"Only Son" by Kevin O'Brien tells the emotionally compelling story of Carl Jorgenson, a kidnapper who raises the kidnapped boy, Sam, as his own son. The narrative delves into the moral dilemmas faced by the characters, particularly Amy McMurray, the mother who never gives up hope of being reunited with her son. Through multi-faceted characters and a realistic portrayal of circumstances, the author explores the complexities of love, sacrifice, and irreversible consequences resulting from wrong choices.
The plot unfolds with twists and turns, keeping readers on edge as they navigate through the intertwined lives of Carl, Amy, and Sam. O'Brien's writing style captivates the audience, drawing them into a world where right and wrong blur, leaving them questioning their own moral compass and emotional responses.
From The Publisher:
Every so often a novel comes along that is so true to life its impact is felt long after the last page is turned.
Only Son is such a book. . .
Divorced and alone, Carl Jorgenson has one dream; to have a son and give him the life and love he never had. His dream becomes a reality the day Amy McMurray leaves her son alone for one brief, unforgivable moment. In that split second, all their lives change forever.
So begins the remarkable story of a mother's search for the child she has lost but will never abandon. . .of a man desperately holding on to the single thread of hope in his life. . .and of a young boy, a son to both, a stranger to himself, who teaches each of them about love, loss and forgiveness.
Illuminated by a rare compassion, Only Son is a deeply felt, powerfully realized novel about the search for love and a place to belong. It is a novel about fate, the irreversible choices we make, and the forces we cannot control.
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