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    Alphonse: A Novel
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    Alphonse: A Novel

    By Carl Sever

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    After twenty years of riding the rails, Alphonse has earned a reputation for being a kindhearted soul always ready to help. When he helps the Sadlers, a young couple seeking a better life in small-town 1950s Indiana, he doesn’t intend to stay. But stay he does, keeping a close eye on the Sadlers and their two young sons—and an even closer eye on the town’s new priest, Father Brennon.







    On the surface, Brennon seems perfect for the job—but Alphonse crossed paths with him years earlier in the railyard jungle, and he knows better. Brennon doesn’t recognize Alphonse, but Alphonse has never forgotten Brennon . . . or his crimes. So when Brennon assigns the Sadlers’ son, Francis, who is now thirteen, the thankless task of cleaning and maintaining the church’s bell tower—work that often continues into the night—Alphonse immediately grows suspicious. Soon, he discovers that his worst fears have come to pass, and he races to find a way to protect Francis and reveal the truth to the Sadler family.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherSparkPress
    Release dateJun 27, 2017
    ISBN9781943006250
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    Alphonse: A Novel
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    Carl Sever

    Carl Sever began writing fiction in part because of his interest in the 1930's Dust Bowl, hobo culture and lore, and small-town midwestern life, especially in areas dominated by the Roman Catholic Church. His writing has also been an important part of recovery from a traumatic brain injury he suffered in a car accident in 1990. Carl has been a teacher, a journalist, and nature photographer. He has also been a businessman and co-owner of an exclusive wholesale photo lab. He’s an avid outdoorsman, passionate fly-fisherman, and adventurer who has explored the mountains of Colorado, Montana, Canada, and Alaska. His travels have taken him to Costa Rica and Panama, reinforcing his study of Spanish as a second language. He’s a lifelong learner, with studies ranging from screenwriting and sculpture to nature photography. Alphonse is his first novel.

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    • 4/5
      This book touches on a sensitive subject matter. However, the author did a wonderful job of portraying the characters and the story in a way that will resonate with readers; especially young Francis and Alphonse. In a way, both Francis and Alphonse are kindred souls. I loved how out of a horrible situation a friendship was formed between these two. Alphonse was truly a guardian angel in disguise.

      Father Brennon is an evil man. He sure abused his power. It was sad to see the progression from the beginning of summer when Francis was a carefree boy that loved fishing to one that was void of emotions. Warning as a cat is harmed in the story. I am glad that Francis's father, Edgar did not just sit back but took action. This is a great read.