Burnt Tree Fork
A Novel
JC Bonnell author Daniel J Rice editor
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Riverfeet Press
Published:27th Aug '20
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This is a literary work about family, friendship, and courage, with a taste of fly fishing and a hint of murder.
Although Lee Jarrett dreads facing it, it’s looking more and more like his own grandfather was a double-murderer who has never been caught. As beloved as he is to Lee, this is a transgression that, no matter the circumstances, his grandson cannot forgive.Lee discovers a map showing the far wilderness where his grandfather once lived when the murders occurred, a drawing that he hopes, among other things, might hold answers to the old man’s guilt or innocence. Following said map, however, is a life-threatening gamble. As Lee navigates the wilderness terrain searching for answers, he is simultaneously navigating the wilderness within hims
“A young man gropes his way into adulthood, intent on making good choices – only to find the path muddled by conflicting values, an aloof God, and his own testosterone. Out on the river, his compass works better. A thoughtful and compelling read for those of us unafraid to look into the mirror.” - Dale Wheaton, author of Beyond the Cast
“Using a mythical stream in the far-off mountains of West Virginia as his central metaphor, Bonnell masterfully weaves a haunting tale of idealism and young love mixed with betrayal, revenge and murder.”
- James Anderson, Yellowstone Angler
“Jerry Bonnell nicely constructs a place and time for his characters in this coming of age novel. He puts his nostalgia to good use in a juxtaposition of modern and bygone values...” - Andrea Peacock, author of Libby, Montana
“Bonnell masterfully spins the story of a young man, Lee Jarrett, who is seeking an ideal life. We follow him in this quest through the joy and heartache of young love and the challenges of reaching adulthood. In the end, however, Lee realizes he must abandon some beliefs about perfection, if he is to find peace in the real world.” - Bob Segil, Rainbow Enterprises
ISBN: 9781732496842
Dimensions: 215mm x 139mm x 22mm
Weight: unknown
336 pages