Chasing Fireflies
By Charles Martin
- Release Date: 2008-02-10
- Genre: Fiction & Literature
Description
When paramedics find a malnourished six-year-old boy near a burning car that holds a dead woman, they wonder who he is—and why he won't speak. From the New York Times bestselling author of The Mountain Between Us comes a story of self-discovery, healing, and hope.
On a stifling summer day, an old Chevy Impala ignored the warning signals and was annihilated by the oncoming train. What no one realized until much later was that the driver had paused just before entering the tracks and kicked a small boy out of the car. A small boy with broken glasses who is clutching a notebook with all his might . . . but who never speaks.
Chase Walker was one of the lucky ones. He was in foster care as a child, but he finally ended up with a family who loved him and cared for him. Now, as a journalist for the local paper, he’s moved on and put the past behind him. But when he’s assigned the story of this young boy, painful, haunting questions about his own childhood begin to rise to the surface.
And as Chase Walker discovers, learning the truth about who you are can be as elusive—and as magical—as chasing fireflies on a summer night.
“Martin understands the power of story and he uses it to alter the souls and lives of both his characters and his readers . . .” —Patti Callahan Henry, New York Times bestselling author
Full-length emotive Southern fictionBonus excerpt from The Water KeeperIncludes discussion questions for book clubsAlso by Charles Martin: The Water Keeper, The Mountain Between Us, Send Down the Rain, and When Crickets Cry
Reviews
Chasing Fire Flies
3By scottmj1Not a bad book good story line a bit boring and then exiting though a bit forced. The end was terrible left to many loose ends like what happened to the villain etc.Another great story
5By PamfunAlways like his stories an characters. Unc was my favorite and poor TommyeStory in story
5By hmatt625I would consider this book not only great story telling but good insight into family; what creates a family, how a family loves and especially the relationship between father and son.Stunning
5By amycubs7I reread this for the first time in 12 years or so. Sobbed for 20 minutes when I finished. Charles Martin has a way of getting under your skin, making the characters true to life. Plan to sleep very little after you pick this up!One of the best books!!!!!!!!!!
5By Cherry!!!!girlLove his work and would recommend it to anyone. This, book specifically would have to be my favorite. I've read it twice already and I'm sure it won't be the last time. Love this book and the author!!!!!!!!!Sooo good!
5By MrsDowns11This book made Charles Martin one of my favorite authors. It was the first of his books that I've read and have since read several more. Love how he can capture imagery through his words. Powerful story of grace and redemption.My first Charles Martin book
5By Bex93I started off with a great one. I have read many others and want to read most of his books. This was a great sorry. Deep and serious at some points but I can listen to it over and over again and still not get tired of it. Very heartwarming story