First published 2022
Matteo's life is derailed when a reckless mistake plunges him into a spiral of guilt and shame. Fleeing his hometown, he hops trains, scrounging for food and shelter as he tries to escape the looming threat of his past catching up. But the open road offers no refuge, only the relentless pursuit of his own troubled conscience. In this gritty, propulsive novel, Moreno explores the weight of regret and the fragile hope of redemption.
Genres: fiction, drama, addiction, coming-of-age, crime, contemporary, 21st-century
Vibes: dark, fast-paced, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: character-driven, redemption-arc
384 pages · Hardcover · Hanover Square Press
Content warnings: addiction, depression