Raft of Stars: The most moving and unforgettable debut novel of spring 2022

The further you run the closer you get to the truth… An instant classic for fans of Where the Crawdads Sing and We Begin at the End! ’One of the finest debut novels to emerge so far in 2021’ Sunday Post One summer night in Wisconsin, the lives of two ten-year-old boys are changed forever… Tired of seeing his best friend Dale Breadwin abused by his alcoholic father, Fischer Branson takes action. A gunshot rings out, and Bread and Fish flee into the woods. They build a raft, but the river quickly leads them into even greater danger. In their wake travel a group of adults – each determined to save the boys from the terrors of Ironsford Gorge. The further they go, the more the wilderness starts to change them in profound and unexpected ways. And when they reach the edge of the Gorge itself, they begin to understand the true violence and beauty of the natural world, and its ability to heal. No matter where you run danger will always follow… Andrew J. Graff's RAFT OF STARS is a literary fiction masterpiece set in a rural town, where crime and adventure intertwine in a thrilling narrative. The small town setting serves as the perfect backdrop for this top-rated novel, showcasing Graff's exceptional storytelling skills. For fans of Magnus Mills (The Cure for Disgruntlement), Barbara Kingsolver (Demon Copperhead), Dawn O'Porter (The Booby Trap and Other Bits and Boobs), Tm Logan (The Holiday), and Hazel Prior (Life and Otter Miracles).