For The Things I Didn't Know

By Alexander Scott Dennett

An unflinching and soul-baring portrait of a working-class suburban family torn apart by violence and heartbreak. Alexander Scott Dennett delivers a masterful gem in modern-day storytelling, moving through time and place, and weaving together the complex worlds of each character. 1994: After serving three years in prison for a drunk-driving accident, mechanic, Jack Marchionne's life is left upside-down once again when he discovers that his wife and two grown daughters have abandoned him without a trace, leaving him even more determined to amend the mistakes he made as a father. His frustration at being unable to find them leads to an attempt at blackmailing his unfaithful brother-in-law. However, in his effort to start a new life, Jack finds himself still haunted by the painful secrets of his past and forever looking over his shoulder for those not yet finished with him. A past that included a decades-old connection to the savage world of organized crime and the mysterious death of a close friend. Meanwhile, two towns over, daughters Angelina and Evy are conflicted in coming to terms with their own feelings while drawn into their mother's pervasive web of hatred towards him. Forever fearing his return, they too realize that they are imperfect creatures struggling with their own demons and secrets. Mundane life wasn't what it was meant to be, filled with psychopathic ex-boyfriends, unbearable loneliness and unexpected devastation. In it's brilliant finale, the characters are forced to reconcile with their past by overcoming their pain and facing their unforeseen fate. Alexander Scott Dennett digs into the human and social dynamics of family in a way that shows the innate love and secrets that people hold and hide from each other. Nathaniel Mellor: Pigeon Review

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0BMSP4QSP
• ISBN13: 9798365164932
• Release Date: November 2022
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 196 Pages
• Weight: 0.82 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.5" x 6.0"