Chasing Fireflies, Charles Martin
Chasing Fireflies, Charles Martin
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Chasing Fireflies
A Novel of Discovery

Author: Charles Martin

Narrator: Adam Verner

Unabridged: 6 hr 37 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Thomas Nelson

Published: 08/04/2020


Synopsis

"Martin understands the power of story and he uses it to alter the souls and lives of both his characters and his readers . . ." --Patti Callahan Henry"Colorful, memorable characters; Southern regional flavor that's drop-dead accurate; and lyrical, intelligent writing make Chasing Fireflies an exceptionally good read." --Aspiring RetailWhen paramedics find a malnourished six-year-old boy near a burning car that holds a dead woman, they wonder who he is--and why he won't speak. From the New York Times bestselling author of The Mountain Between Us and The Water Keeper comes a story of self-discovery, healing, and hope.On a stifling summer day, an old Chevy Impala ignored the warning signals and was annihilated by the oncoming train. What no one realized until much later was that the driver had paused just before entering the tracks and kicked a small boy out of the car. A small boy with broken glasses who is clutching a notebook with all his might . . . but who never speaks.Chase Walker was one of the lucky ones. He was in foster care as a child but finally ended up with a family who loved and cared for him. Now, as a journalist for the local paper, he's moved on and put the past behind him. But when he's assigned the story of this young boy, painful, haunting questions about his own childhood begin to rise to the surface.And as Chase Walker discovers, learning the truth about who you are can be as elusive--and as magical--as chasing fireflies on a summer night.Chasing Fireflies is an emotional, powerful story of family, finding your place in the world, and healing.

About Charles Martin

Charles Martin is a New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author. He and his wife, Christy, live in Jacksonville, FL. Learn more at charlesmartinbooks.com; Instagram: @storiedcareer; X: @storiedcareer; Facebook: @Author.Charles.Martin


Reviews

Goodreads review by CoachJim on February 26, 2022

I doubt anyone will consider this great literature, but, at least for the first 200 pages, it was a fun read. I say this despite the fact that horrific abuse of a young boy is described. This is a trigger for me but it happened before the story begins and the boy is now with a family that will care......more

Goodreads review by Steve on June 19, 2012

I love books about contemporary American people going through real experiences. I am not into books about perfect people, cops, crooks, athletes, or rich people. I like books about people who are flawed, people who have quirks, people who live contradictions, people who try to be good but sometimes f......more

Goodreads review by Angie on February 15, 2019

I cried so much, but I loved it. This book breaks your heart at times, but it’s so beautiful. It has it all, including mystery. The characters are great, just real feeling people that remind you of people you really know. I can’t say the right things to capture my feelings about this book. It’s one......more

Goodreads review by Dale on August 15, 2023

Four and a half stars I nearly didn’t read this as it starts with an accident and some horrific pictures of child abuse. But I have read other books by this author and trusted the author and decided to continue. It is hard, heartbreaking and raw at times. But it is also an incredible story of selfles......more