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Heavy Metal

By Andrew Bourelle
Heavy Metal by Andrew Bourelle digital book - Fable

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Winner of the 2016 Autumn House Fiction Prize, Andrew Bourelle’s debut novel, Heavy Metal, gives us a glimpse into the life of Danny, a teenager who seeks peace and stability after the death of his mother.

Set in 1980s Ohio, Danny is a sensitive teen struggling to find his place in the world. Guided by his older brother, Craig, Danny finds solace in heavy metal music and begins to make connections with a new group of friends and repair his relationship with his father. This sense of stability is disrupted when Craig makes an impulsive decision that changes everything for Danny's family and friends. A coming-of-age story for those looking The Outsiders set to the soundtrack of Metallica. 

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About Andrew Bourelle

Andrew Bourelle’s novel Heavy Metal was the winner of the 2016 Autumn House Press Fiction Contest. Bourelle has published numerous short stories in literary magazines and fiction anthologies, including The Best American Mystery Stories. He teaches writing at the University of New Mexico.

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