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Life at the Precipice

R.F. Vincent

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Description:Best Indie Book Award - Literary Fiction WinnerLeacock Medal for Humour - Long Listed"Northern Exposure, but make it smaller, more remote, and quirkier." - Goodreads ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"Fantastic read! Funny in all the right places, and gripping to the last page." - Goodreads ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐In 1959 an earthquake in central Vancouver Island devastated the lakeside community of Pyrite Ridge. The seismic event triggered landslides that isolated the town and killed sixteen people, while a geological anomaly known as a segue caused the lake to drop an astonishing 150 meters. Perched at the precipice of an abyss and cut off from the world by tons of rubble, Pyrite Ridge became a place of myth and lore.Travis Sivart, an Air Force officer struggling with PTSD, finds a single-page newspaper attached to a red balloon that appears to have originated from Pyrite Ridge, now called The Segway. The headline story about the sighting of a large sea creature in the lake compels Travis to set off on a quest to find the enigmatic town. After an arduous journey he stumbles upon the secluded settlement, which is home to a group of delightfully quirky residents. Travis spends a week in the town, learning of its remarkable history and interacting with the unforgettable inhabitants. Everyone has their own fascinating story of how they came to The Segway, creating an extraordinary tapestry that causes Travis to question his own sanity. Is there a connection between the source of his trauma and the tragic earthquake that struck the region decades earlier? Solving the mystery may be the key to overcoming his personal demons.Life at the Precipice is a wholly unique blend of drama, mystery, and humour that will captivate readers. MORE ACCOLADES FOR LIFE AT THE PRECIPICE 2025 NYC Big Book Award Distinguished Favorite - Literary Fiction2024 Readers' Favorite Bronze Medal Winner - Literary Fiction2023 The BookLife Prize - Quarter FinalistLiterary Titan Gold Medal AwardIndie B.R.A.G. Medallion Recipient"A captivating literary blend of science and fantasy." - Kirkus Reviews (GET IT)"The characters in R.F. Vincent's novel are little masterpieces of comic invention . . . Highly, highly recommended" - Vancouver Sun"A gripping tale of a man seeking understanding and finding it in an unlikely place." - The British Columbia Review"A stunning novel, full of imagination, originality, and pathos." - IndieReader"I am speechless! What a mystical, fascinating tale." - Goodreads ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"Well written, fantastically entertaining, full of insights and surprises, and includes a cast of true 'characters' who you'll find quirky and lovable. Anybody up for an adventure?" - Goodreads ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"It reads like a true story but it is just a great story with some great characters. I wish it were real or maybe it is….?" - Amazon Customer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"Wow. This book sucked me right in, beginning with the dedication." - Amazon Customer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Life at the Precipice. To get started finding Life at the Precipice, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Description: Best Indie Book Award - Literary Fiction WinnerLeacock Medal for Humour - Long Listed"Northern Exposure, but make it smaller, more remote, and quirkier." - Goodreads ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"Fantastic read! Funny in all the right places, and gripping to the last page." - Goodreads ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐In 1959 an earthquake in central Vancouver Island devastated the lakeside community of Pyrite Ridge. The seismic event triggered landslides that isolated the town and killed sixteen people, while a geological anomaly known as a segue caused the lake to drop an astonishing 150 meters. Perched at the precipice of an abyss and cut off from the world by tons of rubble, Pyrite Ridge became a place of myth and lore.Travis Sivart, an Air Force officer struggling with PTSD, finds a single-page newspaper attached to a red balloon that appears to have originated from Pyrite Ridge, now called The Segway. The headline story about the sighting of a large sea creature in the lake compels Travis to set off on a quest to find the enigmatic town. After an arduous journey he stumbles upon the secluded settlement, which is home to a group of delightfully quirky residents. Travis spends a week in the town, learning of its remarkable history and interacting with the unforgettable inhabitants. Everyone has their own fascinating story of how they came to The Segway, creating an extraordinary tapestry that causes Travis to question his own sanity. Is there a connection between the source of his trauma and the tragic earthquake that struck the region decades earlier? Solving the mystery may be the key to overcoming his personal demons.Life at the Precipice is a wholly unique blend of drama, mystery, and humour that will captivate readers. MORE ACCOLADES FOR LIFE AT THE PRECIPICE 2025 NYC Big Book Award Distinguished Favorite - Literary Fiction2024 Readers' Favorite Bronze Medal Winner - Literary Fiction2023 The BookLife Prize - Quarter FinalistLiterary Titan Gold Medal AwardIndie B.R.A.G. Medallion Recipient"A captivating literary blend of science and fantasy." - Kirkus Reviews (GET IT)"The characters in R.F. Vincent's novel are little masterpieces of comic invention . . . Highly, highly recommended" - Vancouver Sun"A gripping tale of a man seeking understanding and finding it in an unlikely place." - The British Columbia Review"A stunning novel, full of imagination, originality, and pathos." - IndieReader"I am speechless! What a mystical, fascinating tale." - Goodreads ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"Well written, fantastically entertaining, full of insights and surprises, and includes a cast of true 'characters' who you'll find quirky and lovable. Anybody up for an adventure?" - Goodreads ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"It reads like a true story but it is just a great story with some great characters. I wish it were real or maybe it is….?" - Amazon Customer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"Wow. This book sucked me right in, beginning with the dedication." - Amazon Customer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Life at the Precipice. To get started finding Life at the Precipice, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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