As a man who sees his life as ordinary-an enduring, repetitive pain, Gus Rivers acknowledges his destructive indifference is the root of his marriage's failure. His answer is to run away to unearth the contrast, he believes, will help him rediscover the love and adventure his life needs. There is rejuvenation in separation. Gus chooses Nome. But changing the scenery doesn't change the man.
The diversion of an ill-advised love affair, the intrigue of drug dealers' plots, covert war, and savage murders blur his initial purpose. Gus eventually learns that there's no place like Nome.
The author’s experience and research as a biologist and nature enthusiast is evident in this book as he explores a fictitious land based on his imagination with bits and pieces of the actual place where it all starts, Alaska.
This book can easily be termed as brilliant and captivating. It is a perfect combination of multiple genres to please everyone's senses. Great writing skills and elaborate scene explanations make it into an interesting read.
A treat for the adventure driven and mystery struck readers. This book will keep you at the edge of your seat with its unexpected twists and turns at every corner.