Bear Brawl
Bear Brawl is a preorder and will not be available for playback until 11/10/2026.
“Jon Finkel’s gifts as a rollicking storyteller are on full display in his thriller Bear Brawl, along with his deep expertise in what happens when we’re pushed to our physical and mental limits. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll buy an extra can of bear spray next time you head into the woods.”
Alex Hutchinson, New York Times bestselling author of Endure and The Explorer’s Gene
Fight Club meets The Revenant in Bear Brawl, a heartfelt revenge-and-redemption story that asks, Could a man really take on a bear?
Brick Bridger is a two-time NCAA heavyweight wrestling champion and the winner of eight UFC fights before retiring. One summer night, running late to his mom's barbeque, disaster strikes. A rogue black bear goes on a rampage, breaks into the cabin, kills his mom, and puts his brother in a wheelchair. Devastated, Brick knows that had he been there, he could have stopped the bear. With the help of a top zoologist, his old wrestling coach, and his training partner, Brick vows to get revenge.
Bear Brawl takes readers on a blockbuster adventure from the first page, with a cast of unforgettable characters you'll root for like you're watching your favorite action movie.