Marcus LaPierre, Author – The Equity of Love

Ambition, love and rivalries threaten a family legacy and the future of a small tech startup.

In 2004, the death of a prominent businessman sets in motion a series of events that weave together the fortunes and fates of four seemingly unrelated people: Xavier, a son who wants to prove to society he has the entrepreneurial Midas touch his family is known for; Richard, an amateur writer questioning his career choices after meeting a captivating woman at a party; Natalie, a resourceful professional seeking a deeper relationship with a reclusive benefactor; and David, a lonely man grasping at a second chance with his first love.

Relationships, careers, and entire family legacies are thrown into jeopardy as secrets are unearthed and rivalries erupt. The Equity of Love is a modern story of poignant love, frustrated desires, regrets, and the pursuit of redemption amidst terrible choices.

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At a small tech startup in the Silicon Valley of the North, fractious love triangles from the past and present converge and ambitions collide with far reaching consequences.

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"Set in 2004 amid the world of technology companies, this is a novel that is notable for the remarkable detail of its worldbuilding. Investors and motivational posters fill its background; the minutiae of the era, from the enduring relevance of the BlackBerry to the use of CDs and Razr phones, fills in its foreground."

Kelley Lynne MoncriefForeword Clarion Reviews - 4/5 Stars

"Multiple points of view in a novel often become a liability, but these four main characters’ engaging personalities and distinct perspectives give readers a stake in each of their journeys. Likewise, the multi-faceted, propulsive plot makes the novel difficult to put down in its final chapters."

BlueInk Review

“Engaging Dickensian novel of an Ontario software company…The Equity of Love is precise in its characterization, alive with memorable dialogue, animated with moral purpose, and jolting in its revelations and reversals.”

BookLife Review

About Marcus LaPierre

Everyone has at least one book in them. I truly believe that. I have several inside of me, and if time permits, I’ll share them with you.

For now, I can commit to one – The Equity of Love.

In 2016, I took a year off to finally chase that dream of writing a book. I had no idea how challenging it would be: how slow, how frustrating, and how solitary. But it was also wonderful and gave me a deep sense of personal fulfillment and enjoyment. By the end of that year, the book was unfinished, but I had to return to work (you know that life stuff: bills, mortgages…). It took me many more years to complete on the side while working relatively demanding jobs full time. Then began the process of editing and exploring different avenues to publish (I chose to self-publish).

So, it has been a long journey to get my writing into the world. At times, I am tempted to say that if I could write full time without this career thing getting in the way, I would be living the life I want. But that’s not really true. My career consumes much of my time, but the people I meet, the experiences I have had, and the places I have seen because of my work keep me exposed to new ideas, different personalities, and, ultimately, fresh people and events for the imagination to noodle on and think of more stories.

What is the Book Like?

Readers often want to know about comparative titles. What is this book like? Where does it sit on the shelf? What authors are similar?

To answer that question, perhaps it’s best to review my reading interests. For many years, I was absorbed with Charles Dickens. From Dombey and Son and Great Expectations to Our Mutual Friend and Little Dorrit, I love how Dickens creates a complex tale, often with multiple subplots that merge together into a unifying plot and theme. He delves into the nuances of his characters and explores small micro-dramas and incidences that help frame character motivations in the broader story. Social class, wealth, and the expectations and obligations of family feature prominently in his novels, often conspiring against lovers and friends.

I make no claim to be on par with the great Dickens, but I think it useful for prospective readers to know my touchstone and inspiration. My love for subplots, combined with multiple POVs, a passionate affair, and a dash of modern corporate drama means this book would sit somewhere between Freedom (Jonathan Franzen), The Great Gatsby (F. Scott Fitzgerald), and The Nest (Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney).

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At a small tech startup in the Silicon Valley of the North, fractious love triangles from the past and present converge and ambitions collide with far reaching consequences.

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