BUG BOY
by Eric Luper
FSG, 2009
BUG BOY, the much-anticipated second novel by my friend and critique partner, Eric Luper, hits bookshelves everywhere TODAY. Congratulations, Eric!
Here’s the flap copy: “Set amid the rough backstretch of 1934 Saratoga horse racing, this edge-of-your-saddle read follows the course of a young jockey whose rise to glory is accompanied by ever-increasing pressure to do something that could leave him trampled in the dirt.”
Honestly, how can you resist?
It was a treat to watch this book evolve from the germ of an idea into the gritty, breakneck historical novel it has become, and I am thrilled to start shouting from the rooftops about it. Treat yourself to this one, friends, and enjoy the ride.
(ps. There is a horse in this novel I am particularly fond of. Give the book a read and see if you can guess which it is!)