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Pedaling West Kindle Edition

by E. A. Coe (Author), Lane Diamond (Editor) Format: Kindle Edition
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It will be the adventure of a lifetime for Carrie Brinkley... if she makes it to the end alive.

  • GOLD MEDAL: Readers’ Favorite Book Awards - 2023 - Fiction - Adventure
  • OVERALL WINNER: Firebird Book Awards – Fiction
  • WINNER: Literary Titan Book Awards – Gold Medal
  • WINNER: Pinnacle Book Achievement Award, Winter 2023 – Best Adventure Fiction
  • WINNER: Reader's House (London) – Editor's Choice 2024 – Award for Literary Excellence

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When Carrie loses her job and boyfriend during the opening weeks of the pandemic, she’s determined to reset her life in a positive direction. The answer? A solo, two-month, cross-country bicycle trip from Virginia Beach to Mendocino, California.

Yet dangers lurk that she’d never anticipated. During Carrie’s idyllic journey across the continent, her greatest danger comes not from her encounters with angry animals, road hazards, or the elements. Something much worse stalks her—something much too human.

EVOLVED PUBLISHING PRESENTS a novel that’s part literary suspense, part women’s fiction, part crime thriller, part travel fiction, and one hundred percent fun. A young woman’s journey of adventure becomes one of profound self-discovery.

“Thriller readers will appreciate the intrigue and suspense that follows Carrie into these milieus; travel or bicyclist enthusiasts who anticipate an encounter with ordinary Americans will appreciate the extraordinary circumstances that force Carrie to adopt surprising positions of strength; and fans of novels that pair disparate elements of intrigue and growth will find her story compelling, riveting, and hard to put down.” ~ Midwest Book Review, D. Donovan, Sr. Reviewer

“...an action- and suspense-packed coming-of-age story... about perseverance, endurance, and inner strength, packed with emotional highs and lows... Coe’s characters are ingeniously written.” ~ Readers’ Favorite Book Reviews, Rolanda Lyles (5 STARS)

“...a masterpiece of literary suspense... with a unique plot filled with action. There are plenty of twists and turns and a few surprises along the way in a tale of courage, fear, and new beginnings.” ~ Readers’ Favorite Book Reviews, Anne-Marie Reynolds (5 STARS)

“...a rollercoaster ride with many twists and turns... full of action, and I just kept turning the pages. No way was I going to put the book down before I had finished.” ~ Readers’ Favorite Book Reviews, Alma Boucher (5 STARS)

“... an expert and spellbinding adventure... a strong action and mystery formula that is brought to life by its imaginative twist... a must-read.” ~ Readers’ Favorite Book Reviews, Vincent Dublado (5 STARS)

“...just what you should be looking for if you love mystery novels laced with a gripping tale of deceit, love, betrayal, crime, murder, money, suspense, adventure, and much more.” ~ Readers’ Favorite Book Reviews, Keith Mbuya (5 STARS)

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"Thriller readers will appreciate the intrigue and suspense that follows Carrie into these milieus; travel or bicyclist enthusiasts who anticipate an encounter with ordinary Americans will appreciate the extraordinary circumstances that force Carrie to adopt surprising positions of strength; and fans of novels that pair disparate elements of intrigue and growth will find her story compelling, riveting, and hard to put down." Midwest Book Review, D. Donovan, Sr. Reviewer

"...an action- and suspense-packed coming-of-age story... about perseverance, endurance, and inner strength, packed with emotional highs and lows... Coe's characters are ingeniously written." Readers' Favorite Book Reviews, Rolanda Lyles (5 STARS)

"...a masterpiece of literary suspense... with a unique plot filled with action. There are plenty of twists and turns and a few surprises along the way in a tale of courage, fear, and new beginnings." Readers' Favorite Book Reviews, Anne-Marie Reynolds (5 STARS)

"...a rollercoaster ride with many twists and turns... full of action, and I just kept turning the pages. No way was I going to put the book down before I had finished." Readers' Favorite Book Reviews, Alma Boucher (5 STARS)

"... an expert and spellbinding adventure... a strong action and mystery formula that is brought to life by its imaginative twist... a must-read." Readers' Favorite Book Reviews, Vincent Dublado (5 STARS)

"...just what you should be looking for if you love mystery novels laced with a gripping tale of deceit, love, betrayal, crime, murder, money, suspense, adventure, and much more." Readers' Favorite Book Reviews, Keith Mbuya (5 STARS)

--This text refers to the paperback edition.

About the Author

AUTHOR: E. A. Coe... is F. Coe Sherrard, a former United States Naval aviator and career business executive. A graduate of Western Maryland College (now called McDaniel College), Coe is the award-winning author of three other novels, as of January 2023: 'Full Count,' 'The Road Not Taken,' and 'The Other Side of Good.' Married to Jean since 1971, Coe has three children and six grandchildren, and lives in Edinburg, Virginia.

EDITOR: Lane Diamond has over 190 published books to his editing credit, including many multiple award-winners, across many genres and styles - with more to come. --This text refers to the paperback edition.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0BTM1KRWF
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Evolved Publishing LLC; 1st edition (10 April 2023)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 7361 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 372 pages
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Award-winning author, E. A. Coe is F. Coe Sherrard, a former entertainment industry executive, Naval Aviator, and alumnus of McDaniel College. Coe was born in Havre de Grace, Maryland, in September, 1949, and grew up in Rising Sun, Maryland. Married to his college sweetheart, Jean, since 1971, he is the father of three and grandfather to six. Coe lives in Edinburg, Virginia in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley. He published Full Count in 2018, The Road Not Taken in 2020, and The Other Side Of Good in January, 2022. His Fourth book, Pedaling West, published in 2023 won first place in the Crime Fiction genre of Readers' Favorite 2023 international book competition. Coe also co-authored a children's book, Stay With Me, with artist friend and neighbor, Helen Jean Smith, in 2020.

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V.E.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read
Reviewed in the United States on 10 April 2023
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Pedaling West, written by Coe Sherrard, is an enthralling novel that keeps the reader engaged from beginning to end. It is a gripping tale of self-discovery, crime, and personal growth that follows the journey of Carrie Brinkley, a young woman who sets out on a solo bike adventure across the country. Along the way, she finds herself embroiled in a financial fraud-turned-murder crime spree that challenges her in ways she never imagined.

Carrie starts her journey from Virginia with the aim of finding herself and gaining a better understanding of who she is. However, fate has other plans for her, and she is unwittingly drawn into a dangerous game of deception and lies. As she pedals her way across the country, she discovers truths about herself and others that she never knew existed. She learns to overcome her fears and emerges as a strong and mature individual, surprising everyone, including herself.

Throughout the novel, Sherrard weaves an intricate and authentic tale that captures the reader's attention from the very first page. The plot is full of suspense and intrigue, and the characters are well-developed, making it easy for readers to be on the characters' side or not. Sherrard's writing style is engaging and fluid, making it difficult for readers to put the book down.

One of the most impressive aspects of the book is how it explores the themes of personal growth and self-discovery. Carrie's journey is not just about physical endurance; it is also about finding the courage to face her fears and confront the unknown. It is a story that resonates with readers of all ages, as we can all relate to the struggle of discovering who we are and what we want out of life. This is the undertone and the overarching theme of the book, though it does sometimes get overshadowed by the suspense aspect.

Nonetheless, Pedaling West is an exceptional novel that is sure to captivate readers from all walks of life. It is a story about self-discovery, courage, and personal growth, and it is sure to leave a lasting impression on anyone who reads it. Sherrard has created a one-of-a-kind story that readers will enjoy from the first few pages until the last. Certainly an interesting journey of a book.
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K. Turner
5.0 out of 5 stars Deep, intriguing, and thought-provoking
Reviewed in the United States on 10 April 2023
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On the surface, Pedaling West is about young Carrie Brinkley embarking on a cross-country trek on her bicycle after losing her job to the COVID pandemic and then losing her boyfriend, then discovering the dangers she has to face are much more extreme than she could have anticipated. But if you've read other books by this author, you already know there's much more to this book than a story about fraud and the lengths to which some will go to cover their tracks.

The excursion the main character undertakes provides her with experiences and opportunities she couldn't otherwise have encountered that test her compassion, strength, intellect, determination, and ability to appreciate life. Of course, E.A. Coe pens novels with strong, inspiring female characters, and this one is no exception. Carrie is not only physically able to conquer the terrain across the center of the United States, but she's able to dig deep and discover she does, indeed, have the mental fortitude to do so as well - even as she's pursued by someone with malicious intent. As a reader, you discover along with Carrie the beauty of our country - both the physical beauty of the terrain as well as the beauty of the human soul as she realizes that with our myriad differences we are all bound by one significant commonality: our humanity. We are able to learn from mistakes and to look past disagreements in order to do the right thing and show compassion, even in a world where evil exists and hardships abound.

This book will keep you invested with its high-stakes story, descriptions of majestic vistas and interesting tidbits of history, and peeks into the inner workings of the human heart, leaving you wishing you knew each of the distinctive, well-rounded characters personally, that you had time for a cross-country trip, and with a desire to embark on your own journey of self-discovery.
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Rita C.
5.0 out of 5 stars A FEEL-GOOD MURDER ADVENTURE!
Reviewed in the United States on 28 April 2023
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E. A. Coe combines seemingly incongruent genres in a well-told tale. I felt an instant like for the main character and her unfolding story kept me engaged.

Evil and misfortune rear their ugly head in everyone’s lives. Yet Coe surrounds his tale of deception with concrete evidence that the world is, on the whole, filled with good. Well-intentioned people employ random acts of kindness that sometimes dramatically save lives but more often than not just help a neighbor out of a jam or put a smile on a fellow human being’s face.

I loved the history! As a writer of historical fiction myself I am in awe of the research that went into this book and the mastery exhibited by the author as interesting tidbits of our country’s history were woven in and out of a charming adventure story of personal growth.

It's a great tour of the U.S. from coast to coast! I loved Coe’s descriptions of some of the spectacular scenery along the chosen bike path. I particularly enjoyed the way the author conveyed the character’s emotional reaction to our country’s grandeur. “The sensation generated something visceral, powerful, and mysterious, impossible to describe using only the five senses..... An emotional stir coursed though her body in waves a riveting as love, enjoyable as music, and breathtaking as the sunset.”

Now I have a road map for a fun vacation.
I highly recommend this book.
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Becky L
4.0 out of 5 stars Great Vacation Read
Reviewed in the United States on 24 September 2023
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An author friend of mine recommended this book to read on my long vacation across the western US. The book did not disappoint. I liked Mr. Cole's style of storytelling and felt connected to the characters. I enjoyed reading about various points along the way that I was also passing through. I probably would not have chosen this book if not for my friend's recommendation, but I'm glad I did. (Thanks Jim!) I ordered E.A. Cole's book "The Road Not Taken" and am already ready to give t a 5-star review.
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Elizabeth H. Cottrell
5.0 out of 5 stars This author's best book yet!
Reviewed in the United States on 10 April 2023
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Pedaling West is the author’s best book yet, and as one of his devoted fans, I have enjoyed watching his storytelling skills shine and mature over the last few years as his writing experience, credentials, and literary recognition (this book has already received awards!) have been on an upward trajectory.

In this book, he’s nailed all the elements I love in a good read: plausible scenario set in an all-too-recognizable post-COVID world, gripping drama, tantalizing romance, suspenseful danger, and rich characters that were well-developed and elicited emotional engagement from me as a reader.

This book had a bonus in the form of the protagonist Carrie’s cross-country bicycle ride on real roads through real places. The author’s research (from an intentional road trip with his wife) resulted in making me feel as though I was seeing the scenery go by right along with Carrie. I was fascinated to learn about the critical preparation a cross-country biker must make just for the predictable dangers and mishaps (serious bike riders will be envious of the hi-tech features of her very cool bike). But what will keep you turning the pages is the totally unsuspected danger the reader knows about but of which Carrie is completely unaware until it’s almost too late.
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