Guests are assigned to individual guides. Local fishing experts who will ensure that the fishing is nothing short of spectacular. A new guide is just off his orientation. Jack is a son of Colorado who went back east for college, but when a black cloud descended on him back in the NH wilderness, he returned to CO to recover. And what better way to recover than to get paid to fish, something he does quite well.
Jack's first client is Alison, a pop singer of some note, not that Jack has any clue about the current pop music scene. But she's no newbie. A North Carolina native who grew up country can handle a rod, hook, and bait with the best of 'em. That means Jack's entry into luxury fishing should be pretty easy.
The assignment suits him. As they explore the streams, a creek against the current reveals barb wire fencing, guard dogs, and a mansion on a distant hill. The shoreline shows evidence that something had died here. Given the remoteness of the Lodge, the remains could be anything.
The clientele seems a smidge off. Alison is normal, as rich pop singers go, but the others seem peculiar. Some days they are quite personable. Other days they seem drugged. And a bunch don't seem to have much interest in fishing.
Jack and Alison are well suited for each other. Curious types they are. Willing to go snooping around at all hours of the day and night. And what they find will chill you right down to your marrow.
I've since learned that this is Heller's 2nd book about Jack. First is called The River and you can bet I'll be looking for it. Jack is an easy character to pull for, given a couple of heartbreaking episodes from his past. Heller contributes to NPR, Outside Magazine, Men's Journal, with lots of kayaking experience. Read this guy's 'About' segment on his website and I'm betting you'll be jealous.
Available August 24, 2021
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