The Pismo Calamity: A Strange Tale of Unnatural Disaster - Softcover

Rafferty, T. J.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0976042924 ISBN 13: 9780976042921

Publisher: Chowderhead Press, 2016

Synopsis

When Dugan Byrnes saw the fishing boat moving slowly into the Pacific sunset, backwards, his natural curiosity was stoked. Recounted the incident to other patrons of Harry's Beach Bar and Night Club, he came to learn of other curious events in the local waters. Gradually the Pismo Eight is formed, a variegated group of young and old seekers committed to the health of the ocean, who combine their talents to find the source of the mysterious events and reveal it to the the general public. At the dramatic climax during the annual Clam Festival in Pismo Beach, the local community and people watching the satellite coverage worldwide, are presented graphic evidence of the environmental impact created by the combined effects of nuclear power, chemical pollution and global warming. Not to mention the combined effects of greed, alcohol, revenge, endemic political stupidity and galloping disorientation.

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Review

"Absolutely the best Pismo Beach novel I've ever read." - Clement Salvadori "I really enjoyed the political nickname games. And the brief violence and mild nudity." - Stowell B. McKain "The combination of science, satire, suspense, adventure and environmental consciousness was a masterpiece of plot and character and story telling. Well done!" - Lance Anderson "This book is an intriguing mystery/comedy that is lighthearted and fast paced. Underneath that though is a subtext with a positive message. Dugan Byrnes is a very engaging character and I couldn't wait to find out what he and his friends would uncover next." - Nathan Lowe "I love a great read. "The Pismo Calamity" glued me to my recliner. The storyl ine is well-paced and kept me wondering what would pop up next. The characters are three dimensional as opposed to flat and uninteresting. I really want more of the main character Dugan. The setting in Pismo Beach can and should be visited the next time you drive through the Central Coast of California. What a great part of the country! And the worthy theme of the story appears embedded in the Rachael Carson quote Rafferty uses to open his novel. I hope the author plans to continue the adventure with a second book." - S. Lemontina As a professional author, with two books available on Amazon, I rarely have the opportunity to review a book whose inception I was personally involved in and whose setting and subject I have direct personal experience with. You will find the text simply radiates suspense, which then leads into a remarkable growth and development of the protagonist's character. All I can say is I am going to clam up here, and leave you to your own voyage into this literary marvel." - Tom Meadows

About the Author

T. J. (Tod Joseph) Rafferty was born in Salem, Ohio, and raised up in Georgia, Florida and northeastern Ohio. A graduate of Kent State University, he has worked in radio, television, advertising, journalism and golf course maintenance. His work has appeared in Stars and Stripes, Cycle News, Big Bike, Cycle Guide, Motorcyclist, American Roadracing, Robb Report, Cycle World, Moto Euro, New Times, Motorcycle. com and RideApart.com. His previous books covered the histories of Ducati, Harley-Davidson and Indian motorcycles. This is his first novel. Rafferty andhis wife live in a remodeled cave in the La Sal Mountains of southeastern Utah.

About this edition

• Publisher: Chowderhead Press
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 0976042924
• ISBN 13: 9780976042921
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 240