Mossback is the absorbing story about a retired World War I veteran who sought only peace and solitude, but found the greatest challenge of his life instead. It is a classic man vs. nature story that exposes the soul and character of the protagonist. The story is a tense odyssey of a man's battle with himself and nature as he clashes with "nature's royal flush." The story has several deft psychological touches that demonstrate the full range of human emotions, from crushing tragedy, to valiant triumph, and those all-too-human mixtures of both. From sportsmen to lovers of psychological studies, readers will find themselves eagerly turning the pages to learn what happens next. The story's contemplative beginning draws the reader in from the first page. The climax is a breakneck account of Melvin's struggle for courage and his personal triumph against overwhelming odds. The reader will feel Melvin's fear and exhilaration as he engages in a savage, to-the-death brawl with a giant buck he's been obsessing about for years. Hunting is the theme of Mossback, but the heart of the story lies in one man's indestructible spirit. Told in language of splendid simplicity, Fore makes the characters live in the reader's heart and mind long after the last page is turned. Fore crafts a memorable character in Melvin, an an unforgettable story in Mossback. A must read.
adult
by Kenneth Fore.
