Outcast Isaac and popular Stephanie have barely spoken in all their years in school. Now, in the ninth grade, their lives become intertwined with a strange boy from eastern Europe named Drágan Albescu.
Everything about Drágan is exotic, from his vintage style of dress to his flowing long hair and delicate features. But he’s also shrouded in great mystery.
He reveals that he’s a fashion model, so Stephanie searches his image on the internet and discovers modeling photos dating back to the 1920’s. Then there’s the valise Drágan carries that’s so heavy Isaac can’t lift it.
Drágan also possesses more knowledge and wisdom than all the teachers at school, coupled with the uncanny ability to discern what others long to keep private, a power that particularly frightens Stephanie due to her own dark secrets.
Who is this enigmatic boy who becomes the best friend Isaac ever had? Why do bullies at school suddenly stop their bullying? And what about the dead deer found torn to shreds in the woods?
When Isaac and Stephanie learn the full truth about their new friend, they’ll almost wish they hadn’t.
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“Michael J. Bowler has created a moving teen read in Forever Boy, with characters who will engage, delight, and enchant readers…Bowler has created at once a brilliant story that captures the imagination as well as a cast of characters who embody positivity and encouragement…As this story raced along at the pace and intensity of a 9th grader being chased by a swarm of bees, I couldn’t imagine what else the author has in store for us.”
– Terri Stepek for Reader Views
“Michael J. Bowler’s Forever Boy offers a captivating blend of mystery and the ordinary in this coming-of-age novel…Bowler has a gift for weaving together a diverse cast, ensuring that each character contributes meaningfully to the plot…Forever Boy is a combination of accessible language, emotional depth, and well-rounded characters, making it a standout read…For those who enjoy character-driven stories with a dash of mystery and emotional resonance, Forever Boy is a book worth exploring.”
– Literary Titan