1973, Houston
Seriously injured by a horrific bombing in Derry, Brendan has fallen into Akinetic Catatonia. It was also discovered he has a heart condition, so he is snuck into Houston, Texas on a medical visa to be treated by a cardiologist.
Kept hidden in his Aunt Mari’s home as he heals, he is haunted by visions of Joanna, whom he loved more than anything, being killed in the explosion.
But he does grow well enough to return to his habit of repairing items – irons, toasters, lawn mowers and the like – and he is accepted as one of the family.
He also develops tentative friendships with Everett, a graphic artist, and Jeremy, a high school friend of his cousin, Scott, and tries to rebuild his life in a city of wealth and promise. A city he believes will offer him a place of safety.
But all too quickly, Brendan learns that appearances can be deceiving...and promises are not always kept.
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