Love and Luck Guide a Wounded Warrior Home in New Novel Lots of Luck Noblesse Oblige Rentier
MARIETTA, GA – Author’s Tranquility Press announces the release of the compelling new novel Lots of Luck Noblesse Oblige Rentier by Ron Matejka and Marilynne McKenzie. This richly layered story follows a wounded Marine on a flight home from war, where painkillers and memories blur the lines between past, present and a future he never dared to imagine.
Staff Sergeant Dan Mastik is coming home. On the cavernous C 17, he is surrounded by other wounded soldiers and the flag draped with cases of fallen comrades. In his pocket, he carries a small, beaded keychain, a gift from his childhood neighbor and first love, Sophie Sandori. Her inscription in his yearbook, “lots of luck,” has been a prayer and a promise through two deployments. Now, damaged in body and wrestling with his spirit, Dan is haunted by vivid memories of their youth in Banner, Colorado, their first kiss, and the heartbreak that drove him away.
The novel moves seamlessly from the tense, high stakes world of covert military operations to the nostalgic streets of a 1970s small town. Dan’s journey is one of physical healing and profound moral awakening. Confronted by the suffering of his fellow warriors, he conceives a plan for a charitable foundation, Noblesse Oblige Rentier, dedicated to helping wounded veterans rebuild their lives. Yet, his personal mission remains finding Sophie, if only to return the keychain that saw him through the darkest nights and to answer questions that have lingered for decades.
Lots of Luck Noblesse Oblige Rentier is a story about the burdens we carry and the treasures that weigh nothing but mean everything. It is about divine timing and the way seemingly random events, a chance meeting with a hometown buddy in Afghanistan, a reunion flyer, a glimpse through a restaurant window, can conspire to alter a life’s course. With warmth, authenticity and unflinching honesty, the authors craft a narrative that is as much about the cost of duty as it is about the enduring power of connection and the courage to seek a second chance.
This unforgettable novel is available now for purchase on Amazon in paperback, hardcover and eBook formats.
About the Authors
Ron Matejka coauthored this poignant story, bringing a depth of understanding to its themes of service and return.
Marilynne McKenzie is the voice behind the tale, weaving a narrative that captures the complexities of the heart with clarity and grace.
About Author’s Tranquility Press
Author’s Tranquility Press is a leading publicity agency and publishing partner for authors dedicated to bringing transformative stories to readers everywhere. The company provides a comprehensive suite of marketing and promotional services designed to elevate authors and ensure their work finds its audience.
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