Apex Review Of The Improbable Journeys Of Billy Battles (Ronald Yates)

July 11, 2016 - PRLog -- The Improbable Journeys of Billy Battles
Ronald E. Yates

Xlibris

ISBN: 9781514490129

Reviewed By Daniel Goodson

Official Apex Reviews Rating:   5 Stars

The second volume in the Finding Billy Battles trilogy, The Improbable Journeys of Billy Battles picks up right where its predecessor left off. This time, author Ronald Yates' intrepid protagonist finds himself on a steamship en route to the Far East, trying to assuage the pain of losing his beloved wife. It isn't long before Billy is immersed in a tumultuous world of action, adventure, and danger, all set against the backdrop of ever-unfolding cultural and political events.

Featuring superb plot and character development, the most salient aspect of Yates' tale is his inimitable storytelling style. Though he's chosen late 19^th century Asia as the subject of his latest offering, one gets the sense Yates could write about any number of different topics with the same compelling skill, and the result would be the same: a rich, eye-opening yarn that proves impossible to put down. In an era where the average attention span is as long as the next Snapchat video, this ability is a rare trait, and indicative of true literary talent.

Rife with eye-opening action and engrossing details, The Improbable Journeys of Billy Battles treats the reader to the highly intriguing travels of a seasoned journeyman. Highly recommended.