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Ashes, Ashes - by  Fredrick Soukup (Paperback) - 1 of 1

Ashes, Ashes - by Fredrick Soukup (Paperback)

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  • "Unflinching acknowledgement of society's unseen.
  • Author(s): Fredrick Soukup
  • 252 Pages
  • Fiction + Literature Genres, Thrillers

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About the Book



Dorian learns that the local police covered up the murder of his foster mother, Miss Bonnie, setting him on a quest for justice with childhood foster brother Heath in the novel Ashes, Ashes.



Book Synopsis



"Unflinching acknowledgement of society's unseen. You may be uncomfortable watching, but you won't look away." David R. Roth, author of The Femme Fatale Hypothesis

Dorian is white-knuckle sober, carving out a life for himself in Minnesota's Northwoods. He owes his reformation to the wisdom and love of Miss Bonnie, a foster mother to him and so many others, though painful memories of his tumultuous childhood and adolescence have kept him from returning to thank her. After learning of her sudden passing, he resolves to pay his respects. What he discovers back home, however, alters the course of his life forever.

Upon his return, Dorian reunites with Heath, a brother bound to Dorian not by blood, but by the years they spent together under Miss Bonnie's roof. When Heath unburdens himself of a horrifying secret-that the local police covered up her murder-Dorian sets out to uncover the truth and bring the killer to justice.

Laying bare the struggles foster children experience in their pursuit of identity, belonging, and love, Ashes, Ashes is a unique and essential tale.



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"Soukup conducts a chorus of seductively unreliable first-person voices to relate a heartbreaking coming of age... parable that delves into the depths of human despair and celebrates the redeeming power of compassion. Ashes, Ashes is unflinching acknowledgement of society's unseen. You may be uncomfortable watching, but you won't look away." David R. Roth, author of The Femme Fatale Hypothesis

"Soukup perfectly captures how growing up with trauma leads to harsh choices and, ultimately, a kind of grace." Dan Kopcow, author of Prior Futures and Madcap Serenade

"Fredrick Soukup returns to familiar territory-rural Minnesota and its disenfranchised-capturing the abject despair of foster care youth while at the same time offering up a heartbreaking murder mystery." Janet Goldberg, author of The Proprietor's Song

"Soukup offers up a heartfelt and genuine slice of life. His characters jump from the page with crackling dialog that transports the reader into an intoxicating, though often terrifying, world. Truly gripping." Steve Zettler, author of Two for the Money and Careless Love

"Edgy. Smart. Exhilarating. This breathtaking thriller of small town intrigue demonstrates the heartbreak and redemption that can rise from the ashes of a pillaged youth." Martha Engber, author of Winter Light


Dimensions (Overall): 8.5 Inches (H) x 5.5 Inches (W) x .63 Inches (D)
Weight: .59 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 252
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Sub-Genre: Thrillers
Publisher: Vine Leaves Press
Theme: Psychological
Format: Paperback
Author: Fredrick Soukup
Language: English
Street Date: April 16, 2024
TCIN: 1010334683
UPC: 9783988320551
Item Number (DPCI): 247-12-2236
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.63 inches length x 5.5 inches width x 8.5 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.59 pounds
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Q: What motivates Dorian's quest in the story?

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  • A: Dorian's quest is motivated by the uncovering of a murder cover-up involving his foster mother.

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Q: Who is Dorian's childhood companion mentioned in the book?

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  • A: Dorian's childhood companion is Heath, who shares a secret regarding their foster mother.

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Q: Who is the main character in the story?

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  • A: The main character is Dorian, who seeks justice for his foster mother's murder.

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Q: What themes are explored in the novel?

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  • A: The novel explores themes of identity, belonging, love, and the struggles faced by foster children.

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Q: What genre does this book belong to?

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  • A: The book belongs to the fiction and literature genres, specifically categorized as a thriller.

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