The Journey of the Stone Man

by Edward Mooney Jr

Overview

The "prequel" to The Pearls of the Stone Man. In this touching novel, we continue the story of the main character, Joseph Marino, that so captivated readers in "The Pearls of the Stone Man." Part of a trilogy, the second novel, "The Journey of the Stone Man," transports the reader to a time and place in the middle of Joseph's life.Back tracking to a setting 25 years prior to that of his first novel, we are introduced to the middle of Joseph's life - along with the age old struggle between father and son trying to understand each other. Using the setting of a cross-country road trip, this book spins a tale of a father (Joseph) and his teenage son (Paul) while traveling the country in a "Woody" station wagon. The sensitive writing and attention to detail reveal timeless family dynamics pertinent to all families.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780692701539
Publisher:	Stone Man Press
Publication date:	04/24/2016
Series:	The Stone Man Trilogy , #2
Pages:	402
Product dimensions:	5.98(w) x 9.02(h) x 0.82(d)

About the Author

Edward Mooney, Jr., was born in Massachusetts and raised in California. While he has written since childhood, he started his professional journey in 1992. His current books include "The Pearls of the Stone Man" and "The Journey of the Stone Man." The final book of the trilogy, "The Hope of the Stone Man," is coming in 2016. His first manuscript, "Toy Jeeps," is expected to re-release in the near future. After a few years working in computers, Edward taught high school science and social studies. Along the way he coached American football, mock trial and ran an on-campus television station. In 2010 he was named the Teacher of the Year for the state of California by the Daughters of the American Revolution. In 2014 Edward became college professor of education in Northern California. He holds the degrees of Doctor of Education, Master of Arts, and Bachelor of Science. He is licensed to teach in California, Oregon and Colorado. On the personal side, Edward enjoys computers, camping, maps, flags, time with loved ones, and catering to every whim of the family dog, Sissy. He likes chocolate, ice cream, Italian food, Mexican food and cookies. His newest hobby is calorie counting (you can see why).