Danny's Boys

a novel

by Charley Heenan

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Pub Date Oct 04 2022 | Archive Date Nov 30 2022

BQB Publishing

Literary Fiction

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Description

A group of 20-somethings in a Philadelphia parish have no idea their beloved pastor is an abuser, until it's too late.

Tommy Dunleavy and his life-long friends, 20-somethings in a northeast Philadelphia parish, have no idea their beloved pastor is an abuser, not until his best friend's younger brother dies by suicide after filing a rape complaint. Shocked and guilt-ridden, friendships splinter. The "did he or didn't he" debate rages in the neighborhood. Tommy knows Father is guilty. Despite his friends leaving the Church, he's confident that once the investigation is completed and wrongs are righted, everything can return to normal. Then the accused priest is reinstated.

A group of 20-somethings in a Philadelphia parish have no idea their beloved pastor is an abuser, until it's too late.

Tommy Dunleavy and his life-long friends, 20-somethings in a northeast...

A Note From the Publisher

eBook ISBN: 978-1-952782-77-0

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