Malchus (Upward Way Chronicles)

By Madeline Brock

In a world where everyone has something to say, Malchus Hemmings has nothing to offer but silence. His alcoholic father has no patience for his mute son and throws Malchus out of the house at only five years of age. The lad adapts to life on the streets--and survives by scrounging and begging. He neither seeks nor welcomes companionship until four years later when he is faced with a choice.After stumbling into the crude living quarters of two orphan boys during a storm, he is offered a bed for the night. In an instant, the young Hemmings is drawn to the charismatic "Darby", who is two years older and takes his inability to speak in stride. Jim, a sullen ten year-old, grudgingly accepts the newcomer into their partnership.Life becomes a series of ups and downs as Hemmings learns the art of thievery from his companions. He suffers abuse from other street children, murderous gang leaders, and his own father who seems to lurk in every shadow. Malchus longs to be forgiven of God, but is held back by his burden of sin. When the chilling hand of death strikes a severe blow to the young man, his fragile faith falters and Hemmings comes to the end of himself. With both his soul and life on the line, Malchus realizes his desperate need for a savior.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0990596664
• ISBN13: 9780990596660
• Release Date: February 2016
• Publisher: Rosway Press
• Length: 247 Pages
• Weight: 0.77 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.0" x 0.6" x 5.3"