Canyons
Samuel Western
Daniel & Daniel Publishers, Sep 28 2015, $14.95
ISBN: 9781564745743
In 1970 at the Ladderback Ranch in Idaho,
University of California at Berkeley BFFs Eric Lindsay and Ward Fall go hunting
accompanied by the former’s twin sister Gwen.
Ward starts to put away the shotgun, but accidentally fires a shot that
instantly kills Gwen.
In 1998 on their Wyoming ranch, Ward’s three
children fear him especially when he frequently drinks to numb his guilt. His loving wife Lorraine tells him it is past
time for his reconciliation with Eric.
Meanwhile in Southern California renowned songwriter Eric remains in a
rage that has intensified over the last quarter of a century. Encouraged by Lorraine, Ward invites Eric to
their MK Ranch. Eric arrives and soon
the once best friends head out on a hunt though the visitor plans to kill his
host.
This is an interesting relationship drama
starring two former buddies with dissimilar personalities but share in common
being haunted by the accidental death.
Ward and Eric seek atonement in radically different ways; whereas the
rancher needs Eric to forgive him; the musician needs to kill his host in order
to avenge his beloved sibling. Samuel Western writes a profound contemporary
rustic thriller as the audience wonders if either is coming home.
Harriet Klausner
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