{"product_id":"boys-in-the-valley-9781250879035","title":"Boys in the Valley","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Exorcist\u003c\/i\u003e meets \u003ci\u003eLord of the Flies\u003c\/i\u003e, by way of \u003ci\u003eMidnight Mass\u003c\/i\u003e, in \u003ci\u003eBoys in the Valley, \u003c\/i\u003ea brilliant coming-of-age tale from award-winning author Philip Fracassi.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"A sublimely chilling story.\" --\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, STARRED review\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSt. Vincent's Orphanage for Boys. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTurn of the century, in a remote valley in Pennsylvania. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHere, under the watchful eyes of several priests, thirty boys work, learn, and worship. Peter Barlow, orphaned as a child by a gruesome murder, has made a new life here. As he approaches adulthood, he has friends, a future...a family. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThen, late one stormy night, a group of men arrive at their door, one of whom is badly wounded, occult symbols carved into his flesh. His death releases an ancient evil that spreads like sickness, infecting St. Vincent's and the children within. Soon, boys begin acting differently, forming groups. Taking sides. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOthers turn up dead. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNow Peter and those dear to him must choose sides of their own, each of them knowing their lives -- and perhaps their eternal souls -- are at risk.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Tor Nightfire\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/11\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781250879035\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 352\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 05\/01\/2023 pg. 84\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Philip Fracassi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42870590800053,"sku":"9781250879035","price":22.94,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_d3003af1-d79c-4fd4-868a-31c1b26d280f.jpg?v=1684270075","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/boys-in-the-valley-9781250879035","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}