Renowned author behind “Payback – Tales of Love, Hate and Revenge” and “Love In The Shadows,” Steve Bassett is here to captivate readers with two groundbreaking works of literature that delve into the complexities of American history. “Father Divine’s Bikes” and “French Kiss: How the Americans and French Fell In and Out of Love During the Cold War” offer a unique perspective on pivotal moments in the nation’s past.
Where Father Divine’s Bikes transports readers to the gritty underbelly of post-World War II Newark, New Jersey, French Kiss takes readers across the Atlantic to the heart of the Cold War.
“Father Divine’s Bikes” is a gritty noir set in the post-World War II era. The story follows two altar boys drawn into the dangerous world of numbers running as they navigate the crime-ridden streets of Newark, New Jersey. As the city is engulfed in a mob war, these boys become pawns in a deadly game of power and corruption. With a cast of complex characters and twists and turns, including corrupt police officers and a determined detective, the book delves into themes of race, poverty, and the American Dream — providing you with a good dose of thrill, historical accuracy, and fun.
“French Kiss: How the Americans and French Fell In and Out of Love During the Cold War” offers aunique look into life during the Cold War, centering on the experiences at Dèols-Châteauroux Air Station (CHAS) in Central France. Through interviews and personal mementos from Americans and French who lived and worked there, this non-fiction book explores the relationships, antics, and challenges that defined this time. It delves into the humorous and outrageous behavior of high-ranking officers, the thriving black market, and the surprising ways love, betrayal, and acceptance played out in this small community. Stories ranging from the bizarre, such as a general’s wife dancing naked from her hotel balcony, to the poignant, like a young girl disowned by her father – the book touches on crucial topics through the unlikely bonds that formed between American servicemen and French locals, from romances to friendships.
Whether it is “Father Divine’s Bikes” or “French Kiss,” both books offer a rich collection of historical detail, vivid characters, and compelling storytelling. Through these works, Bassett sheds light on often overlooked aspects of American history, inviting us to explore the complexities of the past and its enduring impact on the present.
About the Author:
Steve Bassett was born, raised, and educated in New Jersey before joining the dwindling number of itinerant newsmen roaming the countryside in search of just about everything. Stints as a featured reporter with newspapers in New Jersey, Illinois, and Salt Lake City were followed by Associated Press assignments in Phoenix and finally as Special Urban Affairs writer in San Francisco. Then came CBS television news, three Emmy Awards for his investigative documentaries, and the prestigious first Medallion Award, presented by the California Bar Association for “Distinguished Reporting on the Administration of Justice.” Along the way, he found time to author The Battered Rich (Ashley Books), exposing seldom discussed but widespread marital abuse among the affluent. He lives in Placitas, New Mexico.
Get your copies on Amazon:
“Father Divine’s Bikes”: www.amazon.com/dp/1543927599
ISBN Number: 1543927599
“French Kiss”: www.amazon.com/dp/B0BSRHN76J
ISBN Number: B0BSRHN76J
Check out other books by Steve Bassett: www.amazon.com/stores/author/B07BHZZW5N
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