**Previously published on Kindle Vella as episodes 1-7** *The story of Clint's (Johnny) life from age 13 up through his late teens. Struggling to cope with the tragic loss of his beloved Donny, 13-year-old Johnny (a.k.a. Clint "the cowboy" Maddox) finds solace in the company of a loyal mutt, his sole ally in an unforgiving world. When confronted by a ruthless gang of teenagers, Johnny's world shatters again as he becomes a victim of their merciless violence. But in a twisted turn of fate, he flips the tables, unleashing a brutal retaliation that leaves all but one of his attackers dead. And in doing so, he becomes the target of the gang leader, Leroy.
Author
Pen name of author A.M. Snead. Born and raised in scenic Coos County, Oregon, CJ enjoys the small town atmosphere and down-to-earth country folk who populate the area. She is a single mother and lives with her 18-year-old daughter, 1 horse, 4 dogs and 6 cats deep in the country woodlands which gives her plenty of time to write. She is a Christian and a strong supporter of the LGBT community and favors gay erotic romance when it comes to writing. She hopes that her stories of love and acceptance will help further compassion and understanding for LGBT people who she feels is greatly misunderstood and persecuted - in a large party by the Christian community. Most of all, she is hopeful that her stories will bring comfort to those who have been told that God hates them because they are different. It is her strong belief that God loves everyone and His love covers all.
