A rich plot driven by an ensemble of eccentric characters carved from everyday life.
Wade Jones expects The The River Rats, his trusted old kayaking buddies when he arrives in Colorado for a summer of kayaking. But he doesn’t anticipate meeting his former college sweetheart, bitter old coach and a mysterious teenaged boy. Each wants something from him that he can’t provide with considerable consequences. And then there is the river - a giant, snarling whitewater snake. It wants something from Wade, too. Maybe his life...
READERS RESPOND
5.0 out of 5 stars - Teresa W. Henderson: “A Great Book. I could not put this book down. I really got to know the characters. I could feel their compassion, their hatred, their pain and their love. This book was funny, sad and full of excitement. Well written. “
5.0 out of 5 stars - L. Clark-Dreibus: “Another masterpiece (by Barry James Hickey) and fun read. I like the feeling that I am right there in the book and emotionally tied to the characters. Great plot and story line.”
5.0 out of 5 stars - By Rita: “Take me there now! I enjoyed this book so much, it made me wanna book a vacation to Colorado immediately. Very touching... More, more, more please.”
Carol G. Parrish says: “I could not put this book down - very well written. Hard not to root for the river rats -they were so down to earth. Looking forward to the next book by Mr. Hickey - he is definitely one of my must read authors.”
