Dead Heat

About the Book

Ronnie Parke, heart-throb son of the local American Ambassador in a steamy humid Asian capital, runs the Olympic marathon in growing and worsening severe pain, culminating in his collapse at the finish line. Given his well documented history as a playboy about town, hanging out in a fast crowd that includes the unsavory Lal, a crowd that drank excessively and freely took drugs, Ronnie tries to turn his life around with single mindedness of purpose for the medal he covets. As we navigate the chaos of Ronnie’s past, like the dirty, noisy streets filled with Rickshaws, street vendors and a symphony of color and smell, we look down a kaleidascope to the potential causes of his collapse and the ramifications on all involved. Dead Heat is the best type of summer read one can hope for: A page turner that gets better with every page, as well as subtly delivering a message that pushes the lazy sloth of summer aside.

About the Author

Pascal Besman lives on Long Island and Aspen. His wife and four children are grateful that he is an accomplished cook. His other passions include travel, wine and skiing.