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" A good story told from a child's point of view, filled with all of the inherent confusion, assumption/misunderstanding and naivete. A mystery from the beginning, the story slowly unfolds, and is not overly predictable. A very enjoyable read. "

" In his debut novel, Charles Davis weaves a beautiful tale of life, death, prejudice, friendship and love told through the eyes of eleven-year-old Charlie. His mother is on trial for the murder of his father, and Charlie is left in the care of a wise old black man who knows more than he cares to tell about the incident. As Charlie tries to cope with his life tumbling down around him, rumors begin about the reclusive war veteran who may be involved, and racial incidents occur against Charlie's caretaker. It is up to Charlie to try and figure out what happened that day and why he can't remember. "

" This was a wonderful read. I could not put it down and read it in two days! "

" This is about a young boy who is able to force out of his memory a very traumatic event. The power of the mind. A reminder that love comes from unexpected people, your heart simply has to be open to it. "

" A really lovely book, narrated by an eleven-year-old boy which means that you don't always know exactly what is happening. Charlie, the main character, has a similar voice to Scout in To Kill a Mockingbird. This took a bit of getting used to but I actually quite liked it. "

" What a good story! I highly recommend this book. "

" Wonderful story about a boy's love for his parents and an unlikely family friend that helped care for him. This book touches up familial love, racism and a child that has to grow up much too quickly. "

" creative, unique, page turning story "

" This was a good book, I liked reading it-a basic coming of age story with a mystery plot, but the ending was a let down. I got the book for .25 cents at a garage sale, so I thought what the heck. It is kind of predictible. "

" this book is so great "

" I really liked this book. It was a great coming of age story about Charlie York. Loved the story. You do have to suspend your disbelief sometimes...but all in all a great story. "

" A very enjoyable read. Will look for others from this author. "

" Good story about a boy growing up. "

" This is good clean reading with lots of twists, sure to entertain most everyone. "

" Nothing bad about the book but it was just ok. Nothing stellar or compelling. "

" Had some shining moments . . story rather rambled. BUT, it might have been me being on a high stress level while reading it. "

" This was a great book! It actually has nothing to do with Angels, like you would think that it does from the title. It is kind of a mystery. It is told through the eyes of a little boy who's father dies and what happens to the boy after that. It was an enjoyable read, and I could not put it down! "

" A wonderful debut novel told through an eleven year old boy. Beautifully written and difficult to put down! "

" It was cute. It was pretty obvious where it was going but it was still ineteresting anyway. Some good characters even though they were a little stereotypical. "

" I saw the ending coming with about 100 pages left, not that it made it a bad read, mind you there were still some surprises. Love the cover art. :) "

" Not one of my favorites. Too much "soap box". Hard to guess ending. It was interesting that the author gave the main character his own first name.The author is a former Federal Law Enforcement officer "

" Richly detailed, believable characters, and a story that will haunt you long after you've finished it. "

" WONDERFUL READ, A REAL TWIST AT THE END... "

" This was my first Charles Davis novel and what a delight it was. This was one of the books on the women's book club list at church. So glad that I read it and loved the characters and their strength. "

" A lovely book, very moving. I read it because it mentioned on the backcover blub that it was like the classic 'To Kill A Mockingbird' and,(though I was doubtful it would be that good,I loved it. "

" Had some shining moments . . story rather rambled. BUT, it might have been me being on a high stress level while reading it. "

" Absolutely refreshing writing. Charles Davis took me on a journey from Appalachia into the the heart and soul of a family struggling with loss, distrust and acceptance that coaxed it's way into my heart. This is certainly a book I will remember. "

" Wonderful story about a boy's love for his parents and an unlikely family friend that helped care for him. This book touches up familial love, racism and a child that has to grow up much too quickly. "

" Partway into this book I realized I read it already. I hate it when that happens...
In a small town, a young boy's mom goes to jail for the shooting death of his dad (her husband). He must live with an elderly black man, a friend of his late father's, during a time of racial unrest. "

" A very enjoyable read. Will look for others from this author. "

" a wonderful small town murder mystery. a tale of love, hope and redemption. will look for others by this author "