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A Study in Terminal

A Study in Terminal

Published in
2022
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Description

Sean Brogan has spent most of his life running from a past he can never escape. Emotionally abandoned by his alcoholic father and secretly blaming himself for his mother's death, the scars he carries are ones no one can see. On the anniversary of the day that changed his life forever, Sean flees New York City on his 1965 Triumph Bonneville, hoping to face the demons that plague his nightmares. He plans to slip into the sleepy town of Lake Fort, West Virginia as quietly as he did ten years before, but his life has never gone as planned. Sean never expects to see Rina, the blue-haired sister of his childhood best friend who makes it her mission to rescue the lost things. A hopeful dreamer who sits on the roof and watches the sunset, she represents all the things that he has lost. As Sean spends time in the lakeside town that has haunted his dreams since he was a little boy, he has no choice but to face the pain that he buried from a life cut off too soon. In the blink of an eye, with a gun to his head, Sean is forced to confront what it means to fight for the will to live when your world has gone dark. An anthem for those of us who have been left behind, A Study in Terminal is a vulnerable story about the human condition that reminds us that to beat your past, you first must turn around and face it.Content: Parent death by suicide; suicidal thoughts; bullies; crime; gang violence; gun violence; substance abuse
Age
13-18
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
180 pages
Book in series
#1

Why to read

  • The book offers a unique perspective on a thought-provoking topic, encouraging readers to explore new ideas.
  • The author's writing style is engaging and immersive, providing a captivating reading experience.
  • It features complex characters that undergo significant development, making for a satisfying emotional journey.
  • The plot is filled with unexpected twists and turns, keeping readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.