-- "A deftly crafted and skillfully written novel from beginning to end." (Midwest Book Review, Small Press Bookwatch, March 2016)
-- Longlisted for the inaugural Whistler Independent Book Awards (July 2016)
Sleepwalking through life on a quiet island near Seattle, Oliver Bruce is struck twice in one day. Emerging unscathed from an accident that leaves his SUV a crumpled mess, Oliver finds a fragment of a letter about an invention that could change the global energy landscape. The discovery brings Oliver face-to-face with the widening chasm between his mundane existence as a middle-aged family man and the richer life he longs for.
Oliver is drawn to locate the invention by embarking on a journey to the jungles of Ecuador, where he places trust in an enigmatic young beauty—while believing with increasing certainty that he is being followed.
Told against a backdrop of colorful characters and exotic locations, Goodnight Sunshine unwinds Oliver's gradual descent from youthful optimism to mid-life malaise, ultimately forcing him to re-evaluate his core beliefs and face the true source of his discontent.
Special Feature: Includes an interview with author Mark Cameron about the personal history, travel and research that went into writing his debut novel, Goodnight Sunshine.
Industry Reviews
"A deftly crafted and skillfully written novel from beginning to end, 'Goodnight Sunshine' is a highly recommended and unfailingly entertaining read documenting author Mark Cameron as an especially skilled and original storyteller. Indeed, 'Goodnight Sunshine' is certain to be an enduringly popular addition to community library General Fiction collections."--Midwest Book Review, Small Press Bookwatch, March 2016
"The characters ring true and the rich life of Ecuador that Cameron describes undeniably comes from his own first-hand knowledge of the country as a traveller."--Jan DeGrass, Coast Reporter, December 17, 2015