First published 1992
In a cruel world that has cast them aside, a ragtag group of misfits and losers band together, determined to forge their own path. As they navigate a treacherous landscape of personal demons and societal prejudice, they must confront the harsh realities of their circumstances and find the strength to overcome. But in a system stacked against them, their fight for acceptance and redemption will push them to the brink. In the end, their unlikely camaraderie may be the only thing that can save them.
Genres: fiction, literary-fiction, contemporary, social-issues
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, underdogs
Setting: Spokane (Wash.)
299 pages · Hardcover · Fawcett Columbine