Published: March 07, 2011
Words: 106290 (approximate)
Language: English

Ebook short description

PFC Quincy Summerson begins his military adventure in 1968 in Bavaria realizing that his presence stirs the paradigm - the thin line between twilight and night. His hyperactive imagination gets the better of him, and soon the world enlists him for a predestined purpose - to travel on the road to Grafenwoehr, where the woods is alive with myth and folk lore.

Extended description

PFC Quincy Summerson begins his military adventure in 1968 in Bavaria realizing that his presence stirs the paradigm - the thin line between twilight and night. His hyperactive imagination gets the better of him, and soon the world enlists him for a predestined purpose - to travel on the road to Grafenwoehr, where the woods is alive with myth and folk lore.

Set in a tense Cold War atmosphere during both the invasion of Czechoslovakia and the Vietnam call to arms, The Road to Grafenwöhr is one man's emotional journey to square nature's justice with humankind's disregard for it. It’s a summons for a least likely and reluctant champion. But those called to service rarely choose where they serve. They just answer it, ripening to their purpose. For Quincy Summerson, a hero’s life is not his choice, but can he ignore the call? Can he stay off the road once the twilight snares him?

The authors states: "The Road of Grafenwöhr owes its existence principally to my own good fortune to b... (Read more) PFC Quincy Summerson begins his military adventure in 1968 in Bavaria realizing that his presence stirs the paradigm - the thin line between twilight and night. His hyperactive imagination gets the better of him, and soon the world enlists him for a predestined purpose - to travel on the road to Grafenwoehr, where the woods is alive with myth and folk lore.

Set in a tense Cold War atmosphere during both the invasion of Czechoslovakia and the Vietnam call to arms, The Road to Grafenwöhr is one man's emotional journey to square nature's justice with humankind's disregard for it. It’s a summons for a least likely and reluctant champion. But those called to service rarely choose where they serve. They just answer it, ripening to their purpose. For Quincy Summerson, a hero’s life is not his choice, but can he ignore the call? Can he stay off the road once the twilight snares him?

The authors states: "The Road of Grafenwöhr owes its existence principally to my own good fortune to be stationed in Germany and that bustling Bavarian town between 1967-68. Although the work is far from autobiographical, most of the events of a historic and pictorial nature (and even some used for the fantasy) are recounted from my direct experiences. Such is the web we weave. "

It is dedicated to the memory of his father, Donald P. Patterson of the USS Thomas Jefferson, a combat veteran of six WWII invasions — "and also to the memory of all the brave heroes who — from Bastogne to Peleliu — have made our world possible through their sacrifice."
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horror, gay, military, paranormal, gothic, army, germany, cold war

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Review by: Kevin Meador on Dec. 28, 2011 :
Excellent book. Loved the way the characters were evolved from beginning to end. It was very difficult to put down at many points.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

Review by: R.F. Moltzon on Dec. 13, 2011 :
This is a story that enjoyable on several levels. Anyone who has been in the Army in Germany will recognize the scenery and the attitude of the people in rural areas of the country. For those who did serve in the Vietnam era, levies, barracks-duty in Europe, drinking, carousing and the confusion of living in a foreign country for the first time, will bring back memories. As a story, it is a delightful fantasy tinged with with some of the dark prejudice that was all too prevalent in the military of the 60’s. Patterson’s character development is excellent and while this is not a genre that I normally pick up, his characters are memorable-the sign of an interesting, exciting at times, and an excellent read.

R.F. Moltzon
Author, Failure to Melt
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

Review by: David Mason on Nov. 02, 2011 : (no rating)
There aren't many books I think about after I've finished them, this has such a haunting quality I think it is a story I will come back to sometime. With real characters in real places how can it all not make a deep impression? A tricky subject treated with comsumate ease. Of course there are typos - the man's human; the only probnlem I had was - a bit too much German and definately too much army slang untranslated - 'Commo' 'shit on a shingle' 'donnybrook' 'deuce and a half'. All in all a good read.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

Review by: John Blackwell on Oct. 30, 2011 : (no rating)
Nicely developed characters. I felt like I knew them and hated to see their adventures end. The description of the base and surrounding area was vividly painted. It kept me turning the e-pages late into the night! .

John A. Blackwell
Author: Peckerwood - A Tale of the Big Thicket
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

Review by: Carl Purdon on Oct. 13, 2011 :
I don't typically read fantasy novels, but I'm not sure I can put The Road to Grafenwohr entirely in that genre. Edward C. Patterson pays great attention to character development and paints a scene on your brain in a way that makes you feel like you are seeing the story play out before your eyes.

I finished this book days ago, yet I still find myself thinking about PFC Summerson, Ratz, and the other characters, wondering what they will do next. That, to me, is the mark of a good story.

The only negative thing I can say is that there are several typos throughout the book, though they weren't serious enough to take away from the story.

It is a good read. A very good read, and I look forward to reading more by this author.
(reviewed long after purchase)

Review by: Erin Lale on Aug. 29, 2011 :
This is a delightful tale of a man's personal journey to fulfill his destiny. The story grabbed me right away with the young soldier's realistic confusion trying to make his way in a foreign country, with moments of humor and glimpses of the magical real. As the story progressed, the elements of marvel grew more apparent, but always against the backdrop of a realistic portrayal of military life. The Grimmortz die Traumer was completely believable as a being out of folk customs and fairy tales.

All the varied ingredients of the final story mix dropped in one by one, each changing everything incrementally, until the stirring conclusion brought it all to perfection like one of the many local dishes the characters revel in throughout the book. The place and all its customs, its language, its forest, its beer, was almost a character in itself, a larger spirit generating ghosts that might or might not be real, conjured out of imagination. The Road to Grafenwohr is a compelling story and a fine read.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

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