| Author: | W. S. Culpepper | ISBN: | 9781626520462 |
| Publisher: | Two Harbors Press | Publication: | June 4, 2013 |
| Imprint: | Language: | English |
| Author: | W. S. Culpepper |
| ISBN: | 9781626520462 |
| Publisher: | Two Harbors Press |
| Publication: | June 4, 2013 |
| Imprint: | |
| Language: | English |
Harry McChesney is seven when he first learns of Buddy, his only brother whod died young and left his family in misery. After a fitful start on his own life, Harry decides that the only way to get things right for himself and his family is to become The Replacement Son. Author W.S. Culpepper frames Harrys psychological drama within an epic adventure story. Harry struggles to define himself, rescue his family from the emotional aftermath of his brothers death, and undertake a lifetime of labors as the next head of the McChesney clan. The novel tracks reluctant pilgrim Harry on his existential quest through Depression-Era New Orleans, WWII, and the citys devastation following Hurricane Katrina. The Replacement Son brings a charming but most unlikely hero and an exotic range of supporting characters to life in a compelling story of sacrifice and discovery.
Harry McChesney is seven when he first learns of Buddy, his only brother whod died young and left his family in misery. After a fitful start on his own life, Harry decides that the only way to get things right for himself and his family is to become The Replacement Son. Author W.S. Culpepper frames Harrys psychological drama within an epic adventure story. Harry struggles to define himself, rescue his family from the emotional aftermath of his brothers death, and undertake a lifetime of labors as the next head of the McChesney clan. The novel tracks reluctant pilgrim Harry on his existential quest through Depression-Era New Orleans, WWII, and the citys devastation following Hurricane Katrina. The Replacement Son brings a charming but most unlikely hero and an exotic range of supporting characters to life in a compelling story of sacrifice and discovery.
