April, 2009 New Release - Historical Fiction
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Artie Call can't get a break.
Orphaned during the Depression,
he steals food to survive. When
mischief lands him in juvenile court,
he's offered a home by fellow ward
member David Boone, but then
suffers under Boone's unkind and
unyielding treatment. And after Artie
helps the victim of a robbery gone
bad, he's abandoned by Boone and
is almost sentenced to juvenile hall.
Then his luck and life suddenly
change.
Mary Wilkerson, the feisty widow
who was robbed, sees potential in
Artie and takes him into her
custody. Ray McCandless, the wise
yet firm chauffeur, teaches Artie
about cars, life, and the
connections between the two.
Under their care, Artie develops the
desire and the ability to leave his
past behind and grasp the hope in
his future, which shines like Mary's
luxurious Duesenberg. But when
cornered by old enemies, will he
defend his honor with his life?
Jerry Borrowman masterfully
combines emotion, morality,
suspense, and humor in this tender
coming-of-age story. Readers will
struggle and rejoice with Artie as he
discovers the value of integrity, the
sweetness of family ties, and the
reality of the American dream. And
they will never forget the triumph
that unfolds when a good boy with
bad problems is given one last
chance.
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