A Desperate Measure

by Vernon J. Benoit

Believing he has an incurable illness Jacob Fleming makes an extraordinary decision.
He realizes it is a decision that would would be unthinkable to his family and friends.
His decision requires careful and meticulous planning.
Jacob knows that every aspect of his plan will have to be kept to himself and he will have to maintain as normal a daily routine as possible.
He knows it will be hard but he is determined to follow his plan to the very end.
A debut novel by Vernon Benoit from western Newfoundland and Labrador that combines a love of the outdoors with mystery and intrigue.

196 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 2020

Reviews

[Carolyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

A man, fearing that he is going to die the same death as his father and other relatives, sets out in the backcountry of Newfoundland to take his fate into his own hands. The story becomes a survival story, as the main character encounters many obstacles, including dangerous wildlife, trying to outmaneuver the search parties in a cat-and-mouse game. I enjoyed the tension in the narrator's thoughts, as well as the description of his ingenuity in providing himself with food and shelter. For me, it was a gripping story.

[Taylor Jackson · Rating 3 out of 5]

The books was okay. Found it more interesting toward the end

[Renee Downey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best book I've read in a long time!