From the New York Times bestselling author of The Mountain Between Us comes a powerful story about fishing, baseball, home cooking, and other matters of life and death . . .“Martin understands the power of story and he uses it to alter the souls and lives of both his characters and his readers . . .” –Patti Callahan Henry, New York Times bestselling authorThey have one summer to find what was … York Times bestselling author
They have one summer to find what was lost long ago.
“Never settle for less than the truth,” she told him.
On a stifling summer day, an old Chevy Impala ignored the warning signals and was annihilated by the oncoming train. What no one realized until much later was that the driver had paused just before entering the tracks and kicked a small boy out of the car. A small boy with broken glasses who is clutching a notebook with all his might . . . but who never speaks.
Chase Walker was one of the lucky ones. He was in foster care as a child, but he finally ended up with a family who loved him and cared for him. Now, as a journalist for the local paper, he’s moved on and put the past behind him.
But when he’s assigned the story of this young boy, painful, haunting questions about his own childhood begin to rise to the surface.
And as Chase Walker discovers, learning the truth about who you are can be as elusive–and as magical–as chasing fireflies on a summer night.
” C]olorful, memorable characters; Southern regional flavor that’s drop-dead accurate; and lyrical, intelligent writing make Chasing Fireflies an exceptionally good read.” —Aspiring Retail
“If I could use only one word to describe Chasing Fireflies it would have to be ‘WOW ’ From the very beginning of the book I was drawn into the story and could not put it down.” –epinions.com
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Beautiful story
There were so many facets to this story—all profoundly moving and inspiring—but I struggled with my emotions wanting to follow too many storylines. Just when my heart connected to one character’s experience, another’s would take its place. I would still highly recommend this novel to lovers of a story that will leave you with a happy tear in your …
Charles Martin’s writing grips your heart and soul. It portrays deep truths about life. I could hardly put the book down.
A deep, rich story with wonderful characters. Mr. Martin writes the hard stuff brilliantly and takes you along in a story you won’t soon forget.
Charles Martin’s characters are believable and relatable. Love his books.
Love this author. I reread his books to go deeper into his messages!
Like other Charles Martin books, Chasing Fireflies is inspiring and deeply moving. It may be fiction, but it is packed with authenticity and challenges the reader to be a better person.
Charles Martin is one of my favorite authors! This book did not disappoint.
The ending is a surprise but a good one that makes the story interesting to follow and quite believable. Charles Martin is a master of how grace enters a person’s life & makes all the difference to them because it was given by others freely!
A wonderfully told story of how family’s love those around them, yet can destroy each other and themselves. This is a story of caring for another person from the heart and wanting the best for that person, doing what needs to be done. Inspirational and touching….one to be read.
Heartfelt, very moving and brilliantly written with vivid metaphors and description. The story holds you in its grips. the world building makes you feel like you’re there, and characters become close friends and family.
Totally did not expect the ending what a wonderful story of family
I just finished reading Chasing Fireflies, my first Charles Martin book. I truly am wondering… Where have I been?! I went straight to the library to pick up another I was so sad this one was over. The writing is exquisite in a way few writers can accomplish. The characters rich and absorbing. I always wanted to be a writer and now I know …
I loved this book. Everyone should read it. We cant wait to read it again. Heart warming
I tried reading it several times and couldn’t stay interested.
It wax a very moving story and the characters came to life within the pages!
Loved this book. I did listen on audio and the narrator, Andrew Peterson, was great. I like this story so much I’m thinking about purchasing it as a gift. I’ve read a few other Charles Martin books and have loved all of them, but this is a “favorites” contender. I appreciate that Charles Martin writes stories and characters that appeal to any …
I enjoyed the story and read it straight through.
Charles Martin always delivers! In his easy-going, southern style Mr. Martin tells a tale of family love, past secrets and new beginnings. I laughed, I cried, and I reflected on my own life and the people who helped shape me. This is an emotional one, with a few tough subjects including child abuse and abandonment, but most importantly it touches …
Not a writer myself, so all I can say is, great read!!!