about the Author
Brian Snowden is an Educator, Writer and Artist. He was born in 1950 at the Naval Hospital at the Quantico Marine Base, but considers Charlottesville, VA his home town. Both of his parents, and many relatives going back more than a century, are from Charlottesville or surrounding areas in central Virginia.
about the Book
On the Precipice of the Labyrinth by Brian Snowden is a thought-provoking historical fiction novel that follows the deeply personal journey of William Benning as he tries to make sense of the chaos in his life. Set against the backdrop of Virginia and Spain, the story delves into themes of stability, identity, and the passage of time. William, a teacher and writer, reflects on his experiences—hitchhiking from Virginia to New York, and eventually making his way to Spain—seeking a meaningful connection with history and culture, particularly Spain’s turbulent political environment. The novel’s introspective tone and its blend of personal and historical narratives give readers a compelling exploration of the human experience through the lens of historical fiction.
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The multi-layered book "On the Precipice of the Labyrinth" sensitively and nuancedly addresses the topics of conflict and identity. Brian
Brian Snowden allows readers to delve into Spain's complicated past through his well-developed characters and meticulous attention to historical veracity.
From a young child with a vivid imagination to a well-known historical fiction writer, Brian Snowden's journey is one of
client reviews !
This book brought me hours of enjoyment, it was like traveling to Spain and experiment life in this country during the Civil War. The author masters the precise use of words to paint to us the scenery of the basque land, as well as to describe the tastes and smells of food in the different regions, it makes you want to be there, alongside the main character and his friends, helping them in their journey through a country at war. Must read!
Mirtha Castaneda 
As a Spanish speaker and admirer of the Spanish culture, I very much enjoyed this novel. For those of you who have traveled to Spain, or are thinking about it, this book does a great job of connecting you to important cultural elements of this great nation, while also giving you a better understanding of the tragic civil war that divided so many in the middle of the last century.
Olga Sitnik
After getting this book, I waited until taking a long train ride to New York City to start reading. It was a wonderful way to make the trip pass quickly. Like the protagonist, William Benning, I too graduated from the University of Virginia and shared some of his early experiences in Charlottesville, VA which, although I was 35 tears later, create a bond between character and reader. Brian did a masterful job of showing us what it must have been like to travel to a foreign country slipping into war with itself.
Richard C.
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