Bones of a Saint
by Grant Farley
Narrated by Christopher Carley
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Pub Date Mar 16 2021 | Archive Date Apr 01 2021
RB Media | Recorded Books
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Description
Set in Northern California in the late ’70s, this timeless coming-of-age story examines the nature of evil, the art of storytelling, and the possibility of redemption.
Fifteen-year-old RJ Armante has never known a life outside his deadend hometown of Arcangel, CA. The Blackjacks rule as they have for generations, luring the poorest kids into their monopoly on petty crime. For years, they’ve left RJ alone, but now they have a job for him: prey upon an old loner in town.
In spite of the danger, RJ begins to resist. He fights not only for himself, but for his younger brother, Charley, whose disability has always made RJ feel extra protective of him. For Roxanne, the girl he can’t reach, and the kids in his crew who have nothing to live for. Even for the old loner, who has secrets of his own. If RJ is to break from the Blackjacks’ hold, all of Arcangel must be free of its past.
Advance Praise
“A celebration of the power of story…This ambitious debut invites serious contemplation as it examines the role of religion, a connection to The Canterbury Tales, and more…A compelling, unforgettable reading experience that is brilliantly executed.” —Booklist, Starred Review
“[RJ’s] evocative, unflinching narration keeps the pages turning…this suspenseful coming-of-age tale packs a punch.” —Kirkus Reviews
“RJ’s candid voice will engage contemporary readers in this atmospheric coming-of-age tale that effectively knits together storytelling, religion, morality, redemption, and heredity.” —Publishers Weekly
“[Bones of a Saint’s] literary writing style [sets] it apart from other young adult novels.” —School Library Journal
Available Editions
| EDITION | Audiobook, Unabridged |
| ISBN | 9781980054665 |
| PRICE | $19.99 (USD) |
| DURATION | 6 Hours, 54 Minutes |
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