The Persistent Road

Tim Bishop

Jun 2023 · Bicycle Adventure Book 1 · Open Road Press

About this ebook

“The Persistent Road will draw you in and keep you turning the pages. It's a book I'll read again and again.” —PATRICIA BRADLEY, Author of Counter Attack

“If you enjoy engaging, faith-based stories that take you on a journey, this book is a good choice.” —KATIE POWNER, Author of Where the Blue Sky Begins

After losing all he once cherished, Doug Zimmer follows his wife's parting bread crumbs and rides up the Pacific coast—on a bicycle. Armed with a revolver and only a vague plan to get through the months ahead, he aims to end his depression one way or the other.

As spiritual forces wrangle for his soul, he pedals eastward across America. He meets Lauren Baumgartner—a younger adventurer with a vibrant spirit—and a band of zealots who confront his aversion to religion. Accompanying Doug are not only sunny days and the beauty of nature but also the perils of the road, fellow travelers with their own stories, and the hollow silence of solitary campsites playing host to unseen creatures of the night.

A jarring episode on a climb through a treacherous pass brings Doug face-to-face with life and death. Will Doug's adventure deliver him from loneliness and lament . . . or hurtle him to an abrupt end?

“A beautifully written story of tragedy and triumph. This is a journey well worth taking.” —ACE COLLINS, Christy Award-winning author of The Color of Justice

Ratings and reviews

Tim Bishop's The Persistent Road is an engaging read that draws you in from the very beginning. This author remained true to his character, bringing him to life. The setting and scene came alive at the hands of a gifted artist who knows to write what he loves and love what he writes. I received this book as an Advanced Reader Copy from the author. My husband and I read it together and enjoyed every chapter. This is my honest review.

This was a very interesting and engaging adventure, with lots of twists and turns and wonderful characters. I can’t wait to see what Mr. Bishop will bring us next. I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley. This is my honest and voluntary review.

About the author

After a thirty-year career in business, Tim Bishop left his corporate treasurer position, married his dream girl, and embarked with her to parts unknown—on bicycles. Ten thousand miles later, the first-time newlyweds have written four books about their cycling adventures. Their devotional Wheels of Wisdom won four first-place book awards. Publishers Weekly dubbed it “a road map for life.”

Tim volunteers as a coach for a ministry that reaches people who are dealing with challenging life issues. In addition to writing inspirational content, he has also penned the business book Hedging Demystified. A graduate of the University of Maine, a CPA, and a three-time Maine chess champion, Tim and his wife, Debbie, live in Middle Tennessee. Connect with him at TimBishopWrites.com.