Discover the enchanting journey within 'A Runner's Guide to Rakiura,' a captivating novel by Jessica Howland Kany that seamlessly blends adventure, romance, and mystery. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of Rakiura, Stewart Island, this narrative pulls readers into the life of Maudie, a Millennial New Yorker escaping her past as she embarks on an assignment to uncover New Zealand's southernmost running trails. Through encounters with a local fisherman, Vil, and the intriguing locals of the island, Maudie discovers buried treasure tales that spark her adventurous spirit. This book is not just an adventure down the trails; it’s a delightful exploration of island life, filled with quirky characters, whimsical pub quizzes, and the natural beauty of New Zealand’s wildlife. As Maudie navigates through clues and gossipy hints, readers are treated to an exciting blend of humor and emotion. The climactic treasure hunt leads to profound reckonings and redemptions set in captivating locations, from the stunning beaches of Rakiura to the battlefields of Monte Cassino and even post-war Paris. 'A Runner's Guide to Rakiura’ is a stunning debut that bridges the themes of love, loss, and the timeless joy of running. An absolute must-read for fans of contemporary fiction, adventure stories, and those with a passion for the beauty of New Zealand's landscapes. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable journey filled with laughter, intrigue, and inspiration. Order your paperback edition today and immerse yourself in Maudie’s world. Enjoy fast delivery right to your doorstep, making it easy to dive into this enthralling story in no time!

A Runner's Guide to Rakiura : A Novel
Author: Jessica Howland Kany Publisher: Quentin Wilson Publishing
Bind: paperback
Dimensions: 153 x 234 mm
Pages: 424
Publication Date: 18-10-2022
“A Millennial New Yorker, a Stewart Island fisherman, and a WW?II veteran walk into a bar...” Maudie’s on the run – from New York and from her past – but she runs headlong into her future when she ends up on Rakiura Stewart Island on assignment to cover Aotearoa New Zealand’s southernmost running trails. Or, as her new fisherman friend Vil puts it: “Giving brainless bucket-listers hard-ons for islands like mine.” She quickly becomes absorbed into island life and once she hears tales of buried treasure, Maudie embarks on a dogged pursuit of the truth, increasingly hooked by gossipy hints. Clues and waypoints are buried in old SINs (Stewart Island News) and pieces of the puzzle are scrawled on buoys washed up on the pages. Maudie doesn’t cut a convincing detective figure. She’s an erratic, impulsive, semi-alcoholic millennial, but nothing breaks her stride as she wades into the world of laconic locals and dune grass politics. Like a daydreaming runner, the narrative weaves, loops, and backtracks, taking in p?ua divers, whales, yellow-eyed penguins, muttonbirds, floating libraries and Sunday pub quizzers. Welcome to a tale of romance, adventure, and a treasure hunt which will take you through decades and landscapes, from the beaches of Rakiura Stewart Island to the battlefield of Monte Cassino, to post-war Paris, to the Twin Towers rebuild. Vast and sweeping in scope, this brilliant debut novel is braided with stories of love and war, loss, relationships, island lore, and the joys of running. ?A Runner’s Guide to Rakiura is also playful, funny, and romantic, and like any good treasure hunt, there will be reckonings, redemptions, and yes… there will be treasure.