Bob Romano writes poignant tales of small-town Maine, its people and its fly-fishing. In his latest novel four young friends struggle to find their way in a life filled with the angst of growing up in a backwoods town filled with memorable characters. Fly-fishing is the common thread that binds these four friends together, but it is also the force that threatens to tear them apart. In addition to a gripping story, Romano s strong sense of place takes us to a corner of the country that will beckon a visit for those seeking the solace of a simple way of life. "It's amazing how truly good stories can carry you to far-off places, experiencing excitement and adventure along with a well-developed cast of characters, immersing you in the rich local heritage of a real-life setting, and sometimes - when you're lucky - making you want to pick up your fly-rod to go do some fishing of your own. The character development is strong, but the sense of place is even stronger, as Romano weaves local lore and fly-fishing history seamlessly into the story." - Tyler Frantz, Natural Pursuit Outdoors Product Review "I have loved all of Bob Romano's books, not only because they were about Maine but because they were written so well that I couldn't put them down -- interesting, funny and enjoyable." - Wayne Hooper, Seacoast Online "Writing a novel set in the Rangeley region, including some of my favorite fishing spots, Robert J. Romano, Jr., hit a homerun... halfway through the novel, I actually called a friend who has a camp on the Magalloway River and scheduled a fishing adventure there in June! I'll save this novel and give it to my friend when we take that trip." - George Smith, George Smith Maine / Bangor Daily News "When it comes to sense of place and character development, Romano nails it. Add to this his authentic, detailed descriptions of the Rangeley area's breathtaking scenery and abundant fishing waters, and you have a novel that does not let you go until the last page." - V. Paul Reynolds Bob Romano lives in the northwest corner of New Jersey with his wife Trish, and their Labrador retrievers, Winslow Homer and Finnegan. For 30 years, they have maintained a camp in the Rangeley Lakes region of western Maine where Romano has set his Rangeley Lakes series of novels: North of Easie , West of Rangeley , Brook Trout Blues, and the recently published, The River King . He is also the author of a book of essays, Shadows in the Stream .