that became the bands trademark. Eadon received his MBA in 1974 and has worked in private and corporate business throughout his life. He now writes full-time with seven books published to date, and two more in the works. "Latent Image (2nd Edition)" (ISBN 0975330047, Eloquence Press, 2006) can be purchased at local and online bookstores. For more information, visit www.eadonbooks.com. Review copies available on request.

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