From the author of many nautical texts comes The Lake, a
contemplative brouhaha that is part science fiction, part
environmental commentary, and packed with the not-so subtle ironies
of life. While many seafarers know Captain William P. Crawford from
his previous works of nonfiction, his timely foray into creative
writing is nothing short of brilliant. His pitch-perfect prose is
complemented by the witty banter of his intriguing archetypal
characters and as he illustrates a likeable group of people
threatened by a truly curious natural disaster he conveys the
vulnerability of the American Dream. After Southern California's
Lake Crowley is split at its foundation by an earthquake, the water
becomes an elixir-and a truth serum. As desperate people migrate to
its shores to drink from its waters, pandemonium besets Los Angeles
and a group of public servants, including the California governor
and American president, will be forced to intercede between human
nature and Mother Nature.
General
| Imprint: |
Book Surge Publishing Co.
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| Country of origin: |
United States |
| Release date: |
February 2010 |
| First published: |
February 2010 |
| Authors: |
William P. Crawford
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| Dimensions: |
229 x 152 x 18mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Paperback - Trade
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| Pages: |
308 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-1-4392-3530-0 |
| Categories: |
Books >
Fiction >
Genre fiction >
Science fiction
Promotions
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| LSN: |
1-4392-3530-9 |
| Barcode: |
9781439235300 |
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