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It is real. It is in print. Whether it is worth your time is up to you. All the misspellings, layout, grammatical issues should be ironed out, so it is live. I here it is, for what it is worth!
http://www.lulu.com/product/paperback/t ... rs/6192896
It should also be able to be purchased via Amazon and other retailers sometime soon...

Rob, I think it's hard to review a book when we know you personally. It changes the feel of the story and brings it closer to home. That being said, I did enjoy the book and always looked forward to the next chapter. I could follow along and got to know the characters personalities. The story had all sorts of emotions and told a great tale. I think your descriptions of the country side created a setting that was visually pleasing too.

tibber wrote:Rob, I think it's hard to review a book when we know you personally.

Is this code for "I read it and didn't care much for it, but I don't want to hurt your feelings since I know you?" ;)

That being said, I did enjoy the book and always looked forward to the next chapter.

I'm glad to hear that for sure!

I could follow along and got to know the characters personalities. The story had all sorts of emotions and told a great tale.

Glad to hear that as well. "Told a great tale" has a nice ring. Hopefully it was well told too! ;)

I think your descriptions of the country side created a setting that was visually pleasing too.

This especially is pleasing to hear. I might have to put this on the dust jacket of the hardcover.

Its an awsome book man, trust me! Im taking it to read a second time in havasupai this weekend.

base871 wrote:Its an awsome book man, trust me! Im taking it to read a second time in havasupai this weekend.

Awesome! Taking it down to Havasupai speaks for itself!

Don't forget that The Marauders makes a great Christmas present for the hard-to-shop-for hiking fiend.

Good reminder!

And the paperback is now 20% off and hardcover 30% off at Lulu. No coupon codes needed. Good through the end of the year.
In addition:

Lulu wrote:Buy one get the 2nd 50% off.
Enter code: DEC3 at checkout.
Expires 12/3/10 at 11:59 am PST. Save up to $25

While small compared to many other book distributions, The Marauders has sold about 40 copies at this point. Considering I thought that I would sell 4 and give the rest away, I feel awful gratified! Thanks all of you who have picked it up and read it..

@PageRob i had it on my amazon.com wishlist and got it for xmas from the 'rents. haven't read it yet, though.

This is timely because I'm planning my first trip to Grand Gulch! I am downloading the pdf version to load on my nook right now. Do you have any suggestions of where to camp the night before going into the Gulch? We're leaving from Kane TH in April.

We camped in the ranger station parking lot! I don't really recommend it, though.

Muley Point has great views - perfect to wake up to. That's actually where the canyon cover shot is from. Can be windy though. Valley of the Gods, down below Cedar Mesa, is very pretty as well. I have used both for pre-Cedar Mesa trips. Of course, there is also the Natural Bridges campground if you want something a bit more civilized (grills and tables and the ability to refill water at the VC).

The Marauders is now available on Kindle!
http://www.amazon.com/The-Marauders-ebo ... 798&sr=1-7

Dude! Right on!

Last time I went backpacking someone had a Kindle along.

The Marauders now has a Facebook Page for you to "Like" as well.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Marau ... 8840505322

I'm running two contests over on the Facebook page for a signed copy of the new edition (updated foreword, new cover, minor grammatical changes, updated information in an afterword), before the new edition is officially released.
If you read the book, what canyon does Fowler get into first during the chase. It isn't mentioned by name, so you'd need to use geography skills. Winner will be drawn from all the submitted correct answers.
If you haven't read it, "like" the FB page and post a photo of you out in a wild place. The wilder, the better. Best pic wins.
Contests run until I have enough submissions or the new edition comes out.

@Rob del Desierto
My wife put Marauders on our kindle account a few days ago so I could load it on my phone. I'm through chapter 12 and it's a good read. I'm really enjoying it.