The Fort, Aric Davis
The Fort, Aric Davis
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The Fort

Author: Aric Davis

Narrator: Nick Podehl

Unabridged: 6 hr 30 min

Format: Digital Audiobook (DRM Protected)

Published: 06/11/2013

Synopsis

During the waning summer days of 1987, a deranged Vietnam vet stalks Grand Rapids, Michigan, abducting and murdering nameless victims from the streets, leaving no leads for police. That is, until he picks up sixteen-year-old Molly. From their treehouse fort in the woods, three neighborhood boys spy the killer holding a gun to Molly’s back. They go to the police—only to have their story disregarded. But the boys know evil lives in their midst. A growing sense of honor and urgency forces the boys to take action—to find Molly, to protect themselves, to stand guard for the last long days of summer.At turns heartbreaking and breathtakingly thrilling, The Fort perfectly renders a coming-of-age story in the 1980s, in those final days of childhood independence, discovery, and paradise lost.

About Aric Davis

Aric Davis is married with one daughter and lives in Grand Rapids, Michigan where he has worked for the past fifteen years as a body piercer. A punk rock aficionado, Davis does anything he can to increase awareness of a good band. He likes weather cold enough to need a sweatshirt—but not a coat—and friends who wear their hearts on their sleeves. In addition to reading and writing, he also enjoys roller coasters and hockey. His debut novel, Nickel Plated, was published by AmazonEncore in March 2011.

Reviews

Goodreads review by karen

OH MY GOD I JUST REALIZED THIS WAS ON AN AMAZON IMPRINT. I HAVE PLAYED INTO THEIR HANDS. this is hovering between three and four stars for me. a lot of it depends on whether this is a YA book or not. i can't quite figure it out. cover looks like it could be, it has young characters, the author's profi......more

Goodreads review by Anthony

An exciting scenario with three 12 year olds accidentally discovering a serial murderer with his latest victim. Character development of the boys and their families, the killer, the kidnap victim and the policeman involved is all there and well done. The image of the "fort" and the excitement of the......more

Goodreads review by Jaime

Interview with Aric Davis, Author of THE FORT Jaime Boler: Thank you, Aric, for letting me ask you these questions. The Fort is an electrifying coming-of-age thriller that grabbed me from the first page. You are a professional body piercer and novelist. How did you get into writing? Aric Davis: Thanks......more

Goodreads review by Lauren

What to say about a book that, as a thriller, doesn't thrill? I admit thrillers are not my usual genre, but every once in a while I want something to pick me up and toss me around for a few hours without having to think too much and a thriller, a good one, often does the trick. Davis writes in crisp......more

Quotes

“With a sure hand and a compassionate eye, Aric Davis in The Fort chillingly portrays the intrusion of casual evil into the normal suburban life of kids, parents and cops.” —Max Allan Collins, New York Times Bestselling author of Road to Perdition, and What Doesn’t Kill Her“His natural storytelling style reminded me of a young Stephen King and the pacing was much like that of a James Patterson thriller. I feel like he has taken a turn with this book, from being a good writer to a great one.” —Author Exposure“A beautiful story of intrigue and suspense…Aric has written a lot more than a coming of age story, as it is much deeper emotionally and paced perfectly. The Fort is the perfect summer read, and should be on your reading list.” —Suspense Magazine

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