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2023 Best Indie Book Award - Literary Fiction Winner
2024 Leacock Medal Award - Long Listed 2024 Readers' Favorite Bronze Medal Winner B.R.A.G. Medallion Honoree Literary Titan Gold Book Award "A captivating literary blend of science and fantasy . . . Readers will find themselves as engaged as the protagonist, and they’ll share his bewilderment with a sense of excitement and wonder.” - Kirkus Reviews "LIFE AT THE PRECIPICE is a remarkable book that effortlessly dissolves genre boundaries to bring a captivating and unique story to life. Surreal, fascinating, threaded with humor, and a wonderfully bizarre array of quirky characters, Vincent has produced a stunning novel, full of imagination, originality, and pathos." - IndieReader “Mesmerizing, brilliant, gripping work . . . Readers will stay glued to the pages as Travis begins his investigation . . . A stunner.” - The Prairies Book Review "Life at the Precipice is a stunning balancing act, built around a trip log that mirrors a nonfictional account while firmly establishing itself as a work of fiction. Vincent artfully straddles the lines of mystery, fantasy, memoir, and much more." - The BookLife Prize "R.F. Vincent’s debut novel is wonderful. Literally… It combines elements of literary-, speculative fiction, humor and beautiful character-work, and casts it in the mold of a fictional scientific travel log to create something I’ve never read before, but couldn’t stop thinking about. It’s a wholly unique combination that sounds like it shouldn’t work, but Vincent pulls it off. Life at the Precipice is at times funny and absurdist, at others moving and deeply human, and in its entirety filled with a sense of memorable wonder." - The Fiction Fox Life at the Precipice, by R.F. Vincent, is a novel that refuses to adhere to the rules of any single genre. Instead, it walks the line between drama and fantasy, with poignant moments of good-natured humor interspersed throughout. - Literary Titan ★★★★★ Literary Titan Gold Book Award Recipient "A fascinating novel that will pull you swiftly into its world and then hold you completely. Un-put-downable." - Bookview Review Recommended Gold Badge Review We are proud to announce that LIFE AT THE PRECIPICE by R.F. Vincent has been honored with the B.R.A.G. Medallion (Book Readers Appreciation Group). It now joins the very select award-winning, reader-recommended books at indieBRAG. This award is a testament to this book's quality and the impact it has had on readers. - IndieBRAG "Life at the Precipice by R F Vincent is an immediate drop into fantasy and a masterclass in subverting a reader's expectations and inviting them instead to consider the limitations of their own perceptions and interpretations. " - Readers' Favorite Five Star Review "The characters in R.F. Vincent's novel are little masterpieces of comic invention . . . Highly, highly recommended" - Vancouver Sun (Tom Sandborn) " . . . a gripping tale of a man seeking understanding and finding it in an unlikely place." - The British Columbia Review (Sheldon Goldfarb) “Life at the Precipice by R.F. Vincent is an exceptionally well-written science fiction tale that seamlessly blends scientific concepts with a fantastic narrative. The characters are multidimensional and fun to follow. There were plenty of heartwarming moments, but there were also some times when I caught myself laughing out loud. This is a must-read for fans of the science fiction genre, who also enjoy a bit of humor and intrigue." - Reader Views ★★★★★ Five Star Award "Readers who enjoy some science with their fiction, or who are interested in a very varied collection of supporting characters, will find ll that and more in the pages of Life at the Precipice." - The Kingstonist (Jessica Foley) "I gave this professionally edited book 5 out of 5 stars because I enjoyed reading every page due to its many positive aspects. The author’s writing style flowed smoothly, leaving nothing to dislike about the book." - Online Book Club "I am speechless! What a mystical, fascinating tale." - Goodreads Review ★★★★★ "The story begins reading like a scientific journal. Then we begin to meet the residents of The Segway and oh ... my ... heart! I fell in love with these quirky characters. They end up teaching Travis so much about the world and about himself. I can't even describe how thoroughly I enjoyed this book. I was so disappointed when it ended because I knew my little visit in The Segway was over." - Goodreads Review ★★★★★ "I’ve just finished Life at the Precipice by R. F. Vincent and I found it to be such an incredible read. Vincent mixes facts, fiction and fantasy deftly to share the story of a man haunted by his past who eventually comes to accept it and move beyond it." - Goodreads Review ★★★★★ “Life at the Precipice is a thought-provoking and entertaining read that will appeal to a wide range of readers, from those interested in history and science to those who simply enjoy a well-crafted and immersive story. It's a book that seamlessly combines drama and humor, leaving a lasting impression on anyone who ventures into the enigmatic world of Pyrite Ridge.” - Goodreads Review ★★★★★ “A very enjoyable read! I highly recommend RF Vincent’s book Life at the Precipice. I was impressed by his creative writing style, which combines facts, myth and humour.” - Goodreads Review ★★★★★ “I really enjoyed this book. Presented like a documentary, it's loaded with scientific background on geology, airplanes, satellites, sonar, radar, ocean temperatures, and strange sections of the arctic ocean that never freeze.” - Goodreads Review ★★★★★ |
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