First published 2009
Pete's first glimpse of the traveling preacher fills him with fear. The stranger looks dangerous, maybe even murderous. But when Pete attends the revival meeting, everything changes. The Man transforms before his eyes into something divine, a messenger who speaks directly to Pete's soul. Pete has waited his whole life for this moment of salvation. His parents watch with confusion and concern. Rufus, his best friend and committed atheist, thinks Pete has lost his mind. None of them understand what Pete feels in his heart. The connection runs deeper than reason or explanation. When the preacher extends his invitation, Pete faces an impossible choice. The Man wants Pete to join his sacred mission, to travel the roads spreading the word. Accepting means abandoning his family, his friend, his entire world. Refusing means losing the one person who truly understands his spiritual hunger. Pete must decide what matters most.
Genres: christian-fiction, 20th-century, coming-of-age, adolescence, family-drama
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: coming-of-age, found-family
Period: 20th-century
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