Autobiography of 170 stories including “The Great Sapelo Bust” and “92 Hours Lost at Sea”.

In this riveting compilation of autobiographical short stories, Fredric Altman unveils a tapestry of life experiences that mirror the raw intensity and vivid storytelling reminiscent of literary giants Ernest Hemingway, Hunter S. Thompson, and Jack Kerouac. Each tale varies, ranging from the bizarre and extraordinary to thought-provoking and from hilarious to the mundane. Altman's narrative prowess weaves a thread between the profound and the absurd.

Altman narrates the lead-up to an 18-ton marijuana bust, a narrative that unfolds with the gonzo energy of Hunter S. Thompson. Crooked sheriffs, plane crashes, and the cold steel bars of federal prison set the stage for a gripping tale of downfall and redemption. Altman's words, akin to Thompson's unrestrained chaos, take you on a rollercoaster ride through the underbelly of society, punctuated by moments of transcendence.

In a stark departure, embark on an adrenaline-fueled voyage as Altman recounts four harrowing days lost at sea, the relentless dance with mortality casting a shadow over every page. His prose, Hemingwayesque in its brevity, captures the essence of survival against the vast and unforgiving backdrop of the ocean.

As Altman's narratives echo the spontaneity of Jack Kerouac's On the Road, the reader is invited to traverse the highways and byways of an unconventional life. Through the highs and lows, Altman's storytelling remains a constant, a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the transformative power of the written word.

"18 Tons, 92 Hours & a Cloud of Dust" is not just a book; it's a literary odyssey that immerses you in the thrilling escapades of Fredric Altman, a modern-day raconteur whose tales resonate with the timeless echoes of three literary maestros.