Bones of a Saint, Grant Farley
Bones of a Saint, Grant Farley
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Bones of a Saint

Author: Grant Farley

Narrator: Christopher Carley

Unabridged: 6 hr 54 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 03/16/2021


Synopsis

Set in Northern California in the late ’70s, this timeless coming-of-age story examines the nature of evil, the art of storytelling, and the possibility of redemption.

Fifteen-year-old RJ Armante has never known a life outside his deadend hometown of Arcangel, CA. The Blackjacks rule as they have for generations, luring the poorest kids into their monopoly on petty crime. For years, they’ve left RJ alone, but now they have a job for him: prey upon an old loner in town.

In spite of the danger, RJ begins to resist. He fights not only for himself, but for his younger brother, Charley, whose disability has always made RJ feel extra protective of him. For Roxanne, the girl he can’t reach, and the kids in his crew who have nothing to live for. Even for the old loner, who has secrets of his own. If RJ is to break from the Blackjacks’ hold, all of Arcangel must be free of its past.

Reviews

Goodreads review by David on May 04, 2021

Bones of the Saint is a fast atmospheric read. It’s a great coming of age story set in the 1970’s, one that’s gritty and honest and meaningful. The story is complicated yet easy to drop into. I predict readers will be talking about this one for years to come.......more

Goodreads review by Kaitlyn on February 07, 2021

"Bones of a Saint" by Grant Farley is a gritty, rough-edged novel following the wild adventures of a fifteen-year-old boy on his journey into adulthood and finding redemption. "Bones of a Saint" was a fun novel to dive into as the main character, RJ Armante, is a mouthy smart-ass with a knack for ge......more

Goodreads review by Tobey on March 25, 2021

This is a beautiful book. Farley has a gift that allows the reader to walk along next to RJ, the protagonist. We know RJ like we know ourselves. The musical allusions are fun and nostalgic. The book is spiritual. Farley presents the original conflict between good and evik in a way that has never bee......more

Goodreads review by Kera’s Always Reading on March 11, 2021

This was such a vivid story that I won’t forget any time soon. Set in California in the 1970s, this story surrounds RJ and his life at the age of 15 years old. While his mom works hard, he steps in and takes care of the younger children when she works, always telling them stories... In his town, the......more

Goodreads review by Terri on May 01, 2021

LOVED this book!! I fell in love with the characters and couldn't wait for their stories to unfold. Loved all the twists and turns. Everyone in my book club loved this choice. I highly recommend it for readers of any age.......more