The Pismo Calamity: A Strange Tale of Unnatural Disaster

When Dugan Byrnes saw the fishing boat moving slowly into the Pacific sunset, backwards, his natural curiosity was stoked. Recounted the incident to other patrons of Harry's Beach Bar and Night Club, he came to learn of other curious events in the local waters. Gradually the Pismo Eight is formed, a variegated group of young and old seekers committed to the health of the ocean, who combine their talents to find the source of the mysterious events and reveal it to the the general public. At the dramatic climax during the annual Clam Festival in Pismo Beach, the local community and people watching the satellite coverage worldwide, are presented graphic evidence of the environmental impact created by the combined effects of nuclear power, chemical pollution and global warming. Not to mention the combined effects of greed, alcohol, revenge, endemic political stupidity and galloping disorientation.

Author: T. J. Rafferty
Publisher: Chowderhead Press
Published: 10/15/2016
Pages: 240
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.72lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.51d
ISBN: 9780976042921

About the Author
Rafferty, T. J.: - T. J. (Tod Joseph) Rafferty was born in Salem, Ohio, and raised up in Georgia, Florida and northeastern Ohio. A graduate of Kent State University, he has worked in radio, television, advertising, journalism and golf course maintenance. His work has appeared in Stars and Stripes, Cycle News, Big Bike, Cycle Guide, Motorcyclist, American Roadracing, Robb Report, Cycle World, Moto Euro, New Times, Motorcycle. com and RideApart.com. His previous books covered the histories of Ducati, Harley-Davidson and Indian motorcycles. This is his first novel. Rafferty andhis wife live in a remodeled cave in the La Sal Mountains of southeastern Utah.Brian, Lawler: - Brian Lawler is a professor in the Graphic Communications program at Cal Poly University in San Luis Obispo, CA. He is the author of several graphic arts industry books, and contributes to CreativePro.com and various computer and graphic arts journals.