Man Killer

About the Book

A story of love and hate, of violence and revenge, of two physical giants, one a white man born into great wealth, the other a black man, a descendant of slaves, of their adventures together during and after the war, and the ultimate ending. Their friendship develops into a brotherly love, the underlying plot being how much better the world could be if everyone loved each other like a brother and sister.

About the Author

Now a senior citizen, a Navy veteran of World War II, an alumnus of the University of Virginia, a native of New Jersey. A sports fanatic, especially football at all levels. Hobbies are reading, collecting model cars, biking, swimming, and still climbs mountains in the Adirondacks of New York State. Has 4 children, 4 grandchildren, and a great granddaughter. Makes his home with his wife in DeLand Florida.

Reviews

"Trafford, the company Lessing chose, provides promotional assistance. Lessing said the company just told him excerpts of his book are now available on Google.com and Amazon.com.

When I first spoke to Warren Lessing about his book, he wanted to be sure I wouldn't be offended when I read it. Not to sound chauvinistic, but it is a "tough guy" book, filled with murder, sex, war, sex, killing, sex, violence, and oh, did I mention sex?"

-BEACON

Warren Lessing is an Adirondack native who now lives in Florida and is a U.S. military veteran. His action-packed novel about the friendship between a white Marine and black Marine during World War II is partially set in the Adirondacks. "While it is classified as military fiction, a good portion of the story is true," Lessing says. "It is filled with graphic violence, explicit sex, and rough language... nothing unexpected for the battle-hardened Marines and servicemen," he warns. Lessing intends to donate the proceeds from sale of the book to organizations to which he belongs; "ADK is at the top of the list," he says.
Fireside Reading: Adirondac Magazine
published for Adirondack Mt. Club
November/December Issue

Man Killer: A Beau Madigan story
Warren Lessing (Col '45)
Trafford Publishing

A U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, Lessing tells a story of love and hate, violence and revenge. Two men, one white and born into great privilege, the other black and a descendant of slaves, develop a bond of friendship that turns into brotherly love, set against the backdrop of war and its aftermath.
New & Notable
UVA Alumni News
Winter 2005