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The Harder They Come
A Novel
Book • 1980
Published in March 2015, 'The Harder They Come' is loosely based on real events involving a manhunt in Mendocino County, California.
The novel follows Sten Stensen, an aging ex-Marine, his schizophrenic son Adam who models himself after a historical mountain man, and Sara, a member of the Sovereign citizen movement.
As Adam's paranoia and mental illness worsen, he commits violent acts and flees into the wilderness, triggering a massive manhunt.
The novel delves into themes of freedom, rebellion, mental health, gun violence, and the American myth of self-reliance, offering a powerful and kinetic narrative praised for its vivid storytelling and exploration of contemporary social issues.
The novel follows Sten Stensen, an aging ex-Marine, his schizophrenic son Adam who models himself after a historical mountain man, and Sara, a member of the Sovereign citizen movement.
As Adam's paranoia and mental illness worsen, he commits violent acts and flees into the wilderness, triggering a massive manhunt.
The novel delves into themes of freedom, rebellion, mental health, gun violence, and the American myth of self-reliance, offering a powerful and kinetic narrative praised for its vivid storytelling and exploration of contemporary social issues.
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