In this, his debut novel, Walter J Roers has skillfully crafted a story redolent with the experiences of childhood. It deals with the themes of understanding and forgiveness, opportunities shared and missed, and making sense of some of the less rational aspects of the human condition. I give Walter Roers' oeuvre a hearty "well done!" and hope to see more of his work. F Scott Fitzgerald move over and make room for this new storysmith.