Son of a Felon (VOL 1)

By M. Messias

A haunting psychological journey of trauma and healing...

When six-year-old Michael Carter watches his father being led away in handcuffs for armed robbery, he has no way of knowing how completely this moment will shatter his world. Left in the care of his increasingly unstable mother and her abusive boyfriend Keith, Michael endures years of systematic psychological torment and physical intimidation that slowly erodes his sense of self-worth and safety.

As Michael navigates the treacherous landscape of his adolescence-hiding the truth of his home life, struggling to maintain his academic promise despite constant undermining, and desperately seeking any moment of peace-he finds himself trapped in a nightmare that seems to offer no escape. When the adults who should protect him become his greatest threat, sixteen-year-old Michael makes a devastating choice that will alter the trajectory of his family forever.

What follows is an unflinching account of survival against impossible odds. Through the aftermath of family violence, the intervention of a dedicated therapist, and his own remarkable resilience, Michael begins the arduous journey toward healing. But the shadows of his past refuse to release their grip so easily, raising profound questions about identity, forgiveness, and the possibility of breaking cycles of trauma that have been generations in the making.

Written with unflinching psychological insight and emotional depth, "Son of a Felon" explores how the wounds inflicted during our most vulnerable years shape our understanding of ourselves and our capacity for connection. It's a powerful testimony to the devastating impact of childhood trauma and the painstaking, courageous work of healing-not as a single event but as an ongoing practice of reclaiming the humanity that others tried to destroy.

This deeply moving novel asks: How do we build a life worth living when our foundations have been shattered? Can we truly break free from the patterns that shaped us? And what does it mean to heal when the people who harmed us can never make amends?

"Son of a Felon" is the first book in a six-part series that follows Michael's journey from traumatized child to adult healer, exploring the ripple effects of violence across generations and the possibility of transformation even from the deepest wounds.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0F4N1S5JH
• ISBN13: 9798319121776
• Release Date: April 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.67 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"