Strap in, gaming aficionados and adventure seekers! 'Tom's Crossing' is the heart-pounding tale you absolutely must dive into this season!
Picture this: it's 1982 in a small, hauntingly picturesque Utah county, surrounded by majestic mountain ranges. You're stepping into the shoes of Kalin March, a gutsy 15-year-old who's just found himself a new home amidst rustic charm and hidden ghosts. The plot thickens when Kalin makes a gut-wrenching promise to his dying friend, Tom Gatestone: save two majestic horses from the brutal hands of slaughter. Does it get any cooler? Oh, yes, because Tom isn’t really gone—he’s an ethereal sidekick guiding you from beyond the grave!
'Tom's Crossing' is penned by the legendary Mark Z. Danielewski, famous for bending the rules of narration with his other works like 'House of Leaves' and 'The Familiar.' But this time, he’s dialed back the visual antics. Instead of labyrinthine layouts, you'll get an immersive and linear storytelling experience—dialogue italicized instead of quoted, but still the gripping Danielewski touch you love!
This less-flamboyant presentation doesn't mean it's any less epic! Get ready for a meaty novel by word count and a narrative as rich and satisfying as Mario collecting his final power-up for that ultimate showdown! If you're game enough to take on the page count, prepare for Danielewski's most approachable and possibly most enthralling tale yet. I'm at the halfway mark, fellow gamers, and trust me, it's been an epic quest!
Still need convincing? How about this insane endorsement: Stephen King, the maestro of horror himself, sings its praises—'This is an amazing work of fiction. I absolutely loved it. At the heart you’ll find a blood-drenched story of pursuit and two brave and resourceful children. But there’s so much more. I immersed myself. Have never read anything like it.' If King thinks it's a roller-coaster ride worth hopping on, you know it’s the real deal!