Book excerpt: A child negelcted and abused. A child in limbo and then his life takes turns that no one expects. He has witnessed the worst and the best of life, with very little middle ground. Will he be whole someday?There is a killing and a setting in a small coastal town where everyone knows everyone. This is a compelling story of tragedy, triumph,death and redemption. The ending will not leave you disappointed. The Author Beverly J Raffaele resides in the Pacifc Northwest With her husband Stephen and their naughty cat Mac.View her websight at Artists and Writer's Magazine www.ArtsPoetry.com