Train of Consequences
Train of Consequences by Tom Jarvis, published by iUniverse in November 2010, is a fiction novel that spans 212 pages. The story begins in early 1991, focusing on thirteen-year-old Shelton Cole, who is grappling with the aftermath of a tragic car accident that has altered his family dynamics. Shelton finds solace in his friendship with Richie Kemp, a boy from New York who has moved to New Hampshire. Their bond deepens as they navigate the challenges posed by Richie’s abusive stepfather, leading them to embark on a transformative journey.
As Shelton and Richie go on the run, they encounter an old drifter who introduces them to an underground society of vagabonds, exposing them to a world filled with both danger and discovery. Seventeen years later, Shelton returns to New Hampshire to honor a childhood promise to Richie, confronting the memories and demons of his past. This narrative explores themes of friendship, resilience, and the impact of choices, making it a notable entry in the action and adventure genre, as well as thrillers and suspense.
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It is early 1991, and Shelton Cole has just turned thirteen. Barely surviving the aftermath of a car accident that has killed not only his brother but also his parents’ marriage, Shelton is thrilled when he becomes instant chums with Richie Kemp, a transplant from New York who has moved to New Hampshire with his mother to escape the stigma of his father’s imprisonment. But after Richie’s mother marries a man who revels in abusing Richie, the two troubled teenagers decide to embark on a journey that will change their lives forever.
As the two boys begin a life on the run, an old drifter takes them under his wing and introduces Shelton and Richie to an underground society of vagabonds, opening the boys’ eyes to a strange new world and unwittingly setting the course to a horrific chain of events that soon spiral out of control.
Seventeen years later, Shelton returns to New Hampshire to fulfill a childhood promise to Richie. As he is flooded with buried memories, Shelton must face the demons of his tragic past before he can move forward.
Train of Consequences is a captivating thriller that highlights an unforgettable coming-of-age journey of friendship, misconceptions, and discovery.
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