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Apr 08, 2015GLNovak rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
I really felt sorry for Slaney. He loves being on the water sailing where the wind takes him, but his life is not his own. He goes to prison for drug smuggling after he and his friend Hearn are caught landing in Newfoundland. Two and a half years later he escapes, and through the help of Hearn (who escaped jailtime on a technicality) makes his way to Vancouver where he embarks on another drug smuggling deal. This poor guy is 'caught' in many ways but doesn't seem to be able to see it or to break free from it. He is basically a decent guy who has a bond with Hearn that rules any better judgment he might have. The writing is good with flashes of inspired description. Mainly it is spare writing getting in to Slaney's head and revealing his thoughts and fears. There is a good flow so it is quite easy to read.