In the Shadow of Gleam

By Arles Carballo

In his first novel, Arles Carballo deftly traces several days that change the lives of two South Florida boys forever. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0967260329
• ISBN13: 9780967260327
• Release Date: May 2004
• Publisher: Eagle Press
• Length: 218 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.3" x 7.6"

Customer Reviews

CARBALLO, YOU'RE A GENIUS!

What a story of two young boys growing up in the Florida Everglades!! The Florida Everglades scenery was stupendous. Characterization was phenomenal. I'm looking forward to reading your other book, TEARS OF A RISING SUN!

Factual and engaging.

Carballo has made his debut as a writer with a very well-crafted story. Through its characters and plot, "In the Shadow of Gleam" opens a door that will take the reader into the mistery of adolescence as well as into actual environmental issues and concerns. I hope there is more to come from this young author.

A must read by a great new author.

Arles Carballo's passion for the environment is well known in the Miami area. He has taken this love, combined it with his extensive knowledge of teenagers and how they "tick" and created an exceptional first novel. This was the first book in years that I read from cover to cover in one sitting. Perhaps we need to pay greater attention to our truly GREATEST natural resource....our CHILDREN! We are losing kids at the same rate as our environment. Keep writing, Arles, and I'll certainly keep reading! Lois O.

I felt hostage to this book from beginning to end! Great!

It is a very well written and thought out book. The author keeps your interest level high through out the book. It kept me in suspence wondering what would happen next to these two young boys. As the mother of a boy myself, it opened my eyes to a world that I am unfamiliar with. The realities of what a young boy can go through in the process of becoming a man. This book has a message and lessons to be learned.

I think it was real life. It was wonderful.

The story is very deep, well thought out, and one that I am telling my friends about. As I read the story, it is about Brandon, a very insecure highschool kid and Ryan, a run-a-away kid. Together, they set out to explore the world. I don't want to say more about the story because it will ruin the suspense. I can say this: I read the book in three days. I could not put it down. It has that much grab on you. I recommend it to all.