Book details

  • Genre:fiction
  • Sub-genre:Coming of Age
  • Language:English
  • Pages:288
  • eBook ISBN:9798317805807
  • Paperback ISBN:9798350992694

Sleet, Snow & Hapkido

By Anna Massengill

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Overview


Gee Wiley joins a secretive organization to develop real-world skills lost in a tech-driven age. Assigned to assist five older adults with diverse passions—politics, photography, theatre, and the occult—Gee uncovers hidden talents, builds unlikely relationships, and learns to navigate face-to-face interactions. But when an unexpected threat emerges, he discovers his extended family holds deeper secrets than he ever imagined. Set in the Berkshires and rich with historical and theatrical themes, this coming-of-age mystery blends heart, wit, and suspense.
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Description


Today, communication often takes place through phones, computers, and texting—methods that hinder the development of face-to-face interaction skills. Many young people struggle to read body language, tone of voice, and facial expressions. Gee Wiley, a young man eager to break this trend, accepts a unique contract. Wilkie Collins & Associates, an organization with secrets, assigns Gee to assist five older adults whose passions range from politics and photography to theatre production and the occult. Gee learns to navigate cross generational relationships as he completes the assignment. When an unexpected twist places Gee on a collision course with danger, he discovers that his extended family possesses skills and secrets he never imagined. Set in the Berkshire mountains and interspersed with historical references, this story blends mystery, personal growth, and theatrical flair—perfect for readers who enjoy character-rich journeys and the art of performance.
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About The Author


Anna's love of storytelling began on the front porch, where she listened to relatives tell tales that sparked her imagination. Later, as an educator with the Department of Defense Overseas Dependents Schools, she taught English, history, and drama in Cuba, Panama, South Korea, Japan, and England. In those settings, she shared stories with her students. Drawing from these international experiences, Anna wrote a series of novels based on the cultures and places where she lived and worked. Her first published series follows the adventures of an international family of covert operatives. Anna currently lives in Lady Lake, Florida.
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