The Metal Shredders
The Metal Shredders by Nancy Zafris, published by Unbridled Books on January 14, 2014, is a work of fiction that explores the complexities of family and personal identity against the backdrop of a scrap-metal business. The story follows John Bonner, who grapples with the aftermath of his recent separation from his wife and questions his future in the family business. His sister, Octavia, returns to Ohio to heal from her own relationship troubles, and together they navigate the challenges posed by their eccentric employees and unexpected discoveries.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into blue-collar America, highlighting themes of love, loyalty, and family obligation. As John and Octavia become embroiled in a surprising adventure involving a stash of cash from a drug deal, they encounter a cast of quirky characters that enrich their journey. The Metal Shredders presents a humorous and insightful look at the lives of those trying to understand their place in the world, all while dealing with the intricacies of class and tradition. This edition spans 304 pages and is written in English.
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John Bonner is sure that anytime now he will recover from the sting of his recent separation from his wife. And he’s begun to wonder if he truly wants to spend the rest of his days running the family scrap-metal business, an operation where his employees are likely to have made the very license plates they now shred. His sister, Octavia, has just returned to Ohio from Boston to nurture the pain of her own broken relationship, and she is more certain: Following in the footsteps of their imperious father is a recipe for emotional disaster.
But then two of John’s more eccentric workmen discover thousands of dollars stashed in the trunk of a car, the remains of a drug deal gone bad. The question of what to do with this unexpected cash draws John and his sister into the lives of their newfound collaborators, and sends them all on a surprising journey of high jinx and the heart.
In The Metal Shredders, Nancy Zafris offers up a refreshingly wise, offbeat, and thoroughly convincing look at blue-collar America. Hers is a world rich in humor, steeped in closely held traditions, and filled with gently endearing, slightly crazed characters trying to discover just who they are. In the process they discover much about love, loyalty, family obligation, class—and yes, scrap.
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