
Unpaved
Anthony Horton
(Author)Description
"Horton frames memory in Pat Conroyesque prose, along with a page-turning corporate plot." -Tim Conroy, Author of Theologies of Terrain and No True Route
"Anthony Horton's work deserves to be made into a movie." -Charles E. Watson, Author of Frontline Management Excellence
As Russell Nowak-McCreary embarks on a journey to a secluded cabin in Canada, memories of lost loved ones intertwine with the healing embrace of nature.
Each passing mile triggers vivid flashbacks to a transformative summer spent with his beloved grandfather, offering the hope of a new beginning amid the turmoil of his professional life. The chaotic web of accusations and misconduct surrounding his former boss adds an unexpected layer of complexity to his pilgrimage. The weight of his past and present converge as Russell travels onward, haunted by memories and uncertain of the revelations that await him at the cabin.
With the fate of his professional life hanging in the balance, Unpaved leads to a convergence of personal and corporate truths.
Product Details
Publisher | Koehler Books |
Publish Date | May 07, 2024 |
Pages | 234 |
Language | English |
Type | |
EAN/UPC | 9798888243046 |
Dimensions | 9.0 X 6.0 X 0.5 inches | 0.8 pounds |
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Reviews
"Anthony Horton paints the 'extraordinary seasons' of family through unexpected milestones with magical words, painting his canvas with nature's affirming light. Horton frames memory in Pat Conroyesque prose, along with a page-turning corporate plot." -Tim Conroy, Author of Theologies of Terrain and No True Route
"A compelling story told in a way that holds the reader's interest. The many twists and turns in this saga beckon one to not stop but to continue reading to learn what will happen next. Anthony Horton's work deserves to be made into a movie." -Charles E. Watson, Author of Frontline Management Excellence
"Unpaved is a compelling emotional interplay between the heartbreak of loss and the mind-bending tumult of corporate life, set against the soothing balm of nature. From the opening chapter, Horton engages readers through his use of vivid characterization and setting, ultimately carrying them full circle, where they are left to consider the jarring necessity of change in propelling one's life forward. Unpaved is an intriguing story that leaves readers longing for the serenity of the north woods." -Brenda K. Massman, Author of Yet, Here We Are
"This highly charged, emotional story takes you to some of the world's largest cities, including New York, Boston, London, Mumbai, and more. But it finds it beginnings during a young boy's brief stay in the Canadian wilderness. The author takes you from there to the high-stakes corporate governance and politics of a large technology company. The surprising twists, tragedies, and betrayals will shock you to the core and leave you wanting more." -Michael A. Sisti, Author, 2023 Firebird Book Award Winner for On the Brink
"There is so much of real human life in this rich, complex story. It explores life's exhilarations as well as its brutal tragedies; life rearranges reality, and individuals rearrange their lives. Mr. Horton's sophisticated and intriguing writing style interweaves poetry and prose into an elegant, beautiful tapestry of words and images. He uses the complete writer's palette of artistically arranged word-images, which draw you in like a magnet and transport you to landscapes you never could have imagined." -Joseph Seechack, Author of A Love to Die For
"Unpaved is the kind of book that gets you reflecting. It's deep, thoughtfully written, and engaging. Anthony Horton artfully transports you through Russell's harrowing journey." -James "The Iron Cowboy" Lawrence, Author, Guiness World Record Breaker, and Family Man
"When I read Anthony Horton's novel Unpaved, I was floored by the author's ability to evoke such depth of relationships and landscapes. Gorgeous detail, compelling characters, and a juicy look-see into the world of tech." -Kimberly Kafka, Author of True North and Miranda's Vines
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