About the book
It Came by Loss is a tale about Pete Gordon at the hospital bed of his charismatic mother as he struggles with her demise from alcoholic liver failure.
An attraction with a nurse draws Pete to reveal his vulnerabilities.
Pete is haunted by the tragic death of his friend, Alf, when the men surfed monster waves.
Pete’s position at a marine center involves a research trip with unstable Dr. Fields. Pete and his new girlfriend advise against diving after a violent squall. Fields is lost at night. Pete rescues him in the dramatic ferocity of the sea. Form his connection with Valerie, Pete rises from the tragedies of his past.
Editions of It Came by Loss
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781524530099
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781524530082
- EBook
- ISBN 9781524530075
Read an Excerpt
It Came by Loss is a tale about Pete Gordon at the hospital bed of his charismatic mother as he struggles with her demise from alcoholic liver failure.
An attraction with a nurse draws Pete to reveal his vulnerabilities.
Pete is haunted by the tragic death of his friend, Alf, when the men surfed monster waves.
Pete’s position at a marine center involves a research trip with unstable Dr. Fields. Pete and his new girlfriend advise against diving after a violent squall. Fields is lost at night. Pete rescues him in the dramatic ferocity of the sea. Form his connection with Valerie, Pete rises from the tragedies of his past.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is It Came by Loss about?
It Came by Loss is a tale about Pete Gordon at the hospital bed of his charismatic mother as he struggles with her demise from alcoholic liver failure.
An attraction with a nurse draws Pete to reveal his vulnerabilities.
Pete is haunted by the tragic death of his friend, Alf, when the men surfed monster waves.
Pete’s position at a marine center involves a research trip with unstable Dr. Fields. Pete and his new girlfriend advise against diving after a violent squall. Fields is lost at night. Pete rescues him in the dramatic ferocity of the sea. Form his connection with Valerie, Pete rises from the tragedies of his past.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in It Came by Loss?
Fiction > Fiction: literary and general non-genre
Where can I read a sample of It Came by Loss?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781524530099
Who is/are the Author/s of the book It Came by Loss?
Bill McCausland
Who is the Publisher of the book It Came by Loss?
XlibrisUS
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
It Came by Loss is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781524530099) and paperback(ISBN 9781524530082) and ebook(ISBN 9781524530075)