A World of Slanted Light

By Marvin Brauer

In a 1960s West Virginia coal town, a sensitive teenage photographer named Marty finds solace from his troubled home life in his friendships with three captivating young women. After a mine disaster orphans him and makes them widows, the four form a radical, deeply loving, and unconventional family. Their bond is a refuge from grief and societal judgment, propelling Marty on an artistic journey that will define their lives and test the limits of love.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 195774314X
• ISBN13: 9781957743141
• Release Date: January 2026
• Publisher: Raven Croaks Publishing
• Length: 329 Pages
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.8" x 6.0"