The Lost Prayers of Ricky Graves: A Novel

The Lost Prayers of Ricky Graves is a heart-wrenching and thought-provoking novel that delves into the lives of those affected by a tragic event.

Through raw, poignant narratives and emails, the book unravels the mystery of a life in all its glory - despair, regret, humor, wonder, courage, and connection.

The story follows Ricky's sister, Alyssa, as she returns to confront her shattered mother and her guilt over the brother she left adrift; Mark McVitry, the lone survivor of the deadly outburst sparked by his own cruelty, who is tormented by visions of Ricky's vengeful spirit; Corky Meeks, Ricky's surrogate older brother, as he grapples with doubts about the fragile boy he tried to protect but may have doomed instead; and Jeremy Little, who inadvertently became Ricky's long-distance Internet crush despite never having met.

Through their shared search for meaning and redemption, they find a common purpose: learning to trust their feelings, fighting for real intimacy in a world grown selfish and insincere, and fearlessly embracing all that matters most...before it's gone from their lives.

This powerful novel will leave you questioning the fragility of life and the importance of human connection.