On the night of Jimmy Tock’s birth, his dying grandfather delivers five specific dates that will define Jimmy's future. These premonitions predict five separate days of catastrophic danger scattered throughout his life. The narrative follows Jimmy as he navigates these predicted windows of crisis, beginning with a violent encounter involving a vengeful aerialist family at a hospital. Accompanied by his wife Lorrie, Jimmy faces recurring threats from the Lampion family, whose lives became entangled with his own during his birth. Each forecasted date forces Jimmy to confront sudden, localized chaos and lethal intent while maintaining his family’s resilience and humor.
Readers who enjoy structured suspense driven by fate and coincidence will find value in this story. It suits those interested in how individual characters maintain their moral footing when facing predictable yet unavoidable threats. The book provides a look at the persistence of family bonds under extreme duress and the way a person manages the anxiety of known risks. Readers walk away with a perspective on facing uncertainty through optimism and the practical application of courage in life-threatening situations.
Clear-cut and escapist; an easy read.
Best for readers like The Escapist Adventurer. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 2005
- Language
- EN
