Jake returns to his home town to meet the Sheriff and dig up the body of his father who has lain in an unmarked grave for twenty years. We return to the summer Jake turned twelve and begin to learn the truth.
Jake’s uncle Al has returned to town. His affair with Jake’s mother years before tore the family apart. With Al’s return the passions are all rekindled and Jake tries to take advantage of the situation to rid the family of his father who may murder them all.
He saves his grandfather and mother. And he learns that there are parts of us that are inescapable.
Professional Reviews
No Country For Young Boys
By R. Shirk "RS"
I thoroughly enjoyed this mythical confrontation between a 12 year old boy and his father. The tough-minded writing, as when the father Stacy is lying in wait for his brother..."His shirt had dissolved into paste long ago, the vinyl of the seat was sticky and hot. His neck had hardened into wood...Taking careful aim at his brother's head ... Stacy would squeeze the trigger. Like going to the refrigerator for a slice of cheese. Then why was he so nervous?" And the difficult choices this boy must make in the eddies of an unpredictable and murderous adult triangle remain believable as any horror story we have avidly listened to about neighbors or friends. Not Hollywood, the violence is normal, expected, unacceptable but untimately forgiveable. Read this book...for the redemption. RS
I have taken pride in writing this novel as so many people have the wrong impression on bikers because they dress in leather clothing which is to protect themselves in case of an accident. The majority of bikers are known Policemen, Firemen, Doctors,
Children will enjoy reading and hearing about the silly antics of a puppy still learning how to be a good listener. This story is about Riley, a cute, little, rescue puppy who gets into all sorts of predicaments.
