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2023 Best Indie Book Award - Literary Fiction Winner! "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 “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 " . . . a gripping tale of a man seeking understanding and finding it in an unlikely place." - The British Columbia Review "I am speechless! What a mystical, fascinating tale." - 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 ★★★★★ |
