Free Ebook: Eric Madeen's 'Asian Trail Mix' on Oct 3-4

Bestselling author Eric Madeen has announced that his acclaimed travel book, 'Asian Trail Mix: True Tales From Borneo To Japan', will be available as a free ebook on October 3 and 4, 2026, exclusively at Amazon. The book, which scales down the sprawl of Asia by focusing on the unique and revelatory in gemmy prose, takes readers up close and personal to experiences such as the razzmatazz of novice monks at play in northern Laos, bonding with hustling pedicab drivers in Ho Chi Minh City, and gutsy treks across Borneo and Thailand's Elephant Island. Served up nice and spicy, 'Asian Trail Mix' is slathered across 12 rocking-it essays plus a tall tale at its glorious ending, making for a baker's dozen of sumptuousness. Readers have praised the book, with one noting, "The writing is lush and emotive. It contains images and turns of phrase that will stay with you." Another added, "Mr. Madeen has a knack for taking one into the depths of a country and introducing the reader to fascinating customs and interesting characters. Five stars!" A third reviewer commended Madeen's ability to draw out characters and sketch remarkable details, calling his voice "the sum totality of this writer's experiences and means of expression."

Madeen, an American based in Japan, is an associate professor of modern literature at Tokyo City University and an adjunct professor at Keio University. He is an award-winning author of six books, including 'Water Drumming In The Soul', a fiery tale set in equatorial Africa; 'Tokyo-ing!', a trio of tales about the world's most dynamic megalopolis; 'Tennis Clubbed, Snubbed and Rubbity-Dub Dubbed', a delirious look at Japanese university life; and 'Massage World', a multicultural thriller set in the massage industry. His writing has been published widely in outlets such as Time, Asia Week, and The Daily Yomiuri. The free ebook promotion of 'Asian Trail Mix' can be accessed at Amazon. For more information, visit his website at https://ericmadeen.org/.