Razor
The new novel from Andrew Savage.
A story of friendship, tragedy, and perserverance.
“I loved this book. Even if you don’t know anything about hockey, I highly recommend reading it. The characters are so real, it will make you laugh and it will make you cry. Very thoughtful writing, I hope there will be a sequel to this book.”
5 stars by 3 readers
“This novel paces the reader through an engrossing story that is hard to stop reading. An emotional tribute to the sport and the family portrayed.”
Synopsis
Ice hockey has shaped Tyler Prescott’s life in ways he could never have imagined. The son of a devoted, hockey-obsessed father, Tyler embarks on his own journey after developing an instant passion for the game. When he befriends a fellow player—a prodigious talent known as “Razor”—the two form a powerful bond that endures every challenge they face growing up in suburban Chicago.
Driven by shared ambition, Tyler and Razor push each other to their limits in pursuit of joining hockey’s elite ranks at the regional and national levels. Their unwavering commitment to the sport fuels their dreams of playing professionally and defines their path into adulthood.
Razor is a moving story of friendship, loss, and perseverance—a testament to how the game of hockey can teach us to overcome adversity and find strength even in our darkest moments.
Tropes
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The story of RAZOR is based around a player’s journey playing the game of ice hockey and the lessons the game teaches us in how to deal with adversity.
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Life isn’t all sunshine and rainbows. RAZOR takes us on a journey through very real life events that can rattle someone to their very core.
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Friendship is at the very core of the story of RAZOR as Tyler bonds instantly with a lifelong friend during his first skating lesson as a kid.
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Without mentioning any spoilers, the story of RAZOR is riddled with tragic events and the challenges that are present in overcoming life altering events.
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The sport of hockey presents several moments where a player can seize the opportunity of achieving events of triumph and glory. These concepts are intricately illustrated throughout the story of RAZOR.
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The story of RAZOR shows us how the game of hockey can teach us ways to overcome the greatest of life’s darkest moments.
About the author
Andrew started playing ice hockey at the young age of six. Since then, he cultivated a unique love for the game that has burned with the same intensity throughout his entire adulthood. He discovered his love for writing after taking an honors level essay writing class in high school. It was at that time when he knew he wanted to become a published author and write a novel. Andrew’s debut novel is now available on eBook and paperback formats.