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Luke Gherardi lives in Denver, Colorado. This is his first novella. 

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Children of Violence
by Luke Gherardi
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Overview


Four kids, all with different backgrounds, fight for a place in this world. Racism, abuse, religion, and hate all stand in the way of growing up 'normal'. 

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Description


Reeves' mother belongs to a cult. The cult believes that you must be a Soldier of Christ. But to be a soldier, you must fight. Robbie is the son of an addict prostitute. He's raising his little brother alone, while trying to avoid his mother's pimp. Gracie is a pretty girl that lives in a nice house in the suburbs. Life is perfect for her family from the outside. None of her neighbors know the truth- her father is an enforcer for the mafia. Cole's father is a neglectful alcoholic. His father lives only for one reason, the need to kill again. These kids all have to face the violence eventually, and it all comes together in a climax where even the best of intentions results in innocence lost.

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Overview


Four kids, all with different backgrounds, fight for a place in this world. Racism, abuse, religion, and hate all stand in the way of growing up 'normal'. 

Read more

Description


Reeves' mother belongs to a cult. The cult believes that you must be a Soldier of Christ. But to be a soldier, you must fight. Robbie is the son of an addict prostitute. He's raising his little brother alone, while trying to avoid his mother's pimp. Gracie is a pretty girl that lives in a nice house in the suburbs. Life is perfect for her family from the outside. None of her neighbors know the truth- her father is an enforcer for the mafia. Cole's father is a neglectful alcoholic. His father lives only for one reason, the need to kill again. These kids all have to face the violence eventually, and it all comes together in a climax where even the best of intentions results in innocence lost.

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Book details

Genre:FICTION

Subgenre:Coming of Age

Language:English

Pages:140

eBook ISBN:9781098321208

Paperback ISBN:9781098321192


Overview


Four kids, all with different backgrounds, fight for a place in this world. Racism, abuse, religion, and hate all stand in the way of growing up 'normal'. 

Read more

Description


Reeves' mother belongs to a cult. The cult believes that you must be a Soldier of Christ. But to be a soldier, you must fight. Robbie is the son of an addict prostitute. He's raising his little brother alone, while trying to avoid his mother's pimp. Gracie is a pretty girl that lives in a nice house in the suburbs. Life is perfect for her family from the outside. None of her neighbors know the truth- her father is an enforcer for the mafia. Cole's father is a neglectful alcoholic. His father lives only for one reason, the need to kill again. These kids all have to face the violence eventually, and it all comes together in a climax where even the best of intentions results in innocence lost.

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About the author


Luke Gherardi lives in Denver, Colorado. This is his first novella. 

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Katrina
Children of Violence I couldn’t wait to get my copy of this book, and once I did, I couldn’t put it down! The characters are so well described I felt like I knew them and just had to know what happens to each and every one of them! It’s great how Luke tied all the characters together in this very well written and entertaining book! Read more