Toward the Setting Sun

About the Book

Deep in East Texas, the O'Shea family discovers the true meaning of fear, love and acceptance while searching for a "parcel" of land to call their own. The land is hostile and begrudging and only accepts those who have earned the right to stay. As they trudge west, the O'Sheas are asked to pay a price beyond imagination in pursuit of their illusive quest. Angels, ghosts and haunting dreams of the past intertwine their family's lives as they deal with their yesterdays and search for new tomorrows.

About the Author

Alfred R. Pierotti, Jr. received his Bachelors and Masters Degrees in English from the University of Dallas. In the 1970s, he spent much of his time in East Texas developing a reverence and love for its rich traditions. Inspired by the late Al Jung, S.J., Pierotti won numerous Eddy awards for writing and photography, including editor-of-the year twice.

A former member of Eastfield College?s adjunct faculty, he currently teaches Senior English at Jesuit College Preparatory School in Dallas and directs the school?s Ignatian Scholars Program.

Toward the Setting Sun is a prequel to Pierotti?s first novel, 1854 Garrett Street, published in 2002.