A nameless man, existing perilously close to the edge, flees his suburban home for the open road in a last-ditch effort to connect with the life he once lived. On the road, he finds his long-lost uncle who takes him on a continent-spanning adventure where they meet Civil War generals, a legendary Navajo, and a rotating cast of characters who may, or may not, have the answers to the questions the man is asking. Over the course of thousands of miles and through countless towns and bars, they hastily push toward the western horizon and the promise it may hold.
Waiting 'Round To Die is an unflinching look at the ravages of time and the quest for meaning in an otherwise inconsequential existence. A sometime travelogue, mixtape, and recipe book, Waiting Around To Die is, at its core, a “coming-of-middle-age” story, which takes readers to the very brink of an existential crisis where all bets are off and the future is no longer guaranteed.
Chris Grant’s Waiting ‘Round to Die is a highly absorbing novel. The events unravel at a brisk pace and the plot makes it a compelling read. This book should compel readers to also seek for themselves the real meaning of their existence! READ MORE
Grant explores one man’s quest for the meaning of life in this outstanding tale. The first-person narrative, which is full of asides, engrossing anecdotes, and foreshadowing, is sentimental, funny, and true to life. A remarkable book that deserves to be savored and pondered. READ MORE
Author Chris Grant is an observant and sharp writer. This is an emotionally resonant novel that will appeal to adults that are struggling to find meaning in contemporary life. This book will also appeal to readers looking for a heartfelt and introspective story that’s propelled forward by a compelling protagonist that asks questions that we have all asked at one time or another. READ MORE
The characters are lively and well-drawn, the ironic life inspections are intriguing, and the on-the-road adventures a draw for readers who would walk out of their own lives for a period of time. Libraries looking for contemporary novels that are thought-provoking and fun will find both attributes power the revelations and adventurous road trip that is Waiting 'Round To Die. READ MORE
"The narrator is lost and he needs help. Where he goes isn’t necessarily all that important. Certainly not as important as the people he meets along the way.
Trying to find answers to questions that might reconnect him to life, the protagonist goes on a continent-spanning road trip. With his long-lost uncle as his wingman, the two encounter a whole cast of both fictional and historical characters.
"The major themes were purpose and meaning, but there was another one that was very important and that was love." Read More
Hall of Fame journalist Chris Grant lives in central Texas with his daughter and his border collie, William Tecumseh Sherman. He has published short stories, history articles, and true crime research, in addition to his journalism, which has been featured in newspapers from coast to coast. When not writing, he goes to punk rock shows, curates the baseball history website Letters From Home Plate, and dreams of running away to Iceland.
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