Publisher's Synopsis
The disappearance of Hanna Styvers, a mother and wife, sets into motion an intriguing tale that follows her son, Johnny; his friends; and others as they overcome the challenges life sets before them. Jump into the minds of these compelling characters as they navigate complex relationships-amid school, parties, and jobs-to search for the missing pieces that ultimately give meaning to their existence. As the narrative develops, the suspense and intrigue rises into an overarching mystery that allows the characters to piece their collective puzzles into a picture that only fate could design.
The Summer You Slept on Glass is an exploration of the volatile periods of life, and the sense of yearning for a group of individuals-longing for a missing mother, a family, being heard and seen, and finding the answers to life's mysteries. It depicts the universal challenges that people have faced for centuries-friendship, love, and betrayal-and delves into the new and modern outlets teenagers and adults use to express themselves, bully each other, and search for authentic human connections.
