Fernet and Cola

About the Book

When Sam, an aspiring gardener from Connecticut, falls in love with a pretty girl from his hometown, he is convinced the stars are aligned. Anxious to do anything to show his love for her, Sam books a one-way ticket and follows her south to Buenos Aires, Argentina. Upon his arrival on New Year’s Eve, she hits him with the truth; Sam is shocked at what he discovers. Deciding to cut his losses, Sam wanders the rugged and bucolic regions of South America, eventually reaching Patagonia and Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world. With no real plan and no set itinerary, his quest for true love soon becomes a quest for something more. On this memorable and unpredictable adventure through the real South America, Sam is awakened by the curious souls he meets and by the unmatched beauty of the natural world. Scott von Lengerke is proud to release his debut book, Fernet and Cola, a story of travel, of unexpected friendship, and of self-discovery.

About the Author

Scott von Lengerke McDermott is a professional gardener, estate manager, and proponent of organic landscaping. He received his BA in environmental studies at Pitzer College, in Claremont, California. As an undergraduate, Scott developed a love for the outdoors and grew fond of surfing, gardening, and traveling. Scott went on to study horticulture and ornamental garden design at the New York Botanical Garden and is a certified arborist through the International Society of Arboriculture. Scott McDermott lives in East Hampton, New York, with his wife, Jess, and their two furry children, Shadow and Ella.