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Pedaling West

Pedaling West

It will be the adventure of a lifetime for Carrie Brinkley …

if she makes it the the end alive.

  • GOLD MEDAL: Readers’ Favorite Book Awards – 2023 – Fiction – Crime
  • OVERALL WINNER: Firebird Book Awards – Fiction
  • WINNER: Literary Titan Book Awards – Gold Medal
  • WINNER: Pinnacle Book Achievement Award, Winter 2023 – Best Adventure Fiction
  • WINNER: Reader’s House (London) – Editor’s Choice 2024 – Award for Literary Excellence

Carrie Brinkley lost her job and her boyfriend during the opening weeks of the pandemic and decides she needs to reset her life. A cross-country bicycle trip from Virginia Beach to Mendocino, California, might do that, but she isn’t aware she carries with her information that could implicate her former boss in a fraud. During the idyllic journey across the continent, her greatest danger isn’t from angry animals, road hazards, or the elements—but from determined criminals who want to kill her.

As readers vicariously accompany Carrie in her discovery of our beautiful country from her seat over two wheels, they are kept anxious by the perpetual danger she faces. The story is fictitious, but the communities and geography Carrie visits aren’t. And, the challenges for the characters of the book created by the pandemic will resonate with all.

Pedaling West features a cast of interesting new personalities, but E. A. Coe fans will recognize some from earlier novels. E. A., himself makes a cameo appearance that will make readers smile.

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Accolades

Vivid and Descriptive

A story about perseverance, endurance, and inner strength, packed with emotional highs and lows. Coe's writing is so vivid and descriptive that I found myself squeezing my imaginary bike brakes when I got to parts in the story where Carrie had near accidents.

Rolanda Lyles
Editorial Staff Reviewer for Readers’ Favorite / Readers' Favorite

Gripping Drama, Tantalizing Romance, Suspenseful Danger, and Rich Characters

…he’s nailed all the elements I love in a good read: plausible scenario set in an all-too-recognizable post-COVID world, gripping drama, tantalizing romance, suspenseful danger, and rich characters that were well-developed and elicited emotional engagement from me as a reader.”  

Elizabeth Cottrell
Award-winning author of Heartspoken.

A Compelling and Enlightening Tale of Self-discovery

Upon delving into the pages of Pedaling West, one cannot help but be captivated by its intriguing premise and the charismatic protagonist who leads the way.  I highly recommend Pedaling West to anyone seeking a compelling and enlightening tale of self-discovery.

Literary Titan
Reviewer

Entertaining, Fascinating Suspense

It was entertaining, fascinating, had suspense & was just entirely the type of book I love to read…

Kathy Steele

A Good Story of Suspense and Intrigue

This is a well-written story, which is thoroughly researched and engaging. Highly recommended for anyone who likes a good story of suspense and intrigue.

Anne-Marie Reynolds
Editorial Staff Reviewer / Readers' Favorite

Beautifully Crafted and Gripping!

This book was so beautifully crafted and had me gripped by the close of Chapter One. The cross-country historical back story gave context and was fascinating. In the characters, I found qualities of courage, wisdom and savvy that made them so likable and admirable. It was one of those quality reads that ends too soon and begs for a sequel.

Regina Wardwell

Strong Action, Mystery Formula and Imaginative Twist

It has a strong action and mystery formula that is brought to life by its imaginative twist. It’s a must-read.

Vincent Dublado
Editorial Staff Reviewer / Readers’ Favorite

Exceeded My Expectations

Pedaling West exceeded my expectations and I was in for a rollercoaster ride with many twists and turns.

Alma Boucher
Editorial Staff Reviewer / Readers’ Favorite

Brings Scenes and Characters to Life

The vivid depictions bring the scenes and characters to life.

Keith Mbuya
Editorial Staff Reviewer / Readers’ Favorite

Was Sorry When It Was Over

Was sorry when it was over. Write more books!

Marilyn Solomon

E.A. Coe is…

F. Coe Sherrard, an award-winning author of seven full-length novels, one illustrated children’s book, and an illustrated volume of poetry. Growing up in the farming community of Rising Sun, Maryland, he attended McDaniel College, then joined the Navy serving as an aviator for twenty years. In his professional career, Coe managed businesses for two major entertainment companies and owned a restaurant with his wife in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. He is retired in Edinburg, Virginia.

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