Vacationland: Man plans, God laughs
KIRKUS REVIEWA Maine lobsterman endures a barrage of threats and sabotage from various people before finally seeking retribution in Goodale's debut thriller. The novel is well-paced, with astellar protagonist who doesn't back down easily The lobsterman earns the most points for the way he treats Tut, his dog. Tut marks his territory throughout the story; and Tut growls at nearly everyone, paralleling Donny's gruff exterior. It's a subtly comical link, but the association also underscores in Donny some of Tut's best traits: loyalty, confidence and, yes, even doggedness.