John Finklea's hunting and fishing stories in From Murder Creek to Montana not only keep the reader entertained but present lessons for living life. Finklea has a talent for utilizing unforgettable word pictures to communicate truth found in his experiences in nature. His wit and wisdom often evoke chuckles or leave the reader pondering lessons to retell. Stories and insights contained benefit young and old with refreshing and pertinent views of life for individuals in all situations.