Sherry A. Burton's books
Genres: Historical Fiction, Mystery, Womens Fiction
Formats: E-Book, Paperback, Hardback, Large print
As an American child lost in Germany who must somehow find her way back to the United States, Dorthia knows that once she is there, she will have no home or family waiting for her, as she does not know how to find them. From the uneasy streets of pre-war Germany in 1914 to the crowded avenues of New York City and then via an Orphan Train to Guymon, Oklahoma, join Dorthia as she uses her wits to navigate this new life fate has given her and struggles to fill the void left when her father is suddenly taken from her. Will Dorthia be able to overcome the obstacles that plague her at every step? Will she ever find the family she longs for? Will she find all she is seeking in the Oklahoma Panhandle, a place history still refers to as No Man’s Land? Find out in this standalone...
Genres: Cosy Mystery, Mystery, Suspense
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback
Mr. Bigsby, the spirit who’s been seeking April’s assistance, is back and insisting she drop everything to help save his wife before it’s too late. The wife is leaving on a cruise in two days and Mr. Bigsby fears the man will successfully swindle her out of her inheritance. While Jerry’s former boss Seltzer and his wife June are slated to be on the same cruise, the spirit insists April go along to make sure his wife isn’t duped by the man suspected of catfishing her. The planets align when a wedding party cancels at the last moment, allowing Jerry and April to not only take their place on the ship, but if Jerry has his way, utilize their good fortune to finally make April his wife. Will April be able to help Mr. Bigsby convince his wife the man she is dating isn’t the man she thinks he is?...
Genres: Cosy Mystery, Mystery, Suspense
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback
Book seventeen will take the reader on a rollercoaster of a ride as Jerry and crew travel from Pennsylvania to The Villages, Florida, with plenty of dog antics, and ghostly spirits along the way. While April is intent on helping every spirit who asks, Jerry knows all too well the toll the endless stream of requests can take. Determined to save her from herself, Jerry puts his foot down, a move that leaves him so vulnerable, not even Fred, with every earthly resource at his disposal, can help. While Jerry is struggling to claw his way out of the darkness, Max faces her own dilemma when the spirits come together and warn her not to interfere. Will Jerry discover the reason for the void he finds himself in before it’s too late? Or is he destined to live a lonely life forever? Will Max ignore the ghostly warning to help...
Genres: Cosy Mystery, Mystery, Suspense
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback
After a lifetime of dealing with spirits, Jerry McNeal is used to the unexpected. As he moves forward with his new life with April, Max, and the shepherds, he must help them learn to navigate a world where even the simplest of things do not always go as planned. Book sixteen sets the wheels in motion for some major changes for the future McNeal clan with an ominous discovery just weeks before Jerry, April, Max, and their K-9 companions are due to set out on vacation. Their trip promises to be anything but boring when fate alters their course, sending them to DuBois, PA to help Elke and Lina find peace. In true Jerry McNeal fashion, this simple trip will be riddled with spirits in need of Jerry’s services. Never fear, Max and Houdini are more than willing to help save the day. Will Jerry and April have to give...
Genres: Humour, Cosy Mystery, Mystery
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Feeling guilty at not having made his engagement to April official over the Christmas holidays, Jerry seeks to join her and Max for their annual after-Christmas getaway to Frankenmuth, Michigan. Not only is he looking forward to visiting the quaint Bavarian town, but since the town is known to visitors as a Christmas town, he sees this as a way to recreate the holiday spirit and finally make a commitment to both April and her daughter. What Jerry doesn’t expect is to be drawn into a bidding war at a local estate sale or play referee to two spirits who discover he can see them and demand he help settle their differences. Just when Jerry thinks he has things under control, the Ghost of Christmas Past makes his presence known in the merry little town, causing things to feel a tad less jolly. Will Jerry be able to restore the...
Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Thriller, Suspense
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Out of the darkness of destruction in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina comes hope as Abby continues to find herself guided by Voodoo Priestess Pearl Duval. Pearl, a wizened Cajun woman, helps Abby stay one step ahead of the evil that seeks to get its hands on what now belongs to her and her alone—the child she now carries and the only good thing to come out of her abusive marriage to the man with the black heart. Though Abby does not understand the reason for the woman’s help, she is more than fascinated to learn that Pearl can not only steer her in the right direction but also appear in the dreams of those in positions to help her keep her baby safe. After finding out her life is built on a foundation of deceit, will Abby be able to live a life of truth, or will she instead...
Genres: Historical Fiction, Mystery, Womens Fiction
Formats: E-Book, Paperback, Hardback, Large print
The Orphan Train Saga Continues with Patience, Paddy’s story, Book Six in the saga. Paddy entered the world on June 5, 1909, as the seventh son of Irish immigrant parents with fiery red hair… While Paddy blends with his family, fitting into a society in which redheads are thought to be ill-tempered and feisty proves to be a huge challenge for the cunning youth. Paddy’s fierce determination to fit in with others puts him at odds with his father, who is barely able to put food on the family’s table. Paddy’s mother, working to keep the peace between father and son, tells him he can have the things he desires if he has the patience to wait. Little does he know how well this lesson will serve him during his life. After a final confrontation with his father, Paddy finds himself living on the streets of New York City, until...
Genres: Adventure, Cosy Mystery, Mystery
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback
This 14th installment of the Jerry McNeal Series has Jerry and Gunter heading to Texas. Along the way, Jerry finds himself dealing with unexpected visitors who challenge his patience and further test his psychic abilities. Among the visitors is the ghostly spirit of Texas Ranger, Clive Tisdale, who is not a fan of dogs, refuses to tell Jerry why he is there, and if his presence has anything to do with Texas Ranger Raymond Hale. Raymond Hale oversaw mob informant Antonio Maioriello until both men went missing years earlier and were presumed dead until recent weeks when Maioriello’s image started showing up in tourist photos taken outside the Alamo. At first, this was presumed to be a camera malfunction, as no one recalled him being present at the time the photos were taken. Then Maioriello showed up in a photo with the niece of Bruno Deluca – the man Maioriello...
Genres: Cosy Mystery, Mystery, Suspense
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback, Hardback
For fans of The Jerry McNeal Series comes a full-length, standalone Jerry McNeal novel, with Jerry, Gunter and a cast of lively spirits who are sure to entertain. When Jerry McNeal and Gunter are asked to travel to the Old West town of Deadwood, South Dakota to check out some mysterious happenings, they jump at the chance to explore the historic town. Equally exciting, Jerry and his ghostly K-9 partner soon find themselves walking the streets with legendary gunfighters and dodging the daily arrival of a phantom stagecoach that still brings age-old spirits to town. In a story within a story, disabled Marine veteran Tyler Jones, aka Jonesy, unknowingly rents an apartment in the same historic town. Hiding in the shadow of his former self, Jonesy soon finds himself pushed out of his comfort zone by Grandma Lilly, the lively spirit of a former Deadwood madam determined to help the...
Genres: Cosy Mystery, Mystery, Suspense
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback
While Marine veteran Jerry McNeal and his ghostly K-9 companion Gunter are no strangers to foul weather, they face their biggest challenge to date when they find themselves knee deep in freshly fallen snow while they make their way across country to deliver a special present for Max’s thirteenth birthday. They soon find themselves snowbound on the interstate with dozens of other holiday travelers – including a pregnant woman worried about her husband, who left in search of help when his cell phone couldn’t get a signal. Will Jerry be able to get the woman help before her child is born on a snowy interstate? Will Jerry and Gunter be able to find the husband before hypothermia sets in? Will Max’s present be delivered on time or will it disappear by the time they arrive? One thing is certain, Jerry and Gunter will have some rather unconventional help in Special...
Genres: Cosy Mystery, Mystery, Suspense
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback
In this eleventh installment of the Jerry McNeal Series, Jerry and Gunter head to The Villages in Florida to visit Jerry’s parents in hopes of getting some much-needed rest. What Jerry expects to be a quiet visit to do some soul searching turns out to be anything but relaxing when Jerry discovers his dad, Wayne, has been boasting all over town about his psychic son and Jerry’s ghostly K-9 companion. Jerry quickly discovers The Villages' geriatric community to be a lively cast of eccentric characters, both living and dead, all of which look upon him as their portal to contact loved ones on the other side. Will Jerry be able to find a peaceful solution to keep his father on speaking terms with his neighbors while trying to navigate his own inner turmoil? Will Gunter be able to resist showing himself to a town full of tenacious seniors determined to...
Genres: Adventure, Cosy Mystery, Mystery
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback
In this tenth installment of the Jerry McNeal Series, Jerry and Gunter head to the Tidewater area of Virginia, which is the suspected home of the elusive Hash Mark Killer. Once in Hampton Roads, the only thing more prevalent than sailors in this military town are white cargo vans such as the one the killer is linked to. Jerry soon finds his psychic radar jammed time and time again as each van seems to harbor something keeping him from homing on the one they are looking for. It soon becomes apparent that if they are going to have any luck landing the killer, Jerry is going to have to agree to Fred’s plan of casting a wide net and using the most sought-after bait to entice the Hash Mark Killer into the open. Bait like Susie Richardson, the only living person who can positively identify the man. It’s all hands...
Genres: Cosy Mystery, Mystery, Suspense
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback
In this ninth installment of the Jerry McNeal Series, Jerry and Gunter are once again on the move. Worried when Doc fails to answer his cell phone, Jerry and his ghostly K-9 companion waste no time heading to Maryland to check on the man who has always put himself before others. Meanwhile, Fred and Barney tell Jerry of another victim of the Hash Mark Killer. One lying in an irreversible coma only a short distance away. After Jerry realizes his gift will allow him to reach the woman who is hovering between the realms, he decides to bring in Max to see if, together, they can finally put a face to the Hash Mark Killer. Will Jerry be able to help the family of the latest victim let her go? Or will she be condemned to spend the rest of her ‘life’ in the equivalent of an above-ground grave? Find...
Genres: Cosy Mystery, Mystery, Suspense
In this eighth installment of the Jerry McNeal Series, Jerry and Gunter find themselves diverted to the seaport town of Mystic, Connecticut. Jerry’s reputation of solving the unsolvable is opening unexpected doors as he is asked to help solve a case of a child who went missing without a trace over a year ago. Though authorities know there is little hope of finding the child alive, they are hopeful Jerry will be able to help nail the person they believe responsible for her disappearance. Will Jerry and Gunter be able to solve yet another unsolvable case? Or will yet another mischievous spirit become an obstacle for Jerry and his ghostly companion? Find out in Mystic Angel.
Genres: Cosy Mystery, Mystery, Suspense
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback
In this seventh installment of the Jerry McNeal Series, Jerry and Gunter travel to Salem, Massachusetts to track down yet another victim of the Hash Mark Killer. Finding a ghost in a city known for its haunted past isn’t hard – finding the precise spirit they are looking for proves to be slightly more difficult. Once discovered, they must begin the tricky task of convincing the woman she truly is dead. If things aren’t challenging enough, Jerry’s intuition has him questioning his own personal safety as he and Gunter are now on Mario Fabel’s stomping grounds. While Fabel has not threatened him, it doesn’t take special powers to know there is more to the man than meets the eye. Will Jerry and his ghostly K-9 partner be able to slip in and out of the area undetected, or will the man with a reach deeper than his pockets find them...
Genres: Cosy Mystery, Mystery, Suspense
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback
After the discovery of a second victim in Port Hope who closely resembles his childhood friend, Jerry and Gunter find themselves traveling to Niagara Falls, NY. Jerry feels certain he is dealing with more than a random coincidence. A feeling that is soon backed up by a visit from the spirit of another of the man’s victims. Jerry will need to use all his paranormal resources if he and his ghostly K-9 partner Gunter are going to convince authorities they have a serial killer on their hands. Things get even more complicated when the police want to know how Jerry just happens to know where all the bodies are buried, further threatening to destroy his former boss Seltzer’s career if Jerry doesn’t come clean about how he is able to solve another unsolvable case. Having no other choice, Jerry must tell them of his communication with the spirits of the...
Genres: Cosy Mystery, Mystery, Suspense
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback
The fifth book in The Jerry McNeal series has Jerry and his ghostly K-9 companion heading to Michigan to visit Max and discover what – if any – secrets are hiding in Lighthouse County Park. Port Hope, the sleepy town that rests along the coast of Lake Huron, is the last place one would expect to find a dead body – much less a body that so closely resembles the one Jerry and Gunter uncovered in Tennessee. Is the redhead spirit that visits Max in her dreams simply a wayward ghost that haunts Pointe Aux Barques Lighthouse? Or, will Jerry, Max and Gunter, discover a truth too frightening to be labeled a mere coincidence?
Genres: Cosy Mystery, Mystery, Suspense
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback
Jerry McNeal has spent his life searching for answers. Why was he born with the gift of second sight? Why was he burdened with the ability to see ghosts? Why did he have to be different from everyone else? When Jerry reluctantly agrees to return to his childhood town of Newport, Tennessee for a family reunion he doesn’t want to attend, he finds himself surrounded by ghosts. Spirits, who have a message for him and are forcing the reluctant psychic medium to pay attention and follow their unsolicited advice. Will Jerry be able to get through the family reunion without pushing away the only family he has left? Can Jerry and his ghostly companion help the spirit of a childhood friend find peace in the afterlife? In this fourth book of The Jerry McNeal series, join Jerry as he navigates the truth of his existence and finally discovers his chosen...
Genres: Historical Fiction, Mystery, Womens Fiction
Formats: E-Book, Paperback, Hardback, Large print
Percival’s journey is one wrought with emotion when, after his mother dies unexpectedly, he finds his sheltered upbringing has left him lacking survival skills. Lucky for Percival, there are plenty of people to help educate him about the ways of the world. After Percival is sent to Detroit via the orphan train, he is taken in by Louis Gianetti – a kindly Italian restaurant owner who wishes only to make his new son proud. A difficult task when previous mistakes put them both in danger from men who wish to strip them of everything they have. Loyal will reunite the reader with past favorites such as Paddy, Mouse and the gang, and new characters, such as Big Joe, the boxer who helps teach Percival AKA Slim to use his legs to his advantage, and Mr. Thornton, who encourages him to use his brain to fight his battles. Will Percival be...
Genres: Historical Fiction, Womens Fiction, Young Adult (YA)
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Ezra’s story begins in New York City in 1915, a volatile time during which droves of immigrants poured into an overly crowded city looking for housing, jobs, and the American dream. Ezra’s father has lost his job at the docks and starts to drink heavily, which in turn has left the family fearful and hungry. After his parents have a violent argument, Ezra decides to run away and take his brother with him. Prior to their departure, Ezra is confronted by his father, who is very drunk and unable to control his temper. As the skirmish with his father becomes more intense, Ezra sends his little brother into the streets. Ezra follows shortly afterward, only to find himself alone in the crowded city and unable to find his brother. As he frantically searches for his sibling, Ezra makes friends with an Irish immigrant who helps him navigate his new life....
Genres: Historical Fiction, Mystery, Womens Fiction
Formats: E-Book, Paperback, Hardback, Large print
Taken from his unwed mother immediately after his birth and sent to a New York Children’s Asylum, Franky never questioned his life of sterile walls, strict discipline, and emotionally distant caregivers. That is, until being selected to ride the orphan trains, where he quickly discovers there is more to life than living in an institution. Taken in by a well-educated judge who is looking to save a wayward boy, the man soon turns Franky into a voracious reader who wishes nothing more than to join the Army he spends so much time reading about. The judge succeeds in teaching Franky there is more to life than violence. That is, until the judge’s past threatens Franky’s very survival.Having vowed never to return to the asylum, Franky decides to take his chances on the streets of Detroit. Working under the protection of his uncle Tobias, street name Mouse, a trusted member of...
Genres: Historical Fiction, Mystery, Womens Fiction
Formats: E-Book, Paperback, Hardback, Large print
The Orphan Train Saga continues with Treachery, Book Three, Anastasia’s story. After an arduous childhood, fraught with poverty and a contentious relationship with her parents, Anastasia finds herself thrust out of her home and living on the streets of New York City. Not wishing to be listed among the city’s ever-growing homeless children population, Anastasia lies her way into being sent out on an orphan train, a trip that will set her on a turbulent path few would be able to recover from. Will Anastasia find the happiness she so desperately seeks? Or will she be forced to accept the dark cloud that has shrouded her childhood?
Genres: Cosy Mystery, Mystery, Suspense
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback
Call it a premonition. Call it intuition. Call it anything you like, but Pennsylvania State Trooper Jerry McNeal simply thinks of it as “that feeling.” That feeling may come on without warning, so intense he can’t breathe. Or, it may be a gentle nag that pulls at him until he decides to do something about it. He never quite knows what “it” is until he gets there, but when he arrives, he always knows he’s found what he is looking for. During one of the biggest snowstorms of the year, Trooper McNeal feels that familiar stir. An unease that grows with each flake that falls. Its intensity pulls at him until Jerry has no choice but to venture out onto the treacherous roads, following an invisible pull that grips at his very soul. Tonight, that feeling is going to take Trooper McNeal into a blizzard when the streets are supposed...
Genres: Historical Fiction, Mystery, Womens Fiction
Formats: E-Book, Paperback, Hardback, Large print
As The Orphan Train Saga continues, Cindy and her mother continue to uncover the secrets in the journals that are hidden in her grandmother’s attic. The story resumes in 1914, as young Tobias is forced onto the streets of New York City. Like so many other orphans of the era, he learns to lie, cheat, and steal just to survive. Armed with a silver tongue and his wits, Tobias soon finds himself headed west on one of the orphan trains. When that placement doesn’t work, Tobias is returned to NYC and back on the streets he once called home. Slightly older and much wiser, Tobias thrives in his new setting. That is, until he becomes obsessed with Mileta and finds himself on yet another orphan train headed west and adopted into the infamous Purple Gang Society. Will this gang, with its emphasis on criminal activity at any cost, claim what...
Genres: Historical Fiction, Mystery, Womens Fiction
Formats: E-Book, Paperback, Hardback, Large print
While most use their summer breaks for pleasure, third grade teacher Cindy Moore is using her summer vacation to tie up some loose ends concerning her grandmother’s estate. When Cindy enters the storage unit that holds her grandmother’s belongings, she is merely looking for items she can sell to recoup some of the rental fees she’s spent paying for the unit. Instead, what she finds are secrets her grandmother has taken to the grave with her. The more Cindy uncovers, the more she wants to know. Why was her grandmother abandoned by her own mother? Why hadn’t she told Cindy she’d lived in an orphanage? And how come her grandmother never mentioned she’d made history as one of the children who rode the Orphan Trains? Join Cindy as she uncovers her grandmother’s hidden past and discovers the life that stole her grandmother’s love.
Genres: General Fiction, Romance, Womens Fiction
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
In this sequel to the much-loved book, Tears of Betrayal, it’s been three years since Dalton and Amber married. So far, their blended family seems to be settling in. Still, there is plenty of room in their hearts and home for another child, a child they’ve yet to conceive. Just as Dalton convinces Amber that adoption is the way to expand their family, Julie, Amber’s daughter from her previous marriage, uncovers the secret Amber’s been hiding from them all. Amber has been offered full custody of Daxton, her deceased husband’s love child. Can Amber let go of anger from the past to give an innocent child a home, or will the child be yet another victim of her late husband’s deceit?
Genres: Adventure, Romance, Fantasy
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Living in a Navy town, travel agent Dani Smith swears off military men. Having been burned before, she still has the emotional damage to show for it. In fact, the thirty-two-year-old widow is practically a recluse, perfectly content to stay within the confines of her small apartment, creating dream vacations for others. Dani is forced out of her comfort zone after her best friend goads her into taking a singles cruise. Determined to make this the trip of a lifetime, Dani sets out to find the perfect dress to wear to the themed costume ball to be held on the ship. Seriously, what would a ball be without a princess? If stepping out of her comfort zone weren’t enough, longtime friend, Matt Phillips, the handsome Navy SEAL who she has kept at arm’s length for way too long, manages to find his way onto the same cruise. Just as Dani...
Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Womens Fiction, Suspense
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Following a tragic year, Abby thinks she is making a wise choice when she agrees to marry Jacob. While admittedly not in love with him, he has always made her feel safe and protected. That feeling quickly dissipates when he reveals his true colors on their wedding day. With no means to escape, Abby must decide her fate. Not willing to bend to her new husband’s rule, she is in a fight for survival, and a desperate race to discover what secrets he is keeping from her. Secrets that threaten to destroy the very foundation of her soul. Set in New Orleans during a storm that devastated so many, Surviving the Storm is a tension-building tale of suspense that does not let up until the two storms collide.
Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Romance, Womens Fiction
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Elizabeth has wasted five years of her life clinging to an unrealistic promise. A promise which had her waiting for her late husband, Anthony, to return from the grave. Now weary of waiting, Elizabeth is ready to move on with her life, especially after meeting Joseph, the handsome new owner of the local butcher shop. Joseph is considerate of her gluten free health needs- and seems to know so much about her- even though they’ve only just met. Now if only she can get Anthony out of her heart, and more importantly, out of her dreams. Publishers note: Somewhere in My Dreams is a re-release of The Scars Between Us, same great book, new publisher, slightly revamped cover, and new title.
Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Romance, Womens Fiction
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
On the day of her husband's funeral, in the midst of her grief, she is blind-sided with divorce papers, served only hours before the service. Forced to face how flawed her marriage truly was, Amber finally begins to deal with the lies and deceit that were at the very foundation of her relationship. When the ruggedly handsome Kentucky horse breeder Dalton loses his beloved wife shortly after the birth of their child, he thinks he will never find love again. Four years later, he knows something is missing from his life, but just can't seem to place it. Until he meets the raven-haired beauty - the woman of his dreams. Will Amber overcome the fear of being hurt again and find true love? Will she be able to see clearly through her tears of betrayal?
Genres: General Fiction, Romance, Womens Fiction
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
PJ Taylor is a clown at the local children’s hospital, and can often be found plodding down the halls in her size eleven shoes. She has a caring heart and is always taking in strays. She grew up with a mom who idolizes Elvis. While PJ herself is not a big Elvis fan, she feels compelled to stop when she sees an Elvis lookalike broken down on the side of the dark Kentucky highway in the pouring rain. Meet Jack Parker, an Elvis tribute artist. Jack constantly has ladies throwing themselves at his feet. While fun at first, Jack wants more. He wants someone who likes him for who he is, not who he pretends to be. Six months ago, Jack set out on a quest to find himself. In doing so, he took to living in his car. That car breaks down and Jack prays for help, a prayer...
Genres: Cosy Mystery, Mystery, Suspense
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback
Pennsylvania State Trooper Jerry McNeal thought resigning from the State Police Post would free him and Gunter - his ghostly K-9 partner - to channel their intuition for the greater good. What he didn’t count on was just how many people would show up on his psychic radar at every turn. What is supposed to be a brief trip to Louisville, Kentucky to take Cat to his new home becomes an extended stay the moment Jerry sees a photo of Savannah’s wife, Alex, in her police uniform. Jerry, his PTSD ramped up, needs all of the paranormal resources at his disposal if he is going to be able to navigate a city full of seven hundred thousand tourists during Derby festivities and save the life of this police officer. With Gunter and Savannah ready to help, the race is on. But will the ex-State Trooper, psychic medium, and a ghostly...
Genres: Adventure, Cosy Mystery, Mystery
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback
Jerry McNeal didn’t ask to be born with the gift of premonition. Nor did he ask to be haunted by the ghost of a K-9 police dog that doesn’t even appear to like him. And yet, in the second book in The Jerry McNeal Series, Jerry finds himself saddled with both. As Jerry struggles to coexist with his new ghostly companion, he must also follow the feeling that warns him of imminent danger in order to save Savannah - a psychic medium who unknowingly puts her own life at risk when she refuses to give her client bad news. Will Pennsylvania State Trooper McNeal be able to find the dog another companion to attach itself to? Or will Jerry finally accept things he has no power to change and make a decision that will alter his life forever?








































