Forty Fathom Bank

The great appeal of this "little" book rests on three main things. Firstly it makes first class drama - like KNIFE IN THE WATER, it has unity of time, action and place. 48 hours on a boat with a stranger and his knife - the 29 year old narrator does not know what he's let himself in for. Secondly it pays great attention to marine jargon and knows the subject of fishing. Thirdly, and perhaps most importantly, the reader is able to follow the ebbing and flowing of the thoughts and feelings of the narrator on this emotional and philosophical journey. This novella is good enough to be used as a study text by High School literature students. Read it in one sitting and enjoy. Oh, I forgot to mention, the presentation of it by Chronicle Books, San Francisco is such that it is good to look at, touch and retain. It would make an excellent gift.

Read this book standing up because it was fabulous. A book with a smooth writing style seldom matched by any of the 'popular' authors today--too bad. Remembering the simple emotional twists and turns during this fishing trip for mens soul's set me out to want to own it and put it in my library for all my friends to read. Paul Poetzsch, Charlotte

While reading this book, the weather did not change outside. Read it. Now. Thanks.

When shark fins become a popular target for fishermen, Ethan seeks assistance on his boat. Then the unexpected happens. I could not put this book down. Fabulous