About “Back roads”

Harley Altmyer, a young man trapped in a Pennsylvania coal town, cares for his three younger sisters after his mother relinquishes her parental duties. His life becomes more complicated when he develops an intense obsession with Callie Mercer, the mother of two who lives nearby, leading to the uncovering of family secrets and unspoken truths.

Praise for “Back roads”

“A page-turner...gritty, funny, sexy.”

— Chicago Sun-Times

“Poignant...achingly beautiful prose...remarkable.”

— San Diego Union

“Nearly impossible to put down.”

— The Denver Post

Book details

Published
1999
Latest edition
1999 · ISBN 9780451212450
ISBN
9780451212450

Frequently asked questions

How many pages is Back roads?

Back roads by Tawni O'Dell has 352 pages.

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