Searching For Identity

By Geraldine Kiley

In this sequel to "Hidden Treasure" fourteen-year-old Scott is struggling to accept the fact that his father
is gone and not coming back. He wrestles with feelings of anger, hate, sadness, and self-worth. Why did
his father just walk away and leave them? Casey, a young high school student, is struggling with gender
identity and how to find friends and fit in. Will he ever be accepted for who he really is? James, a forty-one-year old single father, has never accepted the fact that he might not find his biological family. Having spent all his childhood in the foster care system, James cannot give up the search for clues about his family of origin. A random event may change all this. A new love interest for James brings meaning and excitement to his life and to those around him.

The story is set in a small town in rural North Carolina, which provides a backdrop of history and natural
beauty. The lives of these characters are interwoven into the fabric of a story of perseverance, hope and
love. The author gives the reader glimpses of the majestic beauty of western North Carolina as well as
the culture of small-town America.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FC2JSJJ8
• ISBN13: 9798315504184
• Release Date: June 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 0.99 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"