Desert Dirtbag

By P.J. Newell

Luke Tweedy is a gym climber who dreams of climbing hard boulders outside on real rock. His chance comes to him through an opportunity to travel with one of his rivals. Set on the Texas/ Mexico border in the desert oasis of Hueco Tanks State Park in the early 2000's, Luke learns the meaning of friendship, how to be a dirtbag climber, and comes of age in an unlikely place. Until his trip to Hueco Tanks, Luke has gotten through life by going with the flow and letting others dictate his direction. But when confronted with a scene of potentially scary characters, Luke somehow ends up being persuaded into many dangerous situations. He always seems to find his way out, until he commits one careless act that defines his passage into adulthood. In P. J. Newell's first adventure novel, themes of relationships, the responsibilities of humans toward each other, and competition in sport are explored. A vivid description of the natural and unnatural world of climbing in the desert amidst a coming of age story filled with plot twists along the way.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1795074647
• ISBN13: 9781795074643
• Release Date: January 2019
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 387 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.0" x 0.9" x 5.3"