“They did not have a plan, and with only a few days to formulate one, if they failed, America might too.” This is just a typical problem for Jerry in his crazy life. His ex-wife is a constant pain and his old drinking habit threatens to overtake him. However, his wild friends (with names like Totton Zarwell, Lima Bean Thorax, and Mindy Mangalore Magdalena) help him keep the darkness at bay. There are a litany of international bad guys looking to cash in on America’s demise. Jerry and his unusual looking telepathic cat along with his uncle Jim McNutt may be the only hope “before hell is released upon America’s farm lands.”
If you enjoy zany fiction in the style of Douglas Adams, then this book is for you. The story spans ages of time on a journey from Ancient Egypt to modern New Orleans. The bad guys are motivated by the same thing all bad guys a motivated by. The good guys… well, that is just a comical look into many different personalities and, uh, skill sets. The dialogue is unrealistic at times and overly formal, but overall The Binding is an engaging and fun read. This silly story will delight readers looking for a distraction from life’s real bad guys! John Parham does not disappoint with his freshman novel!
