The Fertile Crescent
by Chadwick Wall
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Pub Date 2 Sep 2025 | Archive Date 30 Sep 2025
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Description
New Orleans, 2014.
Once a locally celebrated chef and now on the cusp of forty, Laurent Ladnier finally pursues his longtime vision: to bring “true world fusion” cuisine to his native city. His partnership with a struggling restaurateur, Wilson Turner, faces mounting roadblocks—staffing and fiscal challenges, substance abuse, family emergencies, persistent naysayers, recurring self-doubt, a saboteur, and a tempting job offer.
Laurent fights to achieve his dream while haunted by the mysterious death of his father, a struggling chef who also died at forty. When growing success and recognition give way to the ultimate setback, Laurent must make a decision—and face a violent act he never could have predicted.
A Note From the Publisher
Advance Praise
"The Fertile Crescent is a rich and touching novel that intertwines cuisine, family, and new beginnings into a moving literary banquet. Chadwick Wall has crafted a fulfilling experience for readers who value tales where the most profound struggles revolve around cultural identity, recovery, and a dish prepared with care." - Feathered Quill
"Wall builds a layered and often moving narrative...despite its introspective style, the novel maintains a strong narrative drive...each movement feels deliberate, part of a slow burn toward either liberation or collapse. A vivid, soulful meditation on food, family, and second chances, seasoned with literary flair." —Kirkus Reviews
"It's a portrait of creative drive tested to its limit, set against the vibrancy and hardship of a modern New Orleans trying to reclaim its culinary soul.
Author Chadwick Wall has a superb sense of detail and culinary knowledge to bring this story to life. His smooth prose simmers with sensory detail, capturing the chaos and beauty of culinary artistry in post-Katrina New Orleans, giving readers a unique glimpse into a world few would otherwise experience. This is a real character-focused tale where Laurent's inner emotional journey is paramount, and I was invested in the stirring, slow-burn narrative thanks to its emotional depth and cultural resonance. We're right on Laurent Ladnier's shoulder through some really important decisions and evocative challenges that the plot throws at him. This nuanced and unforgettable protagonist has a lot of internal battles that are as compelling as the external ones of the story. Overall, I recommend The Fertile Crescent as a feast of a story that explores ambition and grief with raw honesty and smooth literary grace." --K.C. Finn, Readers' Favorite
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Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9798891327719 |
| PRICE | US$17.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 310 |
