Summary

Fight Club meets The Revenant in Bear Brawl, a heartfelt revenge-and-redemption story that asks, Could a man really take on a bear?

Brick Bridger is a two-time NCAA heavyweight wrestling champion and the winner of eight UFC fights before retiring. One summer night, running late to his mom’s barbeque, disaster strikes. A rogue black bear goes on a rampage, breaks into the cabin, kills his mom, and puts his brother in a wheelchair. Devastated, Brick knows that had he been there, he could have stopped the bear. With the help of a top zoologist, his old wrestling coach, and his training partner, Brick vows to get revenge.

Bear Brawl takes readers on a blockbuster adventure from the first page, with a cast of unforgettable characters you’ll root for like you’re watching your favorite action movie.

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“Jon Finkel’s gifts as a rollicking storyteller are on full display in his thriller Bear Brawl, along with his deep expertise in what happens when we’re pushed to our physical and mental limits. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll buy an extra can of bear spray next time you head into the woods.” —Alex Hutchinson, New York Times bestselling author of Endure and The Explorer’s Gene

“Bear Brawl is Jack Reacher meets The Edge—a white-knuckled thriller that pits one man against nature’s apex predator. Jon Finkel delivers a page-turner like no other.” —Stayton Bonner, USA Today bestselling author of Bare Knuckle and The Million-Dollar Car Detective

“Jon Finkel’s ingeniously conceived Bear Brawl is the most fun you’ll have reading a novel this year. Set in my home state of Arkansas, this high-octane thriller bleeds raw authenticity. From the expertly plotted action scenes, to its heart-wrenching themes—Finkel’s debut novel arrives on the scene loaded for bear.” —Eli Cranor, Edgar Award–winning author of Mississippi Blue 42, Ozark Dogs, and Don’t Know Tough

“Man has never taken on nature like this. Bear Brawl is an action-packed story of love, loss, and revenge that reads like a blockbuster movie script. Buckle up!” —Rafi Kohan, author of Trash Talk and The Arena, PEN/ESPN Award Finalist

“It’s insane. It’s primal. It’s poetic. Bear Brawl is like Rocky IV meets The Revenant, but with a deeper emotional undercurrent about grief and masculinity. Finkel captures the mind of a fighter better than most writers ever have—and reminds you that sometimes, the fight isn’t just about the opponent, but also with yourself—or in this case, with a bear.” —Ed Latimore, former heavyweight boxer, author of Hard Lessons from the Hurt Business

“Man versus beast is an eternal theme that Jon Finkel tackles brilliantly in this exceptional novel. Bear Brawl is edge-of-your-seat storytelling at its finest, with deep, memorable characters and crackling dialogue. A true blockbuster thriller with heart. As for Brick? Get used to that guy. He’s an action hero for our modern era.” —Kirsten Fleming, New York Post

“Instead of reaching for your favorite action movie standby, crack open Bear Brawl, Jon Finkel’s new thriller pumping with testosterone and all the beats you want and need to release some tension. Finely crafted with endearing characters and vivid descriptions, Bear Brawl will keep you turning pages.” —Brad Balukjian, Los Angeles Times bestselling author of The Wax Pack and The Six Pack

“I’ve long been a fan of Jon Finkel’s nonfiction work. Turns out his fiction writing is just as engrossing and, amazingly, feels just as real. Bear Brawl, and the battle of Brick vs. Bear, will stay with me for a long time.” —Chad Finn, author and Boston Globe columnist

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Author Bio: Jon Finkel

Jon Finkel is the award-winning author of Macho Man, 1996: A Biography, Hoops Heist, The Life of Dad, Jocks in Chief, The Athlete, “Mean” Joe Greene, and more. His books have been endorsed by everyone from Mark Cuban, John Cena, and Tony Dungy to Spike Lee, Kevin Durant, and Chef Robert Irvine. He has written for GQ, Men’s Health, Yahoo! Sports, and The New York Times and has appeared on CBS This Morning, Good Morning Texas, Good Morning Chicago, and hundreds of radio shows, podcasts, and streams. A recent profile in The New Yorker, focusing on the community he has built around his Books & Biceps newsletter, described him as “a gym rat’s Reese Witherspoon.”

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Format:	Retail CD	Format:	MP3 CD	Format:	Hardcover	Format:	Paperback
Available Formats :	Retail CD, MP3 CD, Hardcover, Paperback
Category:	Fiction/Action & Adventure
Publisher:	Blackstone Publishing	Publisher:	Blackstone Publishing	Publisher:	Blackstone Publishing	Publisher:	Blackstone Publishing
CDs:	6	CDs:	1	CDs:	232	CDs:	208
ISBN:	9798228587403	ISBN:	9798228587410	ISBN:	9798228587465	ISBN:	9798228707214
Audience:	Adult
Language:	English

Bear Brawl: A Novel

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