Eight Nights in Four Corners

By Spencer Deering

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0974003042
• ISBN13: 9780974003047
• Release Date: May 2003
• Publisher: TurnKey Press
• Length: 204 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.5" x 0.5" x 5.5"

Customer Reviews

Book of the year

As a former student of Mr.Deering i had to pick this up when i heard it was out. I honestly don't read to many novels in my spare time being a college student and not having to much time. But i made it a point to read this one! And it was Brilliant, one of the best stories i've read ever! As a reader i felt connected to Luke (main character) and felt as if i was on the voyage with him. The story reads very smoothly and takes the reader on the journey with luke with great literature thta helps create the image of exactly what the protagonist is going through, whether it be addiction, lust , love... Just a great first novel and i hope there are many more to come

An Amazing Journey

Not only does this book lead Luke Stahl on an life altering journey out west, but the author takes the reader on a ride as well. Eventhough the book is fiction, you can feel the emotion and passion Deering adds to it so the book tells like a true story.

Bravo!

Since beginning 'Eight Nights' a week ago, my workdays have been filled with anticipation to get home and hop back on Luke's motorcycle to continue a magnificent journey that, though set in the U.S. great plains, thoughtfully leads us into our own rebellious, naive and oft grief-stricken souls.

Great first novel

Deering shows he has some serious chops with this, his first novel. He tells the story of a college sophomore's journey across Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona on his dad's Harley--a journey that forces him to come to terms with his older brother's recent death, an abusive father, and a nascent cocaine addition. The episodes describing the protagonist's desert journey are interspersed with touching vignettes from his youth; the structure allows Deering to build to a fine and well-realized climax. Reminded me a bit of James Dickey (author of "Deliverance"), especially Dickey's "To The White Sea." Definitely worth a read, and Deering bears watching.

Fast-paced and worthwhile.

This is an awesome book. I read this book in two sittings--not necesserily because it's relatively short--but rather, because it is fast-paced and is a definite page-turner. This book does not offer excessive details and monotonous characters, it allows the reader to sink in to the experiences in the novel and offers easy-access to the the main character's mind. This character combats struggles within himself throughout the book, and though we may not have experienced what he has, almost anyone can relate to his internal struggles and his introspection. This novel can appeal to anyone and I highly recommend it.