Island — Charles Abbott

“Gripping . . . Abbott writes evocatively of every phase in his memorable protagonist's odyssey . . . a convincing, insightful and eminently readable tale.” -- Publishers Weekly

A 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