SYNOPSIS:

As Freddy gazes at the majestic river gushing past him in the depths of a Scottish winter, he's ready to jump in and end his life. But what happens next is not what Freddy expects. From the moment he enters the river, Freddy starts a journey which is more beautiful, funny, and mysterious than he could have imagined. And through this journey Freddy's story becomes interweaved with a cast of unforgettable characters who are equally lost and in search of answers. Eventually they all unite in their quest for an answer to the biggest question of them all: will the river take them where they want to go?

In the tradition of inspirational works of fiction like The Alchemist and Life of Pi, Secrets of a River Swimmer is at once a profound exploration into living with meaning and an affecting story of people on the cusp of change.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

S.S. Turner has been an avid reader, writer, and explorer of the natural world throughout his life which has been spent in England, Scotland and Australia. Just like Freddy in his first novel, Secrets of a River Swimmer, he worked in the global fund management sector for many years but realized it didn't align with his values. In recent years, he's been focused on inspiring positive change through his writing, as well as trying not to laugh in unfortunate situations (easier said than done). He now lives in Australia with his wife, daughter, son, two cats, and ten chickens.

MY REVIEW:

Secrets of a River Swimmer by S.S. Turner

Story follows one who wants to end his life. Like comparison between a salmon fishing upstream as they consider what will happen once they jump. I had recently read a story about fishers and salmon in Scotland so this was so cool to hear further stories of the rivers.

He likes to scare the fisher and his gillie as he watches them legging it away. Hallucinations of just being a fish, no legs or arms and he's swimming underwater.

There's so much in their life they are not happy with, been going on years and even at work now.

They lose something during the process and they can't realize they are in the water or it's all just a dream...

Love how they honor the man who's no longer with them, in the band and how they can raise money for awareness and to help others.

Love how he is able to turn their lives around for them as they also discover the healing powers of the river.

Received this review copy from publicist via The Story Plant and this is my honest opinion.