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Dream Boy

Pages
195
Published
1995
Language
English

Synopsis

In a small, prejudiced Southern town, Nathan finds solace and first love with his schoolmate Roy, a stark contrast to the terror of his abusive father. As their secret romance blossoms, Nathan grapples with a hidden truth about his family that threatens to shatter his fragile world. Fleeing his home, Nathan and Roy embark on a camping trip to a haunted plantation, where Nathan must confront his past and decide if he can ever truly escape the shadows of his life.

About the author

J
Jim Grimsley

Jim Grimsley is a writer known for his novels including Dream Boy and Winter Birds. His bibliography features works such as Comfort and Joy and L'Enfant des eaux.

Characters

NathanProtagonist
RoyProtagonist
Nathan's fatherAntagonist
Nathan's motherSupporting
Preacher John RobertsCameo
All characters in Dream Boy