Tom Mahony: Passable Fiction

Novel Release:

My second novel, Flooding Granite, was released by Casperian Books on October 1. You can buy the book and read the first chapter here. Readers outside the U.S. and Canada can buy it here.

"River guide Zack Pruitt and his clients get more excitement than they bargained for in this gripping account of three days on the water battling nature, each other, and their own demons. Tightly-wrought tension crests to life-threatening levels as Mahony takes readers on a ride filled with unexpected twists and turns … Flooding Granite offers nail-chomping suspense on every page."

---Robin Stratton, Boston Literary Magazine

"Tom Mahony knows how to tell a story and, as a scientist, understands the natural environment. In Flooding Granite, he demonstrates both of these skills with an intelligent action tale that grabs you by the collar and doesn't let go ... More than a man-battles-nature story, Flooding Granite is layered with a human element that will have you rooting for Zack and caring for him despite, and maybe because of, his flaws."

---Wayne Scheer, Author of Revealing Moments

"This novel has an earthy and contemporary writing style that reminds me of writers like Norman Maclean and Jim Harrison … Cross that style with the adventure and suspense of a film The River Wild and you have Tom Mahony’s novel Flooding Granite in your hands."

---Lavinia Ludlow, Small Press Reviews

"You can tell Mahony has spent some time behind the oars. His descriptions of everything from rapids and river running to the hassles of dealing with clients are spot-on. It makes you wish you were on the river with him."

---Eugene Buchanan, Paddling Life Magazine

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Imperfect Solitude:

You can buy my first novel, Imperfect Solitude, here, and click here to read an interview with me about the book in Boston Literary Magazine.

"All said, Imperfect Solitude is an outstanding effort …an artistic accomplishment, whether from a debut or the last work in a canon. I eagerly await Mahony's next novel."

---Lewis Faulkner, The Internet Review of Books

"As the lives of the multi-faceted characters in this novel become more deeply intertwined, the plot takes the reader on twists and turns filled with suspense."

---Rafael Otto, Terrain.org

"Tom Mahony has created a very entertaining read … If you are a fan of Raymond Chandler or Kem Nunn, Imperfect Solitude is definitely up your alley ... This is a fun novel to read on a surf-deficient day."

---Matt Rudoff, SurfPulse

"A modern, fresh and bold first novel about issues facing coastal communities in modern America."

---Clifton Evers, Kurungabaa

"A compelling debut novel ..."

---Steve Caplan, LabLit

"Compelling, edgy and smart, Imperfect Solitude forces readers to wonder What would I do? as they watch Evan Nellis navigate the very dangerous waters of corporate greed, cranky co-workers, doped-up roommates, and a beautiful woman."

---Robin Stratton, Boston Literary Magazine

"Imperfect Solitude is a solid debut effort … Mahony does a nice job of building tension throughout the story and then finishing it off with a satisfying climax."

---Drew Sievers, The Waterman’s Library

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