Singing Boy: A Novel

By: Dennis McFarland

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Synopsis: Bestselling author Dennis McFarland&’s masterful novel about three people&’s struggles to reclaim their lives in the wake of unfathomable tragedyIn a moment of senseless violence, Malcolm Vaughn&’s life is ripped away from him, leaving his wife and child to make sense of the shattered existence that remains. Sarah, a lab scientist and Malcolm&’s widow, retreats into herself, refusing to return to work when even the most mundane activities require enormous effort. Malcolm&’s son, Harry, just eight years old, goes cold, detaching from the grief that is rippling around him. Meanwhile, Vietnam vet Deckard Jones, Malcolm&’s best friend, is forced to come to terms with yet another loss. Sarah, Harry, and Deckard must each find a way to go on while everything around them appears to be crumbling.Stunning and elegant, Singing Boy is a richly drawn novel of mourning, remembrance, and recovery, and a nuanced look at three individuals&’ slow march toward healing.

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