by Craig Bowler (Author)
80 Miles
"Love, lust and Jesus!" says John, "that's what we are talking about." In this absorbing, heartfelt novel, Craig Bowler takes us inside the mind and heart of a teenaged boy as he searches for meaning; for belonging; for connection. More than a simple "coming-to-faith" journey, 80 Miles leans into the angst and anxieties of a typical teen - in this case, a "church kid" who seeks to find his way toward Jesus even as so much of his past - and his present - send him in other directions. It's a story of unbreakable friendships - and a God who will not let go. John is joined by Laney, Pastor Wes, and a cast of characters; all with their paths; all asking the same question: "how do we get there from here?" 80 Miles takes us along for the ride - and along the way, we discover, along with John, that Jesus was never far away.