Fishing for Sanity: A Trout Stream and a Way of Life

by Mike Reuther

Jack McAllister feels he has close to the perfect life in the mountains of Pennsylvania. This unconventional existence he’s carved out for himself amounts to fishing his beloved trout streams near his home with longtime pal Soothsayer, the wizened sage of the Green Spring Valley, and guiding angling clients. But his life is soon to be altered with the sudden appearance of a mayfly hatch. Soon, the Shad River and the whole valley become a destination spot for fly-fishers and commercial interests. By the time, an intrepid reporter, a fast-talking attorney and a lovely magazine editor enter Jack’s life, things have become more than complicated. Fishing for Sanity is an often-humorous story capturing a way of life and changes we all face and must confront.

170 pages, Paperback

Published December 2, 2017

About the author

Mike Reuther uses his fervid imagination to create page-turning novels filled with interesting characters, many of them searching for happiness and their place in the world. His books include the acclaimed "Baseball Dreams, Fishing Magic" and the Amazon best-selling baseball novel, "Nothing Down." He's also the author of books that help writers realize their writing dreams, among them, "Write the Darn Book" and "How to Write a Book Without Going Crazy." A longtime journalist and freelance writer, he devotes the warmer months of the year to baseball and fly fishing, two of his passions that have served as the backdrop for his books. A seeker of truth but an all-around fun guy, he lives with his wife and kids near Williamsport, Pa.