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Phil Taylor is a father of three, husband to one, and life-long smart ass to many. He has been well trained by his two dogs and a cat and is a loyal servant to them all. He has a Master's degree in Psychology and spent many years working in the field of after trying his hand at stand-up comedy he took to writing. His two fiction novels, White Picket Prisons and The Sneaker Tree are dedicated to the life-long friends that shaped his life.
Reviewed by Paul Johnson for Readers' Favorite
It’s summer and what’s on the mind of a group of kids nicknamed The Golden Boys? Little League Baseball and hanging out. Cooper, Gooby, Chuck, Cliff, Bolo, and Scooter are friends, actually closer than friends. Just a normal summer, right? Suddenly, with one swing of the bat, everything changes as tragedy strikes this group of friends. But, that’s not all. Soon their small town is paralyzed with fear as a serial killer preys upon children. The boys soon realize the killer celebrates his kills by nailing one sneaker for each kill to an old tree in the woods near where they live. The Golden Boys decide they will be the ones to stop him. Things soon move from bad to worse as one of their group is targeted by the killer. Can they stop him and save their friend before it’s too late….
The Sneaker Tree by Phil Taylor is an excellent story. I would have to classify it as a young adult, paranormal mystery. Although it is told by a 12-year-old boy, adult readers will find it enjoyable as well. For adults, the behavior of this group during this particular summer will have them recalling their own summer experiences. What could be better than baseball and enjoying the company of friends? The author’s characterization of the group is well thought out and the dialogue of this group of pre-teens is spot on. The author brings the story nicely along as the suspense grows to a strong exciting climax. The book is a great read and thoroughly entertaining.
