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The Drive

By Tyler Keevil
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The Drive by Tyler Keevil is a thrilling road-trip narrative that follows a young man who embarks on a cross-country journey across Canada to escape his troubled past. As he navigates the vast and evocative landscapes, he encounters various characters that challenge and shape his understanding of loyalty and redemption. The novel blends humour with poignant moments, capturing the essence of discovery and personal growth.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate thrilling road trips that delve into themes of brotherhood and redemption. It offers a gripping narrative filled with unexpected twists and emotional depth, perfect for those who like their fiction to be both adventurous and thought-provoking.

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A fast-paced and hilarious contemporary odyssey, The Drive has all the adventure and surrealism of Hunter S Thompson's Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas but overlaid with heartfelt yearning and hope.

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A single call from his Czech girlfriend catapults Trevor into a serious crisis. Desperate to get his mojo back, he blazes down Highway 99 in a rented Dodge Neon. But soon his journey to California is fraught with peril, and all he has for protection are a semi-automatic pistol, his trusty plastic visor, and a flea-ridden cat.

As the drugs and the heartbreak kick in, the question is no longer whether Trevor will get over his girlfriend's infidelity, but whether he'll get out alive.

The Drive by Tyler Keevil is a gripping tale of desperation, danger, and self-discovery.

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The Drive by Tyler Keevil has been described as a unique and captivating road novel. Reviewers have praised its blend of humour and darkness, noting the protagonist Trevor's journey as both magical and revealing. The book's pacing, witty dialogue, and compelling narrative create a gripping experience, inviting readers to enjoy the ride and delve into Trevor's internal and external adventures.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781908434319

Publisher: Myriad Editions

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 August 2013

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Myriad Editions

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 320

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About the Author

Tyler Keevil grew up in Vancouver and in his mid-twenties moved to Wales.

He has published several books and his short fiction has appeared in a wide range of magazines and anthologies, including The Missouri Review, New Welsh Review, and PRISM: International.

He has received a number of awards for his writing, most notably The Missouri Review Jeffrey E. Smith Editors Prize, the Writers' Trust of Canada / McClelland & Stewart Journey Prize, and the Wales Book of the Year People's Prize. He is the Programme Director for the MA in Creative Writing at Cardiff University, and also teaches various extracurricular creative writing workshops and courses.

Keevil's debut novel Fireball was published in 2010 and was longlisted for Wales Book of the Year, shortlisted for the Guardian Not the Booker Prize, and received the Media Wales People's Prize 2011. His second novel The Drive was published to acclaim by Myriad in 2013. It was also longlisted for the Guardian Not the Booker Prize and won the 2014 Wales Book of the Year People's Choice Award. 2014 also saw the publication of Keevil's short story collection, Burrard Inlet (Parthian), a story from which, 'Sealskin', was awarded Canada's Journey Prize for the best short story of 2014 by the Writers' Trust of Canada.

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