Train of Consequences

About the Book

"Entertaining and heartfelt … thoughtful and empathetic … well worth a read." —Kirkus Reviews It is early 1991, and Shelton Cole has just turned thirteen. Barely surviving the aftermath of a car accident that has killed not only his brother but also his parents’ marriage, Shelton is thrilled when he becomes instant chums with Richie Kemp, a transplant from New York who has moved to New Hampshire with his mother to escape the stigma of his father’s imprisonment. But after Richie’s mother marries a man who revels in abusing Richie, the two troubled teenagers decide to embark on a journey that will change their lives forever. As the two boys begin a life on the run, an old drifter takes them under his wing and introduces Shelton and Richie to an underground society of vagabonds, opening the boys’ eyes to a strange new world and unwittingly setting the course to a horrific chain of events that soon spiral out of control. Seventeen years later, Shelton returns to New Hampshire to fulfill a childhood promise to Richie. As he is flooded with buried memories, Shelton must face the demons of his tragic past before he can move forward. Train of Consequences is a captivating thriller that highlights an unforgettable coming-of-age journey of friendship, misconceptions, and discovery.

About the Author

Tom Jarvis is an acclaimed rock singer as well as an author. His debut novel, Train of Consequences, is the recipient of four prestigious awards. He is also an avid practitioner of taekwondo and hapkido. He currently lives in New Hampshire with his wife, Tatjana.
Visit him online at www.tomjarvisfiction.com or at facebook.com/trainofconsequencesbook.