Cruel
Summer
by
Bernard Jan
Genre:
YA Cross-Genre, Dystopian, Sexual Abuse, Skateboarding
All
he wants to do is skate. But they have
other plans for him.
Michael
Daniels is seventeen and dreams to enter professional skateboarding
contests. But beneath New Manhattan, a city under the oppressive
shadow of climate change, exists another world altogether—secret
laboratories which threaten society as he knows it.
Those
with power will get what they want. No price is too high, even if it
means making someone special or
robbing them of their dignity, freedom . . . or life.
The
price is too high for Michael, though. He has endured his
stepfather’s abuse and mind games for almost as long as he
remembers. Until one day he takes matters into his own hands, ruining
the lives of those he loves most. And his skateboarding friends,
Alien and Victor, are his only hope for freedom.
When
there is no hope left, friendship is what remains.
Order
your copy of this gripping, unexpected, strong, and emotional, Young
Adult cross-genre novel by Bernard Jan, the author of January
River, Look
for Me Under the Rainbow,
and A
World Without Color.
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"There
is no greater joy than to share what you love with those who
appreciate it."--Bernard Jan
My
pen name is Bernard Jan. I am an award-winning novelist and a poet
from Croatia, and I have released four books in English. I am
Readers' Favorite Gold Medalist 2020 and Readers' Favorite Bronze
Medalist 2019.
"A
World Without Color" is a true story of the last three days I
spent with my cat, while "Look for Me Under the Rainbow" in
a unique and gentle way sheds light on the plight of harp seal pups
in Canada. It warms the heart of all readers concerned about our
planet and its treasures. "January River" is a heartwarming
cross-genre novel about five friends, one dog, and one river carrying
a secret. "Cruel Summer" is a gripping young adult
cross-genre novel about an abused teenager from New Manhattan who
only wants to skate, but they have other plans for him.
My
first two books were written at the beginning of the war in Croatia
in 1991 amidst air alerts and illusory attempts when I wanted to
believe and think that life is normal, that everything is all right
with the world. I have published five novels, two novellas, and one
book of poems in Croatian. Four of my books, including the book of
poems, were translated into English.
My
passion for music and entertainment resulted in my becoming a partner
of Tom's Music Place, which was established in 2009 by my friend
Thomas Carley Jr., whose objective was to raise the respect of
music.
My
desire to help others came to the fore during my years advocating
environmental protection and advocacy of animal rights. I did
volunteering work for the refugees, because suffering does not know
any borders. When it comes within your reach in your home, you simply
have to do something. As part of my animal advocacy activities, it
has been a great honor and pleasure to translate "Eternal
Treblinka: Our Treatment of Animals and the Holocaust" by
Charles Patterson into Croatian.
Cruel
Summer paperback – 1 winner,
Cruel Summer eBooks – 2 winners,
January
River eBooks – 2 winners,
Look
for Me Under the Rainbow eBooks – 2 winners,
A
World Without Color eBooks – 2 winners,
$10
Amazon gift card – 1 winner
Thank you for being so kind to host my novel Cruel Summer on the Silver Dagger book tour! :)
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