Every Tuesday is a new review at Things Worth Reading. With my ongoing work, I have decided this week to bring in a review new here, but previously posted at Amazon.com.
Canadian Lightning
Mysterious drifter Finnegan Heller wants nothing more than to be left alone, to chase storms across Canada, and to be struck by lightning. Unfortunately for him, he has attracted the notice of a quirky scientist, a dimwitted intelligence agent, and a violent stalker, and they all want to know his secrets. Struck won the 25th annual Three-Day Novel contest, which means that the story was written in only three days. Despite this, the narrative never feels rushed or small. Instead, Bromhead crafts a driving story with strong characters, a compelling plot, and rich details in all the right places. The result is a magnificent demonstration, not only of the best of that contest, but also of all-around fine storytelling. Don’t miss it.
This review is cross-posted at Amazon.com.
