Twelve-year old Foster knows Dax, his mother's boyfriend, is dangerous. Foster lives with his mom on their farm in Alabama. Since Foster's father died, the farm has fallen to disrepair. One afternoon a stranger walks down their road and their life changes forever. Gary is walking to Texas and stops for some water from their hose. He ends up sleeping in the barn and offering to do some small repairs around the farm. Soon, Gary and Foster are working side-by-side completing projects. Foster grows close to Gary as their relationship depends. Dax however does not take well to Gary's presence. After a few standoffs between the men, a brutal fight ensues. Gary frees Foster and his mom from the clutches of Dax but at the price of his own freedom. At times violent, often gritty, and always honest, Fourmile is a compelling story of loss, grief and connection. Fourmile will appear to older readers who don't mind a dark tale.
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