The Persistent Road

By: Tim Bishop

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Paperback | 20 June 2023

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368 Pages

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21.59 x 13.97 x 2.34

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There's always an escape. Sometimes you need to search long and hard for the right one.

After losing all he once cherished, Doug Zimmer follows his wife's parting bread crumbs and rides up the Pacific coast-on a bicycle. Armed with a revolver and only a vague plan to get through the months ahead, he aims to end his depression one way or the other.

As spiritual forces wrangle for his soul, he pedals eastward across America. He meets Lauren Baumgartner-a younger adventurer with a vibrant spirit-and a band of zealots who confront his aversion to religion. Accompanying Doug are not only sunny days and the beauty of nature but also the perils of the road, fellow travelers with their own stories, and the hollow silence of solitary campsites playing host to unseen creatures of the night.

A jarring episode on a climb through a treacherous pass brings Doug face-to-face with life and death. Will Doug's adventure deliver him from loneliness and lament . . . or hurtle him to an abrupt end?

TIM BISHOP has bicycled many of the roads that Doug Zimmer travels in The Persistent Road. And having coached people struggling with similar issues, the author is familiar with his protagonist's problems. Tim and his wife, Debbie, are coauthors of the award-winning Wheels of Wisdom.

Industry Reviews

"Original, eloquent, memorable, replete with deftly crafted characters and many an entertaining plot twist, The Persistent Road showcases author Tim Bishop's genuine flair for the kind of narrative-driven storytelling that keeps the readers fully involved from start to finish. Highly recommended."

-Midwest Book Review, Small Press Bookwatch

"Tim Bishop's The Persistent Road will draw you in and keep you turning the pages.... It's a book I'll read again and again."

-Patricia Bradley, author of Counter Attack

"The Persistent Road is a beautifully written story of tragedy and triumph.... This is a journey well worth taking."

-Ace Collins, Christy-winning author

"An enjoyable and unexpected story that tackles tough spiritual questions."

-Katie Powner, author of Where the Blue Sky Begins

"A convincing story of how even the hardest of hearts isn't hopeless. Great book!"

-Beth Patch, senior editor/producer for CBN.com

"A deeply moving, suspenseful, and satisfying book."

-Andy Reese, author of The Spiritual Gifts Blueprint

"Immersive and deep. A beautiful story. More than a novel, it's hope on paper."

-Katie Shands, author of Finding Franklin

"An insightful reminder that God can create miraculous outcomes even when all seems lost."

-Chris Carpenter, managing editor, Crossmap.com

Finalist, Christian and Inspirational fiction, 2023 Next Gen. Indie Book Awards

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