Seth is a young boy who does not fit in anywhere. He is severely punished for the smallest of errors by his father a neurosurgeon. Seth’s mother is a socialite who drowns her problems in pills and alcohol. The father decides he cannot deal with Seth anymore and sends him to live with his paternal Grandmother. Seth’s Grandmother is more patient than his parents were. Seth becomes friends with a family down the street and falls in love with their daughter Amy. When grandmother dies of a stroke he is sent back to his emotionally distant family.
In high school, Seth discovers he has talents in swimming and selling drugs to his friends. Seth decides he needs $10000.00 to find Amy who has moved to California. Building a twisted friendship with Jon, they make money organizing street fights between homeless men and taking bets. The two become friends and through their illegal activities, Seth saves up the money to leave on his journey to find Amy.
The disturbing results of his quest will haunt the reader. A hypnotic tale of disillusionment and madness.
Even the worst of men deserve a chance at redemption.
The writing style is 21st Century in beats. The scenes feel voyeuristic. A tour de force of a novel like no other coming of age story. Dark Fiction, Thriller.
Seth is a young boy who does not fit in anywhere. He is severely punished for the smallest of errors by his father a neurosurgeon. Seth’s mother is a socialite who drowns her problems in pills and alcohol. The father decides he cannot deal with Seth anymore and sends him to live with his paternal Grandmother. Seth’s Grandmother is more patient than his parents were. Seth becomes friends with a family down the street and falls in love with their daughter Amy. When grandmother dies of a stroke he is sent back to his emotionally distant family.
In high school, Seth discovers he has talents in swimming and selling drugs to his friends. Seth decides he needs $10000.00 to find Amy who has moved to California. Building a twisted friendship with Jon, they make money organizing street fights between homeless men and taking bets. The two become friends and through their illegal activities, Seth saves up the money to leave on his journey to find Amy.
The disturbing results of his quest will haunt the reader. A hypnotic tale of disillusionment and madness.
Even the worst of men deserve a chance at redemption.
The writing style is 21st Century in beats. The scenes feel voyeuristic. A tour de force of a novel like no other coming of age story. Dark Fiction, Thriller.
The Lucky Boy
The Lucky Boy
Product Details
| BN ID: | 2940032900511 |
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| Publisher: | Caroline Gerardo |
| Publication date: | 11/09/2011 |
| Sold by: | Smashwords |
| Format: | eBook |
| File size: | 367 KB |