Siam: A Voyage. A Novel by Steven M. Webb

“A fascinating meditation on war,
memory and the nature of the soul . . .”

“as compelling as it is unexpected.”

"a strong piece of new fiction.”

“strikes the correct balance . . .”

“extraordinary narrative . . .”

“pitch-perfect writing . . .”

“an entrancing and thoroughly innovative whole.”

“taut excitement that drives his readers ever onward . . .”

“A surprising delight.”

“roars ahead with full steam.”

“a true sense of urgency.”

“interesting and engaging . . .”

“brisk, workmanlike style . . .”

“deftness and detail . . .”

“pace and passion.”

“strong characters and realistic presentation . . .”

“nothing less than astounding.”

“love and loss and brotherhood . . .”

“everything that makes World War
dramas good.”

“really puts on a show.”

“a front seat ticket to watch
two worlds collide.”

“relentless . . .”

“seems to thrive on being unpredictable . . .”

“satisfying.”

“reaches towering heights . . .”

“unique creative vision shines through . . .”

“a literary gem.”

“strong mass appeal . . .”

“the view from the mountaintop is
something everyone should definitely see.”

CHARACTERS

Leon Rose (early 40s); owner/proprietor, Leon Rose Nursery; chairman, City Planning Commission; former urban planner, City of San Rafael, CA
Jim House (mid 50s); owner/proprietor, Valley Insurance; Mayor of Elder; Vietnam veteran, Army ordinance
Ben Bates (mid 80s); owner/proprietor, Barber on Second Street, decorated WWII Marine infantry veteran
Ursula Turner (late 50s); owner/managing editor, Elder Herald
Tom Turner (early 60s); owner/head mechanic, Turner Diesel
Jean Schumacher (mid 30s); real estate agent, franchise owner
Sandy Drake (mid 30s); co-owner/accountant, Howard’s Market
Marcus Boden (early 40s); pharmacist, GemMart; father of four; outdoorsman
Pedro Valenzeula (mid 20s); foreman, Leon Rose Nursery; former illegal immigrant
Roland Parkes (mid 50s); City Manager, former accountant
Van Reading (mid 40s); Chief of Police, twenty-year veteran gangs/narcotics
Amanda Reading (late teens); high-school senior; summer sales, Leon Rose Nursery
Owen Bercourt (mid 20s); photojournalist, Elder Herald
Carl Pennington (late 50s); farmer; Vietnam veteran, Army infantry
Fred Hardy (late 40s); City Engineer
Mike Cohen (mid 50s); County Planner, Marion County
Walter Anderson (late 50s); Principal, Elder High School
Robbie Lancaster (late 30s); Head Coach, Elder High School Varsity Football
William Ellis (early 50s); CEO, Garten-Benall, highway construction contractor
Don Hennessey (early 50s); Elder Store Manager, GemMart