Thought today's teenage boys don't need adventure or love to read? Try Australian author Christopher J. Holcroft's second book, CANYON.
Scott Morrow and his Venturer Unit take a canyoning trip that will pit them against the raging elements and force them to make a life and death decision nobody wants.
The actions of the deft teenager will unite a nation behind him as time starts running out to save both he and his best mate.
Take the journey with Scott and his Venturers as they hone their abseil skills with Army Commandos and go on a trip of a lifetime down a canyon that will be etched into the national psyche forever.
Follow the intrepid Venturers as they are forced to face a daunting challenge that only their bravery and skills will help them overcome.
Join Scott as he is forced to rescue his best mate in a life and death struggle against the canyon in a gripping exploit to keep them both alive.
Once again, the Australian Defence Force joins the fight against time in a perilous race to save Scott and his fellow Venturer from certain death.
Canyon is a novel full of adventure and daring do as a teenage boy comes to grips with staring death in the face in a vain bid to save his best mate and himself.
CANYON is available through Poseidon Books at www.poseidonbooks.com/
Check out CANYON at http://www.christopherholcroft.com/canyon.html and hear the author read part of the book.
CANYON
Christopher J. Holcroft's second novel, CANYON
About Me
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- Hi, my name is Christopher Holcroft and I am a former Cub, Senior Scout Venturer), member of a Bush Fire Brigade, and the New South Wales emergency services. I am currently serving in the Army Reserve. I obtained my Queens Scout and Silver Duke of Edinburgh Awards like most other youth of my era - before computers were around to make life easier. My family taught me to love adventure, the outdoors and to enjoy the many friendships I made along the way. I have started writing a series of adventure novels so today's teenagers can enjoy the exploits of a group of Venturers as they journey through a number of exhilarating exploits. Join Scott Morrow as he learns a number of scouting skills which arm him to overcome tremendous odds. He has to overcome his fears and then learn to push himself harder than he ever thought. The result is a collection of boys own adventures that propel Scott onto the national stage as he develops from being a boy to a young man.
1 comment:
When the Brave Dare to Canyon
CANYON by Christopher J Holcroft, is the second instalment in a series that follows the adventures of Scott Morrow and his Venturer Unit. The novel tells the story of a canyoning trip that places the Venturer Unit against the elements and forces them to make a life and death decision.
The book begins with the characters practicing their abseiling skills, as they learn to trust each other, in a controlled environment before they have to put these skills into practice in the most extreme weather conditions.
With meticulous detail the author impeccably describes the scene, painting a picture in the reader’s mind. As the story builds in intensity the author switches between characters at different locations keeping the reader’s intrigue.
The book shows the important connections between the different sections of the scouting family, particularly the bond between Venturers and Rovers.
Like Only the Brave Dare the book is targeted towards teenage readers with a passion for adventure.
Throughout the adventures of the Venturer Unit the author highlights the importance of team work.
The novel is a suspenseful and entertaining read that keeps you on the edge of your seat.
CANYON is an adrenaline filled story that will be thoroughly enjoyed by all teenagers.
CANYON is available through Poseidon Books at www.poseidonbooks.com/
Michael Lee, 18, Rover, Hurstville, New South Wales, Australia
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