A Cry of Angels

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Set in the mid-1950s in Quarrytown, Georgia, the story revolves around the lives of two orphaned teenagers, Earl and Tio, who navigate their friendship amidst the struggles of their community. They find solace in a boardinghouse alongside Em Jojohn, a troubled handyman, and Jayell Crooms, a frustrated architect. Crooms dreams of transforming their neighborhood, but faces opposition from the manipulative Doc Bobo, who controls the town. Richly characterized and vividly set, this novel explores themes of hope, community, and resilience.