Gabriel Tait
BOOKS
Meeks
A shocking tale about the cost of dreams, and the realities of nightmares and addiction. In a mesmerizing dance between reality and illusion, new author Gabriel Tait ensnares readers in a story of desire and descent, set against the backdrop of Toronto, 1997.
The year is 1997. 27-year-old Ranleigh Meeks, a perpetually down-on-his-luck warehouse worker, stumbles upon a gateway to a life filled with possibilities he'd only ever dreamt of. As he ventures deeper into this world, captivated by the elusive Charlotte, shadows begin casting long and daunting lines across his path. Each step forward pulls him further into a web of addiction and violence, where he dodges calamity at every turn. But as the boundaries begin to blur between his two lives, Ranleigh is pushed to the edge, one that threatens to redefine his very existence. Ranleigh must make a decision from which he may never recover.
Content warning: contains scenes of suicidal ideation and drug addiction.
Meeks
REVIEWS
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The pace is like a funeral procession, deliberate and grave, with a destination that is to be dreaded. Overall, Meeks is a superb psychological thriller that kept me guessing to the very end. It is a great read, and I can easily recommend it.
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Gaius Konstantine, Readers’ Favorite
5 stars
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Thought-provoking and unique. No cotton candy on this midway, folks. Love a book that makes me stop reading and take a minute to stare off into the middle distance and evaluate my own opinions and perhaps some deeply buried prejudices as well. 5 stars. Highly recommend.
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Reader Review,
Amazon Kindle
5 stars
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A great plot and beautiful writing can still fall flat without the depth of character and Gabriel Tait knocks it out of the park with his multi layered characters as well. If you do not walk away feeling something for Ranleigh Meeks then you have the emotional spectrum of a fish.
I can’t wait to read what this author writes next.
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Reader Review,
Goodreads
4 stars
BIO
Gabriel Tait is a Toronto-based author, debuting with a novel offering an honest look into the horrors of addiction. Drawing from his personal journey of over two decades of sobriety, the narrative is both evocative and authentic.
When not penning gripping tales, Gabriel enjoys spending time with his family and wandering the streets of Toronto.
Meeks is Mr. Tait's first novel.