Cemetery Street
Cemetary Street
John Zunski (author)
Product Description
“In a world of presumptuous people, irony is alive and well,” concludes James Morrison, the narrator of this touching coming of age novel. A view Shannie Ortolan - James’ longtime friend, sometimes lover, and full-time obsession - wouldn’t argue. From their first encounter as teenagers until Shannie’s death, experience the twists, turns and enthralling characters that populate Cemetery Street.
On the cusp of the new millennium, James fulfills a promise. Reenacting a childhood ritual, he places a mud pie upon a grave. This simple act triggers powerful memories.
Meet the people that shaped James’s life. Shannie, who among other things, introduces him to the sport of dodging freight trains. Count, the cemetery caretaker’s son, helps James navigate the minefields of adolescence until destiny is met in Desert Storm. Russell, an aging blind African-American, guards a horrifying secret behind a cloud of cigar smoke. Diane, Shannie’s mother, a college professor dispels the notion of tweed jackets and elbow patches. Steve Lucas, a mortician’s son, who despite bizarre obsessions, stands by James during his most challenging times.
In a world where dreams are possible and nightmares come true, can you romance a memory? James Morrison thinks so. Laugh, cry, and blush as James recounts events of a late twentieth century American life.
Product Details
Ebook
File Size: 430 KB
Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited
Publisher: Smashwords (June 7, 2011)
Language: English
ASIN: B0054TQWTA
Available at Amazon.com, Barnes&Noble, iTunes and Smashwords.
Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Coming of Age Tearjerker!, June 13, 2011
By Jan Brown
Get your tissues out! A great novel written about the “coming of age” of the kids that lived on Cemetery Street in a small town, starting mostly in 1985 and onward. Their triumphs and tragedies weave a compelling story with unexpected twist and turns that will turn into a tearjerker as you get imbedded into their lives. This is truly a “must read” you don’t want to miss. I had a hard time putting it down and can’t wait to read the next book by this author!
5.0 out of 5 stars WOW!!!, August 12, 2011
By Charlene Perroni
I had never heard of John Zunski when I started reading this book. Now I am a fan forever. This is one of the best books of this genre I have ever read. Zunski gives us complete characters and a great plot along with plot twists that keep you guessing and the end—what a way to end a book. I will read more of his work because of this book.
