I spent last week-end with the characters of Rocket City, and seven days later, I miss them. Alpert weaves tale of parallel but intertwined lives that makes putting the book down virtually impossible. I found myself truly caring for these characters despite their very human foibles. I'd ask for a sequel, but that would destroy the one playing out in my mind. I will lend this book out, but I won't give it away. This may be a rare reread.