First published 2000
The fate of humanity hangs in the balance, and somehow golf holds the key. In this collaborative novel, nine distinguished writers take turns crafting chapters in a chain-letter format, each author building on the previous contribution before handing off to the next. Lee K. Abbott opens the tale, followed by Dave Barry, Richard Bausch, James Crumley, James W. Hall, Tami Hoag, Tim O'Brien, Ridley Pearson, and Les Standiford. The central question drives every chapter: can the ancient game of golf actually rescue civilization from impending doom? Each writer brings their signature style to this comedic adventure, creating an unpredictable narrative that shifts tone and direction with every handoff. The result is a wildly entertaining story that explores both the absurdity and unexpected importance of golf in determining humanity's survival.
Genres: fiction, adventure, contemporary, comedy
Vibes: comedic, fast-paced, thought-provoking
Tropes: chain-letter-format, collaborative-writing, unexpected-importance
Unbound · Warner Books