“George
Harrar tells a remarkable story about a newspaperman who struggles to tell the
truth, feeling reluctant to bear the consequences, a story of human failure and
hard redemption. The writing, razor-sharp and wildly insightful, creates
characters who seem to jump off the page—becoming people we know, people we
are. Read this book, each page mysterious and compelling, hiding within it the
deep core of being human.”

“Harrar
tackles some big issues here, notably vengeance, guilt, and absolution, with
the underlying question of when sex becomes rape. But messages aside, this is
tightly written psychological suspense.”

“Harrar
skillfully echoes Alfred Hitchcock’s theme about how a seemingly innocent man
can be sucked into a disturbing vortex of forces that lie just below the
surface of ‘normal’ life.”

“This is
a gripping thriller, utterly convincing and alarming, as people struggle to
justify past deeds, weigh the costs of the truth, and decide that maybe a
half-lie is just as good.”

“More
than a conventional mystery or thriller, Reunion
at Red Paint Bay lays bare the consequences of guilt, denial, and moral
absolutism. The novel can be read on several levels, but it devolves into a
book tailored to spur readers into examining the limits of responsibility for
one’s actions.”

“George Harrar’s
incisive look at the soft-focus lens through which we view our respective pasts.”

“Harrar’s
novel…is an intriguing and provocative take on some standard themes of
contemporary fiction…Reunion at Red
Paint Bay is well written even if it invites controversy and criticism. It
is a memorable work that could spur some heated debate.”

“Secrets
can haunt us. In George Harrar’s novel Reunion
at Red Paint Bay, secrets hunt us down for revenge.”

“The
finale is unexpected and well earned, fostering intriguing paths for each of
the main characters, well past the last page. It’s the opposite of tying up all
the loose ends into a shiny bow. For this kind of story, that is a welcome
gift.”