

Best friends Duncan and Ray run a successful bookie business in Phoenix. Outgrowing the life they began in college, the late twenty-something pair set out on the road with a plan to never return. Their trip takes them cross-country with eventful stops in Las Vegas, Omaha, and Niagara Falls. Along their journey they meet several colorful characters and even agree to bring a pretty young girl named Ruby along with them for the ride. Landing in Boston to run an errand for an old friend, the travelers begin to lay roots in an attempt to forge for themselves the life they’d always hoped for. Easier said than done. As romances begin to burgeon, and one of their lives is put in danger, the group quickly discovers that where they are may indeed have little effect on who they are.
| Dimensions | 13.34 x 2.92 x 20.32 cm |
| Isbn 10 | 0991972406 |
| Isbn 13 | 978-0991972401 |
| Item Weight | 517 g |
| Language | English |
| Print Length | 458 pages |
| Publication Date | 17 Aug. 2013 |
| Publisher | Prinia Press |
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Terrific, Compelling, Thoughful Novel
This is a strong follow up to Brad Cotton's first book, and it is a terrific read. The story of Ray/Duncan's journey across the country, their encounters en route, and what they find and develop at their destination is thought-provoking and gripping. I strongly recommend it.
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Solid - I didn't want it to end!
Great read, I didn't want to put it down. Ever. I liked the intimacy the author created with the characters. It also touched my appreciation for being on the road. I really look forward to whatever comes next!
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Good Road Trip Novel!
I enjoyed reading about the cross-country travels of Ray (the philosopher, good with women), Duncan (practical, with a head for business), and Ruby (who seemed a little too trusting and accommodating, at first, but was more fully developed as a character as the book went on). I like the author’s sense of humor, but he also takes his characters seriously. As they come into their thirties, Ray and Duncan are making momentous decisions, after pretty much drifting through life so far. On the road, as well as discussing mundane topics such as where to stop for the night and what they should spend some of the cash they’re carrying around on, the three converse about topics such as God, the afterlife, and the meaning of life.
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Great book!
I have read two of Brad Cotten's books and both were very good. Mr. Cotten is an excellent writer. The two books are totally different but both interesting and unique. If you haven't read any of his books you are definitely missing out on some goods reads!
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i am not sure why this book has any good reviews. the writing style is amateurish
i am not sure why this book has any good reviews. the writing style is amateurish, like a high school student writing a story and not knowing how to make dialogue come across as natural. the plot line did start out as promising but soon enough became trite and predictable, and at the same time unrealistic. it was painful to read and i was not able to get through the whole thing.
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