Island

'Gripping . . . Abbott writes evocatively of every phase in his memorable protagonist's odyssey . . . a convincing, insightful and eminently readable tale.' -Publishers WeeklyA portrait of Fred Fay follows an outwardly successful but selfish man's descent into alcoholism and failure and his slow, difficult recovery into a wholly new and meaningful life.'Rich in character and language, this is one of those rare novels the reader hates to see come to an end.' -Library Journal'An often penetrating portrait of a troubled individual's desperate search for and avoidance of human intimacy.' -Booklist'Absorbing.' -Kirkus Reviews