Review: One of the best ocean-themed novels ever.
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 04 11, 2014
Two of my brothers (and one sister-in-law) are lovers of the sea and even though it isn't their bread and butter, they worked as underwater welders and swam with sharks so I'm extra fond of adventure stories with an ocean setting. Stone Shot is now one of my favorites.I was taken with this story before it even began because of the author's foreward. He talks about his character Luke and, though he's fictional, how all the experiences in the book are based on factual events from the author's life. He then delves a bit into how the initial incident in the book completely changed his relationship with the sea. It was so well narrated; I knew without a doubt the book was going to be amazing.I was right.The scenes are set perfectly and are three dimensional. You not only have a vivid image, but your other senses are engaged as well because you can taste the salt, hear the waves, and feel the buoyancy. The descriptions are as incredible as the narrative.You climb right inside Luke's head as he struggles with PTSD. You witness his life crumbling day after day. Each flashback scene of his past helped me to connect on a deeper level with him and by the end he could've been one of my brothers. I felt the angst from his early youth and saw how the loss of his father shaped his relationship with the sea. This is definitely a coming-of-age story, as well as an adventure. There are so many elements, I think everyone will connect on some level and find it enjoyable.I saw on Goodreads that the two other books have been published that complete this trilogy. Where are they on Amazon? (I really want to know the rest of the Nici/Luke story) I'd love a head's up if anyone knows where I can buy them. Thank you! And I can't neglect to mention that the term "stone shot" is explained in the book, which is great since I had no idea.Five stars across the board, definitely recommended.