One man's journey into the dark recesses of his own soul.The Third Step is the story of Frankie's struggle to survive the addictions that are trying to kill him, and come to terms with the inevitable he will face in the end. Dark, gritty, and riddled with back alley characters, it's a complex, fast-paced, at times funny and at times terrifying journey. What Readers Are Saying: "Very intense story that gives the reader a real look into the mind and heart of an addict.""This novel is an entertaining and thought-provoking piece of great storytelling.""Lobb has a way of either putting you in Frankie's shoes or in the passenger seat next to him. More than once I had to check myself to make sure I really wasn't in the story line. Incredibly interesting read that makes it hard to put down.""Some of the more painful moments of loss made me wish I could reach into the pages and fill Frankie's life with hope, just like so many tried to do. But it was exactly this erratic unfolding of Frankie's life that kept me determined to walk with him until the very end.""A story about the human condition. Turbulent. Gritty. Poignant."Meet Frankie, a young amateur boxer, a loser, a drunk and a drug addict. Frankie fights a lifelong struggle to understand the creator of the universe, not the poisoned caricature painted by the church and the "holy" people who seem to torment him.His journey takes him from the East Coast down to New Orleans to confront his demons, both real and imagined. Along the way, his story is littered with tales of drug smuggling, murder, an affair with a woman who may be the devil herself, and an ultimate quest for revenge.Frankie comes to terms with his addictions, but his search for a deeper understanding of this God entity and his need to connect with his soul, could be his ultimate addiction. One that may follow him beyond the grave...If you like Seth Harwood and the Jack Palms novels, you'll love William Lobb and The Third Step.Get your copy!