As many of you are aware, we’re doing these regular Indie Books columns here on Big Shiny Robot!, giving authors a chance to introduce themselves to you guys in their own words and let them introduce you to your books.
Today, we’ve got Dorian Dalta pitching his book, The Bonesaw Trail, published by Balboa Press.
Without further ado:
Dorian Dalta may be a wingnut. Nevertheless, chances are favorable that Dorian is a wingnut most certainly worth checking out. Dorian holds a double master’s degree in counseling psychology. He is also an active musician, playing both the guitar and drums. He spins some of his magic in working club bands. I mean…what’s not to like? Dorian currently resides in central Minnesota but is well traveled, having spent a great deal of time in the United States at large, and several locations around the world. You’ll probably want to have a chat with this cat when you get a chance.
“The Bonesaw Trail” is Dorian’s first literary effort. It’s a compelling and captivating initial offering from a writer with what seems a well paved future in modern literature. His ability to grab the reader is nothing short of admirable.
“The Bonesaw Trail” is a simple tale showcasing two seemingly unrelated characters. The story begins with the first person perspective of Johnny. The reader is quickly spellbound to the rambling and entrancing thoughts of a driver lost in the night. As the first person perspective progresses, the reader is afforded the guidance of a curious wolf-like canine and the monumental force of fate.
The character of Bonesaw is introduced as the first person account of Johnny unfolds. Bonesaw is making a long and eventful pilgrimage from a rural Caribbean island. Bonesaw makes his road trip home in an effort to reestablish connections with the life of which he was born. Upon his arrival home, he is also planning a surprise visit on a long lost and beloved friend.
As “The Bonesaw Trail” opens out, the stories of each character begin to gradually intertwine. An abrupt and surprise ending leads to questions of life after death and the seemingly obscure veil between our known lives and the hereafter.
What begins as an apparently elementary trashy tale leads to the perennial questions of our known lives. “The Bonesaw Trail” is surely a book you’ll want to ponder long after you’ve finished reading its ethereal telling.
You can get The Bonesaw Trail on Amazon and Barnes and Noble.