Mysterious Skin: A Novel Paperback – May 10, 2005

"Wrenching . . . powerfully sensuous."  — New York Times"As searing and unforgettable as an electric shock." —Kirkus ReviewsAt the age of eight Brian Lackey is found bleeding under thecrawl space of his house, having endured something so traumatic that he cannotremember an entire five–hour period of time.Duringthe following years he slowly recalls details from that night, but thesefragments are not enough to explain what happened to him, and he begins tobelieve that he may have been the victim of an alien encounter. Neil McCormickis fully aware of the events from that summer of 1981. Wise beyond his years,curious about his developing sexuality, Neil found what he perceived to be loveand guidance from his baseball coach. Now, ten years later, he is a teenagehustler, unaware of the dangerous path his life istaking. His recklessness is governed by idealized memories of his coach,memories that unexpectedly change when Brian comes to Neil for help and,ultimately, the truth. Read more