The Tucson Citizen
“Denver-based author Gottlieb serves up a literary brew that is highly imaginative and briskly written. His story focuses on Tim Lake, a Peace Corps volunteer based in rural Ecuador. When Tim takes a brief vacation to help a fellow volunteer in Peru, he quickly discovers a hotbed of corruption that has potentially deadly consequences. Gottlieb’s book is suspenseful, atmospheric insightful and – above all – highly entertaining.”
The Missoulian
“A gripping tale of betrayal and redemption among Peace Corps workers in Ecuador and Peru.”
New West
“Gottlieb has a solid story here with plenty of interesting elements…There are nice surprises scattered throughout…Those who stay with Ultimate Excursions will be pleasantly rewarded.”
Rocky Mountain News
calls “Ultimate Excursions” “a compelling and engrossing tale.”
Denver Post
“He writes with intensity, and parts are so vivid they make the reader uncomfortable. The characters are unique, and their individual stories keep the novel interesting. We are sure to see more from Gottlieb in the future.”
Bookreview.com
“…this book is not about complete redemption – it’s about showing what forces people into the lives they’ve made and how hard it can be to break away. The ultimate excursion referred is not across continents, but the journey inside Tim’s head, a journey that makes a moody and utterly enthralling thriller.”
