ANGELS FALL FROM GASOLINE RAINBOWS

About the Book

With all odds against him, sixteen-year old Simon struggles with the loss of his alcoholic mother, which leaves him fending for himself. Later that day he finds out that his best friend is a victim of sexual abuse and witnesses this horrible act when visiting her home. Simon finds himself an orphan who turns to self-mutilation, violently lashing out against the evils of the world. This novel is based on one boy's true-life tragedies and has given him the passion to be the voice for the forgotten children of the world.

About the Author

C.J. Madsen?s early life was scarred by an unstable family consumed by alcoholism, abandonment, and violence. But faith and an obscure perspective helped him to survive and to provide words for his story. Currently he is writing his second novel and lives in Texas.