The Catskills: Revised Edition

by Adam Cornell

Some come to escape the city life. Others come to escape their past. Sometimes there’s no escaping it. The Northern Catskill Mountains have always held a certain mystique and draw for those who just want to leave it all behind. Those who call the Catskills home have grown accustomed to the peace and serenity. But every few decades the outside world finds its way in, with violent consequences. Chance encounters, family secrets, destructive relationships and the forces of nature all combine for an explosive ending that could only happen in The Catskills.

466 pages, Paperback

First published December 5, 2012

About the author

Adam Cornell was born in Binghamton, NY in 1977. He worked in the advertising, radio and design industries throughout his career. His first novel, The Catskills, was published in 2012. He has since published additional books and is currently working on his fourth novel. Adam resides in Watertown, NY with his wife and three children, though they also keep a home in the Catskill Mountains.

Reviews

[Sheila Williams · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Definite Read

I started reading this book and could not put it down. The characters were so real. I grew up in a small town much like the town in the book. I can relate to the small dinner where the owner actually knows your first name and greets you with it, the favorite bar where everyone goes, and a small town police force that is often overworked and spread thin. The story was woven like a fine rug. There was nothing that did not fit together by the end. I did not want the story to end. I wanted more. I can see a whole series with the townspeople I feel I have come to know so well. Thank you Adam for this wonderful book.