by Kelly Bishop
First published 2020
Buck Larson faces challenges across five connected adventures that span different situations and locations. Each story presents Buck with distinct obstacles that test his resourcefulness and determination. The stories unfold in chronological order, building a portrait of Buck's character through his responses to various conflicts. While each adventure stands alone with its own beginning and resolution, together they create a larger narrative about Buck's journey. The compilation strips away supplementary materials to focus purely on Buck's core experiences. Readers follow Buck as he navigates problems that reveal both his strengths and vulnerabilities. The stories explore themes of persistence and adaptation as Buck encounters different people and circumstances. His adventures demonstrate how ordinary situations can become extraordinary through the choices people make. The emotional heart of the collection lies in Buck's growth across these five experiences and his evolving understanding of himself and his world.
Genres: fiction, short-stories, adventure, contemporary
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: character-growth, episodic-narrative, ordinary-hero
752 pages · Paperback · Independently published