"The tension between Mainers whose families have farmed the land or fished the seas for generations and people "from away" goes back at least to the nineteenth century. Jim Nichols makes this conflict freshly compelling with his vivid characterizations and his sharp eye and ear for the gritty realities of the Maine experience. Energetically written, often funny, satisfyingly moving, Hull Creek is a wonderful novel." - Elaine Ford, author of The American Wife "Nichols is a writer who always surprises, engrosses, and captivates me. Hull Creek is complex and interesting. I hope this novel gets him the attention he more than deserves." - International bestseller M.J. Rose, author of The Reincarnationist "Jim Nichols is the real thing and this novel should have a stamp on it saying "Made in Maine" and "Genuine." There's not a false note in his engrossing, deeply moving story of a place, a way of life under siege, and a lobster fisherman whose struggles you get to share. You might disapprove of some of the protagonist's choices, but you'll be rooting for him anyway--that's due to the power of an author who sticks close to the elements and always makes the choice of being honest." - Ellen Cooney, author of Lambrusco |
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