 After a very successful giveaway, Landfall is finally getting the attention it deserves. We're keeping the EBook price at 99 cents in the hope of finding even more appreciative readers. Here's what a few have to say: "A Modern Day Joseph Conrad and Heart of Darkness... Awesome Book! EXCELLENT BOOK!! I purchased "Landfall" because I enjoyed the prequel "Three Star Fix" so much. In "Three Star Fix," Jablonski introduced us to Jake and taught us about growing up. "Landfall" teaches us about a much more difficult proposition that every man, if lucky enough, must one day face - growing old. Remnicent of Michner's "The Drifters," Jablonski carries Jake and the reader through locales across the world to illustrate why the third quarter of a man's life (40-60 yrs) can be so much more difficult than the other quarters. Like a seasoned history professor, the author allows us to witness the past and observe a populace doomed to repeat the lessons of their forefathers. Part mystery novel, part travelogue, part historical fiction, I would recommend this book to anyone anxious for adventure at sea." "Great writing. Great storytelling. Extremely well written and engaging tale. Draws you in quickly and completely. Tragic that this gifted author passed away too soon." "WELL WORTH THE READ! READ THIS BOOK! I was totally surprised with this little novel. I was looking for some quick reading in a different genre than what I've been reading for months. The fact that it was based in the Oregon Coast appealed to me. And that it was about (sort of) ships and sea...with a bit of mystery thrown in. Well, it was all that and more. Delving into the mind, heart and soul of the main character, Jablonski takes us on a dark journey from the jungles in Asia to the decks of a freighter. From the mind of a care free 19 year old to the mature, screwed up version of the same man. I was unable to put this book down. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!" Pick up a copy and let us know what you think.
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Now Available in Paperback and EBook After a long career at sea, Jake Thomas thinks he’s finally put his life in order. He’s got a new wife, a new home, time to write and tend his roses. But his past and the secrets he’s kept, even from himself, won’t stay buried.
Forty years earlier, a woman was murdered during Jake’s first voyage on the American freighter, the SS James Wait. Her children want answers only Jake can give. But resurrecting old memories takes him spiraling back to the chaos and upheaval of the late 1960s. In this riveting story-within-a-story, Jake’s peaceful routine in Portland, Oregon, stands in stark contrast to his days as a merchant seaman in Subic Bay, when he set off on a journey to discover his dark side. A journey that hasn’t yet ended. Like Joseph Conrad, Joseph Jablonski has created a novel set at sea that is as much a careful observation of human nature and a powerful condemnation of war as it is a fascinating sea story. Pick up a copy.  Though far from the open sea, Nebraska produced a man whose love of adventure led him from the Central Plains to become midshipman up to commander of the largest container ship in the American merchant marine fleet.
Joseph Jablonski was born in 1948 and spent 30 of his 66 years circumnavigating the world on an odyssey that would bring him to test the limits of his courage and stamina. At age 50, Jablonski relinquished his role as captain for that of writer. This story, and Three Star Fix that precedes it, reveal the heart of a man engaged with the world, undaunted by its challenges, and at peace with his own nature.  Bacon Press Books is pleased to announce that our next title, Landfall, a novel by Joseph Jablonski, will be out in time for the holidays.
After a long career at sea, Jake Thomas thinks he’s finally put his life in order. He’s got a new wife, a new home, time to write and tend his roses. But his past and the secrets he’s kept, even from himself, won’t stay buried. Forty years earlier, a woman was murdered during Jake’s first voyage on the American freighter, the SS James Wait. Her children want answers only Jake can give. But resurrecting old memories takes him spiraling back to the chaos and upheaval of the late 1960s. In this riveting story-within-a-story, Jake’s peaceful routine in Portland, Oregon, stands in stark contrast to his days as a merchant seaman in Subic Bay, when he set off on a journey to discover his dark side. A journey that hasn’t yet ended. Like Joseph Conrad, Joseph Jablonski has created a novel set at sea that is as much a careful observation of human nature and a powerful condemnation of war as it is a fascinating sea story. Please check back for more details on the release date. |
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