Kickland

by Kevin J. Hayes

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0965490300
• ISBN13: 9780965490306
• Release Date: January 1997
• Publisher: St. Johns, Michigan: Hayes and Hyde Press, 1997
• Length: 285 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

A novel for skiers: a good thing to have!

I think it's great that someone wrote a novel about XC ski racing. This book gives you the general idea of the scene and the culture. The good and bad guys alike are quite interesting and sympathetic, but the race at the end makes it all worthwhile. I've raced for years and it got me going just like good action always does. This novel came out well before the big Lillehammer Olympics with their heart-dropping final relay, but reading Kevin's relay and watching the '94 relay both keep you on the edge of your seat! XC skiing doesn't have that much artful culture behind it these days. I appreciate it when it shows up!

A great tale of suspense on the snow

Kickland is an entertaining and captivating story that was difficult to put down. It captures all aspects of elite-level sports competition, including grueling training regimens, petty jealousies, and race-day mind games. On top of that, the story also has some interesting legal wrangling, love interests, and local color (if you're from Michigan). It's easy to root for the good guy in this book, because the lead character, despite his shortcomings, is steadfast and honest. Overall, a very well-written book that I highly recommend.

I found it difficult to put this book down.

I operate Williams Lake Hotel, a small resort in Rosendale, NY and we are famous for our cross country ski trails. My dad started the Cross Country Skiing in the early 60's and I have continued with the business. I am very busy running this 58 room resort with 6 buildings and 800 acres so I don't have that much time to read. I recently visited my sister in Florida and although it was 90 degrees, I enjoyed this book immensely. I was actually on the plane flying back to NY when I started to read the four man race. To me it was so intense that I was praying the plane would not land before I finished the book. I could feel the emotions, the pain, the ecstasy, the frustrations and the vehement mental as well as physical skills of each skier. It was very exciting! I recommend "Kickland" highly. And..the plane did not land before I finished the book.