The Secret Life: The Bond (Book One)

By Shay Mills

A coming age (book one) series inspired by the author's childhood in the Pacific Northwest.

5 STAR REVIEWS:

"The friendships, bonds, and camaraderie of the characters felt like a cross between "Stand By Me" and "The Outsiders"- which gave it an added emotional factor. A word of warning though- have a box of tissues close at hand, because you are going to need them! An emotive coming of age story about overcoming overwhelming odds!" - Angela Hayes, Book Blogger

"This book is the epitome of the meme about finishing a book and everyone is going about their lives like you weren't just destroyed by a paperback." Debra S. McGee Amazon Review

"This was an incredibly powerful tale with characters that elicited strong emotions and made you care about them, no mean feat. Great job. Loved this one." Chad K. F. Remington Amazon Review

Synopsis
"I know this is hard for you, William, but I am gone. I sent you my journals in hopes you will be able to understand who I am... Love, your battle buddy, Aaron."

Having only just recently reconnected with his old military friend, Aaron, William was devastated upon hearing the news of his passing. But when a delivery driver arrives the next day bearing several boxes of journals from Aaron, William realizes there was so much more to learn about his now-deceased friend.

Meet Aaron as a young boy growing up in Kellas, Washington during the 1970s, and follow him and his friends through the decade. Join them on their misadventures in love, mischief, woes of virginity, and mayhem. Along with William, you will see into the past as Aaron remembers it, having come of age under the malicious hand of his abusive stepfather, an abuse that Aaron had to hide from his closest friends. Appreciate Aaron's highs and lows as he navigates the world with his undiagnosed bipolar disorder, all culminating in a journey of self-discovery.

The Secret Life: The Bond transports you into a world fraught with love, hate, vengeance, and hope.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B08P3SBP3Y
• ISBN13: 9798571423014
• Release Date: November 2020
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 326 Pages
• Weight: 0.96 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"