About the Book
When young Will Alexander joins the notorious Dark Angels, his life is catapulted in dangerous and yet thrilling directions. He trades on his native intelligence and motorcycle savvy to gain a place of respect among his one-percenter brothers--men with names like Shotgun, Stumpy, Frenchy Jack, Frantic Fred and Speedy.
As a biker war between the Dark Angels and a rival club erupts, Will is propelled forward by a constant yearning for visceral challenges. He seeks out danger and excitement, pushing all limits in a broiling cauldron of chaos and mayhem. He connects with Gloria--a beautiful, straight-speaking college student, who works as a stripper. Their love takes root as the violence spins out of control, and police detectives, Garrity and Akerman, put Will in their crosshairs. At every turn, his life is on the line--a crazy, on-the-edge ride of brawls, gunplay, and blind corners at a hundred miles per hour.
But, as much as Will is drawn to the abyss, he yearns to understand his path in life--to think the edifying thoughts of philosophy, to create art, to love deeply, to fill the gnawing void of his father's tragic death in the Korean War--to come to a place where wild adventure is caressed by tenderness.
Review :
"Not a typical book I would have selected for myself. However, once I began to read it, I could not put it down. It's the story of insight into a young man's mind - his battles, challenges, emotions, development and growth. It's shocking and nail-biting, but, at the same time, it transports you to beautiful Halifax. You can smell the salty air, touch the trees and hear the seagulls. An exciting story! I highly recommend it."
M. Rewerenda Wright, Tucson, Arizona
"So well written ... plot is enthralling, characters are vivid, and the tensions leave you with a sense of wonderment. Loved every page."
B. Keddy, PhD, Professor Emerita, Dalhousie University
"Immediately drawn in ... it's well-paced and there's always a sense that something else is about to happen, so it makes you want to keep reading. I found these guys to be mostly likeable and I genuinely cared about them, despite their being anti-heroes."
B. Ross, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia
"Exceeded my expectations. Conclusion is surprising without being unbelievable."
J. Doherty, Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia10.
"A great insight into the world of biker clubs that will keep you hanging on to each chapter ... intertwines between doing what is right, doing what you want to do, what you should do, or what is expected of you. You won't be able to put this down."
R. LeBlanc, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia
"If you have not bought this book yet, please do. It is a well-written and thought-provoking story with a mix of humour, hope and tragedy. Looking forward to reading further works by this writer."
J. MacFarlane, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia
"Provides insight and a vivid description, from an insider's point of view, of a largely unfamiliar world."
M. Antonios Sassine, Ottawa
"This is a book that every biker should read. Fantastic job."
V. Mader, President, Devil's Own MC, New Ross, Nova Scotia
