"The Trailcutter" Book Club with author Mike Robinson
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Sun, Jul 26, 2026; 4:00 PM
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07/26/2026 4:00 PM
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"The Trailcutter" Book Club with author Mike Robinson
Join Sierra Clubs West Los Angeles Group and Santa Monica Mountains Task Force for a special Book Club and book signing event featuring local author and longtime Sierra Club trail crew member Mike Robinson, who will discuss his new novel "The Trailcutter".
Webinar URL: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83955830523?pwd=qd0WNlWytRwOsj6DpdfKSSMaklSV8X.1
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Organized By: West Los Angeles Group
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Join Sierra Club’s West Los Angeles Group and Santa Monica Mountains Task Force for a special Book Club and book signing event featuring local author and longtime Sierra Club trail crew member Mike Robinson, who will discuss his new novel, The Trailcutter, available from Bookshop.org. This will be an in person event held in Culver City, location will be sent after you RSVP.
Set primarily in the Santa Monica Mountains, The Trailcutter is a compelling blend of eco-fiction, mystery, and character-driven storytelling. While predominantly fiction, the book mentions Sierra Club trail building legends Ron and Mary Ann Webster and their history with the trails of the Santa Monica Mountains, and the Afterword also mentions Sierra Club, the Santa Monica Mountains Task Force, Trail Days and the Trails Council in case people want to investigate more.
The novel follows Leonard “Lee” Skay, an out-of-work trail builder whose life becomes intertwined with a mysterious canyon dweller while constructing a trail in Malibu. As unexplained shootings rattle the region, Lee is drawn into a suspenseful and potentially deadly mystery. Along the way, readers will discover rich references to the history, landscapes, and hiking trails of the Santa Monica Mountains.
Mike Robinson is a lifelong Angeleno, editor, and award-winning author whose work often explores the intersection of people, place, and the natural world. A member of the Santa Monica Mountains Task Force and an active trail volunteer, he brings an insider’s perspective to the landscapes that serve as the backdrop for his fiction.
“The Trailcutter takes off and never lets go.” — Richard Dooling, National Book Award Finalist
Come meet the author, learn about the inspiration behind the book, and enjoy a lively discussion of this unique novel rooted in our local mountains.
This free event is sponsored by the West Los Angeles Group and the Santa Monica Mountains Task Force of the Sierra Club’s Angeles Chapter. All meetings are open to members and non-members of the Sierra Club. We appreciate your support, click HERE to join!
Cost: Free to members and non-members