The Not So Lone Park Ranger

By Daniel C. Prebutt and Lena Bramsen

Have you ever had a premonition but failed to recognize it until fate actually arrived? This is the insightful and humorous story of Charlie, whose childhood vision leads him on an unusual, adventurous journey to find his destiny and the secret to happiness and fulfillment.As a young boy, Charlie visits a wildlife refuge and captures a glimpse of his future. Determined to pursue it, he eventually becomes a park ranger, his idyllic premonition tempered by reality when exposed to bureaucratic dysfunction and social absurdity. Charlie's exploits range from comical to horrific as he is swarmed by mosquitoes, menaced by a demented highway cop, tricked by ghosts, and guides a boat to safety utilizing his buttocks. Navigating a psychological maze of quirky government operations and drama-filled public relations, he exhibits the grittiness that the job requires, but wonders if he has reached his destiny or a dead-end.Charlie frequents the local newsstand in his mundane neighborhood where he finds comfort among the uncultured and colorful 'tribe' that gathers nightly. Afzal, the wise shopkeeper, explains that happiness and fulfillment comes not from education and status. Charlie ponders this, asking Afzal what is important to his life. Afzal answers with a question, "Where is your love?" Charlie's quest for romance assumes the form of a hilarious obstacle course, at the end of which awaits a remarkable revelation, returning Charlie to his childhood premonition and the unforeseen confirmation of his prophesy.Based on actual events from one of America's most respected professions, this novel will provide a peek behind 'the little gold badge'.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1519082738
• ISBN13: 9781519082732
• Release Date: December 2016
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 258 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.7" x 6.0"