Dream Fisher - Book Review
In this eerie, metaphysical tale by local author Pete Beebe, Jason Sanders is a man drifting in the monotony of a small desert town, reliving the routine of an aimless job that bleeds him of purpose. The story ignites when Jason buys a carpet from a strange man, Loansome, at a retail store, only to later spot him on the roadside waving him down, stopping in a moment of impulsive curiosity.
Loansome reappears at what appears to be random moments that lead to episodic adventures, each one weaving humor, adventure, and deep sentiment. With each encounter, Loansome lures him deeper into an enigmatic quest for meaning, blurring the line between reality as he teaches Jason how to “hook worms” in order to slip into people’s dreams. Jason teeters on the precipice of a profound and existential choice, driven by the suggestion that to resist stepping into the unknown with these crazy characters is to surrender to a life already deadened by monotony.
As readers, we are swept along on his journey, questioning the very fabric of dreams, life, and memories. With strong characters that leave you wanting more and a plot that keeps you turning page after page, Beebe’s debut is a huge hit for both casual and deeper readers. A winner of the Literary Titan Gold Book Award and the 2024 NYC Big Book Award Distinguished Favorite, Dream Fisher is destined to be bigger than its 200 pages can contain.
Available at A New Chapter Bookstore in Lewisburg and online at Amazon.com
