New Novel Takes Readers into the Good Old Oil and Gas Roughneck Days
By: Robert Diamond Jul. 17, 2018
Returning to the literary limelight, published author Andrew Howell releases "Duster" (published by Xlibris AU), a novel that invites readers to travel the wild and dangerous path of roughnecks working in the oil field boomtowns of the mid-1980s.
Readers may visit https://www.amazon.com/DUSTER-Andrew-Howell/dp/1543409083 to purchase and know more about the book.
"Duster" is a story about living and working in the oil field boomtowns during the late '70s and mid-'80s. It brings to life the construction crews, roughnecks, roustabouts, production operators, pumpers, FBI and law enforcement agencies who often investigated this industry and takes a dive into the dark side of that day and age, which includes racketeering, oil theft, gambling, guns, girls and the Wild West lifestyle.
Having lived and worked in the oil field production and construction industry for over 30 years, Howell brings a humorous, sometimes dark, and unique insight into the people and life in that area and industry. Interspersed with humor in the dialogues and scenes, the book touches on the romantic relationships of the rough and tumble men and women who worked in the industry.
With comical plot twists, mysteries, fun and ample bangs, "Duster" sets the stage for an entertaining story set in the good old oil and gas roughneck days. This coming-of-age tale of the Oklahoma boys hopes to keep readers amused and entertained, long after they have finished.
"Duster"
By Andrew Howell
Hardcover | 6 x 9in | 298 pages | ISBN 9781543409093
Softcover | 6 x 9in | 298 pages | ISBN 9781543409086
E-Book | 298 pages | ISBN 9781543409079
Available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble
About the Author
Andrew Howell was born in the USA at 8,500 feet elevation in the mountains of Colorado. Along with growing up as a son of a Navy Seabee in the USA, he has traveled the world as a construction professional, living in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, Chile, Peru, Greece, Iraq and Colombia. This broad exposure to global cultures provides a colorful backdrop for many of his stories. He has been writing for more than 25 years and covers a variety of genres. In addition to his book "Duster," he currently has three other books published: "Get Out Of Denver," "Writers Write" and "Evil Begets Eve-Il." Howell continues to work full time as a corporate manager while adding to his existing inventory of literary work on a weekly basis.
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